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Ian Petrie
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Historian, Canadian, Philadelphian. Higher ed, urban🚲, books, cats, hockey. At Penn's CETLI; teach South Asia & Hist Sci/Med/Tech.
Disappointing people since 1972.
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Ian Petrie @icpetrie.bsky.social · Nov 10
You tell the kids today that Philly's public pools used to be stocked with carp and they won't believe you
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Brian Phillips is an incredible writer who just made me throw up in my mouth.
November 26, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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A reminder to Philly folks that Solar Myth is showing THE LAST WALTZ tomorrow night at 7 & 9:30
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It lives here now!
#turnitup
November 26, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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Bob Hoskins showering in THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY
November 26, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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Did shopping at Reading Terminal at 4 and....it was not the jam-packed hellscape I had feared
November 25, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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"Chotiner....Chotiner....Chotiner"
Virginia Madsen looking at a mirror in the therapist's office in CANDYMAN (1992)
November 25, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Our incredibly unrealistic academic calendar
Nov. 25-26: Thurs-Fri class schedule on Tues-Wed Nov. 27-30: Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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JOB: TT Assistant Professor, Philosophy, McGill
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The McGill University Department of Equity, Ethics, and Policy within the School of Population and Global Health in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts are inviting applications for a full time joint position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Tenure Track). We welcome applications from outstanding scholars whose work explore the ethical challenges posed by the development and dissemination of emerging or contested medical technologies (e.g., vaccine hesitancy, genomics, precision medicine), especially as they intersect with disinformation and barriers to care for marginalized communities. The McGill University Department of Equity, Ethics, and Policy and the Department of Philosophy encourage applications from candidates whose applied research draws on any combination of bioethics, philosophy of science or medicine, clinical research, or public health to inform policy and practice aimed at advancing efficient, equitable, and trusted health policies and health services interventions.
November 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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This is 100% referencing Reformation broadsheets which one of them encountered in college
Bob Odenkirk as a priest saying "I was born out of Satan's ass."
November 25, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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Revisiting MR SHOW which was my first break in the biz
At left, Bob Odenkirk in a dark suit and tie. At right, bald and bespectacled David Cross in a t-shirt
November 25, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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Dude's aiming this at his dad
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This guy has a lot of opinions for someone who hasn’t ever had a real job
November 25, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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THE SEPTA HOLIDAY SWEATERS ARE IN!
Red, white and blue sweater with various snowflakes and all the modes of SEPTA transit
November 25, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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"First and 20 and they get a yard...."

It's like I'm watching the Eagles!
November 25, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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tfw you’re fucking the lasagna man for lasagna
•*• Funny-Presence4228 LPT: How to win as a guest and make new friends at a raging, alcohol fuelled party Food & Drink I'm getting older now, and some of my friends' kids have recently started college. I've been reliably told that alcohol-fuelled parties are still happening, and I shared this advice about how to make new friends and be a hero. One of them took my advice, and now has a new girlfriend because of this. The key to the following advice is an element of secrecy because the surprise makes it even better. Arrive late and sneak Lasagna into the party. I mean, taking a large, catering-sized tray of lasagna, along with a stack of paper plates and forks, to a raging house party. I used to do this back in college. I'd make one, sometimes two, in the afternoon in big foil trays before goin to a party. Show up around 10.30pm, and slip them into the oven without asking permission telling anyone. Medium heat for 30 minutes to warm it up. Get my paper plates out, and shout: "Lasagna is ready" to a packed house of drunk people, and hand them all a fork. It's cheaper than bringing beer, no clean-up, and I got laid pretty often. Important note: Make sure the person who owns the oven is the first in the line, and don't make a mess. Maybe make one meat and one vegan or something... This last point was less of a concern back in my day, but we must move with the times.
November 25, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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Immobilizing your baby has never been cuter
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Sammy Swaddle Blanket
Wrap your little one in the cozy charm of the Sammy Swaddle Blanket. Featuring an adorable baby bus design inspired by SEPTA, this soft and snuggly blanket keeps your baby comfy while adding a touch o...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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lol
icpetrie.bsky.social Ian Petrie @icpetrie.bsky.social · 1d
shambolic game
November 25, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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shambolic game
November 25, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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Man Who Thought Fleetwood Mac’s ‘The Chain’ Was Over In For Thrill Of His Fucking Life https://theonion.com/man-who-thought-fleetwood-macs-the-chain-was-over-in-for-thrill-of-his-fucking-life/
Man Who Thought Fleetwood Mac’s ‘The Chain’ Was Over In For Thrill Of His Fucking Life
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Another nice pick lol
November 25, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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Nice pick
November 25, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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I'd like a nerdier hockey broadcast that at least occasionally refers to Brandon Hagel's play as "Hagelian"
November 25, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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No, I will not be building a group parlay
November 25, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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In today's class I successfully demonstrated that it's hard to say 'Theosophy' when missing a front tooth
November 24, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Live poultry?
Screenshot from Inquirer story titled: What brings customers to Philly's live poultry stores
November 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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THERE'S A BABY IN THE ZOOM!
November 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Also: no workshops for grad students apparently!
icpetrie.bsky.social Ian Petrie @icpetrie.bsky.social · 1d
Moving forward I will not attempt to teach on the Monday of Thanksgiving week
November 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM