MetaFilter posts tagged with gnome

The future of Ubuntu Art

cowbellemoo — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:47:46 -0800

Ubuntu 8.04's Hardy Heron has recently perched on millions of desktops worldwide, but what does the future look like for the darling of the open source world? Now entering a new 2-year art developent cycle, Ubuntu's continuing quest for "pure, unadulterated, raw, visceral, lustful, shallow, skin deep beauty" has begun again in earnest. Bleeding edge desktop effects [youtube, music] are already creeping into the official distribution and the community is eagerly awaiting the new graphical look, promised as a ground-up re-imagination in the next release, Intrepid Ibex. Watch this space.

Don't Look Now!

essexjan — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 03:03:32 -0800

Creepy, side-stepping gnome caught on video. A "CREEPY gnome" said to wander around a village at night is terrifying locals so much that many fear leaving their homes after dark, according to reports. Locals in the Argentinean town of General Guemes claim the "gnome" – which wears a pointy hat and walks sideways like a crab – has been seen walking their streets by many people, UK newspaper The Sun reported. What the ...? Knowing The Sun's disregard for hard facts over a good story, I'm not sure what to make of this, but the video footage of the 'gnome' definitely rates highly on the creep-o-meter.

Gnome invasion

baphomet — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 11:50:15 -0800

You wake up in the morning and step outside for a breath of fresh air. Groggy and coffee-less, it takes you a moment to notice that your yard has been invaded by lawn gnomes. Don't be a victim. Conversely, become a part of the problem. Missing a loved one? Don't forget, MeFites around Springfield, Oregon- If you're feeling generous, head down to the police station this coming Tuesday to give a gnome a good home.

Open Source Dramatics!

clawtros — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:31:38 -0800

Simplicity v. Complexity Torvalds strikes. López Godwins. Torvalds submits patches!

flash fryday alex yukons weird art

psychobum — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 01:06:36 -0800

freaky flash fryday alex yukon's bizzaro sort-of "resume" flash web thing (parts nsfw). check out his videos (also on youtube. Just don't let the gnome know.

where art thou, little brown dress?

drstein — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:03:51 -0800

Remember the little brown dress? It's gone missing after the artist held an 'undressing' party and is now living its life like a 'wayward lawn gnome.'

Where's My Gnome

grumblebee — Sun, 28 Dec 2003 09:44:59 -0800

Stolen: one garden gnome.