Help me count down from my wife's birthday to her Special Surprise. [more inside]
posted by Shepherd on Nov 23, 2009 - 6 answers

By the beard of Zeus! I'm looking for fantastic exclamations! [more inside]
posted by blahtsk on Oct 14, 2009 - 84 answers

What are some good, fun, little Internet surprises? More like this, less like Goatse. Little things you can make and send to a stranger/acquaintance/friend/lover/imaginary Internet person. [more inside]
posted by fiercecupcake on Sep 22, 2009 - 11 answers

Are baby showers, by default, supposed to be surprises? [more inside]
posted by shiu mai baby on Sep 21, 2009 - 38 answers

Myself: absent during anniversary. Boyfriend: potentially finding gifts around the house. You: help me! [more inside]
posted by chronic sublime on Sep 21, 2009 - 18 answers

Help me creatively share with our (long-distance) parents the wonderful news that my wife and I are expecting our first child. [more inside]
posted by siclik on Sep 2, 2009 - 21 answers

Birthday surprise from far away - I need help with ideas for a friend in NZ. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 12, 2009 - 5 answers

I know about my upcoming surprise birthday party - how should I handle this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 10, 2009 - 31 answers

My girlfriend's birthday is coming up, and I want to plan a surprise party. Is this a bad idea? [more inside]
posted by TheyCallItPeace on Apr 4, 2009 - 10 answers

What would a good Indian expression of suprise be? Specifically a pleasant suprise, such as the realisation that one is going to make a large amount of money, possibly from someone who is none too reputable. The Hindi (or other language) version and a literal translation would be most useful.
posted by Artw on Dec 27, 2008 - 6 answers

This year, I have decided to plan a Surprise Christmas Party, mostly for my parents. Does anyone have any tips for helping me pull this off? [more inside]
posted by PaulingL on Dec 10, 2008 - 3 answers

The best twist endings in fiction? [more inside]
posted by jbickers on Nov 26, 2008 - 42 answers

I want an advent calendar that will give me a genuine thrill of surprise and delight every day. I've been disappointed too many times. Give me spoiler-free recommendations. [more inside]
posted by Acheman on Nov 21, 2008 - 19 answers

Celebrating my mom's birthday in Disney World....help me surprise her! [more inside]
posted by Diskeater on Sep 12, 2008 - 15 answers

What is the best welcome back surprise I could give my manfriend after a month of absence? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 28, 2008 - 18 answers

Productions of Hamlet in which an additional character dies unexpectedly? (spoilers for a 400-year-old play and modern productions) [more inside]
posted by booksandlibretti on Jun 16, 2008 - 9 answers

This summer marks a big wedding anniversary. I wanted to surprise my wife with a car. She is now talking about wanting to travel. Since both ideas require advance planning, how do I open this dialog with my wife, while trying to keep the element of surprise? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 10, 2008 - 24 answers

A friend and I are turning 23 this weekend. We're making a pinata! What should we fill it with? [more inside]
posted by troika on Mar 18, 2008 - 36 answers

I dropped the ball on this one....year anniversary. Is there anyway to win her back? [more inside]
posted by AMP583 on Jan 28, 2008 - 31 answers

seeking Source for quote - something like 'Beyond Expectations to Surprise'. A friend reports reading some sort of personal growth book with a section or possibly a chapter on this topic. A long time ago. She has no idea of the title or author. It's been a powerful idea for both of us. What's the book? Many talk of letting go of expectations, but moving to surprise?
posted by judybxxx on Oct 11, 2007 - 2 answers

Marathon Support: What can my roommates and I do for our other roommate after she runs a marathon? [more inside]
posted by gursky on Sep 23, 2007 - 18 answers

Creative Gift Giving Filter: I got tix to the Police in Chicago for my husband and his best friend. What's a creative way to tell him? [more inside]
posted by orangemiles on Apr 4, 2007 - 18 answers

Inspired by this Mefi post: Do you know of any other creative declarations of love? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Dec 11, 2006 - 16 answers

Which movies have the most interesting moments of specific, sudden dramatic turnarounds/"surprises"? (PLEASE, TITLES/RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY -- please keep this thread spoiler-free, thanks!) I'm interested in watching these movies with an eye toward what happens in design terms (sound design, camera movement, lighting, etc.) both during and just before the turnaround/revelation. [more inside]
posted by lorimer on Nov 29, 2006 - 142 answers

My parents met on a flight to Hawaii a little more than 35 years ago. Help me make their next anniversary really special. [more inside]
posted by MsMolly on Oct 5, 2006 - 9 answers

I've recently noticed "I pooped a little" as an expression of joyful mirth/surprise. Local example. Googling reveals examples of this mixed in with non-examples. [more inside]
posted by cortex on Jul 27, 2006 - 13 answers

This 8 years old kid came from Madrid, Spain to New York where he was treated for a serious cardiac problem at Mount Sinai. He had surgery and is recovering well. He will leave the ICU soon and a group of friends from Madrid wanted to send him some kind of present to cheer him up. I don't actually know the kid. But a friend of mine is part of said "group of friends" and they asked me to figure out what can be done. Hire a magician? send him a bunch of toys? books? a stripper? all of the above? I suppose the stripper would be a bad idea, what with blood pressure and all that. But I'm sure there are plenty of "special surprises" and original ideas for his age group and health condition. Oh, and he speaks both english and spanish, so language shouldn't be an issue.
posted by sd on Jul 6, 2006 - 5 answers

Surprise! Paul Simon's newest album works on an external CD player but not on either of my Macs. I assume this is a DRM issue (my experience, backed up by one Amazon review). The iBook says it can't recognize the CD and spits it out; the PowerBook says nothing and spits it out. Any ideas here, beyond bittorrent, returning the disc or initiating the class-action lawsuit? The label is Warner. There is no mention of DRM/compatibility on the disc.
posted by thejoshu on May 11, 2006 - 15 answers

I want to shower somebody with confetti--by mail. Is there any low-tech way I can rig a gift box to achieve maximum confetti coverage? [more inside]
posted by Soliloquy on Apr 4, 2005 - 16 answers