I'm interested in Korean pop culture: K-pop, K-drama, K-film. I've seen previous questions about specific recommendations if music and movies. I am checking those out. There is so much material, I'm trying to get a broader perspective.
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posted by gimletbiggles
on Mar 12, 2013 -
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I just got a great Christmas present from my sister-in-law, help me give back as good as I got.
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posted by msali
on Jan 2, 2013 -
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Does anybody know of a
specific awesome Advent calendar, not run-of-the-mill but more like the
Selfridges Lancome calendar, that I can get delivered in the UK within the next couple of days?
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posted by tel3path
on Nov 29, 2012 -
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My dear friend has a 9 month old daughter (who is just the most gorgeous vivacious little person I've ever seen) and as I'm pregnant with my first child who is also a little girl, we are inheriting an enormous amount of stuff from them. I would like to buy her 9 month old daughter a really fabulous gift as a thank you. Any ideas?
posted by ohyouknow
on Sep 6, 2012 -
25 answers
You know that extremely interesting person you've met? Or perhaps that guy from the Dos Equis commericals? What do I need to do to become that guy?
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posted by Kippersoft
on Apr 8, 2012 -
57 answers
If I wanted to be the most powerful man in the world, what books would I read to gain the necessary knowledge?
posted by Saddo
on Mar 26, 2012 -
34 answers
Help me find awesome videos for high school students that show interesting new algorithms research.
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posted by mathtime!
on Mar 5, 2012 -
11 answers
Mr. Rogers, Dolly Parton, Keanu: Who else out there is considered to be genuinely good human being, in addition to being well known?
posted by leotrotsky
on Feb 1, 2012 -
94 answers
I have a four year old (turning five in March) step son who loves dinosaurs, cars, and super heroes. So basically, he's a normal four year old. Any movie suggestions for me/him that aren't Pixar? I'm thinking stuff like The Shaggy D.A. but maybe kids don't like that stuff any more?? Help!
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posted by gwenlister
on Jan 6, 2012 -
31 answers
Early in his career, Conan O'Brien had Don Ho as his guest. Don Ho did a cover version of the Beastie Boys' single "Sabotage". This was the greatest piece of television history I have ever experienced. Is it available anywhere?
posted by Quonab
on Dec 23, 2011 -
8 answers
I'm looking for images, most likely illustrations but photos might do, that depict the most absurd, over-the-top awesomeness. Imagine someone sat down and said "I'm going to draw the silliest, most awesome thing ever."
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posted by bondcliff
on Nov 4, 2011 -
36 answers
Looking for the top episodes of any TV series. "Best", most ground-breaking, controversial, funniest, awesome guest stars... Series/Season endings are easier, it's the stuff leading up to that where I need help.
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posted by a_green_man
on Nov 2, 2011 -
67 answers
It’s my boyfriend’s birthday next week. Yay! Along with presents and activities lined up, I really really want to make him a series of date envelopes. So, he’ll get 12 envelopes, each one to be opened on the first of the month, for the next year. And in each envelope will be a piece of paper with a super fun thing for us to do together. The sticking point is, um, the super fun things. Kind, funny, romantics AskMe, will you hope me plan 12 months of super fun? Yes? Let's go!
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posted by t0astie
on Sep 1, 2011 -
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Where are some awesome jazz bars in London? I am looking for somewhere that has a resident live band... the kind of thing you'd imagine Brad Pitt and George Clooney planning a casino heist in with both of them wearing suit and shirt with no tie. Whilst drinking Scotch. Bonus points if it's a place that has an entrance fee to discourage the riff-raff.
posted by dougrayrankin
on Jul 5, 2011 -
9 answers
I am currently writing short form fiction rooted in the horror genre. I am interested in playing with the traditional archetypes of monsters in super natural horror. What hybrid-monster combinations (preferably three or more, I especially like zombies, vampires, werewolves, ninjas, and mummies) would create a compelling but tragically sympathetic main character?
posted by pickinganameismuchharderthanihadanticipated
on May 19, 2011 -
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My fellow thespian seagull and I are considering a day trip to Greenland from Iceland in early July. We are seeing mixed reviews online with a few of the Air Iceland destinations. Because the trip adds a large chuck of change to the cost of the trip we are questioning it's value. Can you tell me if it is worth it or not?
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posted by Drama Penguin
on May 14, 2011 -
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Movie/TV filter: Looking for scenes where people have a visible struggle with their conscience. Like the angel and demon popping up on a person's shoulder when faced with an ethical dilemma, but not necessarily limited to this visual depiction.
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posted by peripatew
on May 4, 2011 -
27 answers
My BFF is moving to NYC. I'm thrilled for him and want to help him find the best place possible...
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posted by pearlybob
on Dec 22, 2010 -
37 answers
I'm trying to compile a compendium of histories of things, especially everyday sorts of things, in graphic form. Please direct me to your favorite
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posted by Lutoslawski
on Dec 22, 2010 -
7 answers
My husband and I are throwing our very *first annual* Christmas party. We just bought a house, and I've been dying to entertain in it. The thing is, though, I don't want it to be too "grown up" - ya know, a boring adult party. Our number one requirement for our wedding was that the reception be fantastically fun - where everyone dances all night and no one sits around awkwardly, being bored. This is the kind of party I want.
I don't want it to be boring BUT I do not want it to be because people are drunk out of their minds (I cannot stand ridiculously drunk behavior).
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posted by nataliedanger
on Dec 4, 2010 -
19 answers
I'm updating my
Map of Awesome - who else should be on there? Looking for performance artists, schools, companies, places, and other things that share characteristics of activism, creativity, and pure awesome.
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posted by divabat
on Aug 18, 2010 -
12 answers
Can you recommend some bands that sound like Sex Bo-Bomb from Scott Pilgrim vs. The World?
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posted by joelhunt
on Aug 10, 2010 -
8 answers
JUSTIFICATION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION... the original poster. If you grew up in the 80s and 90s, you probably saw
this poster at the local book fair. Does anyone know where I can find the
original version of this poster?
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posted by bjork24
on Aug 2, 2010 -
6 answers
My ears, they are bored (music recommendation filter): I am looking for badass, virtuosic, intricate, musically interesting, preferably contemporary
pop/rock music.
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posted by Lutoslawski
on May 31, 2010 -
54 answers
I believe this was on the blue in the last month or two, but my Meta-fu is failing me. Head-to-head challenge of two randomly selected items. I think it was called something like "Most Awesome Thing in the Universe," but of course that's not especially helpful as a search. You voted on one and another two popped up. I think "the internet" was winning at the time. I found it strangely addicting -- mostly because of the in-your-face sound effects -- but some Mefiers were all "meh." I need to find it again and can't. Hope me!
posted by Work to Live
on May 20, 2010 -
4 answers
Suggest some 60s-70s funk-soul for a fan of Roy Ayers. Instrumental preferred but not necessary.
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posted by rubadub
on May 4, 2010 -
24 answers
