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Brian Halligan @halligan.bsky.social · 5h

The Louvre after thieves used a ladder truck to steal priceless jewelry

a man in a hospital gown is smiling with the words i 've made a huge mistake behind him

Alt: Gob from the show Arrested Development saying, “I’ve made a huge mistake.”

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Brian Halligan @halligan.bsky.social · 9h

I can’t think of many other designs that scream 1980 like this one does. Not ‘80s, specifically 1980. A little ahead of its time when it came out, a little behind the times when ColecoVision hit the scene.

Brian Halligan @halligan.bsky.social · 14h

Atari is bringing back their (superior) rival, Intellivision! No antenna needed.

My fave Intellivision games:
- Mission X
- Bump ‘n’ Jump
- BurgerTime
- Slam Dunk: Super Pro Basketball
- Utopia
- Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Treasure of Tarmin
- Shark! Shark!
- Triple Action
- Dreadnaught Factor

Intellivision Sprint

The first Intellivision console, brought to you by Atari. The Intellivision Sprint retains the authentic look and feel of the original, modernized with HDMI and wireless controllers. Includes 45 built...

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Brian Halligan @halligan.bsky.social · 9h

What if the ballroom becomes haunted by Jimmy Carter’s ghost because he caught Hell for putting solar panels on the roof of the West Wing?

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Brian Halligan @halligan.bsky.social · 14h

Another one of my favorites, but I didn’t want to list two D&D ones 😄

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Brian Halligan @halligan.bsky.social · 14h

Atari is bringing back their (superior) rival, Intellivision! No antenna needed.

My fave Intellivision games:
- Mission X
- Bump ‘n’ Jump
- BurgerTime
- Slam Dunk: Super Pro Basketball
- Utopia
- Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Treasure of Tarmin
- Shark! Shark!
- Triple Action
- Dreadnaught Factor

Intellivision Sprint

The first Intellivision console, brought to you by Atari. The Intellivision Sprint retains the authentic look and feel of the original, modernized with HDMI and wireless controllers. Includes 45 built...

atari.com

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Brian Halligan @halligan.bsky.social · 1d

How am I going to get up early to go to work when I’m this amped up?

Brian Halligan @halligan.bsky.social · 1d

The Blue Jays are going to the World Series!!!

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Brian Halligan @halligan.bsky.social · 1d

The Blue Jays are going to the World Series!!!

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Brian Halligan @halligan.bsky.social · 1d

I last answered this question in ‘93

Brian Halligan @halligan.bsky.social · 1d

C’mon Jays. This is it. Shut ‘em down

Brian Halligan @halligan.bsky.social · 1d

Quoting Carl Sagan in the pre-game before the ALCS game 7? Baseball is the best.

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Brian Halligan @halligan.bsky.social · 1d

Go Jays go!

Brian Halligan @halligan.bsky.social · 18d

Toronto Blue Jays banner on my office wall as the team begins the playoffs on Saturday, 10/4/2025.

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Brian Halligan @halligan.bsky.social · 1d

Sad but true. Literally the people’s house.

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Brian Halligan @halligan.bsky.social · 1d

The Decemberists have more of an autumn sound. They should’ve called themselves October Project. Wait , no. Blue October. Yeah, that’s better.

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Brian Halligan @halligan.bsky.social · 1d

I hope that after he’s gone the ballroom is used as a logistics hub for efforts to feed the hungry and support the unhoused.

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Brian Halligan @halligan.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks for the tip

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Brian Halligan @halligan.bsky.social · 1d

Shameful

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Brian Halligan @halligan.bsky.social · 1d

Sharing historical trivia and stories about the location of the heist and surrounding neighborhood at key moments in order to further enrich our experience.

Them: [Cracking safe…]

Me: 1852.

Them: Ugh. WTF!

Me: That was installed in 1852. Only three were ever made. Look at that craftwork!

Conor @ernekid.bsky.social · 1d

Great conversation starter: what would be your special skill that you would bring to the heist crew?

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Brian Halligan @halligan.bsky.social · 2d

See you in game 7, Blue Jays!

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Brian Halligan @halligan.bsky.social · 3d

Tron movies are like AI. They always flop, but no matter what is said you’ll still end up with another one forced on you—each more desperate than the last.

a man wearing a helmet with a blue light around his neck looks up

Alt: Flynn in the original Tron making an exasperated expression like, “Yep, of course.”

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Brian Halligan @halligan.bsky.social · 3d

Authoritarianism called out, Park Ave. strolled, pumpkin carved. It’s been a good day.

Man in a red inflatable squid costume holding a protest sign in front of a gazebo in a park near Rochester, New York.

Mural of chocolates, boxed treats, and jelly beans at Stever’s candies on Park Ave. in Rochester, New York.

Carved pumpkin with a skeleton-like face with a smirky grin.

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Brian Halligan @halligan.bsky.social · 3d

Writers & Books is always photogenic, but especially in the fall.

Former police precinct now Writers and Books brick building in Rochester, NY with trees out front.

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Classic Rock Junky AKA Todd James @tjsbam.bsky.social · 3d

October 18, 1985

The English rock band the Cult release their second studio album, Love.

This album helped propel the band to mainstream success with hits like "She Sells Sanctuary”, “Rain", and "Revolution".

#ClassicVinyl
#MusicSky

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The Cult - She Sells Sanctuary HD

YouTube video by Beggars Banquet Records

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Brian Halligan @halligan.bsky.social · 4d

Soprano’s theme night at Jack’s Extra Fancy. Delicious food, great service, and a keychain that gives neighbors access to the secret menu.

Menu as Nuovo Vesuvio on a red and white checkered tablecloth.

Bucatini pasta with fennel, sautéed sardines, and a bunch of other delicious ingredients.

Jack’s Neighborhood Watch keychain on a red and white checkered tablecloth.

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Brian Halligan @halligan.bsky.social · 4d

Salesforce too? I am shocked! Absolutely shocked they didn’t roll over sooner.

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Brian Halligan @halligan.bsky.social · 4d

Streaming sucks. I’ve been watching the Blue Jays games as basic illustrations and a strike zone map on the MLB app because I refuse to pay for the channels their (ALCS!) games are on.

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