Sideblog Archive
May 31, 2024
Would you know more about Chiang Kai-shek, his “lost” KMT army and modern Chinese history? If so, then kschang has got you very well covered in an informative post!
May 30, 2024
This is a sort of follow up to the post about how people are handling possessions in their twilight years. But this post is about a single possession, a ham. It had been hanging in a basement for 20 years and with the passing of the "owner", decisions had to be made what to do with it, as seen in this post by davidmsc. Fair warning, there are photos of the "scary ham"!
May 29, 2024
How’s your love of punk music going? ‘Cause if it needs a boost or refresh, then say hello to Otoboke Beaver, a Kyoto quartet with an abundance of energy and talent, as illustrated in mikeand1’s incredibly informative post
May 28, 2024
"In a two part podcast series, scholar Andrew Hickey traces the convoluted history of a song that the label never thought would be a hit, and the lives of the many performers that shaped it": a juicy post on "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," from How the runs scored
May 27, 2024
Smart people working together to solve problems? I bet a collection of Mefites could assemble to hammer out a proper list for TimHare's question about recommendations for more movies featuring collective "competency porn."
May 26, 2024
With the long lives most people lead in the 21st century, we manage to accumulate a lot of possessions. But how should we handle that collection in our twilight years? Kitteh posted an article from The Walrus that looks at the question of what we should do with our stuff before we die.
May 25, 2024
And on THIS branching path, it turns out Mefi's own "professional enthusiast" gee_the_riot is the character who creates the Twine game featured in Rhaomi's fantastic post on reviving "Consider the Consequences!," the world's very first work of interactive fiction. Neato!
May 24, 2024
Things that make you go hmmm: Uncle was doing a project and realized they had no idea ‘why washers are called washers”. So he poked the hive mind at AskMetafilter and various explanations flew out!
May 23, 2024
The perspective of an angry green parrot was used by Eliza Haywood back in 1746 to point out problematic elements of 18th century. Now, as ShooBoo’s post highlights, those writings (originally published as The Parrot) are being re-released. If you’re reminded of Lady Whistledown from Bridgerton, you’re not wrong!
May 22, 2024
Take a look at Rhaomi’s post about Criterion's Closet Picks! It’s a guide for some of the most interesting films in the overall Collection, narrated by various stars and artists as they discuss their favorite elements. Eye opening and fascinating for anyone into film!
May 21, 2024
Pet this Post: Glinn posted Animal Companions (esp. dogs) of Metafilter in Metatalk, and they are all good companions, Brent.
May 20, 2024
Boom, asked and answered — within 2 minutes! randlesc asked about finding a remembered Youtube channel about various theatre traditions, and Iris Gambol was zippy AF with the answer: Crash Course Theatre, featuring a lot of interesting vids (with fun titles such as "Pee Jokes, the Italian Renaissance, Commedia Dell'Arte" and "Dances to Flute Music and Obscene Verse. It's Roman Theater, Everybody!")
May 19, 2024
"This was not only an aesthetic issue, cracks are where the light gets in, but also where moisture, dirt, cold air and pests get in ...": mumimor has a fantastic comment discussing the architectural history of ornamentation – practical, industrial, and societal – in the The beauty of concrete thread.
May 18, 2024
It's got a weird taste that I would describe as ear wax as a sports drink flavor: DirtyOldTown on dishwasher rinse additives in St. Peepsburg's question about dishwasher detergent recommendations for the sensitive stomach, in which we also learn to hand wash your travel mug (now and forever!), and "unscented" ≠ "fragrance-free," among other things. TIL!
May 17, 2024
Chicago, USA is a city known by several names and vibes. But to photographer Paul D’Amato it's the working class neighborhoods near Midway Airport that show a unique and wonderful side of the city, as seen in this post created by lwxxyyzz.
May 16, 2024
Look, emojis are art ok? If you don’t believe that, then check out this post by ambrosen, which highlights recreations of classic art, using emojis. Come see a fun bit of culture and art!
May 15, 2024
Wait, wait, wait, you mean it’s possible to do comedy and cartography at the same?! As pointed out in this post by rory about the Map Men YouTube series, it is not only possible, the results are absolutely fantastic, come check’em out!
May 14, 2024
The best book covers show a visual personification of the book, matching its mood in a compelling way. But this collection of public domain book covers, posted by hurdy gurdy girl, do not do that and the results are mesmerizing in a hilarious way!
May 12, 2024
chariot pulled by cassowaries posted This Is What Being in Your Twenties Was Like in 18th-Century London, a collection of letters describing a 27-year-old’s office job, social life and financial concerns beginning in 1719.
May 11, 2024
nouvelle-personne has an extremely helpful and in-depth answer to the question of how to talk with kids about the end-of-life stage of an elder loved one.
May 10, 2024
🎶 If you like Motown then Kattullus has a helluva good post for you! it's about the Motown Junkies blog, where Steve Devereux is reviewing the entire Motown singles discography in sequential order and if that doesn't get your head boppin' and fingers snappin', then keep listening 🎶
May 9, 2024
The orangutans have been learning, as noted in this post by chariot pulled by cassowaries. One in particular was seen using a medicinal plant to heal a wound. No word on when they'll be starting medical school, but we're hopeful!
May 8, 2024
The recent flare up of a feud between hip-hop stars Kendrick Lamar and Drake has been stunning for the sheer amount of lyrical artistry between the two creators, as highlighted in this post by ndr! The origin of the beef and the many allusions and uncomfortable accusations lobbed back and forth are just a few of the issues covered.
May 7, 2024
Interesting conversation on Kitteh's post We Need to Rewild the Internet, about the desiccating corporate "pathology of command and control" that has choked, flattened and ravaged the once-lush sprawl of online diversity.
May 6, 2024
Where's the new The Good Place? Eyelash would like recs for funny shows with a similar vibe, especially if they have philosophy as a central theme.
May 5, 2024
chavenet's post on I Understand Thee, and Can Speak Thy Tongue: California Unlocks Shakespeare’s Gibberish, is not only a cool theory about the mystery language in "All’s Well That Ends Well," it also sets the stage (the STAGE, get it?) for the official winner of this week's Best Dad Joke Pun Using Third Person Plural Present Tense Latin in 16th Century Stage Instruction. Congratulations, Ishbadiddle!
May 4, 2024
In the Paul Auster obit thread, Kattullus commented with a lovely personal remembrance of the author, and the enduring resonance Auster has had in his life.
May 3, 2024
Have you ever heard of the book, “The Anarchist’s Tool Chest” ? Part philosophy, part woodworking guide, it's about building an ethical life by creating furniture that will last for generations. It is now free to download, as noted in this post by slogger!
May 2, 2024
It's been 25 years since SpongeBob SquarePants first appeared and Rhaomi made a fantastic megapost in celebration! Come check out all the various origins of characters, behind the scenes information and more about everyone's favorite sponge!
May 1, 2024
Oh sure, you come to MetaFilter looking for links to interesting things, but it’s not the only place for compelling information! So hop on over to Ask MetaFilter, where missjenny is asking for other sources of “interesting, arty, thought-provoking, and weird sources of goodness”. Share your sources and find new ones!
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