Another mom and I were flipping through this catalog and wondering who sells the mom-sized versions of these styles?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by jeanmari at 8:01 AM on July 25, 2009 (17 comments)

I'm scared of going to the dentist. How do I find one that will understand and how do I prepare myself for going to my first appointment in years?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 7:39 AM on October 16, 2009 (21 comments)

Real-life recreation of The Simpsons opening. (YouTube link)
posted to MetaFilter by Robot Johnny at 4:33 PM on March 4, 2006 (80 comments)

Is it possible that Kaycee did not exist? This is a really delicate thing here. Please be really thoughtful about this. I promise I am not trying to stir the shit without cause. There are some people who are wondering whether Kaycee was a real 19-year-old leukemia patient, and whether things actually occurred the way they've been reported online. More inside, friends.
posted to MetaFilter by acridrabbit at 10:00 PM on May 18, 2001 (309 comments)

Help me to find the perfect passive-aggressive gift for the holidays. Long story follows.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by InnocentBystander at 6:31 PM on December 8, 2007 (96 comments)

Do you think Apple are going to discontinue the iPod Classic in the near future?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Spamfactor at 5:37 PM on September 1, 2010 (28 comments)

What do good but not great restaurants (2-3 star) do to make their flavors so intense that I don't do in my kitchen? Can I replicate some of those tricks in my kitchen, or is that something that can't be reproduced without mass equipment?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by philosophygeek at 11:21 AM on October 7, 2008 (28 comments)

How can one make "restaurant quality food" at home?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 7:04 AM on August 30, 2010 (36 comments)

Why are salads at restaurants so much better than at home?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by otherwordlyglow at 4:29 PM on August 30, 2010 (37 comments)

Two weeks in Paris. Please tell me your favorite off the beaten path places
posted to Ask MetaFilter by citybuddha at 1:50 PM on August 27, 2010 (24 comments)

She agreed to be filmed for 90 days. A woman with AIDS is filmed briefly, every day, for 90 days, and the changes she undergoes are dramatic. The very end may make you weep, but perhaps not for the reasons you expect... [Link is a single video hosted on Vimeo.]
posted to MetaFilter by Slap*Happy at 8:12 PM on August 27, 2010 (51 comments)

What are your picks for melancholy, lonely, time-stopping and heartachingly beautiful songs?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Lipstick Thespian at 8:10 AM on October 7, 2009 (221 comments)

Several of my podcasts (This American Life, Radio West, and Radiolab) have split in two in iTunes. Help what was sundered and undone be made whole, the two made one.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by weston at 5:13 PM on June 4, 2010 (3 comments)

Anyone had regrets about a massive decluttering of their lives?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by studentbaker at 1:16 PM on May 28, 2008 (68 comments)

My hubby's kinky. I'm not. Please help us figure out a fair way to compromise in the bedroom.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 9:22 AM on August 23, 2010 (45 comments)

Tell me your surefire way of bringing a man to orgasm quickly.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by HotPatatta at 4:04 PM on August 23, 2010 (21 comments)

When all your information is digital, meals are takeout, and your daily wardrobe consists of a black turtleneck and jeans, what’s the point of having, well… stuff? Meet the ultra-minimalists, people who have decided to purge their possessions down to a hundred items or less.
posted to MetaFilter by Bora Horza Gobuchul at 12:05 PM on August 17, 2010 (203 comments)

It's been estimated that the average UK adult is now registered on more than 700 databases and is caught many times each day by nearly five million CCTV cameras. So how hard would it be for an average citizen to disappear completely? That’s the subject of a new documentary film: Erasing David, (Trailer: YouTube, Vimeo) which premieres this evening in the UK on More4. It's also now available worldwide online at the iTunes store and through several Video On Demand services, as well as through Good Screenings.
posted to MetaFilter by zarq at 2:15 PM on April 29, 2010 (16 comments)

I'm an American moving to London soon. Because I don't know anyone there, I'm going to try to join some groups, take classes, and volunteer to meet people and generally just get out of my house. Of course, finding available classes and volunteering opportunities is easy, but it's considerably harder to figure out which ones are actually likely to be worthwhile. What groups, volunteer organizations, classes, and events venues have you had the best experiences with?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by hazelshade at 3:13 AM on August 19, 2010 (18 comments)

Book Recommendation Filter: Please recommend books about recovering from trauma and reintegrating back into normal life and society. Experiences like cults, prison, war, abusive relationships, etc. where the person feels isolated from "normal" people. I'm looking for fiction especially but any genre is helpful.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Dilemma at 4:35 PM on August 16, 2010 (20 comments)

Can a cat and a rabbit ever find happiness? The conclusion to the story of Doki and Nabi. Previously on Metafilter - the first two episodes, episode 3 and episode 4. You can access all the episodes from the top link. Warning - may cause emotions to stir in the blackened cinder you call a heart.
posted to MetaFilter by fallingbadgers at 12:34 PM on December 13, 2008 (23 comments)

Alternatives to Le Creuset?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by monkey closet at 12:56 AM on August 16, 2010 (30 comments)

I've been really enjoying "lifehack"-type AskMe posts lately - questions about how to change one's own habits to be better at day-to-day life situations and challenges (How do I become one of those people who makes everyone they talk to feel great? from Chrysalis is a good new one). What are some of your favorites?
posted to MetaTalk by l33tpolicywonk at 10:49 AM on August 15, 2010 (33 comments)

What are the little details that really make one look "put-together"?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by ladybird at 7:36 AM on August 13, 2010 (66 comments)

What are some great, blink-and-you-missed them TV shows?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by jaybeans at 12:17 PM on February 4, 2009 (116 comments)

Premature Demise Filter: What TV shows, similar to Arrested Development, are excellent -- brilliant, even -- but were terminated seasons short of fruition? And, more importantly, why should I watch them?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by the NATURAL at 3:29 AM on December 28, 2009 (61 comments)

Apparently my measurements are unusual for a fat chick. Is there anywhere I can buy flattering clothes off the rack (in person, and no tailoring needed)?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 10:37 PM on July 21, 2007 (20 comments)

Kaavya Viswanathan is a 19-year-old Harvard student whose first novel, How Opal Mehta Got Kissed, Got Wild, and Got a Life, just cracked the New York Times bestseller list. The problem? The Harvard Crimson and SF Gate assert that the author plagiarized much of it from two books by Megan McCafferty. Of course, it's not like this kind of thing hasn't happened before with young writers.
posted to MetaFilter by mothershock at 6:59 AM on April 24, 2006 (221 comments)

I'm overwhelmed by the possibilities of Open House London, which sees hundreds of usually inaccessible buildings thrown open to the public. What are the can't-miss places that are worth queuing for? What are the little-known gems I might overlook? (Worth mentioning: I have a particular fondness for the exuberant, the quirky, and the eccentric.)
posted to Ask MetaFilter by yankeefog at 2:24 AM on August 9, 2010 (7 comments)

A pioneer of UK late night television The Word is twenty years old. From the sublime (Television debut of Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit') to the ridiculous (Snoop Dog vs Rod Hull and Emu) to the down-right disgusting (The Hopefuls) it was always memorable. (Much NSFWness)
posted to MetaFilter by fearfulsymmetry at 5:34 AM on August 11, 2010 (29 comments)

I would like to be the bright kid again, but I've just turned 30. What should I do?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by dcrocha at 8:18 PM on May 17, 2008 (31 comments)

UK design studio The Designers Republic has apparently gone out of business after 23 years.
posted to MetaFilter by 40 Watt at 9:40 AM on January 25, 2009 (21 comments)

What are your top five favorite hidden gem books?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by GlassHeart at 8:02 PM on August 3, 2010 (45 comments)

"When I was in New York, I fell in love with some wild ideas in the shape of a woman. An English teacher, who was hard, but hard like a job I never wanted to end. But to her, I wasn't nothin' but a day at the office. That's what they call a Double Negative."
posted to MetaFilter by redsparkler at 6:52 PM on August 3, 2010 (34 comments)

What can I look forward to as my relationship continues?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by teraspawn at 4:20 PM on August 2, 2010 (46 comments)

About-Face aims to provide women and girls with skills to critically examine media messages that affect their positive self-image. Their website is a one-stop shop for simple, direct, teen-friendly educational materials about female self-esteem and body image.
posted to MetaFilter by emilyd22222 at 7:40 PM on July 20, 2010 (65 comments)

What are you favorite reliable go-to recipes for everyday dinners?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by otherwordlyglow at 5:39 PM on July 27, 2010 (62 comments)

Life-altering experiences. Can you point to a single experience in your life, as a child, which you can define as having contributed to the person you are today? (+)
posted to Ask MetaFilter by jeremias at 4:41 AM on February 2, 2005 (210 comments)

I'm looking for more movies of a specific crazy/independent lady vibe, and this vague vibe spans genre: I want movies about women folk, especially ones with a witty or dark streak. I'm thinking of films like Heathers, Secretary, The Piano, Portrait of a Lady, Virgin Suicides, All About Eve, Winter's Bone and Ghost World. What else should I see?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by zoomorphic at 11:38 AM on July 21, 2010 (110 comments)

I loved Inception. Can you recommend any books that would be similar?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by blueplasticfish at 11:40 AM on July 19, 2010 (80 comments)

I have a pretty healthy self-image, but there are some things I'd like to improve. What methods have worked for you?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by lucysparrow at 7:46 PM on July 15, 2010 (10 comments)

My brothers-in-law tell racist and homophobic jokes at family gatherings. This makes me and my husband uncomfortable. What should we do?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 11:22 AM on January 30, 2010 (34 comments)

Tarkovsky films. All of them. Free. Online. via @brainygamer
posted to MetaFilter by juv3nal at 3:05 PM on July 13, 2010 (134 comments)

Looking for movies that evoke how it is to live in the time in which they are set.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by reenum at 8:18 AM on May 24, 2010 (34 comments)

Fun/weird London activities. Sock 'em to me.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by MsMolly at 8:37 PM on October 28, 2009 (23 comments)

Shoplifters Of The World, Unite And Take Over! An interesting NYT article(reg.req.)says stealing from restaurants is increasing. But it's still only 3% of tableware costs and allegedly doesn't contribute to higher prices. I confess I often lift the odd item from hotel rooms. Not just as "souvenirs" - that would be hypocritical. As booty. So, what ethical constraints and liberties do MetaFilterians think should be taken into consideration when stealing? Does it matter whom you're stealing from and how much money you've previously spent on them? And, for the more immoral fellow members, what are the best strategies for liberating certain objects?
posted to MetaFilter by MiguelCardoso at 7:06 AM on February 28, 2002 (259 comments)

Can anyone point me to a source of packed/brown-bag lunch recipes that genuinely take no more than 5 minutes to prepare, and aren't overreliant on peanut-butter-and-banana sandwiches? Bonus points if it isn't all mimsy about low-fat mayonnaise and such. Also I only have an English freezer, so batch pre-prep is out.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by tel3path at 5:59 AM on July 9, 2010 (33 comments)

Fair relationship fighting. What are your rules to keep relationship fights fair and above-the-belt?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by elquien at 8:56 PM on July 7, 2010 (51 comments)

So remember when people used to travel they'd bring back native treats from the places they'd go as souvenirs? With the internet, it seems that many of these things are available online. So sad. Know any treats you still have to go and get? (USA only)
posted to Ask MetaFilter by SarahWriter at 12:28 PM on July 6, 2010 (48 comments)

What in life did it take you a surprisingly long time to realize you've been doing wrong all along?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by colinmarshall at 1:58 PM on July 6, 2010 (922 comments)