But it's so family-friendly there! Especially in the parks at night!
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 11:26 AM on March 19, 2008

With my favorite columnist gone, that's one less reason to read The Onion. RIP, H-Dog.

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posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 7:15 AM on May 2, 2007

*sigh*

I wish I could go back a half-hour to the world where I thought this was true. That was a better place than this jaded time.
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 11:59 AM on April 27, 2007

Oh, I was hoping for actual quotes form kids about what they thought their parents were saying. Very disappointing.
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 9:30 AM on March 20, 2007

Four-Eyed Girl, I feed my cat Newman's Own dry cat food. The ingredients are pretty good, better than Nutro's, and it's not as pricey as some of the premium cat foods. It's also relatively easy to find - I've bought it at a Whole Foods in addition to the local pet store.

I, unfortunately, had been alternating the Newman's dry with the Nutro wet, so I am keeping a close eye on my poor kitty.
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 8:03 AM on March 19, 2007

Cute game, I like the graphic design a la crayons.

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee! I just got pooped by a sheep.
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 12:27 PM on March 9, 2007

I thought it was a Burger King promo, but either way, that record is missing from the collection.
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 12:58 PM on February 20, 2007

I love the idea of a biodegradable straw from a renewable resource. It seems like there are two potential products, though, one that's more like celery, in the shape of a straw, and one that's more like a straw, but made out of celery. The image in the article seems to be the latter.

Also, on the side-topics:
-Twizzlers are fun to use as straws for Coke or Diet Coke, but they don't last long, because the cola eats away at the bottom of the 'straw'.... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 10:53 AM on January 18, 2007

I've always thought that the beauty to Airborne is that you can't prove a negative.

I took Airborne before a flight, and didn't get sick.
Therefore, Airborne works!
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 9:26 AM on January 16, 2007

I thought it was funny.

Those Ferengi must be BADASS.
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 7:59 AM on January 16, 2007

This cartoon has been around for a few years. Not only that, it hasn't had a new cartoon posted to it in about a year, too.

While we're posting ye olde online cartoons picked up by cable networks, I'll mention Strindberg & Helium.
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 6:48 AM on January 16, 2007

I really enjoyed the article. I don't know why someone would go to such lengths to investigate an obviously overpriced item, but I enjoyed reading about it.
Great post!!
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 10:46 AM on December 21, 2006

Why buy when you can rent? What's the draw of owning used books over picking them up at the library?
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 11:23 AM on December 13, 2006

It seems like common sense that lighting a match on a plane is a bad idea. Maybe that's my own concern about the limits of space, oxygen, flammability, etc. What troubles me about this article is that this lady lit several matches. Also, in an odd, premeditated move, she took the matches with her into the bathroom. I'm glad she's grounded. Not because I think she's a terrorist, but because I think she's an idiot.
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 8:47 AM on December 7, 2006

I guess I should clarify my above comment. Of course I recall smoking flights. My issue is that this woman was keeping those lit matches going for as long as possible, over and over. And the bathrooms have smoke detectors - wouldn't she think maybe, around match 3 or 4, they would get triggered?
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 1:08 PM on December 7, 2006

I think it's a great idea.

The comments on that site, however, are a little cringe-inducing.
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 8:39 AM on December 7, 2006

For those who want to get straight to the reviews, here's a link to the review thread at BoardGameGeek for War on Terror. I'm impressed that the initial reviews are positive with relation wo game mechanics.
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 8:28 AM on December 7, 2006

I think the coins would be more obviously not quarters if they were thicker. Also, maybe they can combine the two Bush presidents by having W in Sacajawea's papoose?
Maybe they can do this with the Adamses and Roosevelts too, just to save time/money.
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 12:15 PM on November 20, 2006

Sacajawea as played by Bush the elder, I mean.
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 12:16 PM on November 20, 2006

Great story, thanks for the link. It's certainly the most entertaining warning about Wikipedia's quality control that I've seen.
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 12:13 PM on November 20, 2006

Oh, man I loved that movie, Night of the Comet.
So bad it's good.
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 10:14 AM on November 14, 2006

I liked Studio 60 for a while, but I agree with Heminator, that last episode was nine kinds of bad. If I knew then what I know now, I'd go back in time and watch a bad sitcom rerun instead.

Also, I agree with drjimmy11 that a show needs more than quick banter and big words for it to truly be "smart".
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 11:53 AM on November 1, 2006

It seems like once the kids get bigger, the slings would cause back/shoulder pain.
It seems like a better option is one where some of the weight gets distributed to the waist/hips.
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 2:01 PM on October 30, 2006

I found that site a few months ago and made myself a little card to carry around in my wallet. I am, admittedly, paranoid on this topic, but at least avoiding the top ten most-pesticided fruits/veggies makes me feel better.
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 8:21 PM on September 29, 2006

Am I the only person who finds it tacky of Killian & Co. to post these letters on the internet? I mean, I know they are THEIR letters to do with as they please, but still, it seems like bad taste. I wouldn't want to do business with a company that publicly mocks their job applicants.
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 7:51 AM on September 29, 2006

Thank you so much for the post! Everyone should note that you have to print out the special card to take advantage of this.
I'm SO EXCITED to now have weekend plans!!!
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 7:28 AM on September 29, 2006

I kinda suspected when I saw him all friendly with Kathy Griffin on her Bravo show.
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 12:03 PM on July 26, 2006

Delightful!
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 7:25 AM on July 24, 2006

I'm a rude, liberated woman, C_D, and I think your barn-find car analogy is an excellent one.

I would love to read a similar article from the women's perspective.
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 6:53 AM on July 12, 2006

What about a family card? That way everyone gets top billing.
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 12:42 PM on July 10, 2006

I wonder if these folks can put him in a one of these*?

Wait, is that mean?

*sort of nsfw
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 7:43 AM on July 5, 2006

I'd like to plug Necessiteas. I purchased some lovely yixing teapots from them as bridesmaid gifts, and they arrived in perfect condition in beautiful brocade boxes.

The prices are surprisingly low on many of them.
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 10:28 AM on June 21, 2006

I assume that the whole reason for sneaking a ringtone into a classroom in the first place is so one can read one's messages. Otherwise, you're still waiting until class is over.

If all the kids have the same ringtone, wouldn't they ALL try to sneak a look at their phones at the same time when the tone goes off? That would end up pretty obvious. If I were a teacher, I think I'd institute a "phone-bucket" for voluntary surrrender during the class period.
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 5:05 AM on June 13, 2006

OMG, teh internets have recipes and crazy experiments with PEEPS?
That is so new and exciting!

Oh. Oops. I thought it was 1998 again. My bad.
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 7:47 PM on April 1, 2006

So, the TJ's I use has no booze, because I live in a dry town.
Well, only sort of - they allow restaurants to serve alcohol now. (progressive!)

Anyway, so no booze, which is sad. But what I DO like to get from Trader Joe's is the frozen stuff: Good pizzas, instant rice, risotto, Thai Vegetable Gyoza, spinach dip. Prepared foods that aren't expensive, last a long time, and are great for quick snacks or meals. Also, they have great prices on fresh flowers,... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 12:09 PM on March 8, 2006

This chair is a pipe bomb.
posted to MetaFilter by Sprout the Vulgarian at 12:17 PM on March 3, 2006