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Looney Tooney Opera

jessamyn — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:53:08 GMT

Looney Tunes and the Opera? Who knew they went together so well!

:emoji::emoji: Reverse Engineering Oat Milk

creatrixtiara — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:48:52 GMT

Want barista style oat milk but homemade? gregr has you covered.

️ Radio Memories

creatrixtiara — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:46:33 GMT

sonascope reminisces on their teenhood enjoying old radio dramas.

:emoji: Special Guests Of Space

creatrixtiara — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:41:12 GMT

The International Space Science Institute has a guestbook for the many scientists that go through their doors - and some go all out to express their artistic side.

️‍⚧️ Trans New Weird

creatrixtiara — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:10:43 GMT

kokaku takes us into a deep dive of the Trans New Weird, an emerging film genre from primarily trans directors.

Kindness Through Sci-Fi

creatrixtiara — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:07:25 GMT

Looking for some cozy kind sci-fi stories? This Ask thread comes recommended from kristi: "[the thread] (a) refers to brainwane's latest fabulous contribution to the site and (b) showcases MetaFilter's best tradition of people having pretty different ways of conceptualizing a thing and yet being respectful of our honest differences and (c) does in fact offer several really excellent books AND a very helpful search term".

Best Of the Rest Of the Web

creatrixtiara — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:02:03 GMT

Gone through the whole of the Blue and need more interesting reads? This thread on the Green has plenty of ideas!

‍ Covering Your Playlist

jessamyn — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:51:20 GMT

This week's Free Thread is full of recommendations for covers and remakes of beloved songs.

⚽♀️ Trans Inclusion In Sports

jessamyn — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:48:00 GMT

Seven Deadly Gins puts together a masterpost of trans writers and their perspectives on trans inclusion in sports.

✍ Time For Snail Mail

jessamyn — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:42:11 GMT

Looking for penpals? This Ask thread has ideas, including our very own Mefi Card Club!

:emoji:‍♂️ Metafilter's Webcomic Recommendations

creatrixtiara — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:54:07 GMT

Looking for some new webcomics to read? Lorc has been regularly sharing reommendations, including:

Narrator Energy Vs Main Character Energy

creatrixtiara — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:38:03 GMT

sonascope reflects on their time as an opera supernumerary and how their main character energy has now transformed into narrator energy.

:emoji:‍♀️:emoji:‍♀️ What Was Fantasy Before Tolkein?

creatrixtiara — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:31:26 GMT

What was the fantasy genre like before Tolkein? Wobbuffet takes a deep dive into literay fantasy conventions from long before the 1800s - from post-Arthurian times, to Renaissance and Baroque, into the Enlightment.

:emoji::emoji:⚖️ Reality Bytes: Reminders About AI Wish Fulfilment

Brandon Blatcher — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:49:19 GMT

Talk about the promise of AI is everywhere these days, but it's not the end all, be all of technology (in case you didn't know). MeFites have opinions about what those drawbacks could be, such as trig chiming in with a reminder that AI can't reason and Nibbly Fang noting what happens when you supercharge production and "fully unlink it from craft, skill and labor rights".

❤️️ the Story I Absorbed Vs. What Jesse Jackson Actually Said

Brandon Blatcher — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:06:57 GMT

With the passing of Jesse Jackson, many people have been reflecting on the ways he shaped both individual lives and the broader culture. MeFite Ghidorah shares a thoughtful remembrance of encountering Jackson's simple but deeply radical message, "I am somebody", and realizing just how powerful it was, especially coming from a Black man asserting dignity and worth in a country that so often tried to deny both.

FCC Around and Find Out

Brandon Blatcher — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:29:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission in the United States tried to keep StephenvColbert from airing his interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico on CBS. But it backfired: CBS pulled the segment to avoid regulatory trouble, but Colbert went and posted it online, where it has exploded into millions of views and even helped Talarico raise big campaign dollars. Dive in to see how an attempt to suppress something online ended up making it even bigger. MeFite kliuless has a big post that dives into details!

Corsets, Courtship, and Characters Of Color

Brandon Blatcher — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:02:04 GMT

They say if you want people to click a link, you need a hook aka something irresistible that makes people click a link. So here's one for an absolutely amazing post: historical romance and people of color. Not as side characters. Not as afterthoughts. Center stage!

Curious? Then come dive into this fantastic list of such authors and series from MeFite cybercoitus interruptus!

:emoji::emoji: From Peanuts To Purl Stitches

Brandon Blatcher — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:27:57 GMT

Most of us know of George Washington Carver because of his work with peanuts and sweet potatoes, but did you know he was also into knitting, crocheting, and what he charmingly called "fancy work"?

Some of his handmade pieces are still preserved and on display at Tuskegee Institute, and they add a whole new dimension to the scientist we thought we knew. Turns out a person can rotate crops and work a mean stitch!

A Quick Tour Of Romancelandia

Brandon Blatcher — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:56:47 GMT

Valentine's Day is coming up, along with the usual assortment of think pieces about the romance industry. As a romance reader, Omnomnom has questions about said industry. MeFite jenettsilver (under a pen name that's not that username) has the lowdown on this huge, nuanced, and wildly organized genre.

the Quiet Ways People Actually Change the World

Brandon Blatcher — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:29:00 GMT

The world may seem bleak to you at the moment but change can happen. It just starts with you! So check out this rundown of underrated ways to change the world! It's all about digging past excuses, letting good intentions turn into action (even in small ways), and finding meaningful, everyday paths to help others that don't require superpowers or massive sacrifice. Even better? There's a Part 2!

:emoji: Nacho Average Super Bowl Food Ideas

Brandon Blatcher — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:41:30 GMT

It's time for the annual violent ballet/ strategic chess match/ bizarre stoppage parade known as the Super Bowl! That means there will a ridiculous amount of food and over in AskMetaFilter, Toodles is looking for "the cheesiest, creamiest, greasiest, most dripping with fat and meat side dish or appetizer that is "Super Bowl" themed" ideas.  

So waddle on over to the thread with those corn chips and scoop up some of the ideas! Don't forget to call out of work, 'cause your stomach may need a timeout!

:emoji: Get Growing: 2026 Seed Swap

Brandon Blatcher — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:08:47 GMT

The northern hemisphere may be chilly now, but spring will be here sooner than you think! That means it's a great time to join the 2026 Seed Swap, hosted by Bunglegirl! if you've got seeds to share, seeds you're searching for, or just curiosity about growing from scratch, this thread is a lovely place to dig in and see what's sprouting.