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Patrick Ridings @patridings.bsky.social · 3h

Tonight in I feel old: @chickentenders.bsky.social recounts the debut of The Colbert Report and Truthiness on this day 20 years ago.

'The Colbert Report' Premiered 20 Years Ago Tonight - LateNighter

Twenty years ago today, the man who would teach America about “truthiness” made his TV debut.

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Alan Sepinwall @sepinwall.bsky.social · 4d

But how will we know it's a streaming service if there isn't a + symbol in the name?

Mediagazer @mediagazer.com · 4d

Apple says Apple TV+ streaming service is being renamed as Apple TV, with "a vibrant new identity" (Eric Slivka/MacRumors)

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Heidi MacDonald @ Baltimore Comic Con @comixace.bsky.social · 7d

Kathleen DAvid is up to accept the HoF award for Peter David, "Peter is now a ghost writer," she says"He meant a lot to comics in general and he was proud of what he did. He was proud of the fact that his was a voice that could shout and be heard - not always agreed with but at least heard." #nycc

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Heidi MacDonald @ Baltimore Comic Con @comixace.bsky.social · 7d

Paul Levitz is back to induct the late Peter David into the Harvey Hall of Fame. He praises Peter's wide ranging career that included working in sales & "Successfully wrote wonderful comics" included the Hulk, Aquaman, etc. "But all the time he was doing that he found time to talk to us." #nycc

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Douglas Wolk @douglaswolk.bsky.social · 8d

I’ve never felt so seen

The Onion @theonion.com · 9d

Area Man Has Far Greater Knowledge Of Marvel Universe Than Own Family Tree https://theonion.com/area-man-has-far-greater-knowledge-of-marvel-universe-t-1819571080/

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Heidi MacDonald @ Baltimore Comic Con @comixace.bsky.social · 9d

"That's the point – the smudge, the rough line, the hesitation - that's what makes my work come alive." - Jim Lee talking about why DC will never use AI storytelling. "AI doesn't dream, feel or make art, it aggregates it."

@jimlee.bsky.social speaking very passionately at Retailer Day. #nycc

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Charles M. Schulz Museum | The home of Snoopy & the Peanuts Gang @schulzmuseum.bsky.social · 15d

It’s your 75th anniversary, Charlie Brown! 💛⁠
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🎉 Today marks the official 75th anniversary of Peanuts! On October 2, 1950, the first Peanuts comic strip, shown here, was published in seven newspapers nationwide. Charles M. Schulz was 27 years old.

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 16d

One of my favorite anecdotes from THE PREHISTORY OF THE FAR SIDE: "That doesn't sound like the Jane Goodall we know."

A few days after this cartoon was published, my syndicate received a very indignant letter from someone representing the Jane Goodall Institute.
Not only did my syndicate and I both get read the Riot Act, there was a vague implication that litigation over this cartoon might be around the corner.
I was horrified. Not so much from a fear of being sued (I just couldn't see how this cartoon could be construed as anything but silly, but because of my deep respect for Jane Goodall and her well-known contributions to pri-matology. The last thing in the world I would have intentionally done was offend Dr. Goodall in any way.
Before I had a chance to write my apology, another complication arose.
The National Geographic Society contacted my syndicate and expressed a

desire to reprint the cartoon in a special centennial issue of their magazine. My editor, aware of what had just occurred, declined, explaining why.
Apparently, whoever it was that sent the inquiry from National Geographic was shocked. They told my editor that "that doesn't sound like the Jane Goodall we know." They did some checking themselves, and an interesting fact was eventually discovered: Jane Goodall loved the cartoon. Furthermore, she was totally unaware that any of this "stuff" was going on. Some phone calls were made, and the cartoon was not only reprinted in the centennial issue of National Geographic, but was also used by her Institute on a T-shirt for fund-raising purposes.
I've since had an opportunity to visit Dr. Goodall at her research facility in Gombe. It's a wonderful place (sort of like right out of National Geographic).
"To refer to Dr. Goodall as a tramp is inexcusable even by a self-described 'loony' as Larson. The cartoon was incredibly offensive and in such poor taste that readers might well question the editorial judgment of running such an atrocity in a newspaper that reputes to be supplying news to persons with a better than average intelligence. The cartoon and its message were absolutely stupid." —Excerpt from the above-mentioned letter that started the ruckus

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Brian Stelter @brianstelter.bsky.social · 17d

"As the US government barrels toward a shutdown, President Donald Trump shared a racist video on social media..." www.cnn.com/2025/09/29/p...

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Patrick Ridings @patridings.bsky.social · 20d

Even going to comic shops as a kid, I didn’t know how big Bone was outside of the magazine for years. I was so happy it was a success!

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Patrick Ridings @patridings.bsky.social · 20d

It’s a very informative article! I’m glad Harper tracked down the details!

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Andy Khouri @andykhouri.bsky.social · 22d

Pretty amazing TMNT humble bundle for those of you who want to make a deeper dive into the mythology. It comes with the first volume of the Jason Aaron run plus many omnibus volumes of the previous run, which is still canon, plus some great minis and other stuff. www.humblebundle.com/books/teenag...

Humble Comics Bundle: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Heroes in a Half-Shell

Leo, Don, Raph, and Mike in one awesome collection with the Humble Comics Bundle: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Heroes in a Half-Shell!

www.humblebundle.com

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Brian Stelter @brianstelter.bsky.social · 23d

Over 10 million views now

Brian Stelter @brianstelter.bsky.social · 23d

Nearly 7 million views for ABC's official YouTube video of Kimmel's 28-minute monologue overnight. It is already the most-viewed Kimmel clip of the year on YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1tj...

Jimmy Kimmel is Back!

YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live

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Oliver Darcy @oliverdarcy.bsky.social · 24d

Scoop: CNN's softball interview with far-right conspiracy theorist Jack Posobiec drew internal backlash from senior journalists at the network, including Jake Tapper.

Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/cnn-jack-p...

CNN's Posobiec Problem

CNN's interview with Jack Posobiec prompted internal backlash, while raising larger questions about how mainstream outlets cover far-right figures.

www.status.news

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Jimmy Palmiotti @jimmypalmiotti.bsky.social · 24d

COMING SOON, over 1000 pages of ALL STAR WESTERN- featuring Jonah Hex and a boatload of others.

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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 25d

IT IS TIME.

It’s Decorative Gourd Season, Motherfuckers

First published on October 9, 2009, this classic by Colin Nissan is our most-read article of all time. We’re celebrating the 16th anniversary of th...

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Brian Stelter @brianstelter.bsky.social · 25d

"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will be back on ABC tomorrow night >>> www.cnn.com/2025/09/22/e...

Jimmy Kimmel’s show to return on Tuesday | CNN

“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will return to air on ABC on Tuesday night, the network announced in a statement.

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Helen Shaw @helenshaw.bsky.social · 25d

In which Jason Zinoman tells Fallon he is becoming a Kremlin star... www.nytimes.com/2025/09/20/a...

Being a High-Profile Comedian Right Now Is No Joke

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Oliver Darcy @oliverdarcy.bsky.social · 27d

"By suspending Kimmel under political pressure, Iger hasn’t just abandoned its biggest star. He’s signaled that under his leadership, Disney will play ball with the government, even if it means... putting the very principle of free speech at risk." www.status.news/p/bob-iger-j...

Iger’s Integrity

Once praised for his moral clarity, Bob Iger now faces questions of integrity after bowing to political pressure and suspending Jimmy Kimmel.

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Felicia Day @felicia.day · 26d

I am genuinely repulsed like this. Especially having seen firsthand how he was treated the last several years of his life. Exploited dead and alive.

Wil Wheaton @wilwheaton.net · 26d

This feels really gross.

www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

An AI Stan Lee Hologram Will Speak With Fans at L.A. Comic Con

A likeness of the late Marvel legend will pose for photos and engage in short conversations — for a price.

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Will Bunch @willbunch.bsky.social · 26d

I’ve been watching the NFL since 1966

That was one of the greatest #FlyEaglesFly

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Patrick Ridings @patridings.bsky.social · 26d

Eventually, my mom won her argument and Bone made its way to the library. At some point, she had at least three copies of every volume and still couldn’t keep it on the shelf. The students devoured the comics!

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Patrick Ridings @patridings.bsky.social · 26d

She sat through meeting after meeting to explain to parents that spending school funds on comics wouldn’t ruin their children. My mom just wanted to have books that would get kids excited about reading! (This certainly explains the amount of comics I had as a child…)

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Patrick Ridings @patridings.bsky.social · 26d

My mom remembered how much I loved the stories when they appeared in the magazine. As the school librarian, she jumped at the chance to order the Bone books when Scholastic repackaged them as a part of their Graphix line. Not everyone shared her enthusiasm.

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Patrick Ridings @patridings.bsky.social · 26d

There’s a direct connection between @jeffsmithsbone.bsky.social’s Bone appearing in Disney Adventures and my mom advocating for comics in her school.

I always wondered how Disney decided to inject an indie juggernaut into its massive readership. @davidharper.bsky.social tracked down this history:

“It Kind of Changed My Life”: The Story of Bone’s Time in Disney Adventures, From the People Who Made It Happen - SKTCHD

While it might be difficult to imagine in 2025, a magazine was one of the biggest deals for kids back in the 1990s. Disney Adventures, a monthly, digest-sized publication, was loaded with everything t...

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