50 works of art you should see before you die - rocks! December 7, 2006 5:15 PM Subscribe
Good thing it's not rockabilly.
posted by monju_bosatsu at 5:28 PM on December 7, 2006
posted by monju_bosatsu at 5:28 PM on December 7, 2006
If he wasn't drunk when he posted it, I vote for deletion.
posted by interrobang at 5:34 PM on December 7, 2006 [2 favorites]
posted by interrobang at 5:34 PM on December 7, 2006 [2 favorites]
Yeah, this is uncouth and silly, but if we're campaigning: y2karl ftw.
posted by languagehat at 5:39 PM on December 7, 2006
posted by languagehat at 5:39 PM on December 7, 2006
Yep. This is a blatant example of an FPP with too much goodness in it, akin to the apalling FPPs of great music videos by y2karl. Hopefully Number One will squash this and set an example for all the people who think that linking to lots of great stuff will be allowed here.
posted by eustacescrubb at 5:41 PM on December 7, 2006
posted by eustacescrubb at 5:41 PM on December 7, 2006
yeah, man. he left out the dogs palying poker and the naked woman on the side of a van. what's up with that?
posted by jonmc at 5:42 PM on December 7, 2006
posted by jonmc at 5:42 PM on December 7, 2006
Seconded. Art, like beetle larvae, is something everyone can appreciate. But is there any way to filter that list for works with exposed breasts?
posted by The Confessor at 5:47 PM on December 7, 2006
posted by The Confessor at 5:47 PM on December 7, 2006
It's a bit of a shame that it takes bribery to bring the quality posts, but hey, if it makes Metafilter more better, then why the hell not?
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken at 5:51 PM on December 7, 2006
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken at 5:51 PM on December 7, 2006
I'm drunk posting this right now... Wait. That's not true. I'm at work and bored. Which is actually the antithesis of being drunk :(
kirkaracha post was excellent though. It's going to be an interesting three weeks if people are going to try to top it.
posted by quin at 5:53 PM on December 7, 2006
kirkaracha post was excellent though. It's going to be an interesting three weeks if people are going to try to top it.
posted by quin at 5:53 PM on December 7, 2006
It's a bit of a shame that it takes bribery to bring the quality posts, but hey, if it makes Metafilter more better, then why the hell not?
MetaFilter: The MacHeist.com it's okay to like.
posted by Smart Dalek at 5:57 PM on December 7, 2006
MetaFilter: The MacHeist.com it's okay to like.
posted by Smart Dalek at 5:57 PM on December 7, 2006
This is uncouth and classless, and I can easily see this campaigning thing turning very ugly very quickly, resulting in Matt decreeing "No More Contests".
Besides, it wasn't that good.
Links to works by Francisco Goya and Jackson Pollock in an art-themed post? What's next, including Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash in a rockabilly FPP?
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 6:00 PM on December 7, 2006
Besides, it wasn't that good.
Links to works by Francisco Goya and Jackson Pollock in an art-themed post? What's next, including Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash in a rockabilly FPP?
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 6:00 PM on December 7, 2006
Or links to youtube clips of renditions of Baby Elephant Walk.
posted by cortex at 6:20 PM on December 7, 2006
posted by cortex at 6:20 PM on December 7, 2006
Or a .gif of a dancing squirrel playing a harmonica.
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 6:27 PM on December 7, 2006
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 6:27 PM on December 7, 2006
I guess I need a sockpuppet to avoid bullshit from the usual suspects, but this was hella better than random youtube linkage. And you know it.
I'm going to go cry myself to sleep now knowing that some of the biggest dicktards here don't like me. QQ.
posted by bardic at 6:29 PM on December 7, 2006
I'm going to go cry myself to sleep now knowing that some of the biggest dicktards here don't like me. QQ.
posted by bardic at 6:29 PM on December 7, 2006
bardic ftwhine
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 6:34 PM on December 7, 2006 [1 favorite]
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 6:34 PM on December 7, 2006 [1 favorite]
I was trying to give props to an excellent post. Nothing more. If I'd known I'd further fuel your obssesion with me I might have reconsidered.
Honestly Alvy, what gives?
posted by bardic at 6:37 PM on December 7, 2006
Honestly Alvy, what gives?
posted by bardic at 6:37 PM on December 7, 2006
jonmc: ...........
Hey jon- love the DK shirt. Is that you or a random passer by?
posted by Meep! Eek! at 7:01 PM on December 7, 2006
Hey jon- love the DK shirt. Is that you or a random passer by?
posted by Meep! Eek! at 7:01 PM on December 7, 2006
Bardic, do you seriously believe I'm following your every MetaMove® while twirling my mustache and biding my time for the perfect chance to strike?
You're a bit of a loudmouth, and I'm an asshole who can't pass up an opportunity to take the piss. MeTa's a small place, so it's only natural that folks are going to run into - and have run ins with - the same people on a regular basis.
Honestly, there's no reason for you to be afraid of me.
Though it is kind of flattering...
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 7:12 PM on December 7, 2006
You're a bit of a loudmouth, and I'm an asshole who can't pass up an opportunity to take the piss. MeTa's a small place, so it's only natural that folks are going to run into - and have run ins with - the same people on a regular basis.
Honestly, there's no reason for you to be afraid of me.
Though it is kind of flattering...
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 7:12 PM on December 7, 2006
nola, meep: that's not me. That's my drinking buddy Tennessee Sam. I just like posting that pic when people are arguing pointlessly as a gesture of frustration. I'm the guy in the middle here.
posted by jonmc at 7:13 PM on December 7, 2006
posted by jonmc at 7:13 PM on December 7, 2006
Bardic, do you seriously believe I'm following your every MetaMove® while twirling my mustache and biding my time for the perfect chance to strike?
wait a second...you have a mustache?
posted by jonmc at 7:14 PM on December 7, 2006
wait a second...you have a mustache?
posted by jonmc at 7:14 PM on December 7, 2006
It's kind of blondish, so in strong light it looks like I drank some milk and rolled around in the dirt.
Also, I drink a lot of milk and roll around in the dirt, which doesn't really help matters.
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 7:18 PM on December 7, 2006
Also, I drink a lot of milk and roll around in the dirt, which doesn't really help matters.
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 7:18 PM on December 7, 2006
Honestly, this post was much more interesting to me than either kirkaracha or y2karl's posts. I had no idea about how this part of history intersected with women's health and botany, while most of us have probably heard an Elvis track or been to an art museum in our lifetimes.
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 7:28 PM on December 7, 2006
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 7:28 PM on December 7, 2006
kirkaracha fucked the what?
posted by mr_crash_davis at 7:34 PM on December 7, 2006
posted by mr_crash_davis at 7:34 PM on December 7, 2006
Besides being the nameplate on some tiny cars in Beijing, what is the significance of "QQ"? Is it one of those emoticals all the hip kids are using, or what?
posted by Kirth Gerson at 7:46 PM on December 7, 2006
posted by Kirth Gerson at 7:46 PM on December 7, 2006
It's December 7th. Maybe we could wait a few weeks before we decide what the best post of December is.
Unless you're Hiro Nakamura and you're just saving us a bunch of heartache. In which case, thanks!
posted by The God Complex at 7:50 PM on December 7, 2006
Unless you're Hiro Nakamura and you're just saving us a bunch of heartache. In which case, thanks!
posted by The God Complex at 7:50 PM on December 7, 2006
kirkaracha fucked the what?
Heh. FTW always means 'Fuck The World' to me at first glance, after subjecting myself to this crapalicious straight-to-video cinematic offering way back when.
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken at 8:07 PM on December 7, 2006
Heh. FTW always means 'Fuck The World' to me at first glance, after subjecting myself to this crapalicious straight-to-video cinematic offering way back when.
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken at 8:07 PM on December 7, 2006
what is the significance of "QQ"?
Well, I personally am QQ for Quoqqo Puffs.
posted by jonmc at 8:26 PM on December 7, 2006 [3 favorites]
Well, I personally am QQ for Quoqqo Puffs.
posted by jonmc at 8:26 PM on December 7, 2006 [3 favorites]
Wow, Blazecock's right; that ancient fennel contraceptive post is wonderful.
posted by mediareport at 8:53 PM on December 7, 2006
posted by mediareport at 8:53 PM on December 7, 2006
Aw, shucks, it's an honor just to be nominated. And I was at work (which doesn't necessarily mean I wasn't drunk).
Upon the advice of my counsel, I respectfully decline to answer that.
I regret it error, and I corrected it.
posted by kirkaracha at 8:57 PM on December 7, 2006
kirkaracha fucked the what?
Upon the advice of my counsel, I respectfully decline to answer that.
he left out the dogs palying poker and the naked woman on the side of a van.
I regret it error, and I corrected it.
posted by kirkaracha at 8:57 PM on December 7, 2006
what is the significance of 'QQ'?
QQ is a Chinese instant messaging program. See also: QQ girls [SFW].
posted by kirkaracha at 9:07 PM on December 7, 2006
QQ is the plate designation for an antique/historic car in NJ.
posted by Eideteker at 9:38 PM on December 7, 2006
posted by Eideteker at 9:38 PM on December 7, 2006
Heh. FTW always means 'Fuck The World' to me at first glance
heh. glad to know I'm not the only one. I was real confused for about 5 minutes when I first encountered it in the other sense. I still read it that way because it's awesome and makes me less of a nerd*
*frankly i need all the help i can get.
posted by fishfucker at 9:44 PM on December 7, 2006
heh. glad to know I'm not the only one. I was real confused for about 5 minutes when I first encountered it in the other sense. I still read it that way because it's awesome and makes me less of a nerd*
*frankly i need all the help i can get.
posted by fishfucker at 9:44 PM on December 7, 2006
I'm at work and bored. Which is actually the antithesis of being drunk :(
Not true.
Just now, I'm at work, bored and drunk all at the same time.
posted by pompomtom at 9:54 PM on December 7, 2006
Not true.
Just now, I'm at work, bored and drunk all at the same time.
posted by pompomtom at 9:54 PM on December 7, 2006
Links to works by Francisco Goya and Jackson Pollock in an art-themed post? What's next, including Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash in a rockabilly FPP?
Alvy Ampersand ftw.
posted by languagehat at 5:48 AM on December 8, 2006
Alvy Ampersand ftw.
posted by languagehat at 5:48 AM on December 8, 2006
i'm getting drunk tonight and posting an fpp to this ... that's ok, right?
posted by pyramid termite at 5:54 AM on December 8, 2006
posted by pyramid termite at 5:54 AM on December 8, 2006
As long as you make it clear that it's the GREATEST THING EVER SEEN ON THE WEB. And that you're drunk.
posted by languagehat at 6:13 AM on December 8, 2006
posted by languagehat at 6:13 AM on December 8, 2006
Can I post Tennessee Sam to that thread too? The rest of you can post him as well. I think he's got a good chance of becoming the next Ceiling Cat.
posted by jonmc at 6:14 AM on December 8, 2006
posted by jonmc at 6:14 AM on December 8, 2006
If that dude starts popping out of my ceiling, I'm getting a gun.
posted by nebulawindphone at 6:18 AM on December 8, 2006
posted by nebulawindphone at 6:18 AM on December 8, 2006
aww, he's a sweetheart. him and his wife got thier wedding rings tattooed on. that's hardcore matrimony, yo.
posted by jonmc at 6:23 AM on December 8, 2006
posted by jonmc at 6:23 AM on December 8, 2006
I'm with Blazecock (a phrase only previously used in getting past sci-fi bouncers).
posted by klangklangston at 6:25 AM on December 8, 2006
posted by klangklangston at 6:25 AM on December 8, 2006
I like the Silphium post and the the Guardian art list post despite the latter's list's omission of the Great Altar of Pergamon.
After getting his second DUI, my next door neighbor had to have a breathalyzer attached to his car's ignition. His car has to smell his breath before he can start it. Maybe if we had something like that here we wouldn't need a working spell check function 'cause we wouldn't have as many people misspelling words like obsession or playing.
posted by y2karl at 9:26 AM on December 8, 2006
After getting his second DUI, my next door neighbor had to have a breathalyzer attached to his car's ignition. His car has to smell his breath before he can start it. Maybe if we had something like that here we wouldn't need a working spell check function 'cause we wouldn't have as many people misspelling words like obsession or playing.
posted by y2karl at 9:26 AM on December 8, 2006
"If he wasn't drunk when he posted it, I vote for deletion."I vote you get over it already, kthxbi.
posted by Mr. Gunn at 11:12 PM on December 8, 2006
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Come to think of it, it is uncouth. But this is a great post among many good ones as of late. With three weeks to go, as of now this guy deserves an i-Pod mini at least.
posted by bardic at 5:18 PM on December 7, 2006