David Quainton
@dqstuff.bsky.social
Writer, relentless witterer, the only me I know. Exuberance, LFC, cycling, and the surprisingly bearable lightness of being.
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David Quainton
@dqstuff.bsky.social
· Nov 15
Copying across some facts (a thread that will run on, and that is entirely true if you look it up):
1. Everest is not the tallest mountain on earth. It’s also not the furthest from the centre of the earth.
1. Everest is not the tallest mountain on earth. It’s also not the furthest from the centre of the earth.
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Hate-filled fake videos about London are everywhere. We've obtained a recording of a TikToker confessing to secretly filming Londoners in their homes for clicks.
He says it's not political. He just wants to make money from far-right anger.
Read what he says: www.londoncentric.media/p/london-tik...
He says it's not political. He just wants to make money from far-right anger.
Read what he says: www.londoncentric.media/p/london-tik...
February 8, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Hate-filled fake videos about London are everywhere. We've obtained a recording of a TikToker confessing to secretly filming Londoners in their homes for clicks.
He says it's not political. He just wants to make money from far-right anger.
Read what he says: www.londoncentric.media/p/london-tik...
He says it's not political. He just wants to make money from far-right anger.
Read what he says: www.londoncentric.media/p/london-tik...
Just created a league table of appearances in Mr Men books.
It’s the Real Madrid of Mr Men - Mr Happy - that comes out on top, and despite a lot of positive buzz around Mr Bump he could only make fourth spot.
A disappponting showing from Little Miss Naughty. Shoutout to Lionel Messy in seventh.
It’s the Real Madrid of Mr Men - Mr Happy - that comes out on top, and despite a lot of positive buzz around Mr Bump he could only make fourth spot.
A disappponting showing from Little Miss Naughty. Shoutout to Lionel Messy in seventh.
February 6, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Just created a league table of appearances in Mr Men books.
It’s the Real Madrid of Mr Men - Mr Happy - that comes out on top, and despite a lot of positive buzz around Mr Bump he could only make fourth spot.
A disappponting showing from Little Miss Naughty. Shoutout to Lionel Messy in seventh.
It’s the Real Madrid of Mr Men - Mr Happy - that comes out on top, and despite a lot of positive buzz around Mr Bump he could only make fourth spot.
A disappponting showing from Little Miss Naughty. Shoutout to Lionel Messy in seventh.
This is a very good point and perspective is key
(not defending Starmer, btw)
(not defending Starmer, btw)
"Britain's worst political scandal of the century".
All the linked scandals in COVID - the causing of thousands of unnecessary deaths, the corrupt and wasteful procurement, Cummings treatment of people and the public, the parties, etc - are of a much, much greater size.
All the linked scandals in COVID - the causing of thousands of unnecessary deaths, the corrupt and wasteful procurement, Cummings treatment of people and the public, the parties, etc - are of a much, much greater size.
February 5, 2026 at 9:19 AM
This is a very good point and perspective is key
(not defending Starmer, btw)
(not defending Starmer, btw)
Lolz calling anyone but the first guy ‘competitors’
February 3, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Lolz calling anyone but the first guy ‘competitors’
Who among us wouldn’t like to pay 5p less for a pint so that [checks notes] children go hungry?
Perfect strategy. No notes.
Perfect strategy. No notes.
February 3, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Who among us wouldn’t like to pay 5p less for a pint so that [checks notes] children go hungry?
Perfect strategy. No notes.
Perfect strategy. No notes.
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they should make a movie series about how it’s irresponsible to use technology to mess with the natural order of things for profit
Xfinity has just released its Jurassic Park-themed Super Bowl ad that features a digitally de-aged Sam Neil, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum. https://bit.ly/4rmRhrK
February 3, 2026 at 3:32 AM
they should make a movie series about how it’s irresponsible to use technology to mess with the natural order of things for profit
Also, Chelsea recalling a guy from loan who doesn’t want to be recalled, and then immediately binning him to Strasbourg for reasons of financial jiggery pokery. Why would anyone ever join this club as a youth player? You are nothjng but a financial asset: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
February 2, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Also, Chelsea recalling a guy from loan who doesn’t want to be recalled, and then immediately binning him to Strasbourg for reasons of financial jiggery pokery. Why would anyone ever join this club as a youth player? You are nothjng but a financial asset: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Some guy did a little vid asking people what the best song by R.E.M. is. Michael Stipe answered in the comments!!
(Stipe obviously wrong because the answer is Country Feedback)
(Stipe obviously wrong because the answer is Country Feedback)
January 30, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Some guy did a little vid asking people what the best song by R.E.M. is. Michael Stipe answered in the comments!!
(Stipe obviously wrong because the answer is Country Feedback)
(Stipe obviously wrong because the answer is Country Feedback)
Adil Rashid’s bowling in T20 matches is absolute wizardry
a cricket player with the name rashid on his jersey
ALT: a cricket player with the name rashid on his jersey
media.tenor.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Adil Rashid’s bowling in T20 matches is absolute wizardry
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Tiny scintiller of hope from Mr Springsteen
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Tiny scintiller of hope from Mr Springsteen
POV Keir Starmer at the ambassador’s reception in China
January 28, 2026 at 1:33 PM
POV Keir Starmer at the ambassador’s reception in China
If the BBC covered The Scouring of the Shire:
…but some question whether the Hobbits were fit to self-govern with ‘waste everywhere. Stores mismanaged. No planning, no order, only comfort while the world beyond starved. Saruman brought structure and industry.’
…but some question whether the Hobbits were fit to self-govern with ‘waste everywhere. Stores mismanaged. No planning, no order, only comfort while the world beyond starved. Saruman brought structure and industry.’
January 28, 2026 at 12:19 PM
If the BBC covered The Scouring of the Shire:
…but some question whether the Hobbits were fit to self-govern with ‘waste everywhere. Stores mismanaged. No planning, no order, only comfort while the world beyond starved. Saruman brought structure and industry.’
…but some question whether the Hobbits were fit to self-govern with ‘waste everywhere. Stores mismanaged. No planning, no order, only comfort while the world beyond starved. Saruman brought structure and industry.’
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Zack Polanski the Greens are sharing misinformatioin about the Gorton and Denton by-election, and ought to be ashamed of themselves.
The chart he has shared on Threads suggests only thee Greens can beat Reform. But it's using vote change data.
1/2
The chart he has shared on Threads suggests only thee Greens can beat Reform. But it's using vote change data.
1/2
January 25, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Zack Polanski the Greens are sharing misinformatioin about the Gorton and Denton by-election, and ought to be ashamed of themselves.
The chart he has shared on Threads suggests only thee Greens can beat Reform. But it's using vote change data.
1/2
The chart he has shared on Threads suggests only thee Greens can beat Reform. But it's using vote change data.
1/2
Four fictional characters who would definitely defect to reform
January 27, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Four fictional characters who would definitely defect to reform
Really difficult to put a finger on Liverpool’s problem this year… 🤔
January 26, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Really difficult to put a finger on Liverpool’s problem this year… 🤔
This view has my sword
Ha! Been blocked by a few.
We’re struggling but sometimes teams struggle. I get that it’s disappointing but I’m not sure how a pinball winner causes the rage.
This is nothing compared to other seasons.
We’re not good enough to win the league but that happens. Still the CL. Sing till it’s done.
We’re struggling but sometimes teams struggle. I get that it’s disappointing but I’m not sure how a pinball winner causes the rage.
This is nothing compared to other seasons.
We’re not good enough to win the league but that happens. Still the CL. Sing till it’s done.
January 24, 2026 at 7:59 PM
This view has my sword
“Can I have one of your chips?”
“Sure, I have plenty.”
“I’M GOING TO PUNCH YOU IN THE FACE UNLESS YOU GIVE ME ALL YOUR CHIPS.”
[rest of the dinner table looks bemused and disapproving of old man]
“How about I give you one chip and you don’t punch me in the face?”
“Done. Losers. Art of the deal.” 😎
“Sure, I have plenty.”
“I’M GOING TO PUNCH YOU IN THE FACE UNLESS YOU GIVE ME ALL YOUR CHIPS.”
[rest of the dinner table looks bemused and disapproving of old man]
“How about I give you one chip and you don’t punch me in the face?”
“Done. Losers. Art of the deal.” 😎
January 21, 2026 at 8:57 PM
“Can I have one of your chips?”
“Sure, I have plenty.”
“I’M GOING TO PUNCH YOU IN THE FACE UNLESS YOU GIVE ME ALL YOUR CHIPS.”
[rest of the dinner table looks bemused and disapproving of old man]
“How about I give you one chip and you don’t punch me in the face?”
“Done. Losers. Art of the deal.” 😎
“Sure, I have plenty.”
“I’M GOING TO PUNCH YOU IN THE FACE UNLESS YOU GIVE ME ALL YOUR CHIPS.”
[rest of the dinner table looks bemused and disapproving of old man]
“How about I give you one chip and you don’t punch me in the face?”
“Done. Losers. Art of the deal.” 😎
Please @ianbetteridge.com, a ruling on what’s going on here, because I think it’s ‘yes’?
Trump dedicated nearly two hours on Tuesday to a rambling, dishonest press conference touting his record over the past year and free-associating about everything from gas prices to his childhood in Queens.
Is Trump losing the plot?
Another weird press conference, briefly explained.
www.vox.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Please @ianbetteridge.com, a ruling on what’s going on here, because I think it’s ‘yes’?
Phew, thankfully Stevie G and Carlsberg are (genuinely) in Davos to help with any diplomatic crises
January 21, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Phew, thankfully Stevie G and Carlsberg are (genuinely) in Davos to help with any diplomatic crises
Stick and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me… unless you’re this guy, apparently:
Tell that to al Jahiz RIP
January 21, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Stick and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me… unless you’re this guy, apparently: