Hampton then reminded the court of Johnson’s prior convictions for possession of marijuana and cocaine, possession of controlled substances and other charges.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 11:12 AM on February 8, 2005

The films are great, but I recommend Netflixing them, rather than buying them. Five volumes, but just one-hour each.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 11:12 AM on January 12, 2005

Is that Stephin Merritt singing?
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 2:57 PM on January 11, 2005

That's definitely Stephin Merritt singing.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 3:00 PM on January 11, 2005

There will be a million anecdotes that will emerge around this tragedy. From stories like this, to "the animals knew it was coming" which was posted in another thread, to urban legends of people surfing their way out of danger. I hope we don't see a post for every one of them, and instead stick to the big issues.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 7:58 AM on December 29, 2004

On the other hand, I am outraged that we cannot give substantial aid because this country is mired in Iraq, and because of Bush's mis-spending and priorities.

This isn't about not having the money. Iraq hasn't bankrupted us. It's much worse than that. This is about thumbing our nose at the United Nations. It's a disgusting, cynical, political statement meant to show that we don't need no stinkin' U.N. We're going to give much more than $15 or... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 10:52 AM on December 29, 2004

Seeing her grey-streaked head nod in rhythm and delight as the music cascaded down was a great experience.

why?
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 12:06 PM on December 28, 2004

Metatalk
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 8:03 PM on December 23, 2004

but it seems also logically and scientifically the best advice.

Saying "All you people: stop having sex." and expecting it to happen sounds logical to you?
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 7:28 AM on December 21, 2004

*shags away*
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 9:41 AM on December 21, 2004

pity for many of you anti-religious zealots that this coincides with the church's moral position, but it seems also logically and scientifically the best advice.

This also exemplifies the critical misunderstanding in the current so-called culture war. I don't think abstinence isn't the solution because I disagree with religious people. I disagree with religious people because they think that abstinence is the solution. If that makes any sense. Which... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 10:04 AM on December 21, 2004

Yeah, I hate to nitpick something that took so much effort. But the focus problems gave me a headache.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 9:14 PM on December 19, 2004

BRING OUT THE BAN HAMMER!
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 7:18 AM on December 19, 2004

The sycophantic ass kissing interviews by old farts of whoever has a new book, movie or record to push on Weekend Edition are far more loathsome than the nepotistic twittery of Pop Vultures.

My god, yes. Did anyone hear that interminable review of I Am Charlotte Simmons? People like her give us fancypants elitists a bad name.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 5:20 AM on December 17, 2004

COBRA, spend some time at lileks.com and you'll see what I mean...

Don't be such an arrogant prick. Believe it or not, there are some people who've read lileks (he was an active member on this site for several years) who thinks he's not a "genius" but an overrated asshole blowhard.

Your favorite band blogger sucks.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 1:53 PM on December 16, 2004

Making nofundy lose it and lash out like a spoiled child is so easy. and fun.

It's also called "trolling".
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 11:32 AM on December 16, 2004

Or could it be that our protest-warrior nofundy is just incredibly thin skinned?

This has nothing to do with nofundy's reaction. You starting slinging shit in gleeful effort to provoke him. That's trolling (or, technically, flamebaiting), and you should know better.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 12:49 PM on December 16, 2004

I LOVE FARK!
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 9:28 AM on December 16, 2004

Still, irregardless

*shudders. throws up.*
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 1:51 PM on December 15, 2004

posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 1:49 PM on December 15, 2004

Why be sensitive to people wandering along in a whitewashed version of reality?

Because some of those people sign my paycheck?
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 3:40 PM on December 13, 2004

Get some space between your sign up and the current date before you tell me what "becomes me"

Seriously.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 6:48 AM on December 12, 2004

I've been reading MeFi for over three years. I know how things work around here...

Apparently you don't. I have no love for Steve at Linwood, but you're way out of line. You don't start throwing personal attacks around just because you don't like his past work.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 9:49 AM on December 12, 2004

TIN FOIL HAT! HA!
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 12:27 PM on December 11, 2004

Seriously, did we need to waste any more time a grilled cheese sandwich? I don't think Fark had this many posts about it.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 7:06 AM on December 10, 2004

found out it was posted before I posted it, but it was almost two years ago and it wasn't even posted during xmas. I think it makes a fine repost.

Brilliant precendent you set there. (Great link, though.)
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 5:42 AM on December 10, 2004

I agree with Seth! I agree with Seth! Hey Maw! I agree with Seth!
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 12:35 PM on December 9, 2004

Can we get a version of MeFi that has links ONLY?

And this comment belongs in MetaTalk. Learn how to use the site, people.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 12:43 PM on December 9, 2004

maybe. i'll stop now. sorry.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 1:22 PM on December 9, 2004

i ♥ jonmcfilter.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 8:30 AM on December 9, 2004

This is senseless, shocking, sad, and emblematic of the sick fucking society we live in.

Oh bullshit. Unless by "sick fucking society" you mean one that stigmatizes our mentally ill instead of getting them treatment before they go out and kill people. There's no place in this country where behavior like this is "the norm". It's completely aberrant. But aberrant behavior like this has existed in every society throughout history. Any... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 12:59 PM on December 9, 2004

Poodles are for wusses.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 6:35 AM on December 8, 2004

Tip: Don't post shit to Metafilter that you get in an email from your mother.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 1:54 PM on December 7, 2004

anyway, the gov. of NY quite often has a good, solid shot at the white house.

where do you get that idea, exactly?
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 11:19 AM on December 7, 2004

do new yorkers realize that there's more to the state than that big city in the southeastern tip?

Actually, there isn't.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 11:20 AM on December 7, 2004

I once stood in line for an hour to get Enos's autograph. (I was nine.) But aside from the Willie Nelson casting decision, this looks like shit.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 1:44 PM on December 6, 2004

The buttercup drawing just emphasizes why the powerpuff girls make such great feminist icons: there's no body to sexualize. They're all brains and fists.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 1:28 PM on December 6, 2004

Lexicographic Irregulars willing to speculate on the origin of wooka are urged to e-mail onlanguage@nytimes.com.

Is that maybe a derivative of "wicked"?
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 6:50 AM on December 4, 2004

Discuss as you will, of course, but I'm more interested in the idea of diagnosis via press release than in the story itself. You know me. I have no opinion whatsoever about Dick Cheney. :-) Is it irresponsible to speculate like this? (I'm not sure it is. But I'm sure plenty of people do.)
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 2:28 PM on December 2, 2004

Vice


President







Rumsfeld.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 4:08 PM on December 2, 2004

You'd vote for Liddy Dole and you'd vote for Hillary Clinton. That makes zero sense.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 7:49 PM on December 2, 2004

If crude drawings of penises are not safe for where you work, then this site is NSFW.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 9:08 AM on December 2, 2004

Also, I don't know any musician, given the choice to shape a MIDI interface that would say, "Make it like a computer keyboard, but more awkward."

Neither do I, but I imagine there are a million kids who grew up in front of a computer keyboard, but would completely panic if you sat them in front of a Korg.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 1:57 PM on December 1, 2004

Someone needs a time out.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 3:26 PM on November 28, 2004

Tolerance is so November 1st.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 12:50 PM on November 27, 2004

Damned if I use the search, damned if I don't.

"First you don't want me to get the pony, now you want me to take it back. Make up your mind "
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 2:26 PM on November 26, 2004

But if that's the case, what was Karen Sussman talking about when she stated "public lands ranching is the biggest welfare subsidy the public pays for"?

I would guess it means that the ranching is partially subsidized, but not wholly subsidized. We're still paying for it, but the ranchers chip in too.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 10:13 AM on November 26, 2004

, but is it really that much weirder than advertising on dating sites?

Read your question again and try to answer it.

Yes. Yes it is.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 8:25 AM on November 26, 2004

The first half finds this baffling and assumes those who "believe" creationism are uninformed idiots.

The people who aren't uninformed (that is, those who actually study this stuff for a living) believe in evolution, not creationism. It's not snobbery that make people believe in evolution, it's evidence.

The universe is not a democracy. Truth is not decided by popular vote.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 3:36 PM on November 25, 2004

that was surprisingly boring, imo.
posted to MetaFilter by jpoulos at 2:53 PM on November 25, 2004