I don't like fancy dress parties but I have to go to one tonight. The theme is '18 certificate movies'. I would like to wear a suit, preferably my light grey pinstripe one, I don't like to wear ties. I have hair, medium length, that I can wear loosely or slicked back. Is there any character from an over 18 movie you can think of that, perhaps with some easy accessorizing, I can 'imitate'?
posted by wildatheart
on Jul 23, 2011 -
10 answers
My problem is that I can't commit long term to romantic relationships. This commitment phobia automatically colors me as a bad person because the right thing to do in this society is to find that one special person and commit to them for the rest of your life. (ideally)
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posted by BettyBurnheart
on Jun 30, 2011 -
36 answers
Recommendations for things to do on/near the Keweenaw Peninsula, (Houghton/Hancock/Copper Harbor), MI?
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posted by cycleback
on Jun 28, 2011 -
2 answers
The relationship is not looking good, I'm trying to figure out if I can save this thing and if I can't, how the heck to get back into my own head and get her out of mine.
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posted by Nighthawk3729
on Jun 18, 2011 -
30 answers
Please help me learn how to identify an emotionally/mentally abusive relationship. I am not sure if myne has always been one, or is slowly turning into one, or is not one.
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posted by amacph10
on Jun 15, 2011 -
137 answers
Am I in a good relationship, or is it time to move on? When do you let someone go, even though you love them? My S.O has chronic pain and I have helped him through alot, are things about to get better for us, or would you say this is a dead-end relationship that could go on like this forever?
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posted by amacph10
on Jun 8, 2011 -
32 answers
For 5 years, I was in a great relationship with a fantastic woman. Never crazy with infatuation, but never, ever bad. Shared values, great time together, all-in-all great. Story ends when LDR, move to a new city, and new person contribute to my decision to end things. Now I'm not sure what to do and looking for resources, related journal articles, advice from strangers. A lot of details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 8, 2011 -
20 answers
Having trouble moving on after a murky break up, and berating myself for my mistakes. How do I move forward?
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posted by anonymous
on May 25, 2011 -
22 answers
Looking for books that revisit a person or groups of people at different points in their lives, a la the "Up" series by Michael Apted.
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posted by reenum
on Mar 7, 2011 -
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The song is The Tighten Up and the band is Archie Bell & the Drells, but the dance????? This song is the bomb and I know there was an associated dance, but after a fair amount of internet research, I've got nothing.
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posted by killerinsideme
on Feb 17, 2011 -
14 answers
I'm interested in dishwashing practices in the developing world. If you were one of roughly the half of the people in the world
without running water in your home, how might you wash your dishes? What kind of set up would you have? Are sinks common even if you collect water from a public well or
water truck? Or would you have a washbasin/plastic tub? On a countertop, table, or floor? Cloth or tarp outside? Would you use non-potable water to do the washing up? Save the graywater for next time or for other cleaning tasks?
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posted by hydrophonic
on Dec 8, 2010 -
31 answers
bunch of questions/confirmations about getting a reading device., mainly about formats and what is possible on the different devices. Despite reading a number of articles about the different devices, i still can't figure it out.
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posted by alkupe
on Nov 6, 2010 -
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Need help thinking of children's books, especially classics, that are about kids who don't grow up or don't want to grow up, *besides* peter pan? Alternately, can you think of books published for adults that contain those themes (even if only slightly or vaguely)?
posted by whatgorilla
on Nov 1, 2010 -
21 answers
What's that site or story where a guy keeps trading up and makes a million dollars or something? I recall a story, verrry fuzzy on the details...
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posted by bunny hugger
on Oct 18, 2010 -
8 answers
There's an interview on a news site which I want to present (in its entirety) for my blog readers, but with certain passages highlighted by me. I don't want to violate copyright, so I won't publish a doctored version directly on my blog. Is there technology that lets one "mark up" third party web pages and present them as-is (i.e. no need for further collaboration) to an audience? Or is this just wishful thinking? :)
posted by Quisp Lover
on Jul 3, 2010 -
11 answers
I dated this guy for almost 6 months on and off. This past couple of months we have been dating exclusively and everything seemed to be fine between us. He broke up with me yesterday and I am in shock.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 1, 2010 -
23 answers
What are memorable phrases that reinforce the idea that you should suck it up and play nice? I'm thinking of this line from
Tomato Nation: "Rudeness is not a signifier of your importance. Rudeness is a signifier of itself, nothing more. We all have bad days; yours is not weightier than anyone else's, comparatively, and does not excuse displays of poor breeding. Be civil or be elsewhere."
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posted by verbyournouns
on Jun 11, 2010 -
28 answers
Do I settle with someone who is mostly OK or do I dump her and go back on the prowl in hopes of finding someone who is awesome?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 24, 2010 -
62 answers
Why am I so emotionally attached to someone that I ended a relationship with? Six months ago I broke up with my daughter's father for the third time. The first two break ups happened before my daughter was born so my feelings are not simply for the obvious reason of us sharing a child together. He is such a wonderful person; I look up to him, he is smart, caring, and we have a similiar outlook on life; morals, values. However, whenever we are together, I lose all physical attraction for him and everything he does drives me insane. He has never put an effort into our relationship. We don't share the same sense of humor and I have never felt like he was my partner in crime, something I always hoped my life partner would feel like.
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posted by aprilc34
on Apr 18, 2010 -
11 answers
Why does my laptop (MacBook Pro running Windows 7) wake up after I close the lid and put it to sleep?
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posted by mikeand1
on Feb 27, 2010 -
19 answers
Choosing the right makeup and brands is really confusing for me. So many companies - so many colors and combinations. I need help choosing lipsticks, pencils and eye shadows that will look good and feel good.
What are some really excellent brands to go with that are cost effective? Colors that I'm looking for golds, creamy browns, tawny pink - soft and muted. Extra points for classy and luxurious though I'm out of the Chanel, Dior and Bobbi Brown league. I'd say low to middle range in price. Thanks!
posted by watercarrier
on Feb 16, 2010 -
26 answers
A couple of dear friends are breaking up. I am seeing them during their separation phase to hang out for old time's sake. What nice thing can I do for them during this sad time?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 13, 2010 -
13 answers
We want to start a small business but would like some data about predicting probable sales volume, etc.
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posted by BrooksCooper
on Jan 14, 2010 -
5 answers
I have a low end MacBook with Tiger OS. I have some 2500 photos that I want to back up on a flash/jump drive. I can't seem to do it. I can back up to a disk but not the jump drive. The jump drive is a Kingston and is supposed to work with Macs.
posted by psc1860
on Dec 30, 2009 -
5 answers
I think I may have to leave the man I have made many sacrifices for, because he is an alcoholic. But I don't have the guts to do that, because it would kill all the faith I have in humanity, and because I love him, and care for him, so very much. He refuses to get help because he doesn't think he needs it. Am I being stupid if I decide to stay in this relationship?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 7, 2009 -
60 answers
Has anybody ever dated someone whom is schizoaffective, which is a combination of a mood disorder and psychotic symptoms. If you have , have you experienced being dumped without an explanation when you thought everything was going well.
posted by villazapat
on Nov 24, 2009 -
7 answers
What does the "UP" bumper sticker mean? It is a blue square with white letters "UP" in the center, observed in the DC area.
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posted by peeedro
on Nov 3, 2009 -
16 answers
Fancy restaurant tonight = black/white jersey wrap dress. It's October in Seattle. Can I wear panty hose?
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posted by lois1950
on Oct 13, 2009 -
21 answers
I've received a new 320GB hard drive that I want to fit in my Macbook which is still running OSX Tiger. I also want to install my Snow Leopard Box set. I need to back all my data up on an external HD. How should I do things?
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posted by ashaw
on Sep 5, 2009 -
6 answers
What to talk about - do's and don'ts on a meeting up with a good friend of the person who broke my heart quite badly a few months ago?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 26, 2009 -
8 answers
My girlfriend and I broke up about 3 months ago now. However, we have been in contact regularly (after about a month and a bit of zero contact) since then and have seen each other on occsasion. When im not busy i find myself always thinking about her, and things constantly remind me about her. Im not 100% sure about getting back together with her, what should i do?
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posted by jdp
on Jul 22, 2009 -
15 answers
Any suggestions for a ridiculous, over-the-top push up bra? I'm 5'3, 145# and bra size 38-A and am trying to find a crazy, I See Wot You Did There bra as a joke. Yes, the bra size is accurate. I'm all A and no T! I'm specifically looking for specific brand names/lines. My price range is approx. $75.00.
posted by ShadePlant
on Jul 21, 2009 -
19 answers
