In 2002, Ikea released an ad about a lamp that had an interesting stinger. 16 years later, they released a follow up.
posted to MetaFilter by NoxAeternum at 4:44 PM on November 15, 2018 (86 comments)

I wanted to let folks know that long-time MeFite rtha, who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer earlier this year, has ceased chemotherapy treatment and moved to in-home hospice care to focus on comfort and quality of life, and to ask you to come share well-wishes with her and her spouse gingerbeer. [Addendum: rtha passed away on the 10th. —c]
posted to MetaTalk by cortex at 11:21 AM on November 8, 2018 (579 comments)

Matt Groening returns to TV (well, Netflix) with a fantasy-based, more serialized story than his previous work.
posted to FanFare by Etrigan at 10:20 AM on August 20, 2018 (51 comments)

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, better known for crass humor like the D.E.N.N.I.S. System, finished off its 13th season with an spellingbinding dance between Mac and professional ballerina Kylie Shea.
posted to MetaFilter by unannihilated at 6:39 AM on November 8, 2018 (58 comments)

Idris Elba has been named People's Sexiest Man Alive. In Daniel Mallory Ortberg's ongoing story, he confronts the one from last year, Blake Shelton. (previously)
posted to MetaFilter by numaner at 2:30 PM on November 6, 2018 (24 comments)

It made me laugh, because Benny Hill makes everything funny. so I put a dollar. Previously with Andy Rehfeldt, the disney version of Slayer.
posted to MetaFilter by avi111 at 1:42 AM on November 7, 2018 (12 comments)

In the Season 4 premiere, the Legends find themselves in unfamiliar territory with the Time Bureau after defeating Mallus and eliminating the final anachronism from time. All that changes when Constantine informs Sara of a new magical threat that leads the team to Woodstock.
posted to FanFare by oh yeah! at 7:53 PM on October 22, 2018 (23 comments)

Eleanor makes a startling discovery that tests her resolve, Tahani looks to make amends and Janet does some bonding.
posted to FanFare by numaner at 5:32 PM on November 1, 2018 (100 comments)

While showing in Canada in 2016, Kim's Convenience was recently added to Netflix worldwide. The series centres on the Korean Canadian Kim family who run a convenience store in the Moss Park neighbourhood of Toronto: parents "Appa" and "Umma" – Korean for "dad" and "mom" – along with their daughter Janet and estranged son Jung.
posted to FanFare by k8t at 10:24 AM on August 4, 2018 (11 comments)

"Casper had someone storyboard it up with classic sitcom moments, like accidentally roller-painting someone’s face. That one feels like a trope, but we couldn’t find it online." An Oral History of 'Too Many Cooks'
posted to MetaFilter by bondcliff at 7:04 PM on October 28, 2018 (16 comments)

Look, the old ones are disabled to response, so here is the monthly Toto's Africa awesomeness thread. This time, pitched out (previously: off beat). previously with Pluffnub.
posted to MetaFilter by avi111 at 5:19 AM on October 27, 2018 (20 comments)

Michael and Tahani join Jason for a mission to Florida to help some people from Jason's past, while Janet creates a virtual reality simulation to help Chidi resolve a problem.
posted to FanFare by fluffy battle kitten at 11:38 PM on October 25, 2018 (72 comments)

PILE OF LEAVES
posted to MetaFilter by BuddhaInABucket at 5:58 AM on October 26, 2018 (38 comments)

In the midst of the latest PR crisis, Princess Carolyn gets a life-changing opportunity. With Diane's help, BoJack finally faces the music.
posted to FanFare by Pendragon at 5:06 AM on September 15, 2018 (17 comments)

"Philbert" is a hit, and filming begins on Season 2. But as BoJack spirals deeper into addiction, he loses his grip on reality.
posted to FanFare by Pendragon at 5:05 AM on September 15, 2018 (4 comments)

At the "Philbert" premiere party, Princess Carolyn deftly negotiates a deal, Gina steps into the limelight, and Diane confronts BoJack.
posted to FanFare by Pendragon at 5:04 AM on September 15, 2018 (2 comments)

A visiting Hollyhock dumps BoJack's painkillers, sending him on a desperate search for more. Todd tries to solve Emily's dating dilemma.
posted to FanFare by Pendragon at 5:03 AM on September 15, 2018

At BoJack's 25th annual Halloween party, Pickles gets a crash course in Mr. Peanutbutter's romantic history -- and some advice from Diane.
posted to FanFare by Pendragon at 5:01 AM on September 15, 2018 (4 comments)

Diane's therapist encourages her to set boundaries with BoJack. A missing string cheese ignites a dispute between Todd and Princess Carolyn.
posted to FanFare by Pendragon at 5:00 AM on September 15, 2018 (9 comments)

BoJack delivers a eulogy at a funeral.
posted to FanFare by Pendragon at 5:00 AM on September 15, 2018 (18 comments)

Painful memories come rushing back when Princess Carolyn visits her hometown and meets a pregnant teen. A stunt goes awry on the "Philbert" set.
posted to FanFare by Pendragon at 4:59 AM on September 15, 2018 (6 comments)

When Princess Carolyn casts a disgraces celeb in "Philbert," BoJack inadvertently takes a stand. Mr. Peanutbutter tries to toughen up his image.
posted to FanFare by Pendragon at 4:58 AM on September 15, 2018 (5 comments)

Joshua Schachter’s groundbreaking social-bookmarking site Del.icio.us, founded in 2003, popularized the idea of “tags” — organizing bookmarks by appending just a word or two. At its height, Del.icio.us was the toast of budding social sites known as Web 2.0, had millions of users, and served as a direct inspiration for sites like Reddit and Pinterest. Schachter talked to Intelligencer about his decision sell Del.icio.us to Yahoo in 2005 — and how it felt to watch as the company was mismanaged and sold off to a series of buyers before being permanently shut down in 2017.
posted to MetaFilter by gen at 5:00 AM on October 21, 2018 (53 comments)

The group explores the three main branches of ethical thought.
posted to FanFare by numaner at 6:05 PM on October 18, 2018 (147 comments)

Livetweeting watching Alien for the very first time. (SLTwitterthread)
posted to MetaFilter by fearfulsymmetry at 2:48 AM on October 15, 2018 (128 comments)

I want to tell you a story about Grinch. (original Twitter thread here)
posted to MetaFilter by Etrigan at 11:49 AM on October 11, 2018 (18 comments)

"If 'Seinfeld' was a show about nothing, 'The Good Place' is a show about everything — including, and especially, growing and learning. By all rights, it should probably be awful — preachy, awkward, tedious, wooden, labored and out of touch. Instead, it is excellent: a work of popular art that hits on many levels at once. It has been not only critically acclaimed but also widely watched, especially on streaming services, where its twists and intricate jokes lend themselves to bingeing and rebingeing."
posted to MetaFilter by lunasol at 2:29 PM on October 9, 2018 (77 comments)

Michael is forced to take drastic measures when his grand scheme hits a snag.
posted to FanFare by numaner at 5:49 PM on October 4, 2018 (95 comments)

It would be difficult to make the case that the “guy who died in the round barn” joke, a classic Midwest joke, is funny in its own right—though I would argue it’s pretty funny how much my dad still loves telling it. Which makes it a shining example of one of America’s great familial oral traditions: the dad joke. (Ashley Fetters, The Atlantic)
posted to MetaFilter by Johnny Wallflower at 8:02 AM on September 29, 2018 (88 comments)

Give a duo of horny 70-year-olds the world's most basic video-editing software and a Google image search for ancient statues, and you get this: the puerile, delightful music video for the song Missionary Position, by Sparks.
posted to MetaFilter by rorgy at 11:14 PM on September 29, 2018 (12 comments)

The Crying Of Lot 55: The Unsolved Mysteries And Alternate Realities Of Andrew W.K. A really lengthy deep dive into the universe of someone who may or may not exist, possibly because he chooses to/not to.
posted to MetaFilter by hippybear at 9:54 AM on September 29, 2018 (49 comments)

Michael prevents the deaths of Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani, and Jason, hoping a second chance at life will allow them to become better people.
posted to FanFare by numaner at 4:47 PM on September 27, 2018 (165 comments)

I will be ranking the sled dogs from least to most soft, on a scale of 1-10. To do this, I will use a scientific scale known as the SDSI, or Sled Dog Softness Index. Each dog’s score is based on two categories: the softness of individual hairs, and overall fluffiness.
posted to MetaFilter by BuddhaInABucket at 10:43 AM on September 27, 2018 (20 comments)

Let’s just SAY I was writing a Wrath of Khan musical... and let’s just SAY I finished the song where Khan ambushes Kirk’s Enterprise... let’s just SAY—ok here it is [SLYT]
posted to MetaFilter by Servo5678 at 11:26 AM on September 25, 2018 (42 comments)

Another B pill episode.
posted to FanFare by k8t at 8:55 PM on September 22, 2018 (4 comments)

Taking the B pill takes us into an entirely different reality
posted to FanFare by k8t at 8:36 PM on September 22, 2018 (4 comments)

Remember Dr. James, from the commercial with Dr. Robert? Well, he is reintroduced and, as a bonus, we learn why Owen was committed.
posted to FanFare by k8t at 8:02 PM on September 22, 2018 (8 comments)

Focusing on Annie, we learn of the root of her problems.
posted to FanFare by k8t at 10:09 PM on September 21, 2018 (13 comments)

Todd meets Yolanda's parents, who don't know she's asexual. Mr. Peanutbutter romances a young waitress. Gina confesses a childhood dream to BoJack.
posted to FanFare by Pendragon at 4:57 AM on September 15, 2018 (10 comments)

Diane, feeling melancholy, travels to Vietnam to get away from it all.
posted to FanFare by Pendragon at 4:55 AM on September 15, 2018 (4 comments)

BoJack has misgivings about his new show. Princess Carolyn visits an adoption agency. Todd interviews for a job at WhatTimeIsItRightNow.com.
posted to FanFare by Pendragon at 4:54 AM on September 15, 2018 (8 comments)

Diagnosed with schizophrenia, Owen is the black sheep of the wealthy Milgrim clan. After losing his job, he enrolls in an experimental drug trial.
posted to FanFare by k8t at 10:06 PM on September 21, 2018 (19 comments)

We've been waiting all year.
posted to MetaFilter by rewil at 10:13 AM on September 21, 2018 (27 comments)

In a new longform piece, Laurie Penny explains why debate is not going to save us from fascism, that arguments defending bad faith debate are disingenuous, and why she won't debate those operating in bad faith. (SLLongreads)
posted to MetaFilter by NoxAeternum at 5:17 AM on September 19, 2018 (88 comments)

Naomi tracks down signs of the protomolecule; Fred Johnson's control over the OPA collapses. Enter a new character: Prax Meng. Also: WTF Amos?
posted to FanFare by fiercekitten at 9:27 AM on March 18, 2017 (63 comments)

Avasarala questions Draper as conspiracies unravel on Earth. The Rocinante crew attempts to avert a disaster.
posted to FanFare by zarq at 11:49 AM on March 23, 2017 (57 comments)

A dark force threatens Alpha, a vast metropolis and home to species from a thousand planets. Special operatives Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.
posted to FanFare by kaibutsu at 11:01 PM on July 22, 2017 (37 comments)

How BoJack Horseman Got Made, an oral history. Excerpted from the new book(!!!) BoJack Horseman: The Art Before The Horse
posted to MetaFilter by Gorgik at 12:10 PM on September 4, 2018 (24 comments)

The typeface of choice for the late-stage capitalist. Creatives at digital agency Hello Velocity have developed Brand New Roman, a font comprised of 76 corporate brand logos. The Idiocracy-style project is partly parody, but you can actually download the font and use it—and artists have already been playing around with it, too.
posted to MetaFilter by MovableBookLady at 11:27 PM on September 1, 2018 (39 comments)

Why the Future of Data Storage is (Still) Magnetic Tape
posted to MetaFilter by Chrysostom at 7:32 PM on September 1, 2018 (49 comments)