This is going to be a bit of a longshot, but when I was in Japan a few months ago, I heard a cover of Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now" sung presumably by a Japanese female, and I've been trying to find it ever since. [more inside]
posted by wander on Mar 12, 2009 - 6 answers

My wife and I stayed overnight at a hotel a few weekends ago and came to the realization that our bed is truly horrific. Help us buy a new mattress! (details inside) [more inside]
posted by QUHZK on Dec 19, 2008 - 24 answers

Is the British Queen regnant/reigning King allowed into the City of London? [more inside]
posted by krautland on Jun 19, 2008 - 34 answers

So last night, I found what I think I've determined is an ANT QUEEN crawling across the carpet in front of my tv. I caught it. What in blazes do I do now? Make a little crown? [more inside]
posted by asavage on Nov 17, 2007 - 28 answers

There's a relatively recent(?) alt-rock song I've heard on the radio a couple of times in the last six months which sounds like I imagine Queen might sound if they were just starting out today. What/who is it? [more inside]
posted by poweredbybeard on Sep 8, 2007 - 20 answers

My girlfriend and I just moved to Seattle and are looking for new bars and hangout spots. This might be a long shot, but can anyone suggest places that are like The Garage or Rojo in Birmingham, AL or Cafe Coco in Nashville, TN? [more inside]
posted by silverspeak on Aug 7, 2007 - 10 answers

Does the Flash Gordon pinball machine from 1981 feature any sound effects with Queen music from the movie soundtrack ?
posted by jurczyk on Aug 6, 2007 - 9 answers

Looking for a song a friend heard played at a club this time last year. The only thing he remembers about it is a lyric something like "Mirror mirror on the wall, who's the biggest QUEEN of them all?!" Anyone recognize it? Thanks in advance.
posted by awesomebrad on Nov 6, 2006 - 4 answers

Why is it that Queen's "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions" always plays back to back? [more inside]
posted by sled on Jun 27, 2006 - 26 answers

In this day and age, why do England and other democracies continue with this whole monarchy thing? Seems a rather costly form of national pride. [more inside]
posted by punkfloyd on Nov 9, 2005 - 34 answers

Moving, got new queen bed. I have a metal frame on wheels, but find the idea of rolling my bed around the room retarded. How do I make my bed stay put like the piece of furniture its supposed to be without spending the $$ for a wooden platform bed? [more inside]
posted by sirion on Feb 24, 2005 - 11 answers

LyricsFilter: Regarding word usage in Queen's "Fairy Feller's Master-stroke" ... what does "quaere" mean? [more inside]
posted by Kosh on Feb 19, 2005 - 4 answers

PersonalPronounFilter: What's the origin of the word "Your" in "Your Honor," "Your Majesty," and "Your Excellency" (among many others)? Why not "My Majesty" or "The Majesty?" Isn't the Queen supposed to be the source of my majesty? She sure as hell doesn't get any additional majesty from me.
posted by Saucy Intruder on Jan 13, 2005 - 16 answers

I just finished reading "The Queen's Gambit" by Walter Tevis (great novel!). It made me want to learn chess. I already understand how all the pieces move, but I'm lost when it come to chess strategy. What's a good beginner's guide that will help me learn to think like a chess player?
posted by grumblebee on Apr 22, 2004 - 16 answers