MetaFilter posts tagged with people

It's what it says on the tin.

flatluigi — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:40:24 -0800

People Doing Stuff. Strangely compelling.

They're Made of People!

You Should See the Other Guy — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:17:08 -0800

Philip Bloom's: Venice's People; Dublin's People; San Francisco's People; Sofia's People. Vimeo vids.

One in 8 Million

ocherdraco — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:06:52 -0800

One in 8 Million "New York is a city of characters. On the subway and in its streets, from the intensity of Midtown to the intimacy of neighborhood blocks, is a 305-square-mile parade of people with something to say. This is a collection of a few of their passions and problems, relationships and routines, vocations and obsessions. A new story will be added weekly." A photo and audio series from the New York Times. A few of the stories:

Ragpickers

hadjiboy — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:09:49 -0800

The Ragpicker's Dream (Short). World at Work: Brazilian Ragpickers. What it feels like to be a Ragpicker. Their contradictions, and a mobile home for them to sleep in.

Trying To Be Nice

nam3d — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:45:55 -0800

A recent survey found that nice people are paid less. But as one Times reporter found, politeness can be its own reward.

Tree People!

hippybear — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:51:13 -0800

Amazing Pooktre Sculptures. A gallery of living art. Previously. (with bonus extra Previouslies inside!)

Zoroastrianism...

hadjiboy — Mon, 18 May 2009 02:25:45 -0800

The Parsis of India: Their Photo Collection, a brief History and more. And their mention in the Time Magazine, and the BBC. (Previously).

But some do not climb; and below, the earth is littered with them.

parudox — Sun, 10 May 2009 19:38:05 -0800

"I photograph people who skirt the edges of things; people whose connection to the broader flow is murky or obscured. Mistaken as more, less or different than they are; they aren’t really seen and don’t really belong. That’s everyone sometimes; but some more often. I try to establish a line for a moment. I hope to connect. And I see the most beautiful and the most heartbreaking things."

Naked People

swift — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:33:21 -0800

Naked People.

The Forgotten People

hadjiboy — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:18:22 -0800

What if you were one of the Rohingya people, and you faced death in trying to escape, or were expelled from your Homeland. Would you wait for others to help, or would you try and do it yourself...

May God give us Strength.

hadjiboy — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:34:41 -0800

Photographs of The Great Depression of the 1930's to 1940's (previously), and an interview with a survivor growing up during those hard times... posted before on Mefi, here.

Plane Crash In New York, Buffalo.

hadjiboy — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:22:04 -0800

Flight No. 3407 crashes in Buffalo, New York. This, after the flight that landed in the Hudson, and all the people were saved. The Plane crash on YouTube as of now.

The Depraved of India

hadjiboy — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:21:58 -0800

India--the country of the Taj Mehal--known for it's love. But wait, there's more sadly, a lot more.

Old People Dancing

not_on_display — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:47:50 -0800

I just love to watch old people dancing. I hope that when I'm this old, I'll be able to do the same!

Cue Mister Rogers - then follow steps 2, 3, 4, and 5...

puckish — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:09:38 -0800

Want to be a good neighbor but don't know how? Now there are checklists! (Chicago and SF focus) Favorite Links: 7 rules for talking about gentrification Bodega Party in a Box ($) How to Enroll Your Kid in Public School (via Instructables)

Your Tired, Your Poor, Your Huddled Masses

Miko — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:28:39 -0800

A People's History for the Classroom [pdf] is a high school history lesson plan/workbook based on Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States. The entire 124-page workbook available for free as a downloadable PDF, as part of the Zinn Education Project, supported by Rethinking Schools and Teaching for Change. You must enter an email and agree to take a later survey to download.

How Ordinary People Do Extraordinary Things

Effigy2000 — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:05:54 -0800

MeFite scrumtralescent thought it would be fun to interview people who dared to take a chance and do something cool or exciting, like leaving their jobs to travel for a year, picking up an unusual hobby or starting their own business, and then share these interviews via a website for all to enjoy. So she did, and the result was 'The Life Less Traveled: How Ordinary People Do Extraordinary Things…And How You Can, Too!' [via mefi projects]

Matt is back

monospace — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:33:25 -0800

Where the hell is Matt? The 2008 version is oddly moving. Be sure to watch the high quality version. (Previously)

Wash Your Weave, Brush Your Bong

netbros — Thu, 29 May 2008 12:50:55 -0800

How To Clean Stuff. From kitchen and bath, to flooring and carpets. Indoors, outdoors, your car, dog, colon and bong. More than 800 cleaning tips in all. Submit your best ideas. Each one that gets published, the site will contribute to the Clean Water Fund.

Inventive insurgency

parmanparman — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:33:36 -0800

Fake terror. The Banana theory of terrorism. While I'm at it, fake Lutheran Ascetecism, fake bread, fake gay sex, fake DIY, fake beer (fur der Deutsch), fake punk petition, fake shopping, fake yogurt, and fake cops.

If your beer keg runs out early, there is probably a drunk midget inside

Astro Zombie — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:27:26 -0800

Hollywood Midget Movie Stars. They started as popular vaudevillians. (From a review: "The chief feature, however, was the ten scenes in which the Singer Midgets appeared. The Midget strong man, the Midget conjurer, the Midget "Cleopatra" with the winning ways--these and many more were there.") They stormed the New York stage. They were members of The Lollipop Guild (YouTube link), as well as playing other Munchkins. They were suspected of being German sympathizers. But they may be best remembered for starring in the world's first all-midget musical western. Now available for your viewing pleasure from YouTube: Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

I'm teh uglee kid on teh internets

parmanparman — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:28:47 -0800

Study: Internet Not Dumbing Down Kids, Who Were Stupid Anyway. Full report! (warning: PDF) The information literacy of young people, has not improved with the widening access to technology: in fact, their apparent facility with computers disguises some worrying problems. Young people have unsophisticated mental maps of what the internet is, often failing to appreciate that it is a collection of networked resources from different providers. (Like tubes!)

People in Order

spec80 — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:48:06 -0800

People in Order - Age. Love. By Lenka Clayton and James Price. In 2006, artists Lenka Clayton and James Price traveled across Britain, shot video portraits, and made four short films. The other two are portraits of women throughout stages of pregnancy and portraits of homes based on income level. (Sadly, I can't find these films online.) Clayton and Price have also collaborated on Conversation, a short about first impressions. People in Order was part of the Portable Film Festival.

Matt Stuart

psmealey — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 10:36:42 -0800

Matt Stuart | Photographer | Shoots People This was here previously, but the link is gone. I am taking a chance this is not a double since it was from 4 years ago.

Unusual Homes. Amazing Architecture. Strange Places. Fascinating People.

dersins — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 08:44:58 -0800

Unusual Life Dot Com: Unusual Homes. Amazing Architecture. Strange Places. Fascinating People.