Grim Flandango
@grimflandango.bsky.social
Writer of stuff, mostly weird, sometimes dirty. Chronic oversharer. He/him, 40+ Find my writing on Medium https://medium.com/@flannigan479 or Patreon https://patreon.com/GrimFlandango?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creat
I feel like my mother’s potato salad is very specifically being attacked here and I’ll not stand for it.
I don’t like being referred to as a Yankee but I’ve realized this is not at all because I’m Southern, but because I specifically resent being associated with traditional New England Protestant culture and its flavorless foods
All people from the U.S. are Yankees. I say this as a person born and raised in The South because pissing off That Specific Kind of Southerner is a moral good.
November 27, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I feel like my mother’s potato salad is very specifically being attacked here and I’ll not stand for it.
This is correct. It is not the heroin, it’s just the man he is.
I am a little tired of being yelled at for this but apparently not tired about: heroin addiction is not RFK’s problem. He’s a sociopath. Most addicts aren’t. Honestly, walk into an NA meeting, grab the first person with a few years to be head of HHS and they’d probably do a better job than Bobby.
This is what happens when you put a privileged, 14 year heroin addict in charge of health. Duh
November 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM
This is correct. It is not the heroin, it’s just the man he is.
Actually, yes- this
PSA to neurotypicals - asking “why” is not arguing. “Here is how a thing is.” “Why?” Is not an argument. It’s a request for more information. Why is the thing that way? Teach me.
November 27, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Actually, yes- this
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PSA to neurotypicals - asking “why” is not arguing. “Here is how a thing is.” “Why?” Is not an argument. It’s a request for more information. Why is the thing that way? Teach me.
November 27, 2025 at 12:14 AM
PSA to neurotypicals - asking “why” is not arguing. “Here is how a thing is.” “Why?” Is not an argument. It’s a request for more information. Why is the thing that way? Teach me.
People who bring up the “Is Die Hard a Christmas movie” question every year are insufferable regardless of which side they land on.
November 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM
People who bring up the “Is Die Hard a Christmas movie” question every year are insufferable regardless of which side they land on.
…don’t do this. Don’t try to make another Die Hard. Please…
Should John Carpenter's THE THING be officially classified as a Christmas movie? Let your voice be heard!
Is John Carpenter’s THE THING A Christmas Movie? Have Your Say
Should John Carpenter's THE THING be officially classified as a Christmas movie? Let your voice be heard!
dlvr.it
November 26, 2025 at 9:42 PM
…don’t do this. Don’t try to make another Die Hard. Please…
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Nice to see a Democrat outright defend the humanities and the arts rather than taking the right-wing assault on them at face value.
New York City helped my mother become the artist she is today. The next generation deserves a City Hall that lifts up tomorrow's artists as well.
November 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Nice to see a Democrat outright defend the humanities and the arts rather than taking the right-wing assault on them at face value.
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Once you get tricked by an AI video of animals being friends you can get so mad you decide Sam Altman isn’t even a real guy
November 26, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Once you get tricked by an AI video of animals being friends you can get so mad you decide Sam Altman isn’t even a real guy
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They say nothing good comes from hate, but when I see artists hating on AI, it makes me immediately like them and want to check out their work.
November 26, 2025 at 9:11 PM
They say nothing good comes from hate, but when I see artists hating on AI, it makes me immediately like them and want to check out their work.
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AND supporting your local library is super important! If you actually DO want books to be available to everyone, the library *already exists* and is staffed by the people who are deep in the trenches of fighting censorship! Supporting the library is doing actual good for your community!
TAPS SCREEN
For like the zillionth time: Libraries are FREE for you, but WE still get compensated for our work!!
For like the zillionth time: Libraries are FREE for you, but WE still get compensated for our work!!
Just saw someone claim that authors who want to be paid for their work are "class traitors" because we "only let the wealthy" read our books, and I think I need to go into the woods to scream into the night for a bit.
It's $5, not your first-born child! I need that $5 for health insurance!
It's $5, not your first-born child! I need that $5 for health insurance!
November 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
AND supporting your local library is super important! If you actually DO want books to be available to everyone, the library *already exists* and is staffed by the people who are deep in the trenches of fighting censorship! Supporting the library is doing actual good for your community!
This is so profoundly on point it has to be satire, right? I mean, right?!?
"Listen, I don't want to have to use my brain AT ALL."
November 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
This is so profoundly on point it has to be satire, right? I mean, right?!?
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I wish ppl wouldn't go after RFK for being a heroin addict.
drug addiction is an illness. lots of addicts are lovely people who are not trying to destroy the public health system and murder children. 1
drug addiction is an illness. lots of addicts are lovely people who are not trying to destroy the public health system and murder children. 1
November 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I wish ppl wouldn't go after RFK for being a heroin addict.
drug addiction is an illness. lots of addicts are lovely people who are not trying to destroy the public health system and murder children. 1
drug addiction is an illness. lots of addicts are lovely people who are not trying to destroy the public health system and murder children. 1
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#Trump wants programs that address #homelessness to discriminate against #lgbtq people. 20 states went to court to say, "Hell no." https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/20-states-sue-trump-over-221807949.html
20 states sue Trump over his plans to cut homeless funding and put thousands on the street
Thousands of Americans are at risk of losing shelter under planned cuts and new conditions on funds, lawsuit says
www.yahoo.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
#Trump wants programs that address #homelessness to discriminate against #lgbtq people. 20 states went to court to say, "Hell no." https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/20-states-sue-trump-over-221807949.html
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remember, Salvation Army is a big NOPE
use your extra $$$ for mutual aid groups
use your extra $$$ for mutual aid groups
November 25, 2025 at 10:04 PM
remember, Salvation Army is a big NOPE
use your extra $$$ for mutual aid groups
use your extra $$$ for mutual aid groups
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This is true of those who write for magazines and websites and newspapers too. Being a writer does not, for the vast majority, bring in anywhere near enough money to live on.
almost every novelist you read who's not from the airport fiction or bestseller sections is working a full on day job, including multi-award winners and absolute legends, or they have a spouse or trust that supports them. virtually across the board. just normalize in your mind that's how it works.
I know we know this, but authors need to get better at talking about how they actually make their money. Stop pretending it's from the books.
November 26, 2025 at 8:10 AM
This is true of those who write for magazines and websites and newspapers too. Being a writer does not, for the vast majority, bring in anywhere near enough money to live on.
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So next time people wanna ask about why authors don’t talk about their personal finances online to strangers let’s all remember how strangers online behave to writers.
Just saw someone claim that authors who want to be paid for their work are "class traitors" because we "only let the wealthy" read our books, and I think I need to go into the woods to scream into the night for a bit.
It's $5, not your first-born child! I need that $5 for health insurance!
It's $5, not your first-born child! I need that $5 for health insurance!
November 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
So next time people wanna ask about why authors don’t talk about their personal finances online to strangers let’s all remember how strangers online behave to writers.
Every time I see a post like this it’s from an author who, if they save and invest their earnings very wisely could someday afford a large pizza and all the comments are from people acting like they’re fighting for the working class masses.
I would not personally trust my book to a press whose founder is saying it’s okay to pirate books
November 26, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Every time I see a post like this it’s from an author who, if they save and invest their earnings very wisely could someday afford a large pizza and all the comments are from people acting like they’re fighting for the working class masses.
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When using AI to write posts, read them.
November 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
When using AI to write posts, read them.
I’m sure this isn’t an original complaint but copays are bullshit and only there to discourage you from using services you already pay for.
November 26, 2025 at 11:37 AM
I’m sure this isn’t an original complaint but copays are bullshit and only there to discourage you from using services you already pay for.
Zeppo in this pic is 100% looking to fuuuuck.
“You will be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits
The three spirits
November 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Zeppo in this pic is 100% looking to fuuuuck.
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look, polyamory is extremely not for me but I have a ton of friends who it works great for, so obviously I disagree with him here
but I always find it very funny when you get a bunch of outraged posts about the Pope being Catholic
even if he’s pretty cool for a Pope he is, you know, the Pope
but I always find it very funny when you get a bunch of outraged posts about the Pope being Catholic
even if he’s pretty cool for a Pope he is, you know, the Pope
In a new doctrinal note, Pope Leo and the Vatican sharply reject polygamy and growing Western polyamory, praising monogamy as an exclusive union between one man and one woman.
Pope Leo and the Vatican reject polygamy in sweeping doctrinal praise of monogamy
In a new doctrinal note, Pope Leo and the Vatican sharply reject polygamy and growing Western polyamory, praising monogamy as an exclusive union between one man and one woman.
www.sltrib.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:05 AM
look, polyamory is extremely not for me but I have a ton of friends who it works great for, so obviously I disagree with him here
but I always find it very funny when you get a bunch of outraged posts about the Pope being Catholic
even if he’s pretty cool for a Pope he is, you know, the Pope
but I always find it very funny when you get a bunch of outraged posts about the Pope being Catholic
even if he’s pretty cool for a Pope he is, you know, the Pope
We often accuse the democrats of following polls rather than leading but it’s often even worse. They follow narratives created out of thin air by republicans.
All caveats about polls being assumed... even among 'men', the view of trans people is somewhere between 'positive' to 'don't care' for 69%, which just goes to show the insanity (aside from the cruelty) of targeting trans people for political points.
Reminder that lesbians have a more positive view of trans people than trans people do
November 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
We often accuse the democrats of following polls rather than leading but it’s often even worse. They follow narratives created out of thin air by republicans.
I look at replies to this stuff and there’s so much rejoicing at the idea of MAGAts suffering. And I could point out that the suffering isn’t gonna discriminate, which is true, but also I can’t help thinking that I’m not a huge fan of people suffering en masse but thats just me I guess…
@schumer.senate.gov but they promised, right Chuck, & they always follow through with their promises…
November 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I look at replies to this stuff and there’s so much rejoicing at the idea of MAGAts suffering. And I could point out that the suffering isn’t gonna discriminate, which is true, but also I can’t help thinking that I’m not a huge fan of people suffering en masse but thats just me I guess…
It’s not a fuck you to Trump. The tide has turned and they are realizing they’ve torpedoed their careers and legacies and now they’re trying the old “You can’t fire me I quit” gambit. Our national has been functionally destroyed by the choices they made, and they must never be free of that.
The rumor is more GOP members of Congress are getting ready to retire as a fuck you to the White House.
Why not do it today?
Why not do it today?
November 25, 2025 at 11:35 PM
It’s not a fuck you to Trump. The tide has turned and they are realizing they’ve torpedoed their careers and legacies and now they’re trying the old “You can’t fire me I quit” gambit. Our national has been functionally destroyed by the choices they made, and they must never be free of that.
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Chat, is it a good sign when the Atlantic's Thanksgiving take is "cabbage is affordable"?
Cabbage is affordable, delicious, and astoundingly versatile, @giladedelman.bsky.social writes. The underrated crucifer “is fit for a king”:
The Most Underrated Thanksgiving Vegetable
Embrace cabbage.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Chat, is it a good sign when the Atlantic's Thanksgiving take is "cabbage is affordable"?