benjamin shaykin
@bshaykin.bsky.social
oh good, another platform! graphic designer, educator, someone hooked on cheese. he/him https://linktr.ee/bshaykin
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Schmear Campaign | Bonfire
Zohran for NYC, with apologies to Louis, Lillian, Saul, and Stanley. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Working Families Party, to help Zohran Mamdani get...
www.bonfire.com
By popular demand: Schmear Campaign!
Shirts! Tote bags! Sweatshirts!
Show your support for #Zohran for Mayor, UWS-style. (With apologies to Louis, Lillian, Saul, and Stanley.)
www.bonfire.com/schmear-camp...
A portion of the proceeds will go to the WFP, to help Mamdani in the November election.
Shirts! Tote bags! Sweatshirts!
Show your support for #Zohran for Mayor, UWS-style. (With apologies to Louis, Lillian, Saul, and Stanley.)
www.bonfire.com/schmear-camp...
A portion of the proceeds will go to the WFP, to help Mamdani in the November election.
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This entire weekend
December 15, 2025 at 3:58 AM
This entire weekend
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I think a chyron reading simply "Fuck." would about do it.
December 15, 2025 at 3:57 AM
I think a chyron reading simply "Fuck." would about do it.
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hat tip to @bshaykin.bsky.social for never forgetting
December 7, 2025 at 10:34 PM
hat tip to @bshaykin.bsky.social for never forgetting
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Whenever I hear someone talk shit about Gen X I remember the time Bitch was part of a San Francisco Chronicle feature on “wait WOW look at these kids who AREN’T SLACKERS” and then I remember who else was in it and
yeah, I see your point
yeah, I see your point
December 7, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Whenever I hear someone talk shit about Gen X I remember the time Bitch was part of a San Francisco Chronicle feature on “wait WOW look at these kids who AREN’T SLACKERS” and then I remember who else was in it and
yeah, I see your point
yeah, I see your point
I can’t believe @darthbluesky.bsky.social is hibernating
December 4, 2025 at 8:26 AM
I can’t believe @darthbluesky.bsky.social is hibernating
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I'm at the combination
December 4, 2025 at 3:17 AM
I'm at the combination
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Happy birthday to two of my favorite artists, Charles Schulz and Félix González-Torres
November 26, 2023 at 10:45 PM
Happy birthday to two of my favorite artists, Charles Schulz and Félix González-Torres
Is this where I admit I never read No Logo because it was typeset in Rotis, and I just couldn’t?
Just a bunch of middle-aged dudes, wondering where their copy of No Logo is.
November 14, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Is this where I admit I never read No Logo because it was typeset in Rotis, and I just couldn’t?
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a “Space Force”, if you will
November 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
a “Space Force”, if you will
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finally. baseball is over. we can only hope it has been defeated forever
November 2, 2025 at 4:25 AM
finally. baseball is over. we can only hope it has been defeated forever
Did she finish her sweater?
November 2, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Did she finish her sweater?
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As someone who doesn't watch sports but does love human suffering, I'm having a great night
November 2, 2025 at 4:05 AM
As someone who doesn't watch sports but does love human suffering, I'm having a great night
Most years I’m sad when the baseball season ends. This year, honestly, I think I’m relieved
November 2, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Most years I’m sad when the baseball season ends. This year, honestly, I think I’m relieved
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If the clock moves back during the game does it take an hour of innings with it
November 2, 2025 at 3:50 AM
If the clock moves back during the game does it take an hour of innings with it
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F. Scott Fitzgerald: In my book I invented Gatsby lifestyle as a cautionary tale
The president: At long last, we have created the Gatsby lifestyle from the classic novel The Great Gatsby
The president: At long last, we have created the Gatsby lifestyle from the classic novel The Great Gatsby
November 1, 2025 at 4:48 AM
F. Scott Fitzgerald: In my book I invented Gatsby lifestyle as a cautionary tale
The president: At long last, we have created the Gatsby lifestyle from the classic novel The Great Gatsby
The president: At long last, we have created the Gatsby lifestyle from the classic novel The Great Gatsby
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All these people avoiding m-dashes because “AI uses them” simply means that there’s more for me!
October 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
All these people avoiding m-dashes because “AI uses them” simply means that there’s more for me!
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Men will literally rip the facade off the East Wing of the White House instead of going to therapy
October 21, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Men will literally rip the facade off the East Wing of the White House instead of going to therapy
Men will literally rip the facade off the East Wing of the White House instead of going to therapy
October 21, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Men will literally rip the facade off the East Wing of the White House instead of going to therapy
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I grew up going to Zabar's. So many of my childhood memories center around the best lox in NYC (which is saying something). With Saul Zabar's passing today, the Upper West Side has lost a legend who turned his parent's humble store into a culinary institution.
Saul Zabar, Smoked Fish Czar of Upper West Side, Dies at 97
www.nytimes.com
October 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I grew up going to Zabar's. So many of my childhood memories center around the best lox in NYC (which is saying something). With Saul Zabar's passing today, the Upper West Side has lost a legend who turned his parent's humble store into a culinary institution.
my mom dressed me as a tylenol capsule for halloween in 1982
my mom took tylenol when she was pregnant, which made me super focused on menswear and now i have a million followers on twitter
September 23, 2025 at 1:10 AM
my mom dressed me as a tylenol capsule for halloween in 1982
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I think you'll find that this isn't true.
June 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I think you'll find that this isn't true.
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RAN after this driver to take a picture of his incredible vest!!! I want one so bad but he said they’re only available for MTA workers 🏆🚍🏆
September 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM
RAN after this driver to take a picture of his incredible vest!!! I want one so bad but he said they’re only available for MTA workers 🏆🚍🏆
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The first episode of a new series, The Public Works, by KALW’s
@skaskowitz.bsky.social
launched on Crosscurrents. It explores how FDR's New Deal continues to shape our lives in the 21st century.
Guest on the topic @rauchway.bsky.social
@skaskowitz.bsky.social
launched on Crosscurrents. It explores how FDR's New Deal continues to shape our lives in the 21st century.
Guest on the topic @rauchway.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The first episode of a new series, The Public Works, by KALW’s
@skaskowitz.bsky.social
launched on Crosscurrents. It explores how FDR's New Deal continues to shape our lives in the 21st century.
Guest on the topic @rauchway.bsky.social
@skaskowitz.bsky.social
launched on Crosscurrents. It explores how FDR's New Deal continues to shape our lives in the 21st century.
Guest on the topic @rauchway.bsky.social
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