KCRW wants to know: What's your "Only in L.A." story?

Is there an unforgettable experience or funny story that friends and co-workers always ask you to share with others? Did it happen to you in Southern California? This could be anything from a life-changing experience to a bizarre encounter at the supermarket. You know, the one story that gets a strong reaction -- laughing, hugging you, or standing speechless. If you were dying to tell someone after it happened, then tell us!

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Last Name *

City *

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What's your "Only in L.A." story? Give us a quick version. What happened?

How old were you?

How did you react?

How do people usually react when you share this story?

What else should we know?

Do you live in Southern California? If so, how long have you been here?

Would you be willing to speak with a KCRW producer about this story for a radio broadcast?

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May we publish your insights on-air and online and attribute them to you? (Your comments may be edited for length or clarity.)

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And now, some questions to help us get a sense of who you are. This broadens our knowledge about the people in our Public Insight Network.

What do you do for work?

What is your gender?

What race or ethnicity are you?

In what year were you born?

Thank you! Feel free to pass this link on to anyone who you think has a story to share, or post it on Facebook.

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This submission may be shared with journalists at KCRW, American Public Media and other news organizations collaborating on reporting. It will not be used for marketing or fundraising purposes, and we will never quote you without first getting your explicit permission.

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