Antibodies Against Kookery
@againstkookery.bsky.social
Thanks to Rich Lowry for my name. I fight harmful hysteria, pseudoscience/woo, fake medicine, contrarianism and conspiracy theories.
What do you call it when a group of conspiracy theorists goes camping.
A cook-out!
A cook-out!
December 15, 2025 at 11:14 AM
What do you call it when a group of conspiracy theorists goes camping.
A cook-out!
A cook-out!
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So we replaced wildly irresponsible, greedy, recreational drug dealers with wildly irresponsible, greedy, recreational drug dealers. Who can openly advertise online.
Who thought this would go well and not be immediately abused?
So we replaced wildly irresponsible, greedy, recreational drug dealers with wildly irresponsible, greedy, recreational drug dealers. Who can openly advertise online.
Who thought this would go well and not be immediately abused?
Australia's medicinal cannabis situation is unattractive for politicians
There doesn't seem to be much political mileage for the government to do anything at all — whether that is cracking down and forcing cannabis users back onto the black market or fully legalising the s...
www.abc.net.au
December 15, 2025 at 2:01 AM
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
So we replaced wildly irresponsible, greedy, recreational drug dealers with wildly irresponsible, greedy, recreational drug dealers. Who can openly advertise online.
Who thought this would go well and not be immediately abused?
So we replaced wildly irresponsible, greedy, recreational drug dealers with wildly irresponsible, greedy, recreational drug dealers. Who can openly advertise online.
Who thought this would go well and not be immediately abused?
I'm still waiting for my popcorn.
day 2468 of hitting the pizza button on the microwave and still no pizza
December 15, 2025 at 12:56 AM
I'm still waiting for my popcorn.
I nominated Ahmed al-Ahmed for a bravery award at the Governor General's website. I expect his acts today would earn him a Star of Courage, maybe a Cross of Valour.
December 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I nominated Ahmed al-Ahmed for a bravery award at the Governor General's website. I expect his acts today would earn him a Star of Courage, maybe a Cross of Valour.
Some people say it's not Christmas until Hans Gruber falls off Nakatomi Plaza. For me, it's not Christmas until B.Z (John Lithgow) floats up to his eventual suffocation in the vacuum of space on a magical candy cane
December 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Some people say it's not Christmas until Hans Gruber falls off Nakatomi Plaza. For me, it's not Christmas until B.Z (John Lithgow) floats up to his eventual suffocation in the vacuum of space on a magical candy cane
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Oh, what a horrible thing to happen to the people of Sydney. My heart goes out to them.
Oh, what a horrible thing to happen to the people of Sydney. My heart goes out to them.
Active shooters at Bondi Beach, multiple casualties
There are reports of multiple shots fired.
www.smh.com.au
December 14, 2025 at 9:23 AM
www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
Oh, what a horrible thing to happen to the people of Sydney. My heart goes out to them.
Oh, what a horrible thing to happen to the people of Sydney. My heart goes out to them.
Out on the patio we sit
And the humidity we breathe
We watch the lightning crack over cane fields
And laugh and think, "This is Australia"
This song is running through my head as I watch the summer storm from my patio
And the humidity we breathe
We watch the lightning crack over cane fields
And laugh and think, "This is Australia"
This song is running through my head as I watch the summer storm from my patio
December 14, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Out on the patio we sit
And the humidity we breathe
We watch the lightning crack over cane fields
And laugh and think, "This is Australia"
This song is running through my head as I watch the summer storm from my patio
And the humidity we breathe
We watch the lightning crack over cane fields
And laugh and think, "This is Australia"
This song is running through my head as I watch the summer storm from my patio
Sitting outside on the patio with a coffee, watching the summer afternoon storm. It's invigorating to feel it happening around you, but not feel cold (as it is summer and still just warm enough to be wearing shorts)
December 14, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Sitting outside on the patio with a coffee, watching the summer afternoon storm. It's invigorating to feel it happening around you, but not feel cold (as it is summer and still just warm enough to be wearing shorts)
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I'd be interested in hearing a *qualified* person (ie not Julie Inman Grant) explain how it's possibly consistent to treat Reddit as social media and yet say that Discord is not social media.
It's a bit like the UK trying to define "pop music" in law in the 60s.
I'd be interested in hearing a *qualified* person (ie not Julie Inman Grant) explain how it's possibly consistent to treat Reddit as social media and yet say that Discord is not social media.
It's a bit like the UK trying to define "pop music" in law in the 60s.
Reddit launches High Court challenge against social media ban
amp.9news.com.au
December 12, 2025 at 4:04 AM
amp.9news.com.au/article/cc7b...
I'd be interested in hearing a *qualified* person (ie not Julie Inman Grant) explain how it's possibly consistent to treat Reddit as social media and yet say that Discord is not social media.
It's a bit like the UK trying to define "pop music" in law in the 60s.
I'd be interested in hearing a *qualified* person (ie not Julie Inman Grant) explain how it's possibly consistent to treat Reddit as social media and yet say that Discord is not social media.
It's a bit like the UK trying to define "pop music" in law in the 60s.
Interesting how some people seem proud that their daily driver is a 40-year-old car, but then gleefully point out the depreciation on EVs as though everyone should sell their car after 5 years.
My old car lasted me 15 years before it became too small, I'll get the same life from my new car.
My old car lasted me 15 years before it became too small, I'll get the same life from my new car.
December 12, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Interesting how some people seem proud that their daily driver is a 40-year-old car, but then gleefully point out the depreciation on EVs as though everyone should sell their car after 5 years.
My old car lasted me 15 years before it became too small, I'll get the same life from my new car.
My old car lasted me 15 years before it became too small, I'll get the same life from my new car.
"In my 1975 Ford pickup I can fill up with diesel in five minutes"
I laugh when somebody boasts that they are driving a rusty old shitbox that would kill them if they crashed at 60kph
I laugh when somebody boasts that they are driving a rusty old shitbox that would kill them if they crashed at 60kph
December 11, 2025 at 12:07 PM
"In my 1975 Ford pickup I can fill up with diesel in five minutes"
I laugh when somebody boasts that they are driving a rusty old shitbox that would kill them if they crashed at 60kph
I laugh when somebody boasts that they are driving a rusty old shitbox that would kill them if they crashed at 60kph
Day 2: Bluesky, a social media network supposedly required to verify my age, has not asked me for my age.
At this point I've probably laughed at Julie Inman more than I have John Inman.
At this point I've probably laughed at Julie Inman more than I have John Inman.
December 11, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Day 2: Bluesky, a social media network supposedly required to verify my age, has not asked me for my age.
At this point I've probably laughed at Julie Inman more than I have John Inman.
At this point I've probably laughed at Julie Inman more than I have John Inman.
Bluesky doesn't have a photo of me. I am in Australia. I have had my account for only a year-ish. Bluesky has not challenged me to verify my age. #esafety
December 10, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Bluesky doesn't have a photo of me. I am in Australia. I have had my account for only a year-ish. Bluesky has not challenged me to verify my age. #esafety
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If the City of Rockingham's red bins are still full-sized, honestly there's little for residents to complain about. The red bins are sufficiently large for our family, even when we had a baby in nappies (the smell isn't nice for two weeks but it's not THAT bad).
If the City of Rockingham's red bins are still full-sized, honestly there's little for residents to complain about. The red bins are sufficiently large for our family, even when we had a baby in nappies (the smell isn't nice for two weeks but it's not THAT bad).
Angry locals deal with maggots, rotting rubbish after Rockingham bin changes
Perth residents say they are dealing with an "infestation of maggots" and stinking rubbish after the introduction of a third bin for food and garden waste. But the local council is adamant it will not...
www.abc.net.au
December 9, 2025 at 3:16 AM
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
If the City of Rockingham's red bins are still full-sized, honestly there's little for residents to complain about. The red bins are sufficiently large for our family, even when we had a baby in nappies (the smell isn't nice for two weeks but it's not THAT bad).
If the City of Rockingham's red bins are still full-sized, honestly there's little for residents to complain about. The red bins are sufficiently large for our family, even when we had a baby in nappies (the smell isn't nice for two weeks but it's not THAT bad).
Wondering if I should buy a V2L adapter for the car before our trip Douth in January. Might be useful to power a portable cooktop if we are picnicked somewhere without a barbeque.
December 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Wondering if I should buy a V2L adapter for the car before our trip Douth in January. Might be useful to power a portable cooktop if we are picnicked somewhere without a barbeque.
My 4-year-old son likes board games. So much so that he even likes chess, despite rarely being able to remember how each piece moves.
He insisted on playing against my wife, who hasn't played in decades. After only a few turns I saw that he could checkmate her in one move, told him how, and he won!
He insisted on playing against my wife, who hasn't played in decades. After only a few turns I saw that he could checkmate her in one move, told him how, and he won!
December 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
My 4-year-old son likes board games. So much so that he even likes chess, despite rarely being able to remember how each piece moves.
He insisted on playing against my wife, who hasn't played in decades. After only a few turns I saw that he could checkmate her in one move, told him how, and he won!
He insisted on playing against my wife, who hasn't played in decades. After only a few turns I saw that he could checkmate her in one move, told him how, and he won!
Encountered my first broken public charger today. I didn't need a charge, but I was going to a popular event and having difficulty finding a parking space. I saw an EV charging spot and decided that's a good parking space. I pulled in and connected but the charger was broken.
December 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Encountered my first broken public charger today. I didn't need a charge, but I was going to a popular event and having difficulty finding a parking space. I saw an EV charging spot and decided that's a good parking space. I pulled in and connected but the charger was broken.
My two favourite radio stations to listen to in the car right now:
Old Skool '90s Hits
Coles Radio
Until I bought a digital radio I didn't know that Coles Radio even existed outside the supermarket, but it does. Not a bad playlist, but they don't have a news broadcast (the 90s station does tho)
Old Skool '90s Hits
Coles Radio
Until I bought a digital radio I didn't know that Coles Radio even existed outside the supermarket, but it does. Not a bad playlist, but they don't have a news broadcast (the 90s station does tho)
December 5, 2025 at 11:12 PM
My two favourite radio stations to listen to in the car right now:
Old Skool '90s Hits
Coles Radio
Until I bought a digital radio I didn't know that Coles Radio even existed outside the supermarket, but it does. Not a bad playlist, but they don't have a news broadcast (the 90s station does tho)
Old Skool '90s Hits
Coles Radio
Until I bought a digital radio I didn't know that Coles Radio even existed outside the supermarket, but it does. Not a bad playlist, but they don't have a news broadcast (the 90s station does tho)
What fucking "fog of war"? There exists no state of war, and the other party had not fired a shot.
December 3, 2025 at 4:48 AM
What fucking "fog of war"? There exists no state of war, and the other party had not fired a shot.
Saw a scammy YouTube ad for an air conditioner. All the warning signs - a plucky solo inventor, a big industry trying to shut him down, bold inflated claims.
I went to their website and it is LITERALLY written by an LLM that was obviously asked "Would Epicooler be suitable for me"
epicooler.com.au
I went to their website and it is LITERALLY written by an LLM that was obviously asked "Would Epicooler be suitable for me"
epicooler.com.au
Epicooler Australia - Stay Cool With Portable Air Conditioning
epicooler.com.au
December 2, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Saw a scammy YouTube ad for an air conditioner. All the warning signs - a plucky solo inventor, a big industry trying to shut him down, bold inflated claims.
I went to their website and it is LITERALLY written by an LLM that was obviously asked "Would Epicooler be suitable for me"
epicooler.com.au
I went to their website and it is LITERALLY written by an LLM that was obviously asked "Would Epicooler be suitable for me"
epicooler.com.au
Introduce yourself with five words or phrases you will NEVER use
November 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Introduce yourself with five words or phrases you will NEVER use
Going to an EV article and commenting "I can fill up with fuel in 5 minutes" is like going to a caravanning article and commenting "my hotel room has a coffee maker".
November 29, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Going to an EV article and commenting "I can fill up with fuel in 5 minutes" is like going to a caravanning article and commenting "my hotel room has a coffee maker".
Hang on - "Book one in the series"? I never knew it was a series!
This book has been so soothing. I have probably learned more about the foreign policies that shape the world just in the first three chapters than I have in at least the last 15 years of news media. 🙃 It's helped clarify a lot of the absolutely batshit nonsense of the current timeline. COMFORT READ
November 29, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Hang on - "Book one in the series"? I never knew it was a series!
Brace yourselves. Videos of Americans unsuccessfully deep-frying turkeys are about to be posted
November 28, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Brace yourselves. Videos of Americans unsuccessfully deep-frying turkeys are about to be posted
Amusing to see a current presenter of Play School in a crime drama where she turns out to be a murderer
November 28, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Amusing to see a current presenter of Play School in a crime drama where she turns out to be a murderer