Alex Johnson
@malexjohnson.com
Scribbler/scribbling fixer at NBC News. Recovering political and tech reporter. Onetime WaPo (when that meant something), CQ, K-R. Georgian freezing in the Pacific Northwest. Come on you Spurs.
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Alex Johnson
@malexjohnson.com
· Dec 4
Reintroduction for all you new followers: I'm an editor in L.A. for NBC News, for whom I've been a political reporter, technology reporter, religion beat reporter and projects writer and editor. I post mainly about language, editing and international soccer. Also stupid jokes. Lots of stupid jokes.
Nothing to see here. Just GWAR covering "Pink Pony Club." m.youtube.com/watch?v=I5XR...
GWAR cover “Pink Pony Club” by Chappell Roan
YouTube video by The A.V. Club
m.youtube.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Nothing to see here. Just GWAR covering "Pink Pony Club." m.youtube.com/watch?v=I5XR...
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The more "touchless" touchless payment systems become, the more you have to touch them:
Enter your phone number (if you're a loyalty customer)
(Tap your card/watch)
How many bags did you use?
Enter your PIN/ZIP code
Want to round up for (charity o' the day)? Y/N
Is this correct? Y/N
Enter your phone number (if you're a loyalty customer)
(Tap your card/watch)
How many bags did you use?
Enter your PIN/ZIP code
Want to round up for (charity o' the day)? Y/N
Is this correct? Y/N
January 15, 2026 at 10:03 PM
The more "touchless" touchless payment systems become, the more you have to touch them:
Enter your phone number (if you're a loyalty customer)
(Tap your card/watch)
How many bags did you use?
Enter your PIN/ZIP code
Want to round up for (charity o' the day)? Y/N
Is this correct? Y/N
Enter your phone number (if you're a loyalty customer)
(Tap your card/watch)
How many bags did you use?
Enter your PIN/ZIP code
Want to round up for (charity o' the day)? Y/N
Is this correct? Y/N
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Allow me to introduce you to Abel Xavier.
January 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Allow me to introduce you to Abel Xavier.
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It’s almost Olympics time! Say hello to Tina and Milo, the mascots of the 2026 Winter Olympiad.
In my mind, they sound like valley kids “OH MY GOD LIKE SO NICE TO MEET YOU”
In my mind, they sound like valley kids “OH MY GOD LIKE SO NICE TO MEET YOU”
January 16, 2026 at 3:04 AM
It’s almost Olympics time! Say hello to Tina and Milo, the mascots of the 2026 Winter Olympiad.
In my mind, they sound like valley kids “OH MY GOD LIKE SO NICE TO MEET YOU”
In my mind, they sound like valley kids “OH MY GOD LIKE SO NICE TO MEET YOU”
Allow me to introduce you to Abel Xavier.
January 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Allow me to introduce you to Abel Xavier.
The more "touchless" touchless payment systems become, the more you have to touch them:
Enter your phone number (if you're a loyalty customer)
(Tap your card/watch)
How many bags did you use?
Enter your PIN/ZIP code
Want to round up for (charity o' the day)? Y/N
Is this correct? Y/N
Enter your phone number (if you're a loyalty customer)
(Tap your card/watch)
How many bags did you use?
Enter your PIN/ZIP code
Want to round up for (charity o' the day)? Y/N
Is this correct? Y/N
January 15, 2026 at 10:03 PM
The more "touchless" touchless payment systems become, the more you have to touch them:
Enter your phone number (if you're a loyalty customer)
(Tap your card/watch)
How many bags did you use?
Enter your PIN/ZIP code
Want to round up for (charity o' the day)? Y/N
Is this correct? Y/N
Enter your phone number (if you're a loyalty customer)
(Tap your card/watch)
How many bags did you use?
Enter your PIN/ZIP code
Want to round up for (charity o' the day)? Y/N
Is this correct? Y/N
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Did you know, incidentally, that Cat Stevens did a comedy country song about the time he got deported from the US because he was on the no-fly list, and got Dolly Parton, Paul McCartney, Alison Krauss, and for some reason Terry Sylvester of the Hollies to sing bits of it?
Yusuf / Cat Stevens – Boots and Sand ft. Paul McCartney & Dolly Parton [Official Music Video]
YouTube video by Yusuf / Cat Stevens
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January 15, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Did you know, incidentally, that Cat Stevens did a comedy country song about the time he got deported from the US because he was on the no-fly list, and got Dolly Parton, Paul McCartney, Alison Krauss, and for some reason Terry Sylvester of the Hollies to sing bits of it?
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BREAKING: Miami has been retroactively awarded 67 Heisman trophies
January 14, 2026 at 10:28 PM
BREAKING: Miami has been retroactively awarded 67 Heisman trophies
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Not a lot of mystery about why Gallagher appears to have chosen Spurs over Villa: London vs. Birmingham, and he probably goes straight into the team in a World Cup year, which isn't guaranteed at Villa.
January 13, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Not a lot of mystery about why Gallagher appears to have chosen Spurs over Villa: London vs. Birmingham, and he probably goes straight into the team in a World Cup year, which isn't guaranteed at Villa.
Not a lot of mystery about why Gallagher appears to have chosen Spurs over Villa: London vs. Birmingham, and he probably goes straight into the team in a World Cup year, which isn't guaranteed at Villa.
January 13, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Not a lot of mystery about why Gallagher appears to have chosen Spurs over Villa: London vs. Birmingham, and he probably goes straight into the team in a World Cup year, which isn't guaranteed at Villa.
Hmmm. Spurs get Conor Gallagher.
And Xabi Alonso is suddenly available.
And Xabi Alonso is suddenly available.
January 13, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Hmmm. Spurs get Conor Gallagher.
And Xabi Alonso is suddenly available.
And Xabi Alonso is suddenly available.
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We're hyperfocused on ourselves in the news media. That the turmoil at CBS News has become so widely known that it's the subject of jokes at the Golden Globes confirms that it's not just media echo chamber reflection and is a legitimate company PR problem.
January 12, 2026 at 5:11 AM
We're hyperfocused on ourselves in the news media. That the turmoil at CBS News has become so widely known that it's the subject of jokes at the Golden Globes confirms that it's not just media echo chamber reflection and is a legitimate company PR problem.
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The CBS censors tried to silence out the F-word in Erin Doherty's Golden Globes acceptance speech. But they mistimed it and censored everything *but* the "f---."
(Audio converted to mp4 because Bluesky won't accept an mp3 ...)
(Audio converted to mp4 because Bluesky won't accept an mp3 ...)
January 12, 2026 at 3:45 AM
The CBS censors tried to silence out the F-word in Erin Doherty's Golden Globes acceptance speech. But they mistimed it and censored everything *but* the "f---."
(Audio converted to mp4 because Bluesky won't accept an mp3 ...)
(Audio converted to mp4 because Bluesky won't accept an mp3 ...)
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Tags arrived for my tiny Miata. It's the server code for "insufficient storage."
January 9, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Tags arrived for my tiny Miata. It's the server code for "insufficient storage."
We're hyperfocused on ourselves in the news media. That the turmoil at CBS News has become so widely known that it's the subject of jokes at the Golden Globes confirms that it's not just media echo chamber reflection and is a legitimate company PR problem.
January 12, 2026 at 5:11 AM
We're hyperfocused on ourselves in the news media. That the turmoil at CBS News has become so widely known that it's the subject of jokes at the Golden Globes confirms that it's not just media echo chamber reflection and is a legitimate company PR problem.
The CBS censors tried to silence out the F-word in Erin Doherty's Golden Globes acceptance speech. But they mistimed it and censored everything *but* the "f---."
(Audio converted to mp4 because Bluesky won't accept an mp3 ...)
(Audio converted to mp4 because Bluesky won't accept an mp3 ...)
January 12, 2026 at 3:45 AM
The CBS censors tried to silence out the F-word in Erin Doherty's Golden Globes acceptance speech. But they mistimed it and censored everything *but* the "f---."
(Audio converted to mp4 because Bluesky won't accept an mp3 ...)
(Audio converted to mp4 because Bluesky won't accept an mp3 ...)
Tags arrived for my tiny Miata. It's the server code for "insufficient storage."
January 9, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Tags arrived for my tiny Miata. It's the server code for "insufficient storage."
Some sort of glitch in which the Discover feed, every 15 posts or so, shows me a random post from 18 days ago. Not 17. Not 19. Always 18.
January 9, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Some sort of glitch in which the Discover feed, every 15 posts or so, shows me a random post from 18 days ago. Not 17. Not 19. Always 18.
You realize, right, that Miami could win the national championship before it wins its first ACC championship?
January 9, 2026 at 4:57 AM
You realize, right, that Miami could win the national championship before it wins its first ACC championship?
With 2 minutes left, Miami has a slight edge in the contest for the right to get whacked by Indiana.
January 9, 2026 at 4:12 AM
With 2 minutes left, Miami has a slight edge in the contest for the right to get whacked by Indiana.
Butterfinger should have sponsored this semifinal.
January 9, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Butterfinger should have sponsored this semifinal.
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CNN graphics put the asterisk in the wrong place, it appears…
January 8, 2026 at 2:24 AM
CNN graphics put the asterisk in the wrong place, it appears…
Dear streaming service (pick almost any one): I'm PAYING you not to show me ads. Stop showing me ads.
January 8, 2026 at 3:41 AM
Dear streaming service (pick almost any one): I'm PAYING you not to show me ads. Stop showing me ads.
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Why yes, that is a bobblehead of me.
January 7, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Why yes, that is a bobblehead of me.