Let us descend in hordes upon their largest drinking establishment and let the debauchery begin.
Some more info on Meta, KY. posted by baphomet at 11:33 AM on April 1, 2009
I hear the inhabitants are really self-absorbed. posted by zerokey at 11:34 AM on April 1, 2009 [5 favorites]
You could crop that "META" roadsign and drop it into overheated threads and then other people would copy you and start to do it too much and we would all come to hate you deeply for ever taking the photo in the first place.
You better stop dreaming of the quiet life
'Cause it's the one we'll never know
And quit running for the runaway bus
'Cause those rosy days are few
And stop apologizing for the things you've never done
'Cause time is short and life is cruel
And it's up to us to change in a town called Meta. posted by scody at 12:00 PM on April 1, 2009 [6 favorites]
Disappointingly enough, Meta is dry! I'm sure there's a bootlegger, though. And that population information is WAY off, Meta isn't even large enough to have its own post office. Or any restaurants. Or much of anything besides some houses and what's in those photos. posted by little e at 12:09 PM on April 1, 2009
They do have plenty of Speedy though, which is pretty fun unless you get addicty. posted by Potomac Avenue at 12:10 PM on April 1, 2009
There's a city called Brandon, town too. Several of them in fact.
I'm pretty sure that's not their real name. posted by Floydd at 12:36 PM on April 1, 2009 [2 favorites]
>That META roadsign is tilted at just the correct angle.
It's also got white text on a green background. Did you ask the clerk whether you should eat that sandwich in the gas station's cooler? posted by ardgedee at 12:37 PM on April 1, 2009 [2 favorites]
There's a Mefi in Chad.
URK!
Okay, which one of you smartasses did that? Don't you remember from that one AskMe that that sort of thing IS NOT COOL? posted by cimbrog at 12:38 PM on April 1, 2009
Man, first there were the Anabaptists, then the Southern Baptists, now the Meta Baptists? What kind of baptism do they practice? Immersion in favorites? posted by Burhanistan at 12:50 PM on April 1, 2009 [8 favorites]
The Tenets of Meta Baptism
1) This is a statement about our faith
2) We also believe in this second statement.
3) ...
4) Salvation!
Meta Baptists also believe that the Plate of Beans is a symbol of the statements of our faith. posted by jefeweiss at 12:54 PM on April 1, 2009 [14 favorites]
>now the Meta Baptists? What kind of baptism do they practice?
The baptismal water must first be baptized in baptismal water. posted by ardgedee at 12:58 PM on April 1, 2009 [6 favorites]
"Man, first there were the Anabaptists, then the Southern Baptists, now the Meta Baptists? What kind of baptism do they practice? Immersion in favorites?"
There's a Meta street in my town, with a Meta Market. I went in to ask if they had any markets, but I think they thought I was crazy. posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 1:43 PM on April 1, 2009 [2 favorites]
City of Cortex.
The Odyssey is dragged to a planet populated by machines, and governed by the tyrannical computer Cortex. One of its inhabitants, a "female" robot named Nanette, falls in love with No-No. posted by Brandon Blatcher at 1:49 PM on April 1, 2009 [1 favorite]
My town almost had a mayor named Meta. (For the longest time I refused to believe that was actually her name.) posted by epersonae at 1:57 PM on April 1, 2009
I wonder if they have a special name for the conversations that they have in the town? posted by PeterMcDermott at 1:58 PM on April 1, 2009
Very impressed with their restrained and proper use of apostrophes there in Meta.
Also: The Pharmacist's name is Thomas "Tid" Parker. Awesome. And the medical center is staffed by his relatives Carman and Ronnie.
They fark each other, PeterMcDermott. posted by ardgedee at 2:00 PM on April 1, 2009
Someone that's not all congested and hopped up on antihistamines and who is better with photoshop than me could find a higher res shot of one of thesecovers and have some fun. The first one has some definite possibilities. posted by marxchivist at 2:01 PM on April 1, 2009
They even have a Thought Police Department. How quaint. posted by Blazecock Pileon at 2:03 PM on April 1, 2009
Oooh, one more. There's an Askme Road in Grayling, MI. posted by bjrn at 2:07 PM on April 1, 2009
Is it big enough for both of us? posted by Kirth Gerson at 2:18 PM on April 1, 2009
Not as quick on the draw as iconomy, apparently. Dang. posted by The Great Big Mulp at 2:36 PM on April 1, 2009
Jessamine, KY - do you think if I went around town spray painting "y"s over the "i"s that Jessamyn would favorite this comment? posted by Smarson at 2:44 PM on April 1, 2009
Hopefully you like your medicine of the osteopathic variety in Meta. posted by netbros at 2:53 PM on April 1, 2009
I want to go take a drive on it, while talking about highways. Then I want to talk about the irony of talking about highways on Meta Highway. Then I want to be distracted enough by the conversation to plow my Hyundai into a tree and die a metal-twisting, fiery meta-death.
If someone would then use me as an example of how deadly self-referential conversations could be, my life would then be complete. posted by MrVisible at 3:22 PM on April 1, 2009
you're dang right there is. posted by msconduct at 4:00 PM on April 1, 2009
The Tenets of Meta Baptism
but do meta baptists believe in circumcision? posted by namewithoutwords at 4:16 PM on April 1, 2009
I always thought that the Mefiburn site was going to be something like that old Die Barney Die website that was so popular back in the old days when Barney was, like, relevant. But no. It's actually a useful site for boaters and general marine gear-heads. We should totally hang out with them. posted by Nick Verstayne at 4:19 PM on April 1, 2009
By the way, Marine Electronic Fuel Injection fans pronounce it either as "M.E.F.I." or "Mee-Fie", which is just fucking stupid. posted by Nick Verstayne at 4:24 PM on April 1, 2009 [2 favorites]
Also: The Pharmacist's name is Thomas "Tid" Parker. Awesome. And the medical center is staffed by his relatives Carman and Ronnie.
But then if you look for doctors within 25 miles of Meta they're not listed. posted by tellurian at 4:30 PM on April 1, 2009
Unrelated, but it fired a synapse. In Florida, there is a town called Lake Wales. In the middle of this town is a large lake (go figure). Guess what the locals call the lake?
Around here there's an area called Mountain Creek, which is weird because there's no mountains around but there is a creek. The area has a lake, which is of course called Mountain Creek Lake. The area around the lake has a park which is called Mountain Creek Lake Park. I just wonder how many more recreational locations they can fit in there. posted by dead cousin ted at 8:24 PM on April 1, 2009 [2 favorites]
Lake Wales Lake
Evidently named in the same spirit as the local park on Moorpark Street in my neighborhood. That's right: Moorpark Park. posted by scody at 8:28 PM on April 1, 2009 [1 favorite]
jonmc, this one's for you.
(sung to "Heading Out To The Highway" by Judas Priest)
Hit'em, boys!
Well I've said it before, and I'll say it again:
It's Raining Florence Henderson
Loquacious, cortex, and one Hovercraft Eel
Unicorn on the cob, yhbc
Dersins and grouse, scody and curry,
Oh yeah and Marisa Stole The Precious Thing
So we're postin' on Meta highway
You kids get off my lawn
Gonna favorite all day
Then flag it and move on
Flag it and move onnnnnnn
The Pink Superhero, and jonmc
How do I pronounce shmegegge?
This line is for Stavros The Wonder Chicken
Optimus Chyme and grumblebee
Melissa May and mygothlaundry
Kittens for breakfast and good news for the insane
We're postin' on Meta highway
You kids get off my lawn
Gonna favorite all day
Then flag it and move on
Flag it and move onnnnnnnnn
Ambrosia Voyeur, Meatbomb and dios,
It's hard to rhyme EmpressCallipygos
MiltonRandKalman and klangklangston
Dabitch and DaShiv, Burhanistan
Scarabic and scrump and Hopperfan
Sambosambo, parmanparman, mutant, waraw
So we're postin' on Meta highway
You kids get off my lawn
Gonna favorite all day
Then flag it and move on
Flag it and move onnnnnnnn posted by mattdidthat at 8:31 PM on April 1, 2009 [2 favorites]
"Meta" means "mint" in Croatian, I believe. Anyway, I have Meta tea made in Yugoslavia. posted by AmbroseChapel at 9:16 PM on April 1, 2009
That's interesting, AmbroseChapel, because here in Bulgaria "meta" means "testes satchel". And "filter" means "to eat"... so, when I tell people I like MetaFilter, they think I mean... posted by Meatbomb at 9:56 PM on April 1, 2009
I see they advertise Pepsi at the Meta Mart. posted by Elmore at 12:18 AM on April 2, 2009
but do meta baptists believe in circumcision?
We believe in meta-circumcision, in which the foreskin remains intact, but we spend an infinite amount of time discussing the pros and cons or removal. Our strapline is:
Metabaptists: overthinking a plate of foreskins posted by PeterMcDermott at 5:37 AM on April 2, 2009
There's also a drug called Tafil.
One that puts you to sleep? That is a surprise. posted by PeterMcDermott at 5:39 AM on April 2, 2009
But then if you look for doctors within 25 miles of Meta they're not listed.
They did have a doctor, but he left because the Mayor refused to stop the locals giving informal advice about their own previous mental health problems while under their influence of the ADHD medicine he was prescribing.
Funnily enough, the town had no problem with ADHD until it went dry. Fortunately, resident number 35899 helps the town professional help with the problems the doctor left behind. posted by PeterMcDermott at 5:51 AM on April 2, 2009
helps the town professional help with the problems the
helps the town with professional help to deal with the problems the
I'd better lay off the Ritalin and Moonshine this early in the day. posted by PeterMcDermott at 5:54 AM on April 2, 2009
They did have a doctor, but he left because the Mayor refused to stop the locals giving informal advice about their own previous mental health problems while under their influence of the ADHD medicine he was prescribing.
The culminating event was a shouting match between the two in the town square, the doctor pelting the mayor with blank scrip pads while the mayor shouted "IANAM! IANAM!" sarcastically back. posted by cortex(staff) at 7:03 AM on April 2, 2009 [1 favorite]
We are the Askme Green Preservation Society
God bless Anonymous, DTMF, and Should I Eat This?
We are the Moderator Appreciation Society
God save Cortex, Jessamyn and Mathowie.
Protecting the old code from bein' abused
Protecting the new users, from me and from you
What more can we do? posted by The Whelk at 7:35 AM on April 2, 2009 [2 favorites]
Only God Sees the Heart.
Well, Him and the cardiologist anyway. posted by Pollomacho at 7:39 AM on April 2, 2009
I drive by Meta, MO every time I head down to the Ozarks. It is on Hwy 63, between Jefferson City and Rolla. I mean to stop and take a picture to share with you all, but I always forget until I fly by the sign. Bummer. posted by schyler523 at 9:20 AM on April 2, 2009
Around here there's an area called Mountain Creek, which is weird because there's no mountains around but there is a creek. The area has a lake, which is of course called Mountain Creek Lake. The area around the lake has a park which is called Mountain Creek Lake Park. I just wonder how many more recreational locations they can fit in there.
Well, the could name the road to it Mountain Creek Lake Park Road. And if you built a cafe along the road, it could be the Mountain Creek Lake Park Road Diner. If it had a specialty item on the menu, it could be the Mountain Creek Lake Park Road Diner Special.
There is a hill in the park. Mountain Creek Lake Park Hill.
On top of that hill is a forest. Mountain Creek Lake Park Hill Forest.
People love the hiking up there, on Mountain Creek Lake Park Hill Forest Trail.
Nothing as refreshing as the waters at the summit, from the Mountain Creek Lake Park Hill Forest Trail Spring. posted by Meatbomb at 9:48 AM on April 2, 2009 [3 favorites]
Nothing as refreshing as the waters at the summit, from the Mountain Creek Lake Park Hill Forest Trail Spring.
Naturally, as the Mountain Creek Lake Park Road Diner Special is kinda salty, I hear.
When starting their hike do they commence at the Mountain Creek Lake Park Hill Forest Trail Trailhead? And before that do they park their cars at the Mountain Creek Lake Park Hill Forest Trail Trailhead Parking Lot? I bet they do. posted by Devils Rancher at 10:34 AM on April 2, 2009
My grandma was named Meta.
It's funny when I use her name as a security question. So awfully meta of me. posted by Night_owl at 10:39 AM on April 2, 2009
Nothing as refreshing as the waters at the summit, from the Mountain Creek Lake Park Hill Forest Trail Spring.
Interestingly enough, the Mountain Creek Lake Park Hill Forest Trail Spring flows into a second creek, called the Mountain Creek Lake Park Hill Forest Trail Spring Creek. posted by shmegegge at 10:39 AM on April 2, 2009 [3 favorites]
Interestingly enough, the Mountain Creek Lake Park Hill Forest Trail Spring flows into a second creek, called the Mountain Creek Lake Park Hill Forest Trail Spring Creek.
It's still quite pristine where it flows out of the park boundaries -- fortunately, the Local Coservation Group of Local Conservationists is making a concerted effort to have it protected in a new park, Mountain Creek Lake Park Hill Forest Trail Spring Creek Park. posted by Devils Rancher at 10:56 AM on April 2, 2009
fortunately, the Local Coservation Group of Local Conservationists is making a concerted effort to have it protected in a new park, Mountain Creek Lake Park Hill Forest Trail Spring Creek Park.
Perhaps better known as the site of the Mountain Creek Lake Park Hill Forest Trail Spring Creek Park Murders. posted by equalpants at 11:50 AM on April 2, 2009 [1 favorite]
fortunately, the Local Coservation Group of Local Conservationists is making a concerted effort to have it protected in a new park, Mountain Creek Lake Park Hill Forest Trail Spring Creek Park.
I love to go on picnics in the Mountain Creek Lake Park Hill Forest Trail Spring Creek Park Meadow. posted by dersins at 11:54 AM on April 2, 2009 [1 favorite]
Lake Wales Lake (citation needed) posted by lukemeister at 1:08 PM on April 2, 2009
Lake Wales Lake
(citation needed)
You can drive down there and interview the locals. I've already lived there for almost a year once, and I'm not going back. It's not on the map as such, but who reads maps? Ivory tower elitists, that's who. And speaking of towers, while you're there, you can visit the Bok Singing Tower Gardens, Home of the Bok Singing Tower Gardens Tower.
There is a hill in the park. Mountain Creek Lake Park Hill.
On top of that hill is a forest. Mountain Creek Lake Park Hill Forest.
People love the hiking up there, on Mountain Creek Lake Park Hill Forest Trail.
Nothing as refreshing as the waters at the summit, from the Mountain Creek Lake Park Hill Forest Trail Spring.
This needs a banjo, a bouncy chorus, and a twangy melody and some clapping like yesterday, srsly. posted by The Whelk at 1:27 PM on April 2, 2009 [2 favorites]
Meta . . . Usually a diminutive of Margaret, "a pearl" (Greek); but may also be short for Almeta "ambitious" (Latin).
--"What Shall We Name the Baby?" Simon and Shuster, New York, 1935.
The short list for me was Margaret, Catherine, Amy and Elizabeth. You can guess which one I wound up with. And Meta for a middle, after a quaker friend of my Jewish parents. Well, enough about me. No, never. I once was embarrassed about my odd middle name; now I claim it with open arms. See here! posted by emhutchinson at 4:23 PM on April 2, 2009
Though it's a baritone uke instead of a banjo, and there's no clapping or anything. But it is the complete story of the Mountain Creek Lake Park Hill Forest Trail Spring Creek Park Murders, so it should be good enough to tide you over until Cortex one-ups it. posted by kaibutsu at 8:17 PM on April 2, 2009 [2 favorites]
I'm losing my fucking mind finishing up a friend's EP, so you are officially the man on this one, kaibutsu. posted by cortex(staff) at 9:17 PM on April 2, 2009
Google street view for Meta started me off looking at a mud embankment, and I was very confused until I panned around and saw the highway and the town. posted by Derive the Hamiltonian of... at 10:47 PM on April 2, 2009
loquacious: "MetaBank"
Next time I'm in the area, I'm opening an account.
...I have never been west of Illinois. posted by subbes at 1:51 AM on April 3, 2009
Some more info on Meta, KY.
posted by baphomet at 11:33 AM on April 1, 2009