Erik Barnes
@erikwbarnes.bsky.social
Fun, tired, large, and goofy in no particular order. Comedian, writer, improvisor, actor, voiceover, pro wrestling commentator, and whatever is fun/gives me money (also in no particular order).
We fail our children daily.
From the new HBO documentary Thoughts & Prayers that looks into the impact of the $3 billion active shooter preparedness industry on schools and communities.
If you're not American/don't live in the US, I'm asking you to please not comment.
If you're not American/don't live in the US, I'm asking you to please not comment.
November 26, 2025 at 2:30 AM
We fail our children daily.
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"It is against the TOS to be talked into suicide by our LLM" is possibly the most evil tech bro thing I've ever read
Additionally, OpenAI argues its not liable because Raine, by using ChatGPT for self-harm, broke its terms of service
November 26, 2025 at 12:29 AM
"It is against the TOS to be talked into suicide by our LLM" is possibly the most evil tech bro thing I've ever read
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It really is that simple.
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 26, 2025 at 1:22 AM
It really is that simple.
This is the “boss is getting us better snacks in break room instead of a healthcare plan” for air traffic controllers.
Sean Duffy, the U.S. transportation secretary, has been urging people for the past week to dress and comport themselves better as a way of restoring “civility” to air travel. On Tuesday, he added another item to his list of concerns: the quality of the snacks handed out on commercial flights.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Wants Healthier In-Flight Snack Options
Sean Duffy, who has been promoting greater decorum among air travelers, said he would like to see choices besides salty pretzels and buttery cookies.
nyti.ms
November 26, 2025 at 1:32 AM
This is the “boss is getting us better snacks in break room instead of a healthcare plan” for air traffic controllers.
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Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
November 25, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
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ICYMI
new video on my journey from evangelical teen to marxist philosopher adult, and how it helps us think about the role of religion in politics.
youtu.be/PdjiQVaHepA
new video on my journey from evangelical teen to marxist philosopher adult, and how it helps us think about the role of religion in politics.
youtu.be/PdjiQVaHepA
how i became a Christian Atheist
YouTube video by Michael Burns
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
ICYMI
new video on my journey from evangelical teen to marxist philosopher adult, and how it helps us think about the role of religion in politics.
youtu.be/PdjiQVaHepA
new video on my journey from evangelical teen to marxist philosopher adult, and how it helps us think about the role of religion in politics.
youtu.be/PdjiQVaHepA
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clarence thomas has no jurisprudential argument, he just hates women and thinks the constitution doesn’t protect a varia suit
November 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
clarence thomas has no jurisprudential argument, he just hates women and thinks the constitution doesn’t protect a varia suit
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Happy 40th anniversary to the greatest Star Wars character ever created.
November 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Happy 40th anniversary to the greatest Star Wars character ever created.
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The real and true story of why Police Squad (the TV series Naked Gun was based on and easily the funniest tv show of its time) was canceled is legitimately insane and one of the most egregious examples of TV malpractice I’ve ever heard:
November 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The real and true story of why Police Squad (the TV series Naked Gun was based on and easily the funniest tv show of its time) was canceled is legitimately insane and one of the most egregious examples of TV malpractice I’ve ever heard:
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NARRATOR: That is very much not the oath they took
BLITZER: I want to be precise. Should members of the US military obey clearly illegal orders?
McCLAIN: You're asking an enlisted person for their opinion on what they think is legal. That's a pretty slippery slope. Follow your commander in chief. That's the oath that you took
(Not a no!)
McCLAIN: You're asking an enlisted person for their opinion on what they think is legal. That's a pretty slippery slope. Follow your commander in chief. That's the oath that you took
(Not a no!)
November 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
NARRATOR: That is very much not the oath they took
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We’re so fortunate to have so many people supporting our comics. And we want to spread the love around.
So thanks to everyone who backed Heroes & Zeros we were able to make donations to @heroinitiative.bsky.social and @aclu.org
So thanks to everyone who backed Heroes & Zeros we were able to make donations to @heroinitiative.bsky.social and @aclu.org
November 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
We’re so fortunate to have so many people supporting our comics. And we want to spread the love around.
So thanks to everyone who backed Heroes & Zeros we were able to make donations to @heroinitiative.bsky.social and @aclu.org
So thanks to everyone who backed Heroes & Zeros we were able to make donations to @heroinitiative.bsky.social and @aclu.org
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My Facebook account was suspended for hate speech in 2017 after I posted "I want to thank everyone for promoting my new podcast 'All Men Are Scum'"
Instagram’s former head of safety and well-being Vaishnavi Jayakumar testified the company had a “17x” strike policy for accounts that engaged in the trafficking of humans for sex.
“You could incur 16 violations and upon the 17th violation, your account would be suspended"
time.com/7336204/meta...
“You could incur 16 violations and upon the 17th violation, your account would be suspended"
time.com/7336204/meta...
7 Allegations Against Meta in Newly Unsealed Filings
Court filings allege Meta tolerated sex trafficking, hid harms to teens, and prioritized growth over user safety for years.
time.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:39 AM
My Facebook account was suspended for hate speech in 2017 after I posted "I want to thank everyone for promoting my new podcast 'All Men Are Scum'"
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Riddle me this, Charlie Brown!
November 24, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Riddle me this, Charlie Brown!
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November 23, 2025 at 10:40 PM
You were the chosen one, Charlie Brown.
We all float down here, Charlie Brown
Second prize is a set of steak knives, Charlie Brown
November 24, 2025 at 5:27 AM
You were the chosen one, Charlie Brown.
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CASSIDY: I know it's titillating, but I think we need to move beyond the titillation
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy
November 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
CASSIDY: I know it's titillating, but I think we need to move beyond the titillation
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy
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“Frog,” said Toad, “let us eat one very last cookie, and then we will stop.”
November 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
“Frog,” said Toad, “let us eat one very last cookie, and then we will stop.”
I remember the episode of Garfield & Friends when the long turtlenecked adventurer found the secret door to the cave lair.
November 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I remember the episode of Garfield & Friends when the long turtlenecked adventurer found the secret door to the cave lair.
I remember the episode of Garfield & Friends when alien phone sex happened.
November 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I remember the episode of Garfield & Friends when alien phone sex happened.