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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 2h

'give me the most French idea you've got'

'no, that's too French'

Guan Yang @guan.dk · 2h

France's postal service rolls out croissant-scented stamp 🥐

France's postal service rolls out croissant-scented stamp

France has launched a croissant-scented stamp to celebrate its emblematic flaky pastry, its national postal service, La Poste, announced on Wednesday.

www.france24.com

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archivetvmusings @archivetvmusings.bsky.social · 2h

Dave Allen At Large reviewed in The Stage and Television Today (11th October 1973).

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Charlie Feldman @parlcharlie.bsky.social · 30m

Sad to read that Diane Keaton has passed. Since this account is Hansard-focused, here's an excerpt from Canadian Senate Debates, 30th Parliament, 3rd Session, 8 December 1977 p 225

Honourable senators, I am basically a Woody Allen pessimist. I do not know how many of you saw Woody Allen, with Diane Keaton, in his movie called Annie Hall. The scene in question shows two panels. They are talking to their respective psychiatrists about their relationship. Woody Allen is asked by his psychiatrist, “Tell me, how often do you have sex?” Woody Allen replies, “Hardly ever. We hardly ever have sex. Only about three times a week.” Diane Keaton is asked by her psychiatrist the same question, “How often do you have sex?” She says, “Oh, all the time. Absolutely all the time. He is really a sex maniac. We have sex three times a week.”

I use this story to illustrate that the same facts can produce two completely different conclusions about their meaning. I hope the optimists about world oil price and supply are correct, but I certainly am with Woody Allen when it comes to those

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Count Mysterioso @mysteriosox.bsky.social · 31m

It's the hand grasping at the frame that's the perfect sell

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John Rain🥇 @johnrain.co.uk · 1h

The moment that always springs to mind is this from Godfather 2. The heartbreak and total fear she shows without saying a word. Just perfect. What a loss.

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Count Mysterioso @mysteriosox.bsky.social · 1h

Unsolicited Rik pic

a man in a suit stands in front of a window with quirkymerky written on the bottom

ALT: a man in a suit stands in front of a window with quirkymerky written on the bottom

media.tenor.com

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 1h

Diane Keaton, famed for roles in “Father of the Bride,” “First Wives Club” and more, has died at 79

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, PEOPLE can confirm exclusively. The actress 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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Count Mysterioso @mysteriosox.bsky.social · 1h

Do you ship internationally please?

Count Mysterioso @mysteriosox.bsky.social · 1h

I love this

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Jim Musil Painter @jimmusilpainter.bsky.social · 6h

My painting CATTLE COMING HOME

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archivetvmusings @archivetvmusings.bsky.social · 3h

The Two Ronnies (and Sally James) boldly tackle a Star Trek sketch (11th October 1973).

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Count Mysterioso @mysteriosox.bsky.social · 1h

This is fascinating

James Vaughan @equusonthebuses.bsky.social · 1h

Absolutely fascinating new book. Some of the early sections on why Fatah's Hussein Agha preferred negotiating with old Irgun fellas in Netanyahu's Likud than with two-staters from the Israeli left are seriously revealing...

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James Vaughan @equusonthebuses.bsky.social · 1h

More interesting than that

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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 2h

well, many thanks to @rich-bryant.uk , the below recipe he kindly provided has worked a treat. amazingly tender lamb, the rice and olive combo with honey is delicious, and I might even have got a Maillard reaction, says @rosamundi.bsky.social:

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Count Mysterioso @mysteriosox.bsky.social · 3h

*flicks Vs in a friendly way*

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Count Mysterioso @mysteriosox.bsky.social · 3h

"There he is! HELLO, GRINGO!" #mexicanmorecambeandwise

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Count Mysterioso @mysteriosox.bsky.social · 7h

Counterpoint. James fucking Corden

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Assistant HR Director of Antifa @sethdmichaels.bsky.social · 23h

AI HUCKSTER: "i built you a machine that reads books for you."

ME: "can you build me a machine that unloads the dishwasher for me so *i* can read a book?"

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Bethany Black @bethanyblack.bsky.social · 14h

“Best regards”

A letter from STANLEY KUBRICK
August 27, 1970
James T. Aubrey, Jr.
Metro Goldwyn Mayer
245N Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Dear James,
It has come to my attention that you and your
studio are considering producing a sequel to "2001:
A Space Odyssey" over my objections. My attorney informs me that you hold the option and, legally. there is little I can do to stop you.
However, I'd like you to know that I own the tapir bone prop from 2001 - the one "Moonwatcher" throws into the sky. If you attempt to make a sequel, I will cram that temur up your ass so far, it will take an as yet undiscovered alien super-intelligence to figure out how to dislodge it. Seriously, don't fuck with me.
Best regards,
Stanley Kubrick

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J. L. Westover @mrlovenstein.bsky.social · 1d

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Count Mysterioso @mysteriosox.bsky.social · 11h

Oh man. Thank you

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Paul Eggleston @pauleggleston.bsky.social · 1d

I've invented a new saying, 'as proud as a Frenchman making strawberry butter', which I'm sure you'll agree is a lovely churn of fraise.

#LunchPun

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Nearly Legal @nearlylegal.co.uk · 22h

Why, you might ask, as a housing lawyer have I not commented on the Green Party's new policy to end the private rented sector? Simple answer - it is mad. I'm all in favour of largely ending the PRS, but their policy is simply, practically, mad. Bring back an owl for everybody and then we are talking

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Count Mysterioso @mysteriosox.bsky.social · 14h

Unsolicited pic a nic

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🌈Dr. Franken Frizzle 🎃 @swilua.bsky.social · 22h

this was on my wife’s timeline and she said to me, how long did it take you to realize it was a paw? and I said it is what

A FB post about a new tattoo that has a hand reading for a paw but the paw just straight up looks like a penis idk

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