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John A Dracula Cullen @nellucnhoj.bsky.social · 6d

Whenever Godot's not on stage, all the other characters should be singing, "Where's Godot?"

Lux "Nightmare" Alptraum @luxalptraum.com · 6d

TFW you paid $1400 to see Beckett’s most famous work without knowing anything about it

One Star Review of Waiting for Godot on Broadway
I recently attended Waiting for Godot on Broadway and spent over $1,400 for two Row C seats (103 and 104). I'm a longtime admirer of Broadway productions and even hold a season pass for Shea's Performing Arts Theatre, so I came in with genuine enthusiasm and high expectations. Unfortunately, this show was unlike anything ! have ever experienced —and not in a good way.
What I encountered was not the artistry, music, or emotional storytelling I usually associate with Broadway, but instead what felt like an endless cycle of nonsensical conversation between characters who seemed trapped in their own madness. I tried-truly tried-to find meaning, symbolism, or even a thread of emotional resonance. I stayed through the first half hoping the second would offer clarity. But by intermission, it was clear: this was a waste of both time and money.
Keanu Reeves is an actor I respect greatly, but I cannot fathom why he would agree to participate in such a disjointed, inaccessible production. His talent was lost in a performance that defied reason rather than provoked insight.
To anyone considering attending: unless you are drawn to highly abstract, nearly incomprehensible theater, I strongly caution you against this show. For the average, educated, thoughtful theatergoer, it is far more frustrating than fulfilling. In my opinion, this was the single most disappointing Broadway experience I've ever had - an unfortunate waste of money and, more importantly, of time.

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Gary Moloney @ NYCC (he/him) @garymoloney.bsky.social · 26d

Looks like the Monkey’s out of the bag. I’m delighted to finally reveal that this December I’ll be taking a trip to the House of Ideas and teaming up with the incredibly talented @marsisanartist.bsky.social for an all-new Hit-Monkey story in Marvel: Black, White & Blood and Guts #3!

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Brian Connell @brianconnell.bsky.social · 3d

Catherine Connolly indicates right when going straight ahead at roundabouts #SmearTheBejaysis

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🎃👻David 👻🎃 @rebelalliance77.bsky.social · 4d

Catherine Connolly doesn’t even have a dog, she has *cats*

#SmearTheBejaysis

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Brian Connell @brianconnell.bsky.social · 4d

I saw Catherine Connolly putting a plastic bottle in her black bin #smearthebejaysis

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Brian Connell @brianconnell.bsky.social · 12d

Very saddened to hear of Manchán Magan's death from prostate cancer. He always struck me as having a deep connection with being Irish, a mythological Irish HighKing, displaced in time. A gentle man and a scholar. A noble man. RIP.

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Brian Connell @brianconnell.bsky.social · 13d

Brilliant 😍 😂

Brian Connell @brianconnell.bsky.social · 14d

And if you can get the Irish version .... you're in for a treat

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Brian Connell @brianconnell.bsky.social · 14d

By the time the Luas got to Dawson, no problem getting a seat! Now at O'Connell St, lots of empty seats. Maybe it's a "crossing the Liffey" thing? 😂

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Brian Connell @brianconnell.bsky.social · 14d

First time on a morning rush hour Luas for years. Packed. So why oh why do people insist on wearing their bags on their back? Dumb, selfish, inconsiderate or unaware? And move down the carriage, loads of room there rather than crushed at the door.

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Brian Connell @brianconnell.bsky.social · 21d

Great question.

Brian Connell @brianconnell.bsky.social · 22d

I swear nobody cares about adding money to the pot at this stage, it's all glaring side eyes and the lads can't believe the faithful implosion. #TraitorsIRL

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Brian Connell @brianconnell.bsky.social · 22d

Pity the person having to put together a "Will's best bits" compilation. Then again, he also doesn't have a "worst bits" unlike some. #TraitorsIRL

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hailey @hailey.at · 23d

“In a landmark study, Hailey reveals that human beings will always produce plausible but false outputs, even with perfect data, due to fundamental human biological and technical limits.”

Prof Mike Yearworth @mikeyearworth.bsky.social · 24d

"In a landmark study, OpenAI researchers reveal that large language models will always produce plausible but false outputs, even with perfect data, due to fundamental statistical and computational limits."

www.computerworld.com/article/4059...

OpenAI admits AI hallucinations are mathematically inevitable, not just engineering flaws

In a landmark study, OpenAI researchers reveal that large language models will always produce plausible but false outputs, even with perfect data, due to fundamental statistical and computational limi...

www.computerworld.com

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Brian Connell @brianconnell.bsky.social · 23d

I'd say Oyin has been murdered next but I'd also say Nick is plotting to get rid of Ben. I'm not sure if Ben realizes or sees it coming. Can't wait!

Tactically, they should have murdered Will, Mr. Invisible.

Gonna be difficult for the faithfuls (the girls) to regroup.

#TraitorsIRL

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Brian Connell @brianconnell.bsky.social · 23d

I think after tonight, likely Oyin murdered, there's no more murders, the format changes and it's banishment all the way to the end.

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Brian Connell @brianconnell.bsky.social · 28d

Or maybe recruit Faye? #TraitorsIRL

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Brian Connell @brianconnell.bsky.social · 28d

Nick isn't going to recruit Ben, he's going to recruit a "patsy" he thinks he can control. Oyin should be murdered next, she's just TOO good, and maybe recruit Vanessa cos she already has some heat on her. #traitorsIRL

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Brian Connell @brianconnell.bsky.social · 28d

Sangwiches though are a different breed

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Brian Connell @brianconnell.bsky.social · 28d

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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · Sep 3

There is nothing in the Constitution that explicitly states that the president must be a living person. So it's hard to understand why the Democrat Party thinks anyone other than Trump will be president from here on out.

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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · Sep 3

Farage's tactic as an MEP was to show up just to make an anti-EU tirade and then clip it for YouTube. Nice to see the tactic used the other way around.

Roland Smith @rolandmcs.bsky.social · Sep 3

Jamie Raskin's full speech roasting Farage and free speech imposters like him/Trump is now online here.....

Watch it all.

www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...

HEATED DEBATE: Rep. Jamie Raskin DESTROYS Nigel Farage in Explosive Capitol Hill Clash | AC1G

YouTube video by DRM News

www.youtube.com

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Brian Connell @brianconnell.bsky.social · Sep 1

"The restaurant’s table policy is a watered-down take on “Ichigensan okotowari,” or “no first-time customers without introduction,” . . . patronized almost entirely by regulars, who may be permitted to bring a guest".

Bliss. Doing away with critics and influencers

edition.cnn.com/travel/sugal...

A private phone number, secret opening times, and no interest in Michelin: Inside one of Tokyo’s invite-only restaurants | CNN

Sugalabo by Chef Yosuke Suga has successfully shut out most of the public for a decade – and it’s thriving.

edition.cnn.com

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Brian Connell @brianconnell.bsky.social · Aug 30

The EU has "the ambition of a superpower and the agility of a museum".

EUwatch 🇪🇺 @euwatch.live · Aug 30

Europe is at a crossroads: Mario Draghi’s wake-up call can’t be ignored

Economist JP Fabri unpacks the former Italian PM's 'clear and uncomfortable' message

@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @ec.europa.eu @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu

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Europe is at a crossroads: Mario Draghi’s wake-up call can’t be ignored

Economist JP Fabri unpacks the former Italian PM's 'clear and uncomfortable' message

businessnow.mt

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The Secret Barrister @barristersecret.bsky.social · Aug 28

🎉IT’S PUBLICATION DAY!🎉

My first legal thriller, #TheCutThroatTrial!

The mutilated body of an old man is found in the street. Three teenagers nearby, caked in his blood.

Each points the finger at the others.

Each has his own story.

Available NOW in the links below 👇

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