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Ed Cook wishes that he was eating a McRib right now

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Early-retirement couch potato in his mid-50s. I've seen the future. I can't afford it.

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Ed Cook wishes that he was eating a McRib right now @edcooknj.bsky.social · Jul 23

Please do not follow me if your entire persona on here is "I post and repost mostly political stuff," or because you saw that I liked a political comment somewhere, with the hope that I will follow you back. I will not.

I prefer to use this space to escape politics, for the most part.

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I just assumed that it was because no matter how big a hit it would be at the box office, the 45-day window puts it on PVOD by the 1st of December for home viewing all month.

Ed Cook wishes that he was eating a McRib right now @edcooknj.bsky.social · 2h

I posted the same response before I saw yours, though I imagine I'm probably the 1000th person, by now.

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Kirk Spencer @big5army.bsky.social · 5h

Little Debbie Christmas season has officially begun.

Snack cake display in Publix with my wife rushing by hoping I don’t notice the sweet treats. ( I noticed )

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Steve and Dave's @steveanddaves1.bsky.social · 12h

Cyndi Lauper’s dazzling debut lp – She’s So Unusual – was released on this date in 1983. Produced by Rick Chertoff, it’s anchored by the joyous “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” (#2 pop, U.S.). The album reached #4 on the American lp charts – launching Lauper into the 1980s and beyond.

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Ed Cook wishes that he was eating a McRib right now @edcooknj.bsky.social · 12h

Afterward, Jeff waited at the Stage Door for OH, MARY! to meet Hannah Solow again, and she was wonderful and generous with her time. She signed 2 Playbills for me, as well as a window card for the show. Jeff also got signatures from Jenn Harris, Martin Landry, & James Scully.

#BroadwaySky

Ed Cook wishes that he was eating a McRib right now @edcooknj.bsky.social · 12h

Jeff's second show on Sunday was his 6th time seeing OH, MARY! on Broadway. He wanted to see Hannah Solow in the title role again, and this was her final performance before Jane Krakowski takes over the role. (I'm sure that Hannah will return to the role in the future.)

#BroadwaySky

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Ed Cook wishes that he was eating a McRib right now @edcooknj.bsky.social · 12h

Follow-up: Jeff waited at the Stage Door for LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD after the show, and got a copy of the Playbill signed by Laurie Metcalf, Micah Stock, and John Drea for me.

Everyone should have a Jeff. ;-)

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Bronze Age Babies @bronzeagebabies.bsky.social · 23h

Bruce and Thaddeus - discussing Banner’s recent HIMS delivery.

Detail from Incredible Hulk 136 (1970), by Roy Thomas, Herb Trimpe, and Sal Buscema.

Bruce going on about his “little blue pill”.

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Ed Cook wishes that he was eating a McRib right now @edcooknj.bsky.social · 1d

Jeff has another 2-show day on tap. For the matinee, it's LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD with Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock at the Booth Theatre. Written by Samuel D. Hunter, directed by Joe Mantello. The ticket was $55 through his Theatre Development Fund membership.

littlebearridgeroad.com

#BroadwaySky

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Ed Cook wishes that he was eating a McRib right now @edcooknj.bsky.social · 1d

I checked. It's an official thing!

bsky.app/hashtag/Thea...

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Ed Cook wishes that he was eating a McRib right now @edcooknj.bsky.social · 1d

I'm not sure! Normally, I tag any 'show' stuff with 'BroadwaySky' or 'OffBroadwaySky', and have occasionally used 'VeryOffBroadwaySky'. I haven't personally seen #TheatreSky before.

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#TheatreSky

Justin Rugg @canonicallygayson.bsky.social · 2d

Last night, Pantochino opened its 16th season with another new offering, What Now, Voyager- a comedic parody of 1940s melodrama. With 7 actors who play 16 characters, this is the 34th score I've written for the stage! I am so proud of the work my cast, crew and supporters have done ❤️ #theatre

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Ed Cook wishes that he was eating a McRib right now @edcooknj.bsky.social · 1d

Nice one! You've got me curious to know if he was part of the 'Frogmen' stories that appeared in SHOWCASE #3, 2 years earlier.

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We didn't even know about the show until Saturday morning, and when I heard, I sent him the link, and he was able to get a ticket. Annie was scheduled to speak for about 90 minutes, and the event ran for over 2 hours. Because the ticket was purchased late, they are mailing Jeff's copy of the book.

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Jeff's 2nd show last night wasn't a 'show', so no real opportunity for a pic.

Annie Lennox is doing a series of appearances to talk about her recently-released memoir 'Retrospective'. Saturday, she was in conversation with V (formerly Eve Ensler) in Carteret, NJ.

carteretpac.com/events/annie...

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Chris Helgerson @chrishelgerson.bsky.social · 3d

42.8%. That's is the average voter turnout for Midterms (2002-'22). Show up and vote. If you think your district is gerrymandered against you, it's because they're counting on your discouragement; show up and vote anyway. Vote at every level. Make them afraid of the people again.

Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 3d

Fewer than 1 in 10 of our Congressional races are considered competitive - in a country that's politically more or less 50-50.

This is madness. And it doesn't have to be this way.

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Ed Cook wishes that he was eating a McRib right now @edcooknj.bsky.social · 2d

Throw away good bread? In this economy? ;-)

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Jeff's doing a two-show Saturday, though neither is in NYC.

First up, is a local production of 'Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show', live at the Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan, NJ. $43 with the senior discount.

No, he's not dressed up as one of the characters. ;-)

#VeryOffBroadwaySky

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Ed Cook wishes that he was eating a McRib right now @edcooknj.bsky.social · 2d

Oh, my goodness. Very sad.

Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 2d

Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

people.com

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Ed Cook wishes that he was eating a McRib right now @edcooknj.bsky.social · 2d

I remember being intrigued at the change in artist at the time, because I absolutely loved (still do!) Alan Davis' style, but still being curious enough about Todd's style.

Ed Cook wishes that he was eating a McRib right now @edcooknj.bsky.social · 2d

My mind locks onto the oddest things. Things that I should pay attention to, and get correct in my own life, I miss obvious things. ;-)