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Mark

@markoftheeast.bsky.social

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Let's talk about writing, books, MN sports, politics, art, science, philosophy, and, most importantly, puns. Living in New England, still feel Minnesotan. Sometimes have fever dreams about Jabberjaw.

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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 3h

I wrote about what Decision Day means for the Loons, including the possible permutations, configurations, and ramifications of matches involving the West’s top 5. Included is how tonight's win by Austin v. LAFC benefits the Loons. #MNUFC
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Dispatches from the Looniverse

As Decision Day nears, there is still plenty at stake for the Loons.

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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 3h

Austin lead 1-0 in the 83rd. Good news for the Loons. #MNUFC

Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 5h

Christmas Decapitation / Santa Claws / Dead Claws / Jingle all the Graves / The Family Bones

Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 5h

I am now more confident than ever that within 2 years, Dilfer and Doug Gottlieb will have a podcast in which they claim they were fired because of “woke.”

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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 5h

Is Todd Graham coaching a pop warner team somewhere in TX? If so, safe to assume he should be gone. (He’s listed as an OA at TCU. Btw, OA? Did he learn that dance like the kids on the Netflix show?)

Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 9h

Happy Billy

Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 9h

Worship your Faroe!

a national geographic photo of a statue of a man

Alt: a national geographic photo of a statue of a pharaoh

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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 12h

1) Mike Riley 3rd tour

2) A spritely 78-year-old Dennis Erickson

3) Jonathan Smith runs West from East Lansing after UCLA destruction.

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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 12h

The people who run this league cannot get enough own goals.

Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 12h

As someone whose time freelancing for MLSsoccer was a vital step in my career progression, and someone who generally gleans insight from the observations of others:

This sucks so hard.

MLS is using generative AI to write match recaps. Writers used to get paid freelance rates to do that. Hssssss.

Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 13h

Every NFL London game is 10-6 at half. Maybe not always according to the scoreboard. But the vibes are always 10-6.

Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 1d

And yet Wild fans always claim the refs play for the other team.

Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 1d

Definitely. I think the late season matches—h/a Colorado, h Portland, h-Chi—all 4 matches v fringe playoff teams. Loons get only 2 pts. Only scored 3 goals, gave up 7.

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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 1d

Hegseth coded

Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 1d

Loons are off this week, but a few big games re: standings. If Van get just 1 pt, Loons can’t catch them (lose tiebreaker). If LAFC (Sunday) win, Loons can’t catch them. If Sea win (or Aus doesn’t win v LAFC), Sounders clinch 5th. They would play the Loons if MN can’t move up next week. #MNUFC

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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 2d

Two windows, apparently.

Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 2d

He escaped!!

Black Bird Paul Walter Hauser GIF

Alt: Black Bird Paul Walter Hauser GIF

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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 3d

Also great postgame interview. Paraphrasing a tad: “I hate my team and that game. Go Wave!”

Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 3d

Cristobalian

Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 3d

I offer puns for all occasions. These were offered as reward for quality journalism.

a man and a woman are talking and the man says i got puns for all occasions pun limited

ALT: a man and a woman are talking and the man says i got puns for all occasions pun limited

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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 3d

You are not Mason around with this Toye Story.

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Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 4d

In some ways this is the government now

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I'm sick and tired of seeing these thugs terrorize big events and am worried that they will try to interrupt Limp Bizkit's set. My gf (F19) and I (M31) are going to our first Lollapalooza and are concerned about the growing threat around the city

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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 3d

Peterson walking out on stage, one leg falls off. He bends to pick it up, arm falls off. “I finally cut out water and salt from my diet. Just raw steak and raw steak juice.” As people rush to the stage to help, he becomes the Monty Python knight: “I’ll bite the woke mob’s legs off!”

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Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 4d

33rd NFL team

Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 4d

Really unfair of Belichick to leave right after his gf made it through sorority pledge week.

Mark @markoftheeast.bsky.social · 6d

Never want to be the butt of the joke when you’re in charge of graphics. Now if you’re just in charge of being graphic, different story. Feel free to crack a joke.