"Excuse me, you dropped your pocket."
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 12:27 PM on July 10, 2008

I didn't like beer at all until the first time I tried a Franziskaner Hefe-Weisbier. So don't get discouraged if the first dozen things you try aren't to your taste, it might be lucky number 13.

Also, what Leon said, above.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 5:28 PM on June 22, 2008

Mia Doi Todd, Dame Darcy, Tullycraft, the Slits, certain songs by the Ex, Dog Faced Hermans, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Cub, Divine, X-Ray Spex, Essential Logic, Edith Massey, Lydia Lunch (including her early projects Teenage Jesus and the Jerks and 8-Eyed Spy), Half Japanese, 5-6-7-8's, Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth/Free Kitten/Ciccone Youth), and the soundtrack to Forbidden Zone are all worth checking out.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 1:57 PM on June 22, 2008

Boom mike (boom pole, shock mount, shotgun mic, wind protector), cables, mixer which leads to whatever is recording the audio, often a Nagra, but sometimes something else.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 4:52 PM on June 19, 2008

This comment is severely misinformed.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 6:45 PM on June 20, 2008

Not movies, but the comic books of David Lapham (Stray Bullets, Murder Me Dead, and the current Young Liars) are most definitely noir.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 5:37 PM on June 20, 2008

Is there a single-frame button? You could do something with stop-motion.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 6:34 PM on June 17, 2008

Related
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 7:50 PM on June 16, 2008

Mael: Amazon UK delivers to the US. Before ordering, though, make sure your DVD player can play UK discs - I'd check videohelp.com for that. As for Black Books, Amazon in the US has a complete series box set.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 10:22 PM on June 16, 2008

Well, I'm pretty sure that in your lifetime, you're only allowed a maximum of one regular-game try at either Jeopardy! or Wheel of Fortune. As in, if you've appeared as a regular contestant on Wheel, you can never be a regular contestant on J!.I was a Jeopardy contestant and this was never mentioned. You can't be on Jeopardy more than once (unless they bend the rules for some Tournament of Champions sorta deal), but there was nothing said about Jeopardy/Wheel crossover.I can't find any good... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 9:15 PM on June 13, 2008

Cordwainer Smith
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 9:22 PM on June 6, 2008

When Nong Shim started being more conscientious about ingredient labeling and thus revealed that Shin Ramyun had beef in it, I switched over to Paldo brand Hwa Ramyun. Similarly tasty stuff.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 9:18 PM on June 6, 2008

Little, Big deals with these themes, and is a great read, besides.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 8:49 PM on May 30, 2008

OK, so we've got the language, and with that, I was able to find out that it's credited as "He Needs Me (Spanish)" on some of the internet-available versions of the demos - but who did the female vocal? I'm pretty sure Joanna Newsom does not have a time machine.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 2:11 PM on May 28, 2008

How are you not naming him Mister Torgo?
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 12:11 PM on May 28, 2008 marked best answer

I had a problem with debilitating leg cramps, until my doctor recommended drinking a Gatorade every few days. So perhaps you're low in sodium, one of the other electrolytes in Gatorade, or, I don't know, high fructose corn syrup?
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 2:20 AM on May 28, 2008

Drain and cube some firm tofu and marinate it with some orange juice, soy sauce, and chili sauce. Dip the cubes in fish 'n chips batter, then deep fry in whatever oil you have laying around; corn is probably best but I usually use a canola/olive blend.

We call 'em "Tasteicles" or "Rocky Mountain Soysters."
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 8:28 PM on May 27, 2008

I don't know what a "stoll in" theater is, but are there any colleges in your area? If so, I'd bet that there are students there that are projector-rich and cash-poor and would be amenable to working something out.

Heck, if you were in Chicago, you could rent my rig
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 6:35 PM on May 25, 2008

More cost data points: I got my projector off eBay for $300 and my screen off Woot for $20 or so. Both are awesome, if not the latest and greatest technological hotness. Something to think about if you think you'll want to do this more than once.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 6:08 PM on May 26, 2008

There are a lot of good suggestions in this thread but I wanted to throw some more attention toward middleclasstool's referral to Tipton's Comics 101. You should definitely check that out.

I would also recommend The Comic Book Heroes by Jacobs and Jones for an overview of the genre.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 10:34 PM on May 22, 2008

Why, that must be it! Thanks, all!
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 11:26 AM on May 16, 2008

I would check out Northampton, MA. And don't despair if you're stuck in New Haven; for a small city, there's a lot to do and see.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 7:13 PM on May 7, 2008

This could all be done quite easily in LiveJournal; I'm not sure what else you're looking for.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 5:24 PM on May 7, 2008

Donate to a neighborhood gardening organization?
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 8:55 PM on May 2, 2008

There's an archive edition of National Lampoon available on DVD-ROM. You may be able to track down a copy at your local library, through an online seller, or, uh, elsewhere on the internet.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 12:19 PM on April 11, 2008

Donate it to a local arts or educational group. I'm sure there's some around where you are.

or send it to my girlfriend, she's dead knitty
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 8:47 PM on March 27, 2008

Build a huge freakin' eruv.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 10:13 PM on March 27, 2008

That's the one! You doubled the link by accident, but I was able to figure it out. Thanks a bunch!
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 8:59 PM on March 25, 2008

Followup: anyone know any other articles or sites that explain the demographic or sociological backgrounds to team fandom? Any team, any sport.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 11:09 PM on March 25, 2008

Europe by Norman Davies is thick, but a great read.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 5:42 PM on March 7, 2008

One thing that has been mentioned in this thread that I think bears repeating is that you need to make sure you're putting yourself out there. It's hard to find new people if you stick to your work and your home. Bars, coffeehouses, concerts and other live entertainment, volunteer work, etc are all good places not just to see people but also be seen. I met my last girlfriend at the bar trivia night I ran, and the current one at a live band karaoke night. If I'd been at... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 7:10 PM on March 5, 2008

Seconding the request to let us know how it works out. We're rooting for you!
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 5:13 PM on March 5, 2008

"It's a Crime I Never Told You About The Diamonds In Your Eyes" by the Black Heart Procession. They have a lot of other piano stuff, too.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 3:53 PM on March 5, 2008

The key to Ortho's method is that to make sure each flag comes from a different IP, once you've flagged the four or five posts in your group, you need to clear your cache, restart your computer, and then go back to Craigslist.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 12:35 AM on March 4, 2008

I have never seen such admiration for an activity that is an outright violation of an American law.

Really? You should check out the threads that have to do with marijuana, visiting Cuba, or civil disobedience.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 1:31 AM on March 4, 2008

I literally cant even understand someone sugessted America, LOL.

I would say maybe somewhere in Scandinavia....I cant remember which country but i think it might be Switzerland...I remember reading somewhere about freedom of information and great public services.
posted by Neonshock at 3:15 PM on February 27 [+] [!]

Note: Switzerland not actually in Scandinavia.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 3:37 PM on February 27, 2008

Good luck - I've heard that if you've got 48 hours between smoke and swab, you're cool.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 3:25 PM on February 27, 2008

Rocktopia?
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 4:44 PM on February 24, 2008

This is the perfect opportunity to be justified in one's purchase of a monocle.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 4:42 PM on February 24, 2008

I have pretty "womanly" hips for a guy and once I stopped caring about it, any possible negative effect disappeared.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 10:47 PM on February 17, 2008

In addition to the many excellent suggestions above New Best Recipe~! I would like to suggest Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds and Scarne's New Complete Guide to Gambling. The wisdom contained within will enrich your life and your pocketbook.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 2:01 PM on February 16, 2008

I think what Delmoi said is right on the button.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 8:10 AM on February 6, 2008

Chicago has a ton of commercial work, as well as some other stuff. Plus, weather aside, it's a great city. There is some feature work but not as much as the places you've noted.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 7:55 AM on February 5, 2008

Thanks for the recommendations, everyone.

jeanmari: Adams & Son is pretty close to my area, I will check it out!

You Grow Girl is awesome. I plan to buy the book and have been reading through the archives of the site.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 8:16 PM on February 4, 2008

I've done this, there's better ways to make strong coffee. I would recommend the French Press; they are cheap and last forever if taken care of, and don't require the constant purchase of filters.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 8:07 AM on January 23, 2008

Thanks for the recommendations; keep 'em coming!

Spaced I've seen (read the OP again) but if you're recommending that, you're probably on the right track.

And I didn't mention Young Ones, Monty Python, Fawlty Towers, or Absolutely Fabulous because I figured they're part of our shared cultural heritage at this point. Also, because I forgot.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 12:34 PM on January 22, 2008

Brockles: someone should do a QI FPP. That show is wonderful and needs to come to the US.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 12:37 PM on January 22, 2008

On preview: yeah, what AV said.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 10:55 AM on January 22, 2008

ontheissues.org is a great resource for questions like this.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 3:42 PM on January 20, 2008

I was buying sixers of regular Schaefer at D&D Liquors on North & Humboldt back in 2003-2004. That location has closed but you might want to try their mothership store on Damen & Division (I believe). It's a small store but they've got a great selection; if they don't have it on hand they might be able to order it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jtron at 10:50 PM on December 10, 2007