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Squirrel Comedy @squirrelcomedy.bsky.social · 55m

Alt text is Alasdair doing comedy next the lamp at Local Laughs

Squirrel Comedy @squirrelcomedy.bsky.social · 56m

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving with a visit from @alasdairtb.bsky.social @locallaughs.bsky.social tonight

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Squirrel Comedy @squirrelcomedy.bsky.social · 2h

The only thing that could beat it would be Crowded House vs Our Flag Means Death.

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Glennyrodge @glennyrodge.bsky.social · 3h

[in mary poppins court]
clerk:call the witness for the prosecution
*spoonful of sugar walks in*
medicine: oh, shit

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Squirrel Comedy @squirrelcomedy.bsky.social · 3h

Tonight's repeat Hard Quiz final round is Kate Bush vs The Goodies and boy is this my wheelhouse!

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C. Robert Cargill @crobertcargill.bsky.social · 1d

Aw, man. Keaton was legit one of the greats. The people I know who worked with her all have nothing but incredibly glowing things to say about her. Worked right up to the end. A real loss.

Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 1d

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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Thomas Caldwell @cinemaautopsy.bsky.social · 1d

Diane Keaton could move seamlessly between comedy and drama, and is one of the reasons so many iconic 1970s (and beyond) films are so amazing, influential and memorable. She was one of the greats.

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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 1d

Rest in peace Diane x

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Elissa 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @libris55.bsky.social · 2d

I saw a clip of the wonderful Thomas Keneally saying that it’s ’copyright’ not copy charity
www.asauthors.org.au/news/its-not...

‘It’s not copy-charity. It’s copyright’: Authors oppose copyright exception for AI training at Senate Inquiry - Australian Society of Authors

Creators and book industry organisations attended a Senate Inquiry hearing to oppose the proposal for a copyright exception for AI training.

www.asauthors.org.au

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Squirrel Comedy @squirrelcomedy.bsky.social · 1d

Its been two years since we lost the shining light of joy that was Cal Wilson. Here she is at Sammy J's 50 year Show with Sammy at the Northcote Town Hall in 2018.

Cal Wilson in an apricot skirt and purple top standing on stage with Sammy J in a peacock coloured bodysuit and cape at the Northcote Town Hall for the 50 Year Show 2018. He's reading a book and she is watching.

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Kirsty Webeck @kirstywebeck.bsky.social · 2d

Been missing my beautiful mate Cal for two years today. Love you, Cal.

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Squirrel Comedy @squirrelcomedy.bsky.social · 2d

Have a very happy birthday. You made the concept of a funny woman hosting a TV comedy show with a standup monologue every week, just a normal thing to me. Little did I know, when I was so young and naive. Cheers Wendy! 🎉🎂🍾

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Squirrel Comedy @squirrelcomedy.bsky.social · 2d

Guess where I was tonight? Got a bit jumpscared when I saw this poster on the stairs, taking me back to the last time I was here, in April, to see Rhys Darby along side their regular Improv group Something Good Improv.

Poster says "Welcome to comedy republic We're here all year. So you can come back next week [then repeated in font that gets smaller and smaller til you can't see it] (and the week after that)..." It is showing a lot of headshots and I've seen most of them on this stage (the other 2 or three I've seen elsewhere) and I'll see how many I can name at one in the morning after a full day's work and night at the Fringe. Anne Edmonds, Rhys Nicholson (venue owner), Sashi Perera, Danny Bhoy, Hannah Gadsby, Randy McFeltface, Arj Barker, Rove McManus, Ray O'Leary, Celia Pacqola, Sam Campbell, Michelle Brasier, Rhys Darby, Josh Johnson. I adore them all.

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Wendy Harmer @wendyharmer.bsky.social · 3d

Nice to be acknowledged on me actual 70th birfdee!
(you have to scroll down a bit)
www.news.com.au/entertainmen...

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Squirrel Comedy @squirrelcomedy.bsky.social · 3d

It's in Bondi NSW

TV Tonight @tvtonight.com.au · 3d

A Bluey pop up cafe... | TV Tonight

Duck cake this weekend, anyone?

tvtonight.com.au

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Squirrel Comedy @squirrelcomedy.bsky.social · 5d

Have been weeping over everyone's love and concern for Dolly Parton, am so glad she's not seriously ill.

Bevis Musson @bevismusson.bsky.social · 5d

An update from Freida Parton so it sounds like Dolly isn't well, but she's not *that* unwell. Still at 79 any illness isn't good so I'm still hoping she's fine because she's clearly got so much to give still and makes the world a better place just by being in it.

A screenshot of a post from Freida Parton on thr Other Place. It reads:
I want to clear something up. I didn't mean to scare anyone or make it sound so serious when asking for prayers for Dolly. She's been a little under the weather, and I simply asked for prayers because I believe so strongly in the power of prayer. It was nothing more than a little sister asking for prayers for her big sister. Thank you all for lifting her up. Your love truly makes a difference

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Squirrel Comedy @squirrelcomedy.bsky.social · 5d

@david-jenkins.bsky.social Hope you have the loveliest birthday. You deserve all the cake and good things.🎉🏴‍☠️🦄🎂💜

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Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 5d

UK's first deaf panel show, Random With Gavin Lilley, coming to TV: www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/8514...

UK's first deaf panel show, Random With Gavin Lilley, coming to TV - British Comedy Guide

The UK's first comedy panel show with an all-deaf line-up of contestants is coming to television, with Random With Gavin Lilley, hosted by the stand-up and sign language consultant, described as "post...

www.comedy.co.uk

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 7d

😭

IG newberlinlibrary

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Squirrel Comedy @squirrelcomedy.bsky.social · 6d

I so agree, my dad gambled when it was only horses & lotto & that was bad enough, kept us poor. He made sure we didn't starve, so he didn't think he had 'a problem' it was just his 'hobby' but he gambled 2/3 of his wages and mum had to try to feed a family of 5. We never saw any wins if he had any.

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pixelatedboat aka “mr bluesky” @pixelatedboat.bsky.social · 7d

Thinking about how human cloning technology could be used to not only revive famous musical acts, but make them even better. Just imagine Crosby, Crosby, Crosby, Crosby, Stills, Stills, Nash, Young & Young

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Kaz Cooke @kazcooke.bsky.social · 7d

These arseholes steal your stuff and then tell you to 'opt out' of being burgled. 'Promises more granular control'? (What even is the point of words?) Promises a gravel sandwich, more like. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

OpenAI promises more ‘granular control’ to copyright owners after Sora 2 generates videos of popular characters

Company behind the AI video app says it will work with rights holders to ‘block characters from Sora at their request’

www.theguardian.com

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Greg Jenner @gregjenner.bsky.social · 7d

Realised that I’m now treating funny viral videos in the same way footballers celebrate goals —

1) initial joy,
2 sudden panic it might be AI/offside
3) lengthy investigation as joy saps away
4) conclusion, joy modulated through fatigue if proven legit/onside, but angry and gutted if AI/offside

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Squirrel Comedy @squirrelcomedy.bsky.social · 6d

Everybody's happy!

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Mark Watson @watsoncomedian.bsky.social · 8d

I’ve had an email from a hotel saying ‘we are eagerly awaiting you’ which seems a bit OVER-keen if anything. Rubbing their hands in reception, cackling. ‘Here he comes. Any time now.’

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