don't forget the Boston "MTA" which I think is the most famous (along with the cheesy "Riding on the Metro" by Berlin:
No he never returned
And his fate is still unlearn'd
He may ride forever
'neath the streets of Boston
He's the man who never returned.
but except for Take the A Train, I can't think of another NY song that's all about the subway (tons of them reference it, like Native New Yorker, tho)
here's a whole bunch of them, from around the world
I did it in 1999-2000 (and ongoing) with these. (made a few thou, too! and got in Texas Monthly.) You can set up how much you need to make before they cut a check for you (25, 50, etc), and you have to wait 45 days before you see any of the money anyway, to allow for their 30-day return policy, but that would mean that you could get bigger checks less often, if you need to exchange them. The t-shirts are just iron-on transfers, and don't last through many washings, but i was satisfied. The cups and things are of better quality than the clothes. All in all, I was very happy with them.
yeah but get this - you have to *pay* for the uniforms!! I was like - yeah right!
Nah, you just have to jump a old member for theirs. ; >
I think Matt said he might switch to a posting for membership system or another way in, as too many people found a backdoor or exploited his bad code or something. I'm thrilled some of you got in, tho.
How fun! Younger people may not realize how revolutionary pong was when it came out--we had one (in 75? 76?) and were enthralled--looking back, it was ridiculously primitive, but we thought we were finally getting to the future. : >
In a month, thats 600 newbies, all raring to post. I wonder how bitter the MeFiers will get by then.
Only a very few people were especially nasty to us when we were new (and some of them are now gone). And you 17kers will get to fling poo at the even-newer 20kers.
The lottery (i thought of it more as a "Beat the Clock" thing) was how signups were last opened in the summer of '02...I guess Matt was happy with that experience, so decided to repeat it. I think you guys should give it a shot, and you're ahead of the game anyway, with this. : >
It'll be up to us vote the people who supported it out of office (but you're right--it'll never get out of the senate). I'll be really surprised if this shuts up Bush's base.
Dizzy:Can we start to trash the DNC biggies now, because that chairman MUST leave!
Sure! most of us are unhappy with the DC folks, which is why i'm upset Dean is out...he was the one from not DC that had a chance. (and that's why i'm going with Edwards--he's only been there a little while, as opposed to Kerry, who i hate, but would still vote for). But--if you leave the party, the leadership will never change. They won't get any message from you, and think they did good by getting their guy as the nominee (Kerry).
i'm with you on the union thing, jb, but they've been dying here for years, and whitecollar ones are only just starting and have zero power. We're kinda used to shitty working conditions, and no safety net tho--kinda
don't forget the Boston "MTA" which I think is the most famous (along with the cheesy "Riding on the Metro" by Berlin: No he never returned And his fate is still unlearn'd He may ride forever 'neath the streets of Boston He's the man who never returned. but except for Take the A Train, I can't think of another NY song that's all about the subway (tons of them reference it, like Native New Yorker, tho) here's a whole bunch of them, from around the world
posted by amberglow 20 years ago
In "Old Tin Can (.mov)"
that's great! I love the old Fleischer cartoons. Some of the images came from Cab Calloway (or Calloway-ish) songs I think.
posted by amberglow 20 years ago
In "Free games!"
sorry Blaise
posted by amberglow 20 years ago
don't forget little fluffy-- new online games every day.
posted by amberglow 20 years ago
In "The South Park clip that won't be aired."
It really put that Princess thing to shame--thanks (mr)marx. : >
posted by amberglow 20 years ago
In "Curious, George: CafePress and Cousins"
I did it in 1999-2000 (and ongoing) with these. (made a few thou, too! and got in Texas Monthly.) You can set up how much you need to make before they cut a check for you (25, 50, etc), and you have to wait 45 days before you see any of the money anyway, to allow for their 30-day return policy, but that would mean that you could get bigger checks less often, if you need to exchange them. The t-shirts are just iron-on transfers, and don't last through many washings, but i was satisfied. The cups and things are of better quality than the clothes. All in all, I was very happy with them.
posted by amberglow 20 years ago
In "MeFI selectively open"
Only one user admitted it, Gyan...I think more got in that way. *walks by languagehat, whistling innocently*
posted by amberglow 20 years ago
yeah but get this - you have to *pay* for the uniforms!! I was like - yeah right! Nah, you just have to jump a old member for theirs. ; > I think Matt said he might switch to a posting for membership system or another way in, as too many people found a backdoor or exploited his bad code or something. I'm thrilled some of you got in, tho.
posted by amberglow 20 years ago
no fee, thomcat, but matt's prob gonna close it after just a few days.
posted by amberglow 20 years ago
*peeks up sgt.'s kilt, runs away screaming* ; >
posted by amberglow 20 years ago
welcome to the dark side, monkeys! Don't forget you can always ignore MeTa--many many do (that's where most of the snark is...and Seth)
posted by amberglow 20 years ago
In "Pong World Champioship"
How fun! Younger people may not realize how revolutionary pong was when it came out--we had one (in 75? 76?) and were enthralled--looking back, it was ridiculously primitive, but we thought we were finally getting to the future. : >
posted by amberglow 20 years ago
In "MeFI selectively open"
In a month, thats 600 newbies, all raring to post. I wonder how bitter the MeFiers will get by then. Only a very few people were especially nasty to us when we were new (and some of them are now gone). And you 17kers will get to fling poo at the even-newer 20kers.
posted by amberglow 20 years ago
The lottery (i thought of it more as a "Beat the Clock" thing) was how signups were last opened in the summer of '02...I guess Matt was happy with that experience, so decided to repeat it. I think you guys should give it a shot, and you're ahead of the game anyway, with this. : >
posted by amberglow 20 years ago
aw! give it a shot, anyway--we've nudged matt for so long about opening it up again.
posted by amberglow 20 years ago
come on in, guys!!! : > finally! (and this is how i got in in july02--it took me a few tries.
posted by amberglow 20 years ago
In "A Weekly Dose of Architecture."
cool--thanks!
posted by amberglow 20 years ago
In "Where Senators Stand On Gay Marriage Amendment"
It'll be up to us vote the people who supported it out of office (but you're right--it'll never get out of the senate). I'll be really surprised if this shuts up Bush's base.
posted by amberglow 20 years ago
In "The perfect accessory for your Sleep Number bed,"
cool, but way too expensive
posted by amberglow 20 years ago
In "Ralph Nader Set to Announce His Candidacy For President"
Dizzy:Can we start to trash the DNC biggies now, because that chairman MUST leave! Sure! most of us are unhappy with the DC folks, which is why i'm upset Dean is out...he was the one from not DC that had a chance. (and that's why i'm going with Edwards--he's only been there a little while, as opposed to Kerry, who i hate, but would still vote for). But--if you leave the party, the leadership will never change. They won't get any message from you, and think they did good by getting their guy as the nominee (Kerry). i'm with you on the union thing, jb, but they've been dying here for years, and whitecollar ones are only just starting and have zero power. We're kinda used to shitty working conditions, and no safety net tho--kinda
posted by amberglow 20 years ago
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