MeFi post: The Biggest Threat to Our Nation

On April 19, 1995, in Oklahoma City a terrorist detonated a bomb that killed my mother and 167 others. 19 children died that day. Had I not had the chicken pox that day, the body count would've likely have included one more. Over 800 other Oklahomans were injured that day and many of those still suffer through their permanent wounds.

That terrorist was neither a homosexual or was he involved in Islam. He was an extremist Christian forcing his views through a body count.... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:13 PM on March 12, 2008

MeFi post: Sniff Swig Puff

The song in the clip is "Everybody Today Is Turning On" from the Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart musical I Love My Wife. It's taken from 1979's The Beatrice Arthur Special.

I'm often asked, when did you know? When did you know you were "that way"? While certainly years earlier Randolph Mantooth had aroused feelings in me while watching Emergency!, hands down I figured out I liked boys and... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 9:27 AM on June 14, 2007

MeFi post: Pink-skinned five-fingered Simpsons

It was made for Sky One to promote the series.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 4:49 PM on March 4, 2006

MeFi post: RIP Leo

He was restricted to second-string parts until LA Law.

On television, perhaps. He had some plum roles on stage, Broadway, Off- and regionally. He worked for my theatre in a production of True West and was fantastic in it and, as others have mentioned, a nicer, more generous fellow you'd never meet. I never asked any favor of him that was turned down, during or after his work with us.

I'm gonna go lift a glass of club soda for John.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 5:08 PM on December 16, 2005

MeFi post: Not just a detective.

Does anyone know if they'll dim the lights on 42nd Street tonight for him?

They will, according to his obit in Playbill.

"Deep in December, it's nice to remember without a hurt the heart is hollow..."

Indeed.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 11:38 AM on December 29, 2004

MeFi post: God bless the magnetic ribbon industry

I want a magnet like these but in the shape of a jockstrap that says "SUPPORT OUR ATHLETES".
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 3:10 PM on December 28, 2004

MeFi post: Today is World AIDS Day.

Is there a World Diabetes Day?

Yes.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 9:35 AM on December 1, 2004

MeFi post: Douglas Rushkoff's new Frontline show tomorrow

Wow... I missed that whole merchants of cool show. Anybody know of a torrent?

You can watch the whole thing on PBS' website (Windows Media or Real).
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 8:20 PM on November 8, 2004

MeFi post: War starts with a W

Like generations before us, we have a calling from beyond the stars to stand for freedom.

Aliens call us to freedom!! Do not question the leader!! A new and better life awaits you on our distant home planet, Blisstonia!!
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 8:15 PM on September 2, 2004

MeFi post: Pour yourself a big ol' glass of typohol

If, like me, one of your pet peeves is people who incorrectly use the words "typeface" and "font" interchangeably, you might be a typoholic.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:23 PM on April 29, 2004

MeFi post: Gay Marriage, Not Civil Unions

Whatever else you're doing, you're not perpetuating the human species.

Right back atcha, buttercup!
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 3:22 PM on February 5, 2004

MeFi post: MikeRoweSoft Settles with Microsoft

~I heard he was thisclose to renaming his website sunmikerowesystems.com after the settlement.~
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 5:32 PM on January 26, 2004

MeFi post: A cappella holiday music

I'd check it out if I could without signing up for something.

For what it's worth, I've never received a piece of e-mail I didn't ask for or been otherwise pestered by Live365 for signing up with the service.

If you're really dead set against creating a user account but still want to enjoy the a cappella goodness, I understand that A Cappella Always may soon be an "official" iTunes radio station as well.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 12:17 PM on December 10, 2003

As expected, it was announced yesterday that A Cappella Always is now among the iTunes radio stations, listed under the Holiday tab. That makes it easier than ever to enjoy its delicious vocal goodness.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 11:53 AM on December 12, 2003

MeFi post: Auctioning Tidings of Comfort and Joy

Looks as though the bidding is up to four calling birds, three freedom hens, two turtle doves and a partridge of some sort.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 11:51 AM on December 8, 2003

This just in: Citing violations of terms of service, eBay cancels auctions for "gay apparel".
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 12:20 PM on December 8, 2003

I'm certainly not. Just too polite, if anything. Now calling a killjoy a killjoy, on the other hand...
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 12:40 PM on December 8, 2003

MeFi post: Remember me to Herald Square.

Not forgetting the Internet Theatre Database and its ~evil twin~, the Internet Theater Database, which claims in the tradition of the ol' IMDb, to be "for the fans by the fans". Necessarily incomplete, but aspires to include professional theatre outside New York.

What? Pish! Of course it exists!
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 2:24 PM on November 6, 2003

MeFi post: Who's Who In Musicals

Also indispensible for the musical comedy fan, casual or serious collector is the oft-updated and exhaustive Cast Recordings FAQ.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 3:42 PM on September 30, 2003

MeFi post: Television is going to hell in a lavendar handbasket

homosexual lives are not rosy disco balls and fashion tips; there's an underside of disease, unstable relationships, promiscuity etc etc

Up until now I've been polite but, really, how many times do I have to ask you wacky straight people?! Stop staring at my underside and disco balls! Thank you. (Yeesh!)
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 6:58 PM on September 11, 2003

MeFi post: Fun with Puns

"Did you hear that dhartung got a sex change?" asked Tom redundantly.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:26 PM on August 6, 2003

"I do believe there's a supporting argument under that old rock," Tom said profoundly.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:27 PM on August 6, 2003

"What do you mean I can't use this metal spatula on the Teflon?" Tom panicked.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:27 PM on August 6, 2003

"Well, I never went blind," said Tom handily.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:28 PM on August 6, 2003

"What do you call a fat monarch?" asked Tom unthinkingly.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:29 PM on August 6, 2003

"Who put the Exxon Valdez in this Ball jar?" asked Tom cantankerously.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:30 PM on August 6, 2003

"The executioner aimed way too low," Tom said defeatedly.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:30 PM on August 6, 2003

"Why, it's the baby Moses!" exclaimed Tom reedily.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:31 PM on August 6, 2003

"Will you still love me when I take over the government?" Tom cooed.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:32 PM on August 6, 2003

"So, I'm trying to defeat three no-trump?" Tom whistled.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:32 PM on August 6, 2003

"I'm here to pay off my phone bill!" Tom bellowed.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:33 PM on August 6, 2003

"I wonder which road I should take...?" thought Tom frostily.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:34 PM on August 6, 2003

"This is what happens after the Arab women stop singing," Tom postulated.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:35 PM on August 6, 2003

"I haven't answered questions in a fan chat-room since I was on Night Court," Markie posted.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:37 PM on August 6, 2003

"I have written a condensed edition of The Raven," said Tom politely.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:38 PM on August 6, 2003

"I will only say 'Fee' and 'Fo'," said the giant defiantly.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:38 PM on August 6, 2003

"I like to play frisbee," Tom discussed.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:39 PM on August 6, 2003

"You tock!" Tom said meticulously.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:40 PM on August 6, 2003

"Thank God we converted to metric," Tom expounded.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:42 PM on August 6, 2003

"Why, yes, I directed A Nightmare on Elm Street," said Wes cravenly.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:43 PM on August 6, 2003

"Why do you need two signatures?" asked Tom resignedly.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:43 PM on August 6, 2003

"Dorothy's aunt was from Warsaw," said Tom polemically.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:44 PM on August 6, 2003

"I have exactly six beers," said Tom brutally.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:44 PM on August 6, 2003

"I wish you would stop sleeping with members of both sexes," Tom said ubiquitously.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:45 PM on August 6, 2003

"I like the cut of your . . . whatever that is," Tom gibbered.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:46 PM on August 6, 2003

"Missed it by that much," Tom said smartly.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:46 PM on August 6, 2003

"You got some 'splainin' to do," Tom said lucidly.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:47 PM on August 6, 2003

"Someone has exsanguinated me!" cried Tom huskily.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:51 PM on August 6, 2003

"We can solve all our problems by eating the Irish babies," Tom said swiftly.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:52 PM on August 6, 2003

"There is no cabal," Tom said, bereft.
posted to MetaFilter by bradlands at 10:53 PM on August 6, 2003

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