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Matt Passet @mpasset.bsky.social · 8d

Assuming they didn’t even consider Trump’s work in quantum mechanics. Sad! Rigged Nobel!

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 8d

Breaking News: The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis for their work in quantum mechanics.

Nobel Prize in Physics Is Awarded for Work in Quantum Physics

The prize was awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis.

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Matt Passet @mpasset.bsky.social · 9d

Oh fuck you directions on my new toothbrush

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Matt Passet @mpasset.bsky.social · 19d

I know a lot of people are joking about Trump’s escalator crisis, but about ten years ago, my uncle was on an escalator that stopped moving after a few seconds and it really ripped my family apart. He's literally still there. We visit him and yell up to him, etc. But it's not the same as it was.

Matt Passet @mpasset.bsky.social · Sep 4

It’s cool that Al Pacino is such a good actor that nobody even batted an eye as he’s transformed into a beautiful majestic lion.

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Matt Passet @mpasset.bsky.social · Aug 30

The Trump White House is so bad at this that the proof of life video is gonna be dated footage of Trump partying with Hulk Hogan.

Matt Passet @mpasset.bsky.social · Aug 22

This guy’s commitment to his craft is just nuts. He literally fathered a child and raised that child to be a film director for this role. So admirable.

Film Updates @thefilmupdates.bsky.social · Aug 21

Daniel Day-Lewis returns to the big screen in ‘ANEMONE’, eight years after retiring.

Directed by his son, Ronan Day-Lewis.

In theaters October 3rd.

Matt Passet @mpasset.bsky.social · Jul 27

Leno said, in a lecture about comedy

The Hollywood Reporter @thr.com · Jul 27

Jay Leno took aim at late-night hosts whose political humor appeals to only “half their audience” by making jokes targeting only one side of the ideological spectrum.

Jay Leno Criticizes Political Late-Night Hosts: “Nobody Wants to Hear a Lecture”

Jay Leno took aim at late-night hosts whose political humor appeals to only “half their audience” by making jokes targeting only one side of the ideological spectrum.

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Matt Passet @mpasset.bsky.social · Jul 4

Writing a movie about a Formula 1 driver who’s really fast and could be the best ever, except that he keeps using his turning signal.

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Matt Passet @mpasset.bsky.social · Jul 3

Congratulations to the Republicans on being able to hurt all the people you wanted to hurt.

Matt Passet @mpasset.bsky.social · Jul 3

I’ll see your Nathan Fielder and raise you Dan from Veep

Matt Passet @mpasset.bsky.social · Jul 3

I’m old enough to remember when this was big beautiful Bill

Matt Passet @mpasset.bsky.social · Jul 3

What a loss.

Matt Passet @mpasset.bsky.social · Jul 2

This is wonderful. Not sure how I missed this piece of Guster content. I assume Scorsese approached you guys about doing this project.

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Matt Passet @mpasset.bsky.social · Jul 2

I think the problem with the internet is that I feel the need to publicly state that Richard Manuel from The Band looks like @brianrosenworcel.bsky.social from @guster.bsky.social when really this is just something I should tell my wife when she gets home from work and is tired and is ignoring me.

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Matt Passet @mpasset.bsky.social · Jul 1

Driving home from seeing the movie F1 is so dangerous.

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Matt Passet @mpasset.bsky.social · Jun 5

Look, I know some people are loving that Trump and Musk are fighting and think it’s SO funny that it’s gonna get ugly and they’re gonna reveal personal things about each other, and you might think it’s great that this is happening, and that it’s all fun and games

Matt Passet @mpasset.bsky.social · May 22

Gonna miss the penny. No fucking way I’m paying a nickel for your thoughts.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · May 22

BREAKING: The U.S. Mint has made its final order of penny blanks and will stop producing the coin when those run out.

US Mint moves forward with plans to kill the penny

The U.S. Mint has made its final order of penny blanks and plans to stop producing the coin when those run out.

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Matt Passet @mpasset.bsky.social · May 20

I feel like talking to JD Vance is probably like having a conversation with a guy who works at a guitar store. You can't exactly put your finger on it but it never quite feels comfortable or natural.

Matt Passet @mpasset.bsky.social · May 10

Biden should be more like Carson and less like Conan. You did the stuff, some was very good, now go away and let us remember the good stuff. Obama, on the other hand, should be Conan. Stay relevant, do some weird interesting shit for a while longer. Maybe even go on Hot Ones.

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Matt Passet @mpasset.bsky.social · May 5

Not to brag, but if I attended, I’d be the ugliest person at the Met Gala.

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Matt Passet @mpasset.bsky.social · May 5

36 years later and I’m still nervous every time I eat Cheerios that I’ll accidentally eat a shrunken child who fell into the bowl.

Matt Passet @mpasset.bsky.social · Apr 30

Yeah, not great man.

Matt Passet @mpasset.bsky.social · Apr 25

Andrew Cuomo has the distinction of being disliked by both democrats and republicans. Based on my current understanding of politics in this country, he will be the next mayor of NYC.

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Matt Passet @mpasset.bsky.social · Apr 19

Just saw Hartenstein not playing for Knicks tonight. Getting a little nervous.

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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver @lastweektonight.com · Apr 7

This week’s main story is about trans athletes, where the conversation around them is coming from, the nuances around competition and safety, and where it looks like things might be going. Full segment at the link in our bio.

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