Afton
@octopody.bsky.social
Reviewed by the ATLs:
"Afton, the first" - Alex Horne
"You piece of shit" - Mark Watson
"Where is my dressing room?" - Tim Key
"Afton, the first" - Alex Horne
"You piece of shit" - Mark Watson
"Where is my dressing room?" - Tim Key
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Afton
@octopody.bsky.social
· Sep 26
I’ve been struggling with a slowly dying keyboard for months. So I finally got a new one! She’s a beaut.
Someone find Harvey the ukelele player and let him know that everyone in my watch party cheers in delight whenever he appears. We love you, Harvey!
#howlongathon
#howlongathon
December 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Someone find Harvey the ukelele player and let him know that everyone in my watch party cheers in delight whenever he appears. We love you, Harvey!
#howlongathon
#howlongathon
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Also, congratulations everyone who made something this year. A comic, a song, a film, a novel, a painting, a poem, a short story, a sculpture, crochet, embroidery, whatever it is. In this era of slop and theft, if you *make* something you are a shining jewel and I am so grateful for you.
December 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Also, congratulations everyone who made something this year. A comic, a song, a film, a novel, a painting, a poem, a short story, a sculpture, crochet, embroidery, whatever it is. In this era of slop and theft, if you *make* something you are a shining jewel and I am so grateful for you.
Confession: I'm still giggling over HUGE FLOUNDER.
December 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Confession: I'm still giggling over HUGE FLOUNDER.
The cost of shipping books from the UK to the US continues to break my heart. This is for one paperback.
December 9, 2025 at 2:48 AM
The cost of shipping books from the UK to the US continues to break my heart. This is for one paperback.
Having an intriguing new beer while I look over my notes and wait for the new episode of MOAFB to drop. It tastes exactly as described. (Better than bathtub vodka by a mile.)
December 7, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Having an intriguing new beer while I look over my notes and wait for the new episode of MOAFB to drop. It tastes exactly as described. (Better than bathtub vodka by a mile.)
Ah, good. The annual “acknowledge the extent of your hyperfixations” day is once again upon us.
December 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Ah, good. The annual “acknowledge the extent of your hyperfixations” day is once again upon us.
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ok this joke might be a little too specific
November 29, 2025 at 7:10 PM
ok this joke might be a little too specific
Nothing better than spending a day baking for loved ones 💕🍰
November 27, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Nothing better than spending a day baking for loved ones 💕🍰
When you see this, post an image from your gallery to describe your mental health
November 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
When you see this, post an image from your gallery to describe your mental health
November has been particularly painful for my podcast subscriptions. But there's something great squeaking in at the last minute to save the month- MOAFB drops in just a few days!
Go! Subscribe!
Go! Subscribe!
November 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
November has been particularly painful for my podcast subscriptions. But there's something great squeaking in at the last minute to save the month- MOAFB drops in just a few days!
Go! Subscribe!
Go! Subscribe!
marzipan octopus
Made an impromptu trip to Lübeck this year, and they’re VERY proud of their marzipan sealife
November 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
marzipan octopus
Hey #booksky! Jonathan's moving his classic book podcast, Shoulda Books, off Second Try and going independent! 💕📚
The book club ballot for January-March is being sent out soon, so go subscribe to his channel and newsletter now if you want to get your vote in.
The book club ballot for January-March is being sent out soon, so go subscribe to his channel and newsletter now if you want to get your vote in.
my first podcast after the Try Guys | Shoulda Books Ep. i
YouTube video by Shoulda Books
www.youtube.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Hey #booksky! Jonathan's moving his classic book podcast, Shoulda Books, off Second Try and going independent! 💕📚
The book club ballot for January-March is being sent out soon, so go subscribe to his channel and newsletter now if you want to get your vote in.
The book club ballot for January-March is being sent out soon, so go subscribe to his channel and newsletter now if you want to get your vote in.
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You will potentially enjoy this. Trailer by @matryer.bsky.social.
November 19, 2025 at 8:23 AM
You will potentially enjoy this. Trailer by @matryer.bsky.social.
I know I say "I am so excited about this Mark Watson project-" ad nauseum, but NO REALLY this time. I am in love with the format and confident Mark's going to knock it out of the park.
I've got some recommendations for three fantastic serialised podcasts you can binge while you're waiting... 🧵
I've got some recommendations for three fantastic serialised podcasts you can binge while you're waiting... 🧵
I've mentioned this quietly, but - since the summer my hobby has been making this ambitious murder mystery podcast. A story. Narrated by me, with a mouthwatering cast. Partly interactive. Trailer is coming tomorrow but if you like the sound of this, please follow @murderbastard.bsky.social.
November 18, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I know I say "I am so excited about this Mark Watson project-" ad nauseum, but NO REALLY this time. I am in love with the format and confident Mark's going to knock it out of the park.
I've got some recommendations for three fantastic serialised podcasts you can binge while you're waiting... 🧵
I've got some recommendations for three fantastic serialised podcasts you can binge while you're waiting... 🧵
without downloading new pictures, describe your gender.
November 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
without downloading new pictures, describe your gender.
Get to know your mutuals. List 10 random things you like:
The colour green
Sea creatures
Secondhand books
Retrofuturism
Low stakes video games
Handwritten letters
Buying yarn
Ancient, mossy places
Teva Hurricane XLT2s
The strangest dish on the menu
The colour green
Sea creatures
Secondhand books
Retrofuturism
Low stakes video games
Handwritten letters
Buying yarn
Ancient, mossy places
Teva Hurricane XLT2s
The strangest dish on the menu
Get to know your mutuals. List 10 random things you like:
Fancy teacups
Red pandas
Sushi
Vintage gothic romance paperbacks
Moonstones and labradorite
Peonies
Bright fuchsia eyeshadow
My Chemical Romance
Goth magazines and clothing catalogs from the 20s - early 00s
Top hats
Fancy teacups
Red pandas
Sushi
Vintage gothic romance paperbacks
Moonstones and labradorite
Peonies
Bright fuchsia eyeshadow
My Chemical Romance
Goth magazines and clothing catalogs from the 20s - early 00s
Top hats
Get to know your mutuals. List 10 random things you like -
Coffee cups with silly sayings
Archaic words
Sweet pickles
Mismatching prints
Mimosa trees
Finding feathers in weird places
Mustard on meatloaf
Art with bones and flowers
Long-sleeved shirts
Marbled-cover composition books
💖💖💖
Coffee cups with silly sayings
Archaic words
Sweet pickles
Mismatching prints
Mimosa trees
Finding feathers in weird places
Mustard on meatloaf
Art with bones and flowers
Long-sleeved shirts
Marbled-cover composition books
💖💖💖
November 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Get to know your mutuals. List 10 random things you like:
The colour green
Sea creatures
Secondhand books
Retrofuturism
Low stakes video games
Handwritten letters
Buying yarn
Ancient, mossy places
Teva Hurricane XLT2s
The strangest dish on the menu
The colour green
Sea creatures
Secondhand books
Retrofuturism
Low stakes video games
Handwritten letters
Buying yarn
Ancient, mossy places
Teva Hurricane XLT2s
The strangest dish on the menu
1) Seth Porges is a fantastic documentarian and I'm very much looking forward to seeing his latest about Santacon
2) "Cacophony Society" is really fun to say
3) The book he wrote with his neuroscientist father sounds fascinating
2) "Cacophony Society" is really fun to say
3) The book he wrote with his neuroscientist father sounds fascinating
Seth Porges Talks Chaotic New Documentary ‘Santacon’ and the Value of Creating
The ‘How To Rob A Bank’ director returns with a blistering look at ‘Santacon’
www.topfilmmagazine.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
1) Seth Porges is a fantastic documentarian and I'm very much looking forward to seeing his latest about Santacon
2) "Cacophony Society" is really fun to say
3) The book he wrote with his neuroscientist father sounds fascinating
2) "Cacophony Society" is really fun to say
3) The book he wrote with his neuroscientist father sounds fascinating
Today I diced 3 pounds of onions for soup while listening to a comedy podcast. Really lowered the bar for "I laughed until tears streamed down my face."
November 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Today I diced 3 pounds of onions for soup while listening to a comedy podcast. Really lowered the bar for "I laughed until tears streamed down my face."
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I have bitten the cables
That were on the floorboards
And you were probably using
for power or data
Forgive me they were delicious
So loose and so coiled
-William Catlos Wire-lliams
[I'll leave now]
That were on the floorboards
And you were probably using
for power or data
Forgive me they were delicious
So loose and so coiled
-William Catlos Wire-lliams
[I'll leave now]
Here he is, sitting by a packaging tape that was just used to tape cables to the floor. Because of him.
November 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I have bitten the cables
That were on the floorboards
And you were probably using
for power or data
Forgive me they were delicious
So loose and so coiled
-William Catlos Wire-lliams
[I'll leave now]
That were on the floorboards
And you were probably using
for power or data
Forgive me they were delicious
So loose and so coiled
-William Catlos Wire-lliams
[I'll leave now]
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being sappy and earnest and sincere is underrated. there are a million ways to show someone you love them and you should explore everyone of them, for friends and family and partners. do it for them, but do it for you, too. you'll feel great
FACT: you should be sappier with your friends and loved ones. there is no reason not to be.
November 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
being sappy and earnest and sincere is underrated. there are a million ways to show someone you love them and you should explore everyone of them, for friends and family and partners. do it for them, but do it for you, too. you'll feel great
Congrats to the Dodgers fans, and thanks to my buddy for dragging me into watching this one! Absolutely bonkers. The Jays played a fantastic series. (I'll never forget you, Fruit Tray.)
Now. Who's up for some basketball? Do we do that one here, too?
Now. Who's up for some basketball? Do we do that one here, too?
November 2, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Congrats to the Dodgers fans, and thanks to my buddy for dragging me into watching this one! Absolutely bonkers. The Jays played a fantastic series. (I'll never forget you, Fruit Tray.)
Now. Who's up for some basketball? Do we do that one here, too?
Now. Who's up for some basketball? Do we do that one here, too?
The third inning has been brought to you by this blue jay. If you look really closely, it's now twerking in the outfield.
as a bird artist, in honor of tonight’s game i have attempted to draw the gorgeous blue jay as accurately as possible. as always please let me know if you have any constructive criticism
November 2, 2025 at 1:11 AM
The third inning has been brought to you by this blue jay. If you look really closely, it's now twerking in the outfield.
There is no such thing as too much garlic.
A solid cooking rule to follow is to remember that when recipes say ‘add two cloves of garlic’, it’s always a misprint and what they actually mean is six.
November 1, 2025 at 1:25 AM
There is no such thing as too much garlic.
I was prepared to say that at least UK baseball fans don't have to worry about Halloween shenannigans overlapping the World Series for them, but it seems like I didn't miss much in the first 2 innings.
November 1, 2025 at 12:56 AM
I was prepared to say that at least UK baseball fans don't have to worry about Halloween shenannigans overlapping the World Series for them, but it seems like I didn't miss much in the first 2 innings.