That song is by UGK..

I Can't Wait Akon f/T-Pain is very sweet
"You're All I Need" is a total classic, cosign on that
Bonita Applebum Tribe Called Quest also classic
When I See U remix Fantasia/Polow da Don/Young Jeezy
T-Wayne Can't Believe It
Jay-Z Sunshine, I guess Jay is embarrassed of this video though!
You Got Me - The Roots/Erykah Badu - classic!
Beautiful -... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 5:01 PM on October 7, 2008

T.I. What You Know :)
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 11:48 PM on October 6, 2008

The Chicken Lady.
Long running character on Kids in the Hall but kind of obscure fact that Mark McKinney played this character once on SNL after he joined the cast.. (I seem to recall a TV critic writing about the opening of that season.. apparently never say Kids in the Hall & thought it was totally disgusting and horrible.. hah)
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 10:20 PM on October 4, 2008

oops, that's never saw Kids in the Hall.
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 10:20 PM on October 4, 2008

www.thecobrasnake.com

Can anyone throw a party these days w/o someone snapping a hundred digital photos and posting them on the internets?
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 3:18 PM on October 2, 2008

Liars (Drum's Not Dead)
Jackie-O Motherfucker
Trans Am

Lots of stuff on Kranky Records is that droney type sound.. Doldrums.. Labradford..
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 1:08 PM on October 1, 2008

"Ballad of Hollis Brown" .. also the Nina Simone version ..
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 2:51 PM on September 27, 2008

What immediately came to mind was Warren G Regulate and Ice Cube It Was a Good Day but they are prob not so good for the classroom

Here's someone kind of lip syncing and acting along with Suzanne Vega Tom's Diner.. good narrative although not a lot happens :)

LOL, Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff Parents Just Don't Understand might actually be pretty good.

Oh, this too - Tribe Called Quest Left My Wallet in El... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 11:03 PM on September 9, 2008

Rihanna - Don't Stop the Music ?
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 12:25 PM on September 8, 2008

Claudie Pierlot, Comptoir des Cotonniers..? I don't know how much these things cost in Euro.. Comptor des Cotonniers might be comparable to.. hmm, maybe Banana Republic here but much better made? I don't know how fancy your wedding is, though, you wouldn't find a gown there..

You could go to Printemps Haussmann, or Le Bon Marché (giant department stores) and just wander through different sections and see if there is something you like.
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 3:46 PM on September 7, 2008

Cosign on Zara, by the way.. they're more trendy there..
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 3:47 PM on September 7, 2008

Could it be that you're really mad at yourself for being polite instead of being assertive enough to insist on some kind of greater compensation? Oh well, resolve that next time there's a situation, you'll politely request that they do a little more to make it up to you. If I had a dollar for everyone I've heard in this city fuming over bad customer service.. It's like, come on, you could be in Afghanistan or Iraq right now, not in Whole Foods eating a cookie. :)
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 11:04 PM on September 4, 2008

Cosign on Cupid Shuffle! So catchy :) :) :)
the Electric Slide

Cibo Matto I Know My Chicken
Shonen Knife Tomato Head

Ramones! Rockaway Beach

13 year olds like Avril Lavigne, right? Sk8er Boi is pretty catchy..... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 6:40 PM on September 3, 2008

Jeez, I can't read, not actually for 13 year olds :)

Good Luck Basement Jaxx

Britney Spears.. I dunno maybe "Oops I did it again"?
Mandy Moore Candy

Backstreet boys "I want it that way" N Sync "Bye bye"..
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 6:50 PM on September 3, 2008

David Letterman mocks Mitt Romney

and for something completely different

Nas vs Jay-Z
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 6:22 PM on September 3, 2008

Captain Beefheart Trout Mask Replica
I really like Jackson C Frank.. it's folk.. kind of sad to be honest.
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 7:59 PM on August 31, 2008

Cosign on lululemon. Their stuff is pricey but I got a simple black zip up jacket (heavy sweatshirt material) that looks extremely sharp, can wear with work trousers and to things like yoga class, were I so inclined, since it's workout gear after all. It's very well made.

Camper also makes some very cute shoes, comfortable, easy to walk in - not dress shoes but great for going around town. I think, if you like very classic, simple shoes that are well made and won't... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 9:18 PM on August 24, 2008

Oh, and a French label, Agnes B. Very simple and classic basics that will last quite a long time and never go out of style. Unfortunately I think they don't make larger sizes if you might need that. But, I can say a t-shirt from there is a wonderful cotton fabric, beautiful slim fit, looks very neat and will not wear out. Same goes for their plain white button-down shirts. You could wear them for years and years. On the pricey side.

As a very good value, LL Bean... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 9:31 PM on August 24, 2008

From religion class when I was in grade school.. stories about drawing crosses and the fish symbol in the dirt, as a secret way of communicating that one was a Christian, are said to have dated back to its earliest years. I don't know if that is historical truth or just legend, but I think it's possible it's been passed on so long that it would be put into practice. Too tired right now to do much research on that I'm afraid. I don't think there's any way whatsoever to verify McCain's story.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 9:00 PM on August 24, 2008

Amadou and Mariam Je pense à toi
Yo La Tengo The Whole of the Law
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 11:46 PM on August 20, 2008

Isolee - Rest and Wearemonster

Labradford Prazision.. basically anything on Kranky Records might be worth checking out. Low, maybe circa Trust and Things We Lost in the Fire, after that Drums and Guns has more beats, Great Destroyer is noisier and more "rock" (I love it)..
Bowery Electric... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 1:07 PM on August 19, 2008

You might also like Nico's Chelsea Girls?

Also just remembered that back when I was into Tortoise and that sort of thing, I quite liked Little Lost Soul by Third Eye Foundation. beats, a bit goth-y, fun stuff..
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 1:28 PM on August 19, 2008

Gang Gang Dance God's Money
Brian Eno Another Green World

Yeasayer are pretty great IMHO
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 1:53 PM on August 19, 2008

Rhiannon - Fleetwood Mac
Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
Walk Like an Egyptian - The Bangles
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 6:46 PM on August 18, 2008

empath, the article you're citing is all about how the two parties are at financial parity, given that the RNC has well more than double the cash on hand as the DNC. McCain's taking public funds which gives him (I think) $85 million to spend after the convention, while the RNC can raise and spend as much as it wants.. Should be interesting.. I do think Obama was projected to raise a lot more and wonder if he opted out of public funding when expectations were set very high.
... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by citron at 12:19 AM on August 17, 2008

^^^ ROFL. Yeah, get Strategies Against Architecture. Also FLIPPER..
I think all the standbys are on here already but figured I would throw out some more for whoever is interested..

So, what about Soundgarden Superunknown? All the classic rock ppl at my highschool loved it & it's a solid album all the way through. Though like most grunge pretty grim lyrically, that's the trouble. I guess Soundgarden... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 11:45 PM on August 16, 2008 marked best answer

This seems like it's about lashing out in anger, not only depression - it is so important that you acquiesce to the demand to not give her any gifts, that she can't even accept a personal item from your daughter? Honestly my take on your wife is that she is comfortable feeling terrible and wrong, and if you try to do anything to change that, she is afraid of it, and when people are afraid, some of them lash out and get mean, which includes refusing a gift from their own child.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 10:49 PM on August 11, 2008 marked best answer

"Days of Wine and Roses" (film) -> "Days of Wine and Roses" (album by the Dream Syndicate) -> "Days of Swine and Roses" (song by My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult)

"Mildred Pierce" (film) -> "Mildred Pierce" (song by Sonic Youth)

"Alphaville" (film by Godard) -> Alphaville (band)
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 1:21 PM on August 9, 2008

You didn't do anything wrong or anything to be embarrassed about, at all.
I had no idea there was a difference between a go-go dancer and a "gentlemen's club" dancer, and if your boss doesn't frequent these clubs he probably has no idea either. So.. if you told him now that you were a dancer at a gentlemen's club, his reaction might be.. "huh? you already told me that." Anyway I think you should tell your boss the truth about this client and his behavior, and... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 1:00 PM on August 9, 2008

Cassis is blackberry, that couldn't have been it. The Teisseire Anise syrup might be a good bet.. going to see if I can find some myself! that sounds delicious!
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 10:02 AM on August 3, 2008

Oh, this is silly. Of course hipsters will create something new. Or some other group will. Someone always does. I saw Gavin McInnes doing a "Do's and Don't's" best-of slideshow plus videos from the Street Carnage thing as the opening act for a band.. and suddenly realized, the dude who was at the epicenter of hipsterdom just a few years ago.. was now on stage performing (awkwardly) for my entertainment? It blew my mind. I guess I'm kind of a hipster though verging on too old to... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by citron at 1:59 AM on August 3, 2008

Salvia makes a great point. Wear whatever knock around clothes you want at home, but consider that your appearance in the workplace makes an impression on those around you, and investing in some good clothes is likely to be a financial advantage to you in the long run, because it is one more thing that will help you move up the ladder, thus, get more money. Unless, of couse, you are in one of those peculiar science or IT workplaces where the culture is, you would be taken LESS seriously if you... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 12:51 AM on August 3, 2008

BTW, I don't know about a bunch of bloggers, but Suze Orman, as over-the-top as she can seem, says some pretty savvy things in her books about psychological attitudes toward money & definitely addresses issues like feeling guilty & not deserving to have any wealth. So, I recommend.

Maybe it would make you feel better if you asked yourself, "What's the worst that can happen?" (reasonable answers only, eg, job loss, disability, some sort of act of nature... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 1:05 AM on August 3, 2008

So the landlord can't legally charge you for anything re: the parking space. You could tell him, if he has evidence of who *was* responsible for vandalism in the building parking lot, he should take that evidence to law enforcement.

It seems like whatever annoying stuff he is doing is completely irrelevant to the issue in question: how to get a new tenant accepted on the lease.

**What does the lease specifically say about a tenant subletting?... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 12:22 AM on August 3, 2008

Also read DC tenant law re: breaking your lease, and read what your lease says about breaking your lease. Seriously, pay no attention to his mind games and "using stuff against you." The law does not care about that. But if he is trying to "build a case" to do something, please, know the law and know what your lease says, and document each thing he says to you - don't get emotionally upset about it, just document what he said and the date, and if there... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 12:31 AM on August 3, 2008

I immediately thought it could be Trick Daddy Take it to da house. It's from Miami after all..
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 1:14 PM on July 28, 2008

From a US perspective, attitude toward money.. I guess most everyone worries about money.. but talking a lot about those who have more money in kind of a resentful way, feels like a class identifier to me, as does something like going to a restaurant and remarking how much things cost on the menu and fretting out loud about getting a good value for your money there. Seems like it is bad form to do that, so even if you mentally calculate and think you'd better get a cheap drink and one of the... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 12:15 PM on July 26, 2008

Crystal City is booooooring.. ditto for Rosslyn.. There's always Court House/Clarendon in Arlington (night life, easy to get around, safe, very yuppie IMHO).. in the city, I know some people who live in Shaw/Mount Vernon Square, more affordable and close to Chinatown (nightlife) but still not the safest part of the city. Same goes for Columbia Heights/Petworth, I'm just saying, if you're new to the city and everyone is like, it's no trouble, don't worry, you'll be fine.. .. maybe people have... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 11:00 AM on July 26, 2008

I would advise against Georgetown.. it is cool for shopping but not really nightlife hotspots.. and very expensive.. and there is no metro.

The vicinity of U St/Cardozo metro station sounds like #1 ideal in my opinion. Bars, nightclubs, local music, plus the 9:30 club where a lot of really well known bands play, some good restaurants, young people, so much going on, and from that metro station it is a straight shot on the Yellow Line to Crystal City.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 11:09 AM on July 26, 2008

Wire still rule
No Age seem to be big with people I know who are really into the punk rock
Homostupids
The Apes are pretty awesome
Daughters
Black Lips
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 9:28 PM on July 24, 2008

What a great question! I have this trouble as well - can't bear to watch a lot of sitcoms or comedies for this reason. One of the worst for me is something that is trying to be philosophical and intense, and instead is IMHO simply awful, for example toward the end of the film I about wanted to reach through the screen and kill Bill myself just to get him to STFU. I'm finding the best way to get around this is to step back a bit and find something that's interesting about it, and focus on that,... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 10:08 AM on July 19, 2008

Toccara, Vogue Italia, this month. I don't think this link has all the pictures, if you can find the magazine I think there are more in this editorial. She lost at America's Top Model, I'm not sure why, but she is in Vogue, and who the heck knows where the other ladies from that season have ended up as far as modeling careers go. I have nothing to say about flaws whatsoever, she's gorgeous.
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 1:44 AM on July 19, 2008 marked best answer

Doc Martens boots and laces.. some colors had different significations, skinhead, anti-racist..
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 11:29 PM on July 17, 2008

Nina Nastasia This Is What It Is (this is just her and the guitar.. the album version is more complex and really great..)

Luna Double Feature (someone playing guitar.. but the real song is playing in the background, so.. check it out)
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 11:19 PM on July 17, 2008

Zhané!!! Groove Thang, Hey Mr DJ
Lucy Pearl Dance Tonight
Lauryn Hill That Thing

Pavement Range Life

cosign: MGMT Electric Feel
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 8:15 PM on July 16, 2008

She has her own blog now.. :)

I bet it's from H&M because she gets a lot of things there, plus I seem to recall they had a LOT of stuff in that color last fall.. however, I don't think they have it now. I think it's a rayon blend, going by the kind of scarf they usually have.

I have bought raw silk scarves from sellers on eBay who import items from Thailand, here's a gold one, I haven't personally bought from this seller.. mine are from... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 9:14 PM on July 14, 2008

Here's another.. and one more again, YMMV far as the sellers go as I haven't shopped there.. :) Again I love mine but they are very thin and lightweight, it's not the kind of item you could keep and wear for many many years, just a fun trendy thing.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 9:23 PM on July 14, 2008

Is it necessary to practice your craft luxuriously? It was a particular word to use which made me wonder, if there were a way for you to purchase what's needed for your project without going so far as to buy the most expensive, top of the line. It's your call..

The other thing you must know about yourself is, when you plan and take on a big project, are you able to complete it and improve upon your craft in the process? Or are you considering going... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 4:50 PM on July 13, 2008

I work for a progressive organization and I believe in the mission of the organization, so I want to work here, but the pay is not terrific. I had a job in this field for a couple years previously and switched not long ago. The pay scale is similiar to a lot of nonprofits in DC. It doesn't mean I am in the wrong field. I think I would *enjoy* the right kind of second job. But I could get by fine without taking one instead of taking one I would hate and would make me unhappy.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 4:04 PM on July 13, 2008

Also.. I could totally spend less. One of my plans for doing that was to occupy some of my time at a second job! That way I wouldn't spend it, er, spending money. I've done a bit of retail work before and though some of it sucked, sometimes it was fun, and interesting, and left me with quite a few entertaining stories to tell. I did check on taxes and fortunately or unfortunately, I have plenty of leeway for the next tax bracket, no worries on that one. :)

Thank you... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by citron at 4:09 PM on July 13, 2008