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"Go with what you like, and what matches your personal style. So you don't blend in with all the other bridal photos in 200 years, so what? Isn't it better to stand out and be memorable?
My mother got married in a micro-micro mini wedding dress...." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by Monday
Last month
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"Quick, easy and cheap recipe (that's as much of a name as I've given it)
Ingredients:
1 5oz packet of yellow rice
1 can of chickpeas (drained)
1 can of chopped tomatoes
1 tbs olive oil
Optional ingredients:
sliced onions from salad bar..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by marble
Last month
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"Will your partner also be coming up with an equally gender neutral title to convey her relation to her brother/sister? If she doesn't, she'll be defined by that gender-specific designation. For instance:
Kid: How am I related to..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by Madamina
Last month
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"I've been vegetarian for 18 years (well, I started eating some fish about 5 years ago) and I've never dated a vegetarian. When I lived with my ex, I did all the cooking. He was a carnivore who didn't really like vegetables much (except peas and..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by Lady Li
Last month
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"Maybe they were collecting for children who were ill or had to go home early to sleep?
and
2nding the notion that she had sick/tired children who she was trick-or-treating for.
Are bizarre notions. Filling a bag to the top with candy from..." [
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favorited 2 times, recently by IndigoRain, Solomon
Last month
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"Did you spring up fully formed as an adult? Because while I loved spending the night roaming around our town with my friends, I also loved getting a bag full of candy, and discussing what I got in my bag full of candy with my friends for the next few..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by TheManChild2000
Last month
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"Would it be a bad idea for me to do this without asking my employer (in order to forgo being preemptively shot down)?
If you were a full-fledged, licensed architect, and had some budgetary responsibility for the project, outsourcing your work..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by thewalledcity
Last month
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"warnings about why this plan might be disastrous
Do you plan to do a lot of talking in class? If so, this is possibly a very inconsiderate plan. I used to work with a woman who drank g&t all day at work. Her breath was so awful that I couldn't..." [
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favorited 2 times, recently by Deathalicious, nasreddin
Last month
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"My advice is not about what to buy, but how to buy:
I do understand that spending more money allows you to purchase higher-quality garments that make you look much better. Money-conscious choices would be highly preferred
Even if you can buy..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by spacewaitress
2 months ago
MeTa comment:
"Since I'm an active member of MeFi, it breaks my heart to see these things.
Why? Seriously, why?
I propose we start a website of like-minded people to, unapologetically, promote our agenda.
What is your agenda? Pedantry for the masses?..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by languagehat
2 months ago
MeTa comment:
"Great detective work, but I think what's needed here is less detective work andmore compassion. Why are mrleec's ask posts not deleted? Why isn't the comment where his wife posts under his name not deleted?
This stuff is embarrassing and harmful..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by zeph
2 months ago
MeTa comment:
"I've never seen as pure an example of relationship trainwreck tourism as this metatalk thread and the comments in the accompanying ask posts.
Relationship trainwreck tourism is my new favorite expression!..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by delmoi
2 months ago
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Tried the Shangri-La diet?
favorited 15 times, recently by exquisite_deluxe, dyslexictraveler, howiamdifferent, janelikes, JanetLand, Adelwolf, bingo, schnee, bigmusic, zanni, JMOZ, lucyleaf, Meagan, KAS, Korou
2 months ago
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"Oh, also, looking up the foreign sites for the standard US pizza chains (pizza hut, dominos, etc), will reveal very unusual and tasty-looking toping menus...." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by silkygreenbelly
3 months ago
MeTa comment:
"I think if this were a compilation of things found on the net in general, it would be a cool art project. That it is all exclusively from askme, where people spill their guts and expect things to be kept in this venue, it is a little creepy. It seems..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by konolia
3 months ago
MeTa comment:
"I hate when people use this ridiculous style. Sir, matthew, blah, blah, blah. Just write out your issue like a normal person." [
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favorited 15 times, recently by shinynewnick, grumblebee, tehloki, blueberry, scrump, John Kenneth Fisher, tomcooke, Brandon Blatcher, smich, ClanvidHorse, turaho, grouse, Kraftmatic Adjustable Cheese, Skorgu, delmoi
3 months ago
Ask post:
Where should I start over (in life)?
favorited 14 times, recently by fx3000, Alive N Kickin, ick, lockle, blueberry, ifjuly, gsteff, hazelshade, hyperfascinated, getchoo, justgary, rmm, phatkitten, knave
4 months ago
Ask comment:
"I am clumsy. Very. In fact, I don't just fall DOWN stairs, I fall UP them, too. I trip over things that don't exist. I have so many burn scars from the oven, and once, I managed to burn my STOMACH on the clothing iron. Once, I somehow managed to get..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by limeonaire
4 months ago
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"Get a grand central number (mefimail me if you want an invite) and tell all your friends that you've changed your number. Set up grand central so that all calls from her automatically get re-routed to voicemail. I'm not sure how grand central manges..." [
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favorited 4 times, recently by thinman, manish, telstar, Dasein
4 months ago
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"Marinate chicken and thick slices of onion in a mixture of mojo criollo, bitter orange (same link) and pineapple juice. Let it the chicken sit in the marinade for at least 24 hours, best if it sits for more than a day. Grill (broil, whatever) chicken..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by hollygoheavy
4 months ago
MeFi comment:
"Why stop there? Ban BMI 30+ from shopping where food and/or cooking appliances are sold. That'll sort the problem out pretty quickly.
I think I recently read an article about an obese guy who is trying to sue because he was charged double at an..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by crunch buttsteak
5 months ago
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"I love chick peas. I make a sandwich filling of mashed chick peas (use a masher for a coarse mash rather than a food processor which makes it too liquidly) with lots of lemon juice, garlic and dill. I also add tomato and capers and serve on bread..." [
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favorited 2 times, recently by ifjuly, bluishorange
6 months ago
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"She's the one making herself crazy insecure and obsessed. Dude is just showing up on dates and being himself
Good point and I should have been more clear. By putting him up on a pedestal and waiting for him to show her signs that he thinks she is..." [
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favorited 3 times, recently by Dance Commander, chrismear, yohko
7 months ago
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"seconding the renting option. It will give you more time to make better decisions." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by liquado
7 months ago
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"Potatoes are fantastic in the slow. Quarter large red potatoes (or halve the small ones), add salt, pepper, olive oil, thinly sliced garlic, lemon (I like using powdered lemon so I don't add more liquid to the mix). Put the lid on, cook on high for 6..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by mikeg
8 months ago
MeTa comment:
"Would you - or others - really spend time identifying people as NONtacts?
There are a few people here who are so annoying that I remember their names and avoid their contributions. If I need to add them to a list to remember that I dislike them,..." [
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favorited 2 times, recently by Count Ziggurat, flapjax at midnite
8 months ago
MeTa comment:
"Actually, thinking about the amount of heath questions that pop up daily, maybe this would end up being much more expensive than regular, private health insurance...." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by Deathalicious
8 months ago
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"This doesn't answer your question, so take it as unsolicited advice: Talk to her, try to befriend her. Ask her to address grievances with you before calling inspectors. Don't put her on the defensive, but let her know that as unneighborly as it is to..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by zebra3
8 months ago
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"Check out the consumer protection information on your state's bar and attorney general websites. There might be a maximim amount that doctors are allowed to bill for missed surgery appointments. If this info isn't readily available, call the AG..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by herc
8 months ago
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"I get those bumps on the back of my arms. They say exfoliation helps.
Are you really against bar soap? If not, you might like SkinFree. There is a comparison between SkinFree and Dove Sensitive Skin on the site. I haven't tried it but it has been..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by decathecting
8 months ago
MeTa comment:
"Dated guy for two months, things began to fade a little, and she thought, ooo, better have that Metafilter account ready to go for when the shit hits the fan!
I don't know. If she had the capacity for forward-thinking, she would have purchased..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by whir
8 months ago
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"How do I present my viewpoint without it turning into a huge blowout? Am I being a jerkhole for thinking like this?
Yes, you are being a jerkhole for thinking like this.
You haven't really mentioned how your wife feels about all of this and it..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by nax
8 months ago
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"In general, and especially if there are other bridesmaids, you shouldn't wear a bridesmaid dress before the wedding. I think the bride's expectation is that the dress will look brand new. The more you wear it, the more you risk wear-and-tear, snags..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by jocelmeow
8 months ago
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"Two stories:
Way back when I used to use AOL, I got an IM out of the blue from this guy. He must have been searching for local people online or something. Normally, I just ignore IMs from strangers but his profile was pretty funny so I replied...." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by ick
11 months ago
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"All of this over restroom graffiti? Talked about on a site that is mentioned on her bio on your organization's site? Are you worried about your boss' reputation? Hers? or are you trying to score brownie points and subtly let them know what a..." [
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favorited 2 times, recently by frosty_hut, kitty teeth
Last year
MeTa comment:
"frankly downright embarrassing pop culture phenomenon.
I'm not a HP fan but I don't understand why this pop culture phenomenon is embarrassing. oh no! The world has gone crazy over a book! Don't they know that reading will rot their brains?..." [
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favorited 2 times, recently by Phire, DevilsAdvocate
Last year
MeTa comment:
"Here is what I don't understand: If someone lurks and participates to some extent and they still don't get mefi, then why can't they accept that it isn't the place for them? That isn't a negative or positive thing, not all sites appeal to everyone...." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by OmieWise
Last year
MeTa comment:
"Ugh, so lousy. Is it me or did that guy misspell his own username?
Obviously a dictionary wasn't one of the books he lifted while starting his career.
As for the question and deletion, I am sort of conflicted. It was a trollish question, so it..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by Rock Steady
Last year
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"There is no classy way to do it. Even if your boss didn't start to wonder about your loyalty, he will wonder about your sense of decorum. Telling a boss this sort of thing (or making sure it reaches his attention) is almost never appropriate; if I..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by Ookseer
Last year
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"Since you didn't ask whether or not your participation was right/wrong/praiseworthy/stupid/etc., I won't even weigh in with my opinion. I would like to suggest that others also refrain from making judgments or take the judgments to meta.
Thoughts..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by teleskiving
Last year
MeTa comment:
"I must have mentioned ask.metafilter to my mom a couple times because out of the blue she asked me about getting an account. I signed her up for an account and made it a point to avoid telling her my screen name. It hasn't become an issue because she..." [
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favorited 2 times, recently by rleamon, ceri richard
Last year
