MagicAnt
@magicant2000.bsky.social
Cycling, reading, movies. Was retired, but back to work for a bit (developing theme parks). Living in Bangkok and part time in Riyadh.
Travel tip: if you're in Thailand and the restaurant has a giant statue of a chili pepper as a cartoon character, be very cautious what you order.
November 1, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Travel tip: if you're in Thailand and the restaurant has a giant statue of a chili pepper as a cartoon character, be very cautious what you order.
One key difference between early birds and night owls I've noticed, particularly in hotels, is that early risers understand that not everyone is awake so they are generally quiet in the morning. Night people seem not to realize that other people are trying to sleep. #travel
October 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
One key difference between early birds and night owls I've noticed, particularly in hotels, is that early risers understand that not everyone is awake so they are generally quiet in the morning. Night people seem not to realize that other people are trying to sleep. #travel
When I was young, I started microdosing sugar to build up an immunity and not get fat. Update. I'm now up to 27 microdoses a day.
October 17, 2025 at 4:53 AM
When I was young, I started microdosing sugar to build up an immunity and not get fat. Update. I'm now up to 27 microdoses a day.
A lot of people disappointed in the finale of #peacemaker have a video game mindset where every story has to end with a battle with the Final Boss. This was about bringing it back to a personal level and character growth.
October 11, 2025 at 5:32 AM
A lot of people disappointed in the finale of #peacemaker have a video game mindset where every story has to end with a battle with the Final Boss. This was about bringing it back to a personal level and character growth.
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“I’ll declare war on you if you don’t give me the peace prize” is an incredible bit
October 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
“I’ll declare war on you if you don’t give me the peace prize” is an incredible bit
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Nearly 7 million views for ABC's official YouTube video of Kimmel's 28-minute monologue overnight. It is already the most-viewed Kimmel clip of the year on YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1tj...
Jimmy Kimmel is Back!
YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live
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September 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Nearly 7 million views for ABC's official YouTube video of Kimmel's 28-minute monologue overnight. It is already the most-viewed Kimmel clip of the year on YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1tj...
*on my way to a casino
*downs a full bottle of Tylenol
*profit
*downs a full bottle of Tylenol
*profit
a couple of men in suits are standing on an escalator
Alt: a couple of men in suits are standing on an escalator from the movie Rain Man
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September 23, 2025 at 8:55 AM
*on my way to a casino
*downs a full bottle of Tylenol
*profit
*downs a full bottle of Tylenol
*profit
One of primary causes of headaches for the last decade is now telling people that Tylenol is bad.
September 23, 2025 at 8:11 AM
One of primary causes of headaches for the last decade is now telling people that Tylenol is bad.
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Dam been writing a book about this and she just TikToked it in 90 seconds.
September 19, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Dam been writing a book about this and she just TikToked it in 90 seconds.
Today I learned that Thelma and Louise started its life as Ethel and Lucy, a dark, edgy concept rebooting I Love Lucy after Lucy divorced and Fred passed away in the same month.
September 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Today I learned that Thelma and Louise started its life as Ethel and Lucy, a dark, edgy concept rebooting I Love Lucy after Lucy divorced and Fred passed away in the same month.
I'm sorry, but f*** Charlie Kirk. I don't believe anyone should be shot for their politics. They also shouldn't be killed for their race, their gender, their sexual identity or any other reason. What makes this racist dbag more important to say this about than anyone else killed by guns every year?
September 12, 2025 at 5:56 AM
I'm sorry, but f*** Charlie Kirk. I don't believe anyone should be shot for their politics. They also shouldn't be killed for their race, their gender, their sexual identity or any other reason. What makes this racist dbag more important to say this about than anyone else killed by guns every year?
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I feel like the last 48 hours have just been the entire world going full NYT Pitchbot.
"Whether it's the people on the right saying we should shoot everyone on the left as terrorists, or the people on the left saying we should give everyone on the right health care, both sides are---"
"Whether it's the people on the right saying we should shoot everyone on the left as terrorists, or the people on the left saying we should give everyone on the right health care, both sides are---"
September 11, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I feel like the last 48 hours have just been the entire world going full NYT Pitchbot.
"Whether it's the people on the right saying we should shoot everyone on the left as terrorists, or the people on the left saying we should give everyone on the right health care, both sides are---"
"Whether it's the people on the right saying we should shoot everyone on the left as terrorists, or the people on the left saying we should give everyone on the right health care, both sides are---"
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You have to admire a man who was willing to die to uphold his personal beliefs.
September 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
You have to admire a man who was willing to die to uphold his personal beliefs.
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First real ride in Riyadh. Discovered a bike path that's pristine 20km from near my apartment to a sports park where there's more cycling (which I'm saving to explore on a cooler day).
August 16, 2025 at 7:26 AM
First real ride in Riyadh. Discovered a bike path that's pristine 20km from near my apartment to a sports park where there's more cycling (which I'm saving to explore on a cooler day).
Once again, people, Black Mirror should not be your blueprint.
August 5, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Once again, people, Black Mirror should not be your blueprint.
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What Saigon looked like a century ago
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What Saigon looked like a century ago
A collection of rare early 20th century photographs offers a glimpse into the bustling streets, diverse communities and iconic landmarks of Saigon 100 years ago.
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August 4, 2025 at 4:21 AM
What Saigon looked like a century ago
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Would the frisk be to see if he’s carrying a pack of gum in addition to the giant assault rifle he’s openly swinging by his side
Kennedy: New York is going to have to face is the issue of whether we should bring back more aggressive stop and frisk which is a perfectly legal law enforcement tactic
July 29, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Would the frisk be to see if he’s carrying a pack of gum in addition to the giant assault rifle he’s openly swinging by his side
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Again, when Trump complained that he could no longer “date” 17-year-old girls, he was 53 years old.
In 1999, Trump said on Howard Stern: “I have a deal with Ivanka. She’s 17 and doing great.
She made me promise, swear to her that I would never date a girl younger than her. So as she grows older, the field is getting very limited.”
She made me promise, swear to her that I would never date a girl younger than her. So as she grows older, the field is getting very limited.”
Donald Trump Said He Promised Ivanka He Wouldn't Date Girls Younger Than Her
“So as she grows older, the field is getting very limited.” 😬
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July 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Again, when Trump complained that he could no longer “date” 17-year-old girls, he was 53 years old.
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If you don't already, watch Colbert. He is a man with no more f*cks left to give. And it's glorious.
Check out this song parody from last night's show: Mike Johnson Delays House Epstein Vote Until September
Check out this song parody from last night's show: Mike Johnson Delays House Epstein Vote Until September
July 23, 2025 at 8:46 PM
If you don't already, watch Colbert. He is a man with no more f*cks left to give. And it's glorious.
Check out this song parody from last night's show: Mike Johnson Delays House Epstein Vote Until September
Check out this song parody from last night's show: Mike Johnson Delays House Epstein Vote Until September
If half the budgets of police departments were instead used for public services and support, the results would be dramatically better than the current trend towards militaristic authoritarianism in our cities.
1. We interrupt this programming for some LEGITIMATELY GOOD NEWS
Violent crime in Baltimore has PLUMMETED to historic lows
How did the city do it?
Baltimore adopted a comprehensive set of "woke" policies, treating violence as a public health issue
Violent crime in Baltimore has PLUMMETED to historic lows
How did the city do it?
Baltimore adopted a comprehensive set of "woke" policies, treating violence as a public health issue
The secret to Baltimore's extraordinary year
This April, Baltimore saw five homicides.
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July 17, 2025 at 3:49 AM
If half the budgets of police departments were instead used for public services and support, the results would be dramatically better than the current trend towards militaristic authoritarianism in our cities.
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The new Murderbot short story is up at Reactor Magazine: reactormag.com/rapport-mart... Edited by Lee Harris, art by Jaime Jones.
Rapport: Friendship, Solidarity, Communion, Empathy - Reactor
Perihelion and its crew embark on a dangerous new mission at a corporate-controlled station in the throes of a hostile takeover… Novelette | 7,540 words They were still three hours out when Perihelion...
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July 11, 2025 at 2:31 AM
The new Murderbot short story is up at Reactor Magazine: reactormag.com/rapport-mart... Edited by Lee Harris, art by Jaime Jones.
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It's amazing how the absolute lowest lift is "quit posting on the Nazi site" and yet that lift is too heavy for a LOT of people.
I almost can't believe that Elon Musk's AI called for the extermination of the Jewish people yesterday, and today not a single Congressional Democrat announced they were leaving his media network.
A party that often claims to act against antisemitism didn't do jack shit about straight up Nazism.
A party that often claims to act against antisemitism didn't do jack shit about straight up Nazism.
July 10, 2025 at 12:18 PM
It's amazing how the absolute lowest lift is "quit posting on the Nazi site" and yet that lift is too heavy for a LOT of people.
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I’m petrified about today’s science news. Genetically modifying crabs to have cheetah genes? This could go sideways fast.
July 8, 2025 at 9:45 AM
I’m petrified about today’s science news. Genetically modifying crabs to have cheetah genes? This could go sideways fast.