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Missy, 40ish, wage slave, fandom old, writer, raconteur. Ballads, Songs and Snatches: The Art of Julian Sands coming sometime in 2026; biography to follow in the future.
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"Ballads, Songs and Snatches: The Art of Julian Sands" will be out in late autumn 2026!
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In terms of what’s understood to be socially acceptable behavior, normalizing the filming/taking pictures of people in public who are minding their own business (and putting it online) is one of the worst developments of the past 15 years.
Woman Hailed as Hero for Smashing Man's Meta Smart Glasses on Subway
A New York subway rider has accused a woman of breaking his Meta smart glasses. She was later hailed as a hero.
futurism.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:52 PM
In terms of what’s understood to be socially acceptable behavior, normalizing the filming/taking pictures of people in public who are minding their own business (and putting it online) is one of the worst developments of the past 15 years.
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Ghouls. Every single one of them heartless, inhuman ghouls.
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered. n.pr/48HypvT
HHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered.
n.pr
December 6, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Ghouls. Every single one of them heartless, inhuman ghouls.
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A 1964 ad for RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER — which is back on NBC tonight 8pm ET.
The Rankin/Bass classic debuted on THE GENERAL ELECTRIC FANTASY HOUR — and the characters appeared in ads for G.E. products.
Watch the original commercials on YouTube:
youtu.be/4PJHPvm1cOw?... #Animation
The Rankin/Bass classic debuted on THE GENERAL ELECTRIC FANTASY HOUR — and the characters appeared in ads for G.E. products.
Watch the original commercials on YouTube:
youtu.be/4PJHPvm1cOw?... #Animation
December 6, 2025 at 12:48 AM
A 1964 ad for RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER — which is back on NBC tonight 8pm ET.
The Rankin/Bass classic debuted on THE GENERAL ELECTRIC FANTASY HOUR — and the characters appeared in ads for G.E. products.
Watch the original commercials on YouTube:
youtu.be/4PJHPvm1cOw?... #Animation
The Rankin/Bass classic debuted on THE GENERAL ELECTRIC FANTASY HOUR — and the characters appeared in ads for G.E. products.
Watch the original commercials on YouTube:
youtu.be/4PJHPvm1cOw?... #Animation
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Actually, a shared opinion should never include the word “actually”.
December 6, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Actually, a shared opinion should never include the word “actually”.
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📽️ WATCH: As her health declined during a high-risk pregnancy, Tierra Walker asked doctors for an abortion. They assured her she didn’t need to worry. Then she died of preeclampsia.
Listen to her aunt Latanya Walker recount Tierra's story. More: https://propub.li/3MkJs6L
Listen to her aunt Latanya Walker recount Tierra's story. More: https://propub.li/3MkJs6L
December 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM
📽️ WATCH: As her health declined during a high-risk pregnancy, Tierra Walker asked doctors for an abortion. They assured her she didn’t need to worry. Then she died of preeclampsia.
Listen to her aunt Latanya Walker recount Tierra's story. More: https://propub.li/3MkJs6L
Listen to her aunt Latanya Walker recount Tierra's story. More: https://propub.li/3MkJs6L
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Every Saturday and Sunday of my childhood Sally Struthers - through TV commercials, I don't know her personally - tried to convince me I should become a Private Investigator and I regret not listening to her EVERY DAY.
December 6, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Every Saturday and Sunday of my childhood Sally Struthers - through TV commercials, I don't know her personally - tried to convince me I should become a Private Investigator and I regret not listening to her EVERY DAY.
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MS NOW — soon to be spun off from NBC — is launching a streaming service.
It will include a linear feed, podcasts, access to live events, and opportunities for fans to interact w/ hosts + each other.
This is what TCM should do when its spun off from WBD.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
It will include a linear feed, podcasts, access to live events, and opportunities for fans to interact w/ hosts + each other.
This is what TCM should do when its spun off from WBD.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
MS NOW to Launch Direct-to-Consumer Offering Next Summer
The service will be "centered around community, membership, and democracy and as a digital hub for progressives," parent company Versant says.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:08 AM
MS NOW — soon to be spun off from NBC — is launching a streaming service.
It will include a linear feed, podcasts, access to live events, and opportunities for fans to interact w/ hosts + each other.
This is what TCM should do when its spun off from WBD.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
It will include a linear feed, podcasts, access to live events, and opportunities for fans to interact w/ hosts + each other.
This is what TCM should do when its spun off from WBD.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
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Y'all this past week I've seen some baffling takes on Heated Rivalry by people who have zero knowledge or enjoyment of romance novels, romance narratives, or sex scenes as a storytelling device. "Uh where's the romance? Why are they boning so much???"
December 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Y'all this past week I've seen some baffling takes on Heated Rivalry by people who have zero knowledge or enjoyment of romance novels, romance narratives, or sex scenes as a storytelling device. "Uh where's the romance? Why are they boning so much???"
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I want to publicly apologize to Mexico for whatever this is
#VintageFood
#VintageFood
December 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I want to publicly apologize to Mexico for whatever this is
#VintageFood
#VintageFood
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The shoe fits in the 1899 Méliès version of CINDERELLA (Georges himself plays the prince)
December 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The shoe fits in the 1899 Méliès version of CINDERELLA (Georges himself plays the prince)
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“I don’t think Ted is going to want to be the person that destroyed HBO": What people inside WBD and the TV industry are telling me about the impact of the Netflix/WB deal on one of TV's most iconic brands.
www.vulture.com/article/netf...
www.vulture.com/article/netf...
Maybe Netflix Will Be Good for HBO
“It may be the least worst option,” one HBO insider said of the deal.
www.vulture.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:42 PM
“I don’t think Ted is going to want to be the person that destroyed HBO": What people inside WBD and the TV industry are telling me about the impact of the Netflix/WB deal on one of TV's most iconic brands.
www.vulture.com/article/netf...
www.vulture.com/article/netf...
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Inspector Mom is BACK ON THE CASE! Can she solve the Mystery of Mrs Plumlee? Find out with Bridget and Mary Jo! www.rifftrax.com/inspector-mo...
December 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Inspector Mom is BACK ON THE CASE! Can she solve the Mystery of Mrs Plumlee? Find out with Bridget and Mary Jo! www.rifftrax.com/inspector-mo...
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If you see this, repost with your model(s) of positive masculinity
December 5, 2025 at 8:27 PM
If you see this, repost with your model(s) of positive masculinity
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I've been saying.
wtf is a FIFA peace prize? that's like being an NFL laureate in physics
December 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I've been saying.
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We really didn't talk enough - at all - about how Zuckerberg & his wife were caught running an unlicensed, unauthorized school out of their house for their and their friends' kids, a school they named after a chicken because that's how serious they were about it all.
Megarich + kids = terrifying.
Megarich + kids = terrifying.
AI wearable company Limitless says it has been acquired by Meta
AI wearable company Limitless says it has been acquired by Meta
Meta has acquired the startup Limitless, which makes a which makes a small, artificial intelligence-powered pendant.
cnb.cx
December 5, 2025 at 8:36 PM
We really didn't talk enough - at all - about how Zuckerberg & his wife were caught running an unlicensed, unauthorized school out of their house for their and their friends' kids, a school they named after a chicken because that's how serious they were about it all.
Megarich + kids = terrifying.
Megarich + kids = terrifying.
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Tomorrow night, three-time Oscar-nominated actress Debra Winger joins us for Two for One to present her double feature -- PEOPLE WILL TALK ('51) and THE SCARLETT EMPRESS ('34).
It all begins at 8pm ET.
It all begins at 8pm ET.
December 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Tomorrow night, three-time Oscar-nominated actress Debra Winger joins us for Two for One to present her double feature -- PEOPLE WILL TALK ('51) and THE SCARLETT EMPRESS ('34).
It all begins at 8pm ET.
It all begins at 8pm ET.
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"It’s always winter in REDS, and someone is always thinking about the future. It’s always winter, and someone is always fighting, someone is always hoping, someone is always gritting their teeth and doing the work."
- @carriecourogen.bsky.social
- @carriecourogen.bsky.social
It's Always Winter in 'Reds' (1981)
It’s always winter in Reds, and someone is always fighting, someone is always hoping, someone is always gritting their teeth and doing the work.
www.brightwalldarkroom.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:13 PM
"It’s always winter in REDS, and someone is always thinking about the future. It’s always winter, and someone is always fighting, someone is always hoping, someone is always gritting their teeth and doing the work."
- @carriecourogen.bsky.social
- @carriecourogen.bsky.social
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Forgotten horror sequels:
December 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Forgotten horror sequels:
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David Zaslav will make nearly $660 million if Netflix's deal to acquire Warner Bros. closes, according to CNBC.
Add that to his $470 million in compensation since 2019, and the king of failing up is about to be a billionaire.
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/05/p... #WarnerBros #Netflix #DavidZaslav
Add that to his $470 million in compensation since 2019, and the king of failing up is about to be a billionaire.
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/05/p... #WarnerBros #Netflix #DavidZaslav
December 5, 2025 at 9:38 PM
David Zaslav will make nearly $660 million if Netflix's deal to acquire Warner Bros. closes, according to CNBC.
Add that to his $470 million in compensation since 2019, and the king of failing up is about to be a billionaire.
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/05/p... #WarnerBros #Netflix #DavidZaslav
Add that to his $470 million in compensation since 2019, and the king of failing up is about to be a billionaire.
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/05/p... #WarnerBros #Netflix #DavidZaslav