Doc Fancy
@docfancy.bsky.social
Writer, singer, marine biologist. Enjoys making smartarse remarks and quips, getting the laughs, explaining things with nerdy enthusiasm, and ranting, but tries to make the rants entertaining as penance.
I am back in my house in the woods.
(she/her)
I am back in my house in the woods.
(she/her)
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Doc Fancy
@docfancy.bsky.social
· Jan 22
Seems timely to cross-post a thread of mine from the Bad Place, about karyotyping: essentially, examining people’s chromosomal arrangements.
This can be done for many reasons, but in this case, I’m focusing on bigoted arsehats thinking they should test for sex chromosomes.
Copy pasta, let’s go!
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This can be done for many reasons, but in this case, I’m focusing on bigoted arsehats thinking they should test for sex chromosomes.
Copy pasta, let’s go!
🧵
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I’m so glad corporations now write 'GRAB BAG’ on packets of crisps because before they did I was always hesitant and afraid to act assertively when I was around crisps.
January 20, 2026 at 8:53 AM
I’m so glad corporations now write 'GRAB BAG’ on packets of crisps because before they did I was always hesitant and afraid to act assertively when I was around crisps.
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wait okay guys I forgot to tell you about the dream I had, where the entire US team performed a choreographed interpretive dance to "All the Things She Said" at the Winter Olympics opening ceremonies talent show and Canada got BIG MAD about it
January 17, 2026 at 1:57 AM
wait okay guys I forgot to tell you about the dream I had, where the entire US team performed a choreographed interpretive dance to "All the Things She Said" at the Winter Olympics opening ceremonies talent show and Canada got BIG MAD about it
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a poll on slop in everything?? you know what to do
voteyesornoai.com
voteyesornoai.com
Are you YES AI or NO AI? Vote now.
Big Tech doesn't care if you want AI or not. They should.
voteyesornoai.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:51 PM
a poll on slop in everything?? you know what to do
voteyesornoai.com
voteyesornoai.com
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Stephen Miller is the only person alive who deserves what they did to Tasha Yar
January 16, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Stephen Miller is the only person alive who deserves what they did to Tasha Yar
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“ICE agents, get out now because historically, this ends with you hanging from a lamppost and your body paraded through the streets.” - the …we rate dogs guy
January 16, 2026 at 3:49 AM
“ICE agents, get out now because historically, this ends with you hanging from a lamppost and your body paraded through the streets.” - the …we rate dogs guy
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That's... amazing play???! 🤩
January 9, 2026 at 8:55 PM
That's... amazing play???! 🤩
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the pink ranger is the hero we need
A hacker known as Martha Root broke in and deleted three white supremacists websites at the end of a talk during the annual hacker conference Chaos Communication Congress in Germany.
Hacktivist deletes white supremacist websites live on stage during hacker conference | TechCrunch
A hacker known as Martha Root broke in and deleted three white supremacists websites at the end of a talk during the annual hacker conference Chaos Communication Congress in Germany.
techcrunch.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:40 PM
the pink ranger is the hero we need
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Best thing I’ve read this morning, from a human rights lawyer in Mexico. Translation is in the ALT-text.
January 3, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Best thing I’ve read this morning, from a human rights lawyer in Mexico. Translation is in the ALT-text.
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We have published the following update to our article following an email response from the New York Times.
Trans News Network has a policy against platforming bigotry. As such, we have declined to publish the Times' statement which included blatant transphobia.
Trans News Network has a policy against platforming bigotry. As such, we have declined to publish the Times' statement which included blatant transphobia.
January 5, 2026 at 2:05 AM
We have published the following update to our article following an email response from the New York Times.
Trans News Network has a policy against platforming bigotry. As such, we have declined to publish the Times' statement which included blatant transphobia.
Trans News Network has a policy against platforming bigotry. As such, we have declined to publish the Times' statement which included blatant transphobia.
Stopped in at the Stihl Shoppe on my way down the mountain to replace the turbo power head on our pressure washer.
We had been discussing just the day before how maybe an electric leaf blower would be a good alternative to “fumes and shoulder-pain” (ie pull-start motor).
We had been discussing just the day before how maybe an electric leaf blower would be a good alternative to “fumes and shoulder-pain” (ie pull-start motor).
January 5, 2026 at 5:58 AM
Stopped in at the Stihl Shoppe on my way down the mountain to replace the turbo power head on our pressure washer.
We had been discussing just the day before how maybe an electric leaf blower would be a good alternative to “fumes and shoulder-pain” (ie pull-start motor).
We had been discussing just the day before how maybe an electric leaf blower would be a good alternative to “fumes and shoulder-pain” (ie pull-start motor).
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Ornithologist: my, this bird is exquisite. I shall name it the Thickdicked Woodcocker
His friend: are you fucking with me right now Bob I swear to god
Ornithologist: pray tell, what would you call this majestic creature then?
His friend: it's an elephant you pervert
His friend: are you fucking with me right now Bob I swear to god
Ornithologist: pray tell, what would you call this majestic creature then?
His friend: it's an elephant you pervert
October 15, 2023 at 4:01 PM
Ornithologist: my, this bird is exquisite. I shall name it the Thickdicked Woodcocker
His friend: are you fucking with me right now Bob I swear to god
Ornithologist: pray tell, what would you call this majestic creature then?
His friend: it's an elephant you pervert
His friend: are you fucking with me right now Bob I swear to god
Ornithologist: pray tell, what would you call this majestic creature then?
His friend: it's an elephant you pervert
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*at the British Royal society*
Mathematician: I discovered a new constant
Physicist: I figured out how to stack oranges
Botanist: new fruit, tastes good
Ornithologist: I discovered the magnificent YELLOW-BOOBIED TITGUZZLER
Mathematician: I discovered a new constant
Physicist: I figured out how to stack oranges
Botanist: new fruit, tastes good
Ornithologist: I discovered the magnificent YELLOW-BOOBIED TITGUZZLER
October 15, 2023 at 3:54 PM
*at the British Royal society*
Mathematician: I discovered a new constant
Physicist: I figured out how to stack oranges
Botanist: new fruit, tastes good
Ornithologist: I discovered the magnificent YELLOW-BOOBIED TITGUZZLER
Mathematician: I discovered a new constant
Physicist: I figured out how to stack oranges
Botanist: new fruit, tastes good
Ornithologist: I discovered the magnificent YELLOW-BOOBIED TITGUZZLER
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A really sad follow-up to this story — Alexis Erlinmeyer, one of the trans federal intelligence workers who was fired, has died of a pulmonary embolism. She was 31. Her family is burying her under her deadname, so friends are fundraising for an accurate memorial: www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-...
NEW—In late Feb, Chris Rufo published leaked chats between queer/trans employees at US intel agencies. Then Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said she’d fire all involved.
I spoke to chat members who were fired, are on admin leave, and who kept their jobs about the new lavender scare:
I spoke to chat members who were fired, are on admin leave, and who kept their jobs about the new lavender scare:
Queer intel officers targeted by top secret chat leak get their chance to speak
Chris Rufo published the chats. Staffers say a new "lavender scare" is upon us.
www.thehandbasket.co
January 4, 2026 at 10:24 PM
A really sad follow-up to this story — Alexis Erlinmeyer, one of the trans federal intelligence workers who was fired, has died of a pulmonary embolism. She was 31. Her family is burying her under her deadname, so friends are fundraising for an accurate memorial: www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-...
Hard agree with this. I do NOT want anyone thinking I approve of any of Australia’s bullshit, for example, since we also have a voting choice between “fucking shit” and “marginally less fucking shit.”
(We do have compulsory voting and a preference system, so it is a bit less polarised, but still.)
(We do have compulsory voting and a preference system, so it is a bit less polarised, but still.)
Dear Non Americans.
I'm so glad to hear this. I assume you've taken on full responsibility and accountability for the many crimes your nation has committed.
PERSONALLY.
No? Oh, that wasn't you? Oh, you support your country being accountable and reparations for such, but not YOU PERSONALLY.
Oh.
I'm so glad to hear this. I assume you've taken on full responsibility and accountability for the many crimes your nation has committed.
PERSONALLY.
No? Oh, that wasn't you? Oh, you support your country being accountable and reparations for such, but not YOU PERSONALLY.
Oh.
January 4, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Hard agree with this. I do NOT want anyone thinking I approve of any of Australia’s bullshit, for example, since we also have a voting choice between “fucking shit” and “marginally less fucking shit.”
(We do have compulsory voting and a preference system, so it is a bit less polarised, but still.)
(We do have compulsory voting and a preference system, so it is a bit less polarised, but still.)
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Waves glowsticks at this point because I really need certain fanclubs to freaking grasp it.
I specifically said "in the upcoming Democratic primary". You know what primaries are, right? It's when you choose to vote against one Democrat, by voting for a different Democrat.
January 4, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Waves glowsticks at this point because I really need certain fanclubs to freaking grasp it.
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it is always so much fucking dumber than you could possibly expect, even when taking into account the fact that it’s always so much fucking dumber than you could possibly expect
January 3, 2026 at 11:41 AM
it is always so much fucking dumber than you could possibly expect, even when taking into account the fact that it’s always so much fucking dumber than you could possibly expect
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Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
January 3, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
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Our Solar System is orbiting the center of our Galaxy at about 220 km/s so in 2025 we collectively traveled something like 7 billion kilometers across the Milky Way. Once in a while, when you have a moment, it’s worthwhile to take a look around, see where you are, and appreciate how far you’ve come.
January 1, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Our Solar System is orbiting the center of our Galaxy at about 220 km/s so in 2025 we collectively traveled something like 7 billion kilometers across the Milky Way. Once in a while, when you have a moment, it’s worthwhile to take a look around, see where you are, and appreciate how far you’ve come.
I have seasonal affective disorder and live in Melbourne, which is apparently not a high enough latitude to get medical attention on the problem (in a research sense).
I love Melbourne. Deeply.
If I could relocate my household to Cairns for four months of the year, I would do it in a HEARTBEAT.
I love Melbourne. Deeply.
If I could relocate my household to Cairns for four months of the year, I would do it in a HEARTBEAT.
could the “you should be able to be happy living anywhere, and if you’re not able to do that, it’s a skill issue” contingent tell that to my winter seasonal depression, please?
because MAN would that simplify my life if the cure, which I somehow never thought of before, was that easy
because MAN would that simplify my life if the cure, which I somehow never thought of before, was that easy
December 30, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I have seasonal affective disorder and live in Melbourne, which is apparently not a high enough latitude to get medical attention on the problem (in a research sense).
I love Melbourne. Deeply.
If I could relocate my household to Cairns for four months of the year, I would do it in a HEARTBEAT.
I love Melbourne. Deeply.
If I could relocate my household to Cairns for four months of the year, I would do it in a HEARTBEAT.
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Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
December 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
Hell yes LET’S GOOOOOOO
GOOD NEWS! Researchers have shown Alzheimer’s disease can be REVERSED- not just prevented. Using a potent neuroprotective compound called P7C3-A20, they found RESTORING balance to a central cellular energy molecule (NAD+) not only PREVENTED disease features but REVERSED them, EVEN at late stages.
December 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Hell yes LET’S GOOOOOOO
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GOOD NEWS! Researchers have shown Alzheimer’s disease can be REVERSED- not just prevented. Using a potent neuroprotective compound called P7C3-A20, they found RESTORING balance to a central cellular energy molecule (NAD+) not only PREVENTED disease features but REVERSED them, EVEN at late stages.
December 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
GOOD NEWS! Researchers have shown Alzheimer’s disease can be REVERSED- not just prevented. Using a potent neuroprotective compound called P7C3-A20, they found RESTORING balance to a central cellular energy molecule (NAD+) not only PREVENTED disease features but REVERSED them, EVEN at late stages.
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Remember: It ys okaye to be lonelye. It ys okaye to feel lost. It ys okaye to be sad. It ys okaye yf nobody ys arounde. It ys okaye to have no plannes or just small plannes. It ys okaye to have big plannes that seem exhausting. It ys okaye to be a mess. Take care of thyself. Thou art amazinge.
December 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Remember: It ys okaye to be lonelye. It ys okaye to feel lost. It ys okaye to be sad. It ys okaye yf nobody ys arounde. It ys okaye to have no plannes or just small plannes. It ys okaye to have big plannes that seem exhausting. It ys okaye to be a mess. Take care of thyself. Thou art amazinge.
This is 100% true and also incredibly validating to see… there are things that you know don’t work while you’re writing them, but writing them tells you which round pegs are going in which square holes and which pacing points are happening at the wrong time, with the wrong tension.
The point of writing crap is not that you should barf out anything.
It's that you should be aware as you are writing it what the flaws are, and you need to get through it the first time, because the act of doing so informs you what is wrong.
It's that you should be aware as you are writing it what the flaws are, and you need to get through it the first time, because the act of doing so informs you what is wrong.
December 26, 2025 at 3:14 AM
This is 100% true and also incredibly validating to see… there are things that you know don’t work while you’re writing them, but writing them tells you which round pegs are going in which square holes and which pacing points are happening at the wrong time, with the wrong tension.