Irene
@derbren.bsky.social
books, bikes, cats, cheese, and cinemas. Non-practising German. Unreliable narrator, ready for my close-up. Probably have a crush on you. For more, go here: https://linktr.ee/DerBren
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The doctor says, "Treatment is simple. Google the golden ratio, also known as the divine proportion. That should pick you up."
The man bursts into tears. He says, "But doctor... I am Fibonacci."
The man bursts into tears. He says, "But doctor... I am Fibonacci."
January 28, 2026 at 12:02 AM
The doctor says, "Treatment is simple. Google the golden ratio, also known as the divine proportion. That should pick you up."
The man bursts into tears. He says, "But doctor... I am Fibonacci."
The man bursts into tears. He says, "But doctor... I am Fibonacci."
The doctor says, "Treatment is simple. Google the golden ratio, also known as the divine proportion. That should pick you up."
The man bursts into tears. He says, "But doctor... I am Fibonacci."
The man bursts into tears. He says, "But doctor... I am Fibonacci."
January 28, 2026 at 12:02 AM
The doctor says, "Treatment is simple. Google the golden ratio, also known as the divine proportion. That should pick you up."
The man bursts into tears. He says, "But doctor... I am Fibonacci."
The man bursts into tears. He says, "But doctor... I am Fibonacci."
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Neil Young has escalated his way against Amazon due to Jeff Bezos' support of Trump, and is giving his music to the people of Greenland. More:
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Neil Young Trashes Amazon, Gives His Complete Musical Catalog to Greenland for Free
Neil Young has escalated his way against Amazon due to Jeff Bezos' support of Trump, and is giving his music to the people of Greenland.
www.rollingstone.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Neil Young has escalated his way against Amazon due to Jeff Bezos' support of Trump, and is giving his music to the people of Greenland. More:
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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If I were the Beckham's family therapist, I'd lock them all in a room together and tell them "None of you is leaving until all of you have farted."
January 27, 2026 at 1:01 PM
If I were the Beckham's family therapist, I'd lock them all in a room together and tell them "None of you is leaving until all of you have farted."
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JOB(S) ALERT
We're looking for TWO new members for the editorial team - send your application to [email protected].
We're looking for TWO new members for the editorial team - send your application to [email protected].
January 27, 2026 at 12:39 PM
JOB(S) ALERT
We're looking for TWO new members for the editorial team - send your application to [email protected].
We're looking for TWO new members for the editorial team - send your application to [email protected].
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her: I guess I'm looking for something of a Renaissance Man, you know?
me (thinking of Vitruvian Man, slowly shifting my arms and legs to outline a perfect circle): Totally
me (thinking of Vitruvian Man, slowly shifting my arms and legs to outline a perfect circle): Totally
December 21, 2025 at 9:39 AM
her: I guess I'm looking for something of a Renaissance Man, you know?
me (thinking of Vitruvian Man, slowly shifting my arms and legs to outline a perfect circle): Totally
me (thinking of Vitruvian Man, slowly shifting my arms and legs to outline a perfect circle): Totally
please, no more Downfall parodies.
January 27, 2026 at 10:14 AM
please, no more Downfall parodies.
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was privileged enough to go to an advanced screening, and don't believe what the critics are saying - MELANIA is a triumph. Yes the dance numbers lag a bit, and the Trump birthday sex scene is a smidge long, but the bit in the airlock where the Melania bursts out of Zachary Levi's stomach? Inspired.
January 21, 2026 at 1:33 PM
was privileged enough to go to an advanced screening, and don't believe what the critics are saying - MELANIA is a triumph. Yes the dance numbers lag a bit, and the Trump birthday sex scene is a smidge long, but the bit in the airlock where the Melania bursts out of Zachary Levi's stomach? Inspired.
there is a time in any new relationship during which the people involved pretend they don’t fart.
when you’ve crossed that threshold, you’re officially a couple.
when you’ve crossed that threshold, you’re officially a couple.
January 27, 2026 at 9:28 AM
there is a time in any new relationship during which the people involved pretend they don’t fart.
when you’ve crossed that threshold, you’re officially a couple.
when you’ve crossed that threshold, you’re officially a couple.
Robert McFarlane seems to hold the nature writing monopoly for radio 4
January 27, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Robert McFarlane seems to hold the nature writing monopoly for radio 4
can one undefect again? or is that just fecting then
January 26, 2026 at 8:23 PM
can one undefect again? or is that just fecting then
me, ordering the chicken
January 26, 2026 at 5:51 PM
me, ordering the chicken
me, after my Stanislavski acting class, describing places purely in terms of their emotional truthfulness
January 26, 2026 at 5:46 PM
me, after my Stanislavski acting class, describing places purely in terms of their emotional truthfulness
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white sliced (untoasted), cheese, cling film, rain, 1987, shropshire
January 26, 2026 at 1:53 PM
white sliced (untoasted), cheese, cling film, rain, 1987, shropshire
this is tonight!
For North/ North East London speakers and learners of Italian: my friend Simon is organising a monthly Italian language meetup at the Jolly Butchers in Stoke Newington. First session Monday Jan 26. Do share!
January 26, 2026 at 9:51 AM
this is tonight!
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the nyt style section vs. der spiegel
January 24, 2026 at 11:20 PM
the nyt style section vs. der spiegel
Say what you will about Stalin, but he was a notorious stickler for a 24/7 pharmacist and ebike rental within walking distance
January 25, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Say what you will about Stalin, but he was a notorious stickler for a 24/7 pharmacist and ebike rental within walking distance
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to completely fail to capture, in any meaningful way whatsoever, the winterhued beauty of it here today
January 25, 2026 at 4:54 PM
to completely fail to capture, in any meaningful way whatsoever, the winterhued beauty of it here today
I think I’ll have to impose a “news only once a day” rule for my mental health again. Solidarity to those who can’t afford to ignore the news right now
January 25, 2026 at 6:41 PM
I think I’ll have to impose a “news only once a day” rule for my mental health again. Solidarity to those who can’t afford to ignore the news right now
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The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
January 25, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
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Long shot but: is there anybody I know (preferably London or surrounding areas) who’s looking to get a cat? Our friends are moving overseas and can’t take theirs with them 😿
January 17, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Long shot but: is there anybody I know (preferably London or surrounding areas) who’s looking to get a cat? Our friends are moving overseas and can’t take theirs with them 😿
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I beg your pardon, I never offered you a lustgarten
January 24, 2026 at 7:26 PM
I beg your pardon, I never offered you a lustgarten
I’m at this huge pub, Big Penny Social, for the birthday party of a two-year old. This is what this place was designed for. The whole place is teeming with toddlers. There are at least two per grownup. What if they vote for independence
January 24, 2026 at 3:46 PM
I’m at this huge pub, Big Penny Social, for the birthday party of a two-year old. This is what this place was designed for. The whole place is teeming with toddlers. There are at least two per grownup. What if they vote for independence