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J¡m Vaughn

@jiminyspigot.bsky.social

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AS SEEN ON THE INTERNET!!! Whirled famous, editorially codependent writer of silly things. Too normal for the weirdos; too weird for the normies. STL based for better or worse. He/him. (jiminyspigot just about everywhere)

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J¡m Vaughn @jiminyspigot.bsky.social · Feb 12

Not a single reporter at the Superbowl asked any of the Eagles why they didn't fly the Fellowship to Mordor.

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J¡m Vaughn @jiminyspigot.bsky.social · 5h

"I win again!"

-me winning the first game

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J¡m Vaughn @jiminyspigot.bsky.social · 7h

Oh yeah, those things are absolute freaks, and I love them.

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J¡m Vaughn @jiminyspigot.bsky.social · 8h

I'm aware of nothing good that ever came from discord.

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J¡m Vaughn @jiminyspigot.bsky.social · 8h

The increased surface area lets it take in more oxygen, which allows them to stay far from the surface world and all the bullshit that it brings.

Rating: 10/10 for being a sad sack

J¡m Vaughn @jiminyspigot.bsky.social · 8h

I guess it’s not too concerned about its reputation at this point.

The wrinkly skin is an aquatic adaptation. They absorb oxygen directly from the water into the large amount of blood vessels in its skin.

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J¡m Vaughn @jiminyspigot.bsky.social · 8h

They are only found in the aforementioned Lake Titicaca (hold your jokes) and its surrounding tributaries. Adults can reach lengths of eight inches and weigh 0.4kg (0.9lbs) typically, consuming small fish and frogs, including juveniles of its own species.

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J¡m Vaughn @jiminyspigot.bsky.social · 8h

jiminy's animal reviews: If you’ve never seen a staring contest champion frog, well, now you have. The Lake Titicaca frog (𝘛𝘦𝘭𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘶𝘴 𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘶𝘴) has seen some shit. Then again, that is an appropriate expression to finding out you’re nicknamed a scrotum frog. Why the nickname? I’m not really sure. 🧵

A frog, approximately three or four inches long, sitting on the bottom of an aquarium with sand and pebbles. It is a pale gray/green color, has folds of skin especially around its legs, and it's short face is punctuated by very intense eyes.

Photo by me.

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J¡m Vaughn @jiminyspigot.bsky.social · 8h

If that Portland frog becomes the face of resistance, then we'll need a new protest song by Randy Newman.

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Adam is Gone Froggin @gonefroggin.bsky.social · 14h

Its spooky how close the Rose's Ghost Frog (Heleophryne rosei) is to extinction. The IUCN Red List assesses the species as Critically Endangered. They are only found in a small area of S Africa.

🐸 Oliver Angus
learn more about them at buff.ly/liK1ONB

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Toad Facts @toadfacts.bsky.social · 20d

Our friend the Horned Toad lives in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela! Even though the adults are similar to toads in genus Rhaebo, last year they were separated into their own genus, Adhaerobufo, based on characteristics that are unique to their tadpoles! (photo by Biodiversidad_CAA)

A brown toad with very large crests forming pointed horns over their eyes! They have a slight ridge that proceeds from this crest down their side and to their hind legs! They are somewhat smooth skinned but have spiny bumps along that crest and on their belly!

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Stonekettle @stonekettle.bsky.social · 17h

Good news, Everyone. Kristi Noem has captured the ex sister-in-law of the second cousin of the guy who once stood next to the Supreme King of Antifa.

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James van B®️egt @causticcorner.bsky.social · 22h

By contrast, the Trump chapter in Catherine Belton's excellent "Putin's People", also published by Murdoch's Harper Collins, remains available unexpurgated. Notably, unlike various oligarchs, the litigious Trump didn't sue, because there are receipts.

harpercollins.co.uk/products/put...

Putin’s People: How the KGB Took Back Russia and then Took on the West

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ‘An outstanding exposé of Putin and his criminal pals’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘Her much-awaited book is the best and most important on modern Russia’ THE TIMES A chilling and revelat...

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J¡m Vaughn @jiminyspigot.bsky.social · 17h

Goooood morning, Bluesky! Today's episode is brought to you by Claire's. In addition to ears, we are excited to announce that we are now piercing the diaphanous veil between this world and the next.

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J¡m Vaughn @jiminyspigot.bsky.social · 19h

There a t-rex nearby?

J¡m Vaughn @jiminyspigot.bsky.social · 1d

If you are imagining yourself stabbing a hot dog with foot-long incisors, know that you’re not alone.

Rating: 9/10 for social distancing

J¡m Vaughn @jiminyspigot.bsky.social · 1d

They’ve evolved a pseudo-neck which elevates the top of their head high over their body, giving room for their long chelicerae (more or less spider fangs) to hang down. They can extend out from their body, and are used to spear other spiders from a safe distance.

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J¡m Vaughn @jiminyspigot.bsky.social · 1d

It is known as a living fossil, as this group of spiders has been around for fifty million years. They are also running for reelection. Their diet is comprised exclusively of other spiders, which seems over the top, but not as much as their ridiculous heads.

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J¡m Vaughn @jiminyspigot.bsky.social · 1d

Other members of its family are found in southern Africa and Madagascar. They are collectively referred to as pelican spiders, presumably because Eldritch horror spider was already taken.

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J¡m Vaughn @jiminyspigot.bsky.social · 1d

jiminy's animal reviews: Look, I’m not going to apologize for making you see this D'Aguilar Range Assassin Spider (𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘦𝘢 𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘪), but if it is any comfort, it is only about the size of a grain of rice. This particular species is found in a small section of Australia. 🧵

An incredibly small tan and brown spider, with a stubby round abdomen and a head that grows up and away from its body. Its legs are relatively long, and the front four are reared up, elbows past its head.

"Austrarchaea raveni" by Ethan Yeoman is licensed under CC BY 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/?ref=openverse.

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J¡m Vaughn @jiminyspigot.bsky.social · 1d

Water resistance is futile.

Luke Steuber @lukesteuber.com · Jul 20

I call this the Darth Vader houseboat and I want to live in it

The image depicts a modern floating building situated in the Santa Barbara Harbor. This unique structure is part of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum complex, known for its striking architecture and integration into the scenic harbor environment.

J¡m Vaughn @jiminyspigot.bsky.social · 1d

Fuck it. We're bringing flash mobs back.

Emma Evans @trance.bsky.social · 1d

The idea that you're going to make a protest location secret is fucking stupid.

Agencies where people are paid, can use powers to move easily through cities, and have goddamned radio comms will get to your secret bullshit faster than the people will.

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J¡m Vaughn @jiminyspigot.bsky.social · 1d

Come over. I filled the hot tub with ramen.

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Leif Malone @thetroops.fightins.online · Jun 7

ICE should have to wear that blue camo they sold at Gadzooks

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J¡m Vaughn @jiminyspigot.bsky.social · 1d

Fucking amazing the lengths some people go to avoid apologizing and admitting fault.

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J¡m Vaughn @jiminyspigot.bsky.social · 1d

Goooood morning, Bluesky! Today's episode is brought to you by the NFL! Don't like our Superbowl halftime show? Throw your own Superbowl! Oh wait, you can't!