35 Things Only Real Angelenos Know About LA (Los Angeles)

Source: Zaron Burnett III

There are observations any outsider can make about Los Angeles, such as: every waiter or waitress you meet is secretly an actor or actress waiting for their big break. True. You could say Los Angeles is a lot like our aging celebrities with their Botoxed faces and bad plastic surgery smiles. You know who I mean: those stars best known for things they did back in the ‘80s or ‘90s. Just like those stars of a bygone era, Los Angeles earned its reputation in the past. That’s what most folks know — the reputation. When you’re here, you see how the city is always changing, always chasing the Next Big Thing. No matter what, the tourists keep coming. They usually miss the cool stuff the city offers because they’re too busy paying to chase ghosts of Old Hollywood. Of course, we don’t care if the tourists miss out.

Read complete article at Protected content

For those who are already in LA, tell us what brought you to Los Angeles? How do you feel about these 35 Things Only Real Angelenos Know About L.A.?

For those who want to relocate to La La Land, tell us why.

Share your stories in the comment section below.