MetaFilter posts tagged with gross

RIP, Mama

pazazygeek — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:23:58 -0800

Laura Mae Gross, founder and owner of Babe's and Ricky's Inn in Leimert Park (a gem of an artistic community in Los Angeles), died this past Saturday. Some consider Babe's and Ricky's Inn to be a well-kept Los Angeles secret, but their Monday Night Jam (and $10 soul food buffet) is famous and beloved by many. The songs on Babe's & Ricky's myspace page are presumably performed by the house bands, The Mighty Balls of Fire (Friday/Saturday nights) and Johnny Mastro & The Mama's Boys (Thursday nights). Whatever night you show up there, however, you're perfectly within your rights to expect to be blown away by a revolving cast of incredible blues musicians from all over Los Angeles doing their thang. Some come from nearby Watts and South Central, others from East LA, others from the valley, the westside, some from MUCH farther away. Their official website boasts having played host to music legends, the likes of B.B. King and Eric Clapton, but it's the local blues players (mavens and naifs alike) that make it the treasure that it is. Up until now, you could have also expected to see Laura Mae Gross, known to many as mama, at the door. I have a personal favorite memory of her: I went to Babe's and Ricky's one night on a date, at my suggestion. As a modern lady, I always rush to pay for myself (this has caused me some dating confusion, but I digress). I walked right up to mama and pulled out my wallet to pay the $10 cover, but she vehemently refused -- and insisted my date pay. Somehow this delighted the both of us and set the stage for a really lovely evening. Sometimes it's crowded, and sometimes it's nearly empty (you can see mama in the background at her regular spot by the door, eclipsed by the dancing couple, in that video), but the bands never disappoint. Mama will be missed terribly, I can only imagine how much by those that knew her, but even to nearly complete strangers like me.

The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan is guarded by gross perverts.

Optimus Chyme — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:00:19 -0800

The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan is guarded by gross perverts. (Photos!)

"This is the most fucked-up comic signing story I've ever read"

Artw — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:05:22 -0800

To clarify the "incident" at my Seattle signing. NSFW! - artist Alex Pardee deals with some crazy shit. (via)

Eewww. Oh no! Ack. Omg.

nickyskye — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 04:21:00 -0800

Top 10 Disgusting Websites to Share With Friends: Bloody-Disgusting l The Internet Pathology Library for Medical Education and so much more.

My Valentine's date this year? Bacon Man!

Unicorn on the cob — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:53:33 -0800

I know you all love bacon. So if you're single, looking for a date, and want him to be edible... I present to you, bacon man. Step-by-step photos from NetDiva, his awesome creatrix.

The seafood lover that's hopefully not actually IN you

crapmatic — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:53:20 -0800

Worms in your fresh fish? We've heard about them in sushi for years, but stories are on the rise of creeping condiments from supermarkets. The FAO says they're actually not uncommon though "worms are unsightly and consumers naturally object to their presence". One theory holds that they're on the rise due to cost-driven onshore processing. Icked-out consumers have been posting videos on YouTube 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, while others have sought solace in discussion forums. But the good news? Cook thoroughly and you'll be safe. Me, I'll be sticking to enchiladas.

Cooking with Masao

GavinR — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:51:55 -0800

Sharing means caring, right? Well, Masao would like to share with you his techniques for cooking Torta di ceci which is a type of Italian cake. If beverages are your thing, perhaps you'd like a nice glass of Sambuca exotic fruit punch, some peach juice, or something he calls his "Super Energy Raisin Juice". More of a hot dog or sausage person? Well then, our buddy Masao has got that covered for you!

In all fairness, these video clips might ruin your appetite so be aware of that in advance.

Drink your bacon, it's good for you!

Unicorn on the cob — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:32:26 -0800

Meatwater: A high-efficiency survival beverage. Don't worry; there is bacon water for your dog or cat, too.

GODKILLER

Del Far — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:28:53 -0800

"1 Crunchwrap Supreme + 1 OCTO-MAC + 20 or so Taco Bell Fire Sauce packets + Taco Bell Cheese Sauce + Bacos + Garfield's Macaroni & Beef + A splash of Jim Beam + Approximately 2 cups of salsa = GODKILLER, for why else would it exist but to kill God?" Look at the photos first and then watch the video, perfect for that late night sleep deprived crawl of the internet. Featured on another favorite podcast of mine "The BEST DAMN PODCAST EVER".

You didn't really want to eat today, did you?

jbickers — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 05:33:10 -0800

Doctors remove a ten-pound hairball from an 18-year-old girl's stomach. It's still not the world's largest - that one came from a cow and weighed 20 pounds. And this homemade one doesn't count.

Cure versus Disease: Which is more repugnant?

CheeseburgerBrown — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:48:05 -0800

Nasty super-bug Clostridium difficile undone by poo transplant! C. difficle, the drug-resistant bum-spelunking organism that's currently the bane of health-care professionals around the world, has been cured. The probiotic treatment, however, has made some medical lab technicians squeamish as it involves liquifying donor faecal matter and then injecting it via enema into the suffering patient. Sure, it lacks the panache of donating a kidney, but think about it: could your poo be repurposed to help others?

Room for cheese?

KevinSkomsvold — Thu, 10 May 2007 10:32:11 -0800

Wild Recipes. And by "wild" they mean "different." I'll say: I like to take bologna and put it on a hot dog bun with string cheese and orange marmalade in the middle of the bologna, then micro wave it to melt the cheese a little--about 1 minute. Yum! I also like grape jelly and roast beef sandwhiches. I like grilled cheese sanwhiches, with strawberry jam and ham as the filling. Hamburgers on a plate, no bun, smothered in syrup or honey is good too.

Not just for weight loss any more!

TedW — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 06:42:38 -0800

The fascinating world of the tapeworm. Everyone has heard of these parasites, but what do you really know? Not much, if you get your medical information from House. They are a menace to pets as well as humans, but they may have some hidden benefits. They have even been discussed on MeFI before! Is there anything they can't do?

Alex Gross

hama7 — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:23:20 -0800

Alex Gross

Botflies redux.

unSane — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 21:29:52 -0800

Man pulls botfly larva from his own stomach. Previously, from head. From eye (Snopes, w/pictures). Wikipedia.

You Don't Poop Where You Eat

SansPoint — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 07:05:46 -0800

Taco Bell E. Coli Out break from... green onions? This is the second major outbreak of E. Coli from vegetables this year. Where does E. Coli come from? "One of the root words of the family's scientific name, "enteric", refers to the intestine, and is often used synonymously with 'fecal'."

Just when you thought it was safe to order the appetizer

jason's_planet — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 09:09:16 -0800

OK, I’ve been a good American. I’ve done the turkey and stuffing routine for more than three decades now. But next year is gonna be different. Next year I shall celebrate Thanksgiving by flying out to Iceland, where I intend to harpoon a big ugly shark. My friends and I will then bury the bugger in a gravel pit. After several weeks, it’ll be good and rotten. Then we’ll hang the strips of meat up to dry. When it’s ready, we’ll slam down some shots of the local liquor and consume dainty little cubes of fermented shark flesh. We’ll finish the feast with pumpkin pie.

Slow crow...and other animals

Kickstart70 — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:31:44 -0800

Blood-painting the inside of your car has got to suck. Ever wonder what happens when you hit a moose? Hint: it appears worse to your car than hitting a kangaroo. (warning, if you can't stand the sight of dead animals [even when they look cute in deathly repose], stay away)

Rattlesnake Bite Surgery

jonson — Fri, 26 May 2006 18:14:42 -0800

Justin's Rattlesnake Bite is the true story of one man's adventures in surgery after being surprised by a rattlesnake which bit the palm of his left hand. The story makes for grim reading, but the pictures are very much worse. pics may be NSFW

What IS it?

Sidthecat — Fri, 12 May 2006 07:41:09 -0800

Morgellon's disease A new disease is surfacing in Southeast Texas exhibiting what could possibly be the grossest symptom profile ever besides botfly, and doctors are stumped as to causes and treatments. Over 100 sufferers so far have complained of black, tarry sweat, non-healing lesions, a feeling like bugs are crawling under their skin, and worst of all, "fibers" that poke out of the wounds. Happy Friday!

Kookychow.com - Edible curiosities

sdrawkcab — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 13:23:19 -0800

KookyChow. All your favorite real grocery items are here: Sweet pickled watermelon rind, Gerber Graduates Meat Sticks, Pork Brains, and my personal favorite, Instant Natural Jellyfish. Just remember, "there’s nothing wrong with eating food that other people find absurd. In fact, there’s a big difference between absurd food, and bad food. Absurd food is a good thing. Bad food is, well..., not good."

Images-skin disease diagnosis

hank — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 11:05:10 -0800

What's That? -- skin trouble and bioterrorism, diagnostic help Probably not safe for work viewing

Mmmm... Hairy donuts!

loquacious — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 05:58:32 -0800

YUM! Human hair in your food!

gross anatomy

crunchland — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 01:14:20 -0800

The artist swallowed a pill-sized camera that photographically auto-documented its journey through his body, taking 65,000 photographs in seven and a half hours. (Alternate link, scroll horizontally.)

Great, plain.

dersins — Mon, 06 Jun 2005 08:55:48 -0800

Nebraska's small towns. Some of the smaller ones actually have a lot going on. Some of the (slightly) larger ones, maybe not so much. But no matter how small they are, they do all have bars. Even the two smallest.