John O’Briant
@johnobriant.bsky.social
Husband, father, music teacher, engaged citizen, unabashed nerd. He/him.
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
I’m not sure if this is a sign of getting older or not, but I’ve really started enjoying super cold ice water, regardless of the time of year.
December 18, 2025 at 11:10 PM
I’m not sure if this is a sign of getting older or not, but I’ve really started enjoying super cold ice water, regardless of the time of year.
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Going into 2026, a reminder for everyone who's fallen off the creative wagon, game dev, writing, art, music, whatever, no matter how long:
December 16, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Going into 2026, a reminder for everyone who's fallen off the creative wagon, game dev, writing, art, music, whatever, no matter how long:
File under: Niche Job Complaints
For the love of all that is holy, can jazz arrangers/publishers please print the chord changes in the bass part?
For the love of all that is holy, can jazz arrangers/publishers please print the chord changes in the bass part?
December 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
File under: Niche Job Complaints
For the love of all that is holy, can jazz arrangers/publishers please print the chord changes in the bass part?
For the love of all that is holy, can jazz arrangers/publishers please print the chord changes in the bass part?
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Spreading little joys and funnies and pictures of your dog does not mean you are ignoring the horrors. It means you are fighting them.
December 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Spreading little joys and funnies and pictures of your dog does not mean you are ignoring the horrors. It means you are fighting them.
Good. It certainly took long enough.
US judge orders lifting of Trump-backed limits on pro-Palestinian Tufts student
By Nate Raymond BOSTON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Monday cleared the way for a Tufts University PhD student and pro-Palestinian activist Rumeysa Ozturk to work on campus after ordering the
www.yahoo.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Good. It certainly took long enough.
Looking forward to hearing from the first person who manages to win their fantasy league with Philip Rivers at QB1.
December 9, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Looking forward to hearing from the first person who manages to win their fantasy league with Philip Rivers at QB1.
Tirico absolutely nails the timing on this call, too.
December 8, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Tirico absolutely nails the timing on this call, too.
This World Cup draw has real filibuster vibes.
December 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
This World Cup draw has real filibuster vibes.
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Dear Guitar George,
We actually need someone to play lead who can make a guitar cry or sing and who DOESN’T know all chords.
So I’m sorry but not a good fit.
You should call the Sultans of Swing.
Might be called the Sultans Who Play Creole. Not sure.
Good luck!
#SultansOfSwingOriginStories
We actually need someone to play lead who can make a guitar cry or sing and who DOESN’T know all chords.
So I’m sorry but not a good fit.
You should call the Sultans of Swing.
Might be called the Sultans Who Play Creole. Not sure.
Good luck!
#SultansOfSwingOriginStories
December 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Dear Guitar George,
We actually need someone to play lead who can make a guitar cry or sing and who DOESN’T know all chords.
So I’m sorry but not a good fit.
You should call the Sultans of Swing.
Might be called the Sultans Who Play Creole. Not sure.
Good luck!
#SultansOfSwingOriginStories
We actually need someone to play lead who can make a guitar cry or sing and who DOESN’T know all chords.
So I’m sorry but not a good fit.
You should call the Sultans of Swing.
Might be called the Sultans Who Play Creole. Not sure.
Good luck!
#SultansOfSwingOriginStories
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Funniest part of an NFL football game is when the defense gets a turnover and very briefly the football team turns into the theatre club and they do their little performance they rehearsed that week.
December 1, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Funniest part of an NFL football game is when the defense gets a turnover and very briefly the football team turns into the theatre club and they do their little performance they rehearsed that week.
I would bet a lot of money that most people feel the same.
"We want to give people money directly so they can negotiate their own rates with an insurer!" I would pay a substantial premium to never ever have to interact with a health insurance company ever for any reason
November 30, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I would bet a lot of money that most people feel the same.
Legitimately curious: given what we know about both men, their histories and the finances involved, is Lane Kiffin that much of an upgrade for LSU over Brian Kelly?
November 30, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Legitimately curious: given what we know about both men, their histories and the finances involved, is Lane Kiffin that much of an upgrade for LSU over Brian Kelly?
@profanity.accountant It’s got to be zero, right?
November 30, 2025 at 4:18 AM
@profanity.accountant It’s got to be zero, right?
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“Here I am in Arcadia”
rip Tom Stoppard
rip Tom Stoppard
November 29, 2025 at 5:51 PM
“Here I am in Arcadia”
rip Tom Stoppard
rip Tom Stoppard
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The Goat received a few finishing touches overnight 🎁
November 28, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The Goat received a few finishing touches overnight 🎁
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One of my favorite Douglas Adams quotes:
“All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated, and well supported in logic and argument than others.”
More timely today than ever, don't you think? 💙
#WritingCommunity #WriteSky #BookSky
“All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated, and well supported in logic and argument than others.”
More timely today than ever, don't you think? 💙
#WritingCommunity #WriteSky #BookSky
November 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM
One of my favorite Douglas Adams quotes:
“All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated, and well supported in logic and argument than others.”
More timely today than ever, don't you think? 💙
#WritingCommunity #WriteSky #BookSky
“All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated, and well supported in logic and argument than others.”
More timely today than ever, don't you think? 💙
#WritingCommunity #WriteSky #BookSky
Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve seen (non-Western classical edition)
Herbie Hancock
Trombone Shorty
Snarky Puppy (and Sungazer)
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
Hiatus Kaiyote
Herbie Hancock
Trombone Shorty
Snarky Puppy (and Sungazer)
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
Hiatus Kaiyote
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen
Metallica
Orbital
Rem
Paul Oakenfold
Aurora
Metallica
Orbital
Rem
Paul Oakenfold
Aurora
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen
The Cure
GWAR
Dropkick Murphys
Prince
Elvis Costello & the Imposters
The Cure
GWAR
Dropkick Murphys
Prince
Elvis Costello & the Imposters
November 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve seen (non-Western classical edition)
Herbie Hancock
Trombone Shorty
Snarky Puppy (and Sungazer)
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
Hiatus Kaiyote
Herbie Hancock
Trombone Shorty
Snarky Puppy (and Sungazer)
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
Hiatus Kaiyote
Thanksgiving this year, due to work obligations and the challenges of travel, is going to be Friday for us - so tonight it’s pizza and all twenty of the Bluey minisodes.
November 27, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Thanksgiving this year, due to work obligations and the challenges of travel, is going to be Friday for us - so tonight it’s pizza and all twenty of the Bluey minisodes.
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BREAKING: This is huge news, the EU's equivalent of the 🇺🇸Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
www.reuters.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
BREAKING: This is huge news, the EU's equivalent of the 🇺🇸Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
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one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
Fresh off of having his art featured on @desertbus.org (thanks, Dawnguard!), our son came home today with this masterpiece:
November 25, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Fresh off of having his art featured on @desertbus.org (thanks, Dawnguard!), our son came home today with this masterpiece:
My child’s art was just featured on @desertbus.org. He is going to be so unbelievably excited when we show it to him later. Love this event and everyone associated with it.
November 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
My child’s art was just featured on @desertbus.org. He is going to be so unbelievably excited when we show it to him later. Love this event and everyone associated with it.
Can’t sleep because of health stuff, but I just saw the McTominay goal, so it could be worse.
November 19, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Can’t sleep because of health stuff, but I just saw the McTominay goal, so it could be worse.
This is like the adult stomping around the house with toddlers wrapped around their legs.
November 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM
This is like the adult stomping around the house with toddlers wrapped around their legs.