Trying to track down a piece of mid-20th century music. It's got a whimsical "Auntie Beeb" feel to it, a meandering woodwind (clarinet) theme and unexpected woodblock or claves usage. Last time I heard it, the piece was being used ironically. Whether the piece was actually used in 1950s BBC broadcasts, I don't know, but I'd love to get its name.
posted by scruss on Jul 2, 2009 - 16 answers

I need help tracking down photos that display irony in travel. [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Feb 6, 2008 - 8 answers

SongFilter: I've got in my head to do a mix CD of songs that are ironic or in some way foretelling. Examples I've come up with so far are "Punk Rock Classic" by the Chili Peppers ("Put us on MTV...") and "My Generation" by The Who ("Hope I die before I get old...") Any suggestions?
posted by me3dia on Jan 20, 2005 - 25 answers

I think I should enlarge my reservoir of wisecracks. Can you provide me with any?
posted by Pretty_Generic on Nov 4, 2004 - 37 answers

It's a word I've been using for a while in a ... you know ... "ironic postmodern" sort of a way, but really, I've got no idea what it means. The Google results plain confuse me, so I'm throwing this one out to the Ask Metafilter Posse. What does the word "postmodern" mean? What is postmodern literature? And finally, where do I go for examples? And ... please no laughing from the front of the class.
posted by seanyboy on Jan 18, 2004 - 42 answers