Back Streets of the Internet

October 8, 2013 9:32 AM

Back Streets of the Internet [YT] - A short film from W+K Tokyo
posted by Mchelly (9 comments total)

Nice find. Given the film's subject, it's funny that I can't even view a detail page about the 'Like whatever' plugin on a non-sanctioned browser.
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 9:57 AM on October 8, 2013

This is great, thanks. I feel like so much of the tech chat I see now is drenched in HN-types desperate to flip their MVP, and I'd almost forgotten what it was like in those early days when everyone was busy dreaming more of future. These guys still have that spirit, in spades.
posted by bonaldi at 10:44 AM on October 8, 2013

(Also, the Like Whatever guy has the coolest keyboard. Want).
posted by bonaldi at 10:44 AM on October 8, 2013

Neat, and the subjects of the doc are doing great stuff, but no, "Freedom" is not why the internet exists.
posted by Potomac Avenue at 10:56 AM on October 8, 2013

Thanks for this. Getting connected to this kind of obscure stuff is part of why I love MetaFilter. How else would I get my daily dose of new wave Japanese Post Modern internet culture....Ace.

Anyone want to write me a plug in that will click the favorite [+] on every comment on a thread of Mefi?
posted by Dr Ew at 12:11 PM on October 8, 2013

How do I find out more about this stuff? I really want to be a part if these guys' little group.
posted by gucci mane at 12:59 PM on October 8, 2013

this is very awesome, like a william gibson plotline.
posted by rebent at 2:59 PM on October 8, 2013 [1 favorite]

(Also, the Like Whatever guy has the coolest keyboard. Want).

That's a Happy Hacking Keyboard. Super expensive.
posted by caaaaaam at 6:17 PM on October 8, 2013 [1 favorite]

Here's the site of the organization that ran the market. They don't have any events pending at the moment, but I know I'll catch the next one.
posted by 23 at 5:08 AM on October 9, 2013 [2 favorites]