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 bewildered in Hollywood. 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.
Of course, when you are Cristiano Ronaldo, the written rules don't apply to you.
www.nbcnews.com/sports/socce...
www.nbcnews.com/sports/socce...
Cristiano Ronaldo set to avoid ban at World Cup
FIFA published a disciplinary verdict Tuesday that imposed a three-game ban but with two of those games deferred for a one-year probation period.
www.nbcnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Of course, when you are Cristiano Ronaldo, the written rules don't apply to you.
www.nbcnews.com/sports/socce...
www.nbcnews.com/sports/socce...
It is a fateful day, the first time in my life I have officially felt old. Yesterday was a pretty high-level colleague's 25th birthday. He wasn't even *born* when I started working at NBC News.
November 25, 2025 at 9:52 PM
It is a fateful day, the first time in my life I have officially felt old. Yesterday was a pretty high-level colleague's 25th birthday. He wasn't even *born* when I started working at NBC News.
I had to look at this three times. Honest to God I thought he was playing a harmonica.
November 25, 2025 at 3:39 AM
I had to look at this three times. Honest to God I thought he was playing a harmonica.
Reposted by Alex Johnson
Remember last year when we said we would drop The Tribune's paywall if we raised enough money to support the transition to free? About that… 😁
The Salt Lake Tribune will drop its paywall next year, CEO tells donors at NewsMakers gala
After years of requiring people to pay for online news content, The Tribune announced an upcoming change during its 2025 annual NewsMakers Gala.
www.sltrib.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Remember last year when we said we would drop The Tribune's paywall if we raised enough money to support the transition to free? About that… 😁
Reposted by Alex Johnson
i’m not crying you’re crying
xkcd: Fifteen Years
xkcd: Fifteen Years
Fifteen Years
xkcd.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:58 AM
i’m not crying you’re crying
xkcd: Fifteen Years
xkcd: Fifteen Years
This crossword puzzle has the clue "Like a Wi-Fi enabled coffee machine." How do you fit "pointless" in five boxes?
November 24, 2025 at 5:25 AM
This crossword puzzle has the clue "Like a Wi-Fi enabled coffee machine." How do you fit "pointless" in five boxes?
The Bucs are playing like the B was changed to an F
November 24, 2025 at 2:09 AM
The Bucs are playing like the B was changed to an F
And he STILL caught the ball with both feet inbounds. Randy was the GOAT.
www.nbcnews.com/science/spac...
www.nbcnews.com/science/spac...
Moss survived in space for nine months, study finds
The moss was attached to the International Space Station, fully exposed to the harsh environment of the cosmos. Not only did the spores endure, but they could still reproduce after returning to Earth.
www.nbcnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:39 AM
And he STILL caught the ball with both feet inbounds. Randy was the GOAT.
www.nbcnews.com/science/spac...
www.nbcnews.com/science/spac...
Reposted by Alex Johnson
Reposted by Alex Johnson
After much deliberation and a grueling interview process, I’m pleased to announce that I’ve accepted a new job and will not need any financial support from my parents to cover the high costs of childcare going forward. #AmericanDream #ThisIsYourCity
November 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
After much deliberation and a grueling interview process, I’m pleased to announce that I’ve accepted a new job and will not need any financial support from my parents to cover the high costs of childcare going forward. #AmericanDream #ThisIsYourCity
Your reminder that if your story says people were "arrested for" such and such, you've convicted them before trial.
November 19, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Your reminder that if your story says people were "arrested for" such and such, you've convicted them before trial.
My considered opinion is that Dan Campbell's taking over play-calling for the Lions was not the best idea. Just six points through three quarters.
November 17, 2025 at 3:51 AM
My considered opinion is that Dan Campbell's taking over play-calling for the Lions was not the best idea. Just six points through three quarters.
Reposted by Alex Johnson
How is my hotel saving money?
Hollow soap, that's how.
Hollow soap, that's how.
November 8, 2025 at 6:40 AM
How is my hotel saving money?
Hollow soap, that's how.
Hollow soap, that's how.
How is my hotel saving money?
Hollow soap, that's how.
Hollow soap, that's how.
November 8, 2025 at 6:40 AM
How is my hotel saving money?
Hollow soap, that's how.
Hollow soap, that's how.
Sometimes there are consequences when you say the quiet part out loud
gizmodo.com/why-is-the-a...
gizmodo.com/why-is-the-a...
Why Is the AI Czar Already Saying OpenAI Won't Get a Bailout?
Speedrunning a bubble.
gizmodo.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Sometimes there are consequences when you say the quiet part out loud
gizmodo.com/why-is-the-a...
gizmodo.com/why-is-the-a...
Across the street from where I'm sitting is a (really good) Peruvian restaurant. Five large men in black uniforms with guns go in, and you can feel the tension in the area. Five minutes later they come out with bags of food and everybody breathes again.
November 5, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Across the street from where I'm sitting is a (really good) Peruvian restaurant. Five large men in black uniforms with guns go in, and you can feel the tension in the area. Five minutes later they come out with bags of food and everybody breathes again.
Reposted by Alex Johnson
On a second expedition to the Cavern of Lost Earplugs beneath my wife's side of the bed, another colony was discovered.
November 2, 2025 at 12:03 AM
On a second expedition to the Cavern of Lost Earplugs beneath my wife's side of the bed, another colony was discovered.
On a second expedition to the Cavern of Lost Earplugs beneath my wife's side of the bed, another colony was discovered.
November 2, 2025 at 12:03 AM
On a second expedition to the Cavern of Lost Earplugs beneath my wife's side of the bed, another colony was discovered.
Also known as "I wish I were Tom Wolfe and Joan Didion's love child" syndrome.
www.newyorker.com/culture/anna...
www.newyorker.com/culture/anna...
The Objectively Objectionable Grammatical Pet Peeve
A semi-attentive investigation into a confounding sentence type.
www.newyorker.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Also known as "I wish I were Tom Wolfe and Joan Didion's love child" syndrome.
www.newyorker.com/culture/anna...
www.newyorker.com/culture/anna...
On the day before Halloween, Pasadena has issued an advisory with tips for how avoid heat exhaustion. I love Southern California weather.
October 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
On the day before Halloween, Pasadena has issued an advisory with tips for how avoid heat exhaustion. I love Southern California weather.
Well. In a reversal of history, the Old Lady axed the Tudor. apnews.com/article/juve...
Juventus has fired coach Igor Tudor after three straight losses
Slumping Juventus fired coach Igor Tudor on Monday following three straight losses and an eight-match winless run.
apnews.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Well. In a reversal of history, the Old Lady axed the Tudor. apnews.com/article/juve...
The Fox box score at the bottom of the screen coming out of commercials is starting to look like the fine print in a contract.
October 28, 2025 at 6:13 AM
The Fox box score at the bottom of the screen coming out of commercials is starting to look like the fine print in a contract.
Sandy Koufax is at the game. I'm just saying.
October 28, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Sandy Koufax is at the game. I'm just saying.
If this game goes a couple of more innings, Ohtani will be able to tie the MLB record for most times a player was intentionally walked in one game: Andre Dawson five times against the Reds in 1990.
October 28, 2025 at 5:56 AM
If this game goes a couple of more innings, Ohtani will be able to tie the MLB record for most times a player was intentionally walked in one game: Andre Dawson five times against the Reds in 1990.
Someone invent T20 baseball
October 28, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Someone invent T20 baseball