Dan Tappin
@oitappin.bsky.social
A man. In Cardiff. From London. Likes stuff, dislikes other stuff. Ex radio/tv/tv software now:f/t dad p/t librarian. Views are his own and not the baying mobs. Will talk about mashups, Documentary Now, NUFC, Eurovision, and David Bowie to anyone
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I was asked to look at this post!
And while the story obviously has important context that’s missing from the headline - which I’ll cover obvs 😜 - what’s more important is to question why this is being posted!
And what to ask yourself when you see something like this…
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And while the story obviously has important context that’s missing from the headline - which I’ll cover obvs 😜 - what’s more important is to question why this is being posted!
And what to ask yourself when you see something like this…
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January 14, 2026 at 2:51 PM
I was asked to look at this post!
And while the story obviously has important context that’s missing from the headline - which I’ll cover obvs 😜 - what’s more important is to question why this is being posted!
And what to ask yourself when you see something like this…
1/12
🧵
And while the story obviously has important context that’s missing from the headline - which I’ll cover obvs 😜 - what’s more important is to question why this is being posted!
And what to ask yourself when you see something like this…
1/12
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The central tenet of the US gun lobby is that citizens must have the right to bear arms as the ultimate safeguard against an authoritarian tyranny.
So, where are you, guys?
Or did you simply make up that reason to keep the profits rolling in for the gun industry?
So, where are you, guys?
Or did you simply make up that reason to keep the profits rolling in for the gun industry?
January 24, 2026 at 6:34 PM
The central tenet of the US gun lobby is that citizens must have the right to bear arms as the ultimate safeguard against an authoritarian tyranny.
So, where are you, guys?
Or did you simply make up that reason to keep the profits rolling in for the gun industry?
So, where are you, guys?
Or did you simply make up that reason to keep the profits rolling in for the gun industry?
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When will people learn? All English people want is - no fireworks, no noise after 8pm, no unexpected visitors, no phone calls, no noise before 8pm and the sweet release of death - is that too much to ask?
January 24, 2026 at 6:55 PM
When will people learn? All English people want is - no fireworks, no noise after 8pm, no unexpected visitors, no phone calls, no noise before 8pm and the sweet release of death - is that too much to ask?
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There aren't any penguins in Greenland, but there are other animals.
January 23, 2026 at 11:26 PM
There aren't any penguins in Greenland, but there are other animals.
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What ICE is doing to our children is unconscionable.
January 23, 2026 at 3:55 PM
What ICE is doing to our children is unconscionable.
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The Telegraph of course have a fantastic history of stories they accompany with headlines starting “whisper it”
January 23, 2026 at 10:11 PM
The Telegraph of course have a fantastic history of stories they accompany with headlines starting “whisper it”
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The biggest TV show in the country, record-breaking viewing figures… but, you know, The Telegraph gonna Telegraph
January 23, 2026 at 10:07 PM
The biggest TV show in the country, record-breaking viewing figures… but, you know, The Telegraph gonna Telegraph
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30 YEARS AGO TODAY: batten down the hatches, tie down any loose valuables, Paul Shane is singing on Pebble Mill, with Mike Holoway from Flintlock - promoting a musical!
Gone Gone Gone Paul Shane Mike Holloway full version 1996
I watched this on the day....unbelievable
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January 23, 2026 at 12:30 PM
30 YEARS AGO TODAY: batten down the hatches, tie down any loose valuables, Paul Shane is singing on Pebble Mill, with Mike Holoway from Flintlock - promoting a musical!
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A classic of the genre.
February 2, 2025 at 10:10 AM
A classic of the genre.
I feel a bit foolish, should have clicked this option.
January 23, 2026 at 11:13 AM
I feel a bit foolish, should have clicked this option.
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May these possums shouting in Werner Herzog's voice bring comfort to your day.
May 30, 2025 at 6:43 PM
May these possums shouting in Werner Herzog's voice bring comfort to your day.
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Elon Musk’s A.I. chatbot, Grok, created and then publicly shared at least 1.8 million sexualized images of women over nine days, according to separate estimates of X data by The New York Times and the Center for Countering Digital Hate.
Elon Musk’s Grok A.I. Chatbot Made Millions of Sexualized Images, New Estimates Show
Over nine days, Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot generated and posted 4.4 million images, of which at least 41 percent were sexualized images of women.
nyti.ms
January 22, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Elon Musk’s A.I. chatbot, Grok, created and then publicly shared at least 1.8 million sexualized images of women over nine days, according to separate estimates of X data by The New York Times and the Center for Countering Digital Hate.
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Well, they had to do something with that book the ghostwriter handed in that they’ve just had to take David Walliams’ name off, I suppose.
Rob Brydon becomes a children's author
Rob Brydon becomes a children's author
Picture book based on the exploits of his own family cat
dlvr.it
January 21, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Well, they had to do something with that book the ghostwriter handed in that they’ve just had to take David Walliams’ name off, I suppose.
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McGovern: Well, he said a lot of crazy shit today. I think it’s time to take the keys away from grandpa. He doesn’t seem like he’s all there.
January 21, 2026 at 6:59 PM
McGovern: Well, he said a lot of crazy shit today. I think it’s time to take the keys away from grandpa. He doesn’t seem like he’s all there.
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“…no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”
- 4th Amendment
US Constitution
#AbolishICE
Procecute ICE Agents
www.instagram.com/reel/DTrkH79...
- 4th Amendment
US Constitution
#AbolishICE
Procecute ICE Agents
www.instagram.com/reel/DTrkH79...
Erin Maye Quade on Instagram: "What it’s like in Minnesota right now. And adding this note from a friend:
“I’ll add: the level of trauma, for all involved in this horrid act by our government is unf...
26K likes, 837 comments - erinmayequade on January 18, 2026: "What it’s like in Minnesota right now. And adding this note from a friend:
“I’ll add: the level of trauma, for all involved in this horr...
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January 21, 2026 at 9:10 PM
“…no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”
- 4th Amendment
US Constitution
#AbolishICE
Procecute ICE Agents
www.instagram.com/reel/DTrkH79...
- 4th Amendment
US Constitution
#AbolishICE
Procecute ICE Agents
www.instagram.com/reel/DTrkH79...
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The US granted visas to Jews but only allowed 30,000 in from Germany a year. You had to wait for your number to come up.
Meet Robert Smallbones. An unassuming British diplomat who 'hacked' this system so effectively (saving 48 THOUSAND Jews) the UK government kept his scheme secret for decades /1 🧵
Meet Robert Smallbones. An unassuming British diplomat who 'hacked' this system so effectively (saving 48 THOUSAND Jews) the UK government kept his scheme secret for decades /1 🧵
January 21, 2026 at 12:52 PM
The US granted visas to Jews but only allowed 30,000 in from Germany a year. You had to wait for your number to come up.
Meet Robert Smallbones. An unassuming British diplomat who 'hacked' this system so effectively (saving 48 THOUSAND Jews) the UK government kept his scheme secret for decades /1 🧵
Meet Robert Smallbones. An unassuming British diplomat who 'hacked' this system so effectively (saving 48 THOUSAND Jews) the UK government kept his scheme secret for decades /1 🧵
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In his rambling history lesson, he has omitted the fact that the US is the only country ever to have invoked Article 5 of NATO, following September 11th attacks. NATO stepped up.
Trump says NATO has never given America anything and now he’s calling in the debt.
“All we’re asking for is to get Greenland”.
“All we’re asking for is to get Greenland”.
January 21, 2026 at 2:21 PM
In his rambling history lesson, he has omitted the fact that the US is the only country ever to have invoked Article 5 of NATO, following September 11th attacks. NATO stepped up.
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The people watching this shit could easily just walk out
January 21, 2026 at 2:16 PM
The people watching this shit could easily just walk out
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"Kate, you should use AI to handle your terrible email inbox!"
Microsoft Copilot: "Sorry, it looks like I can’t respond to this. Let’s try a different topic. Suggestions: Write a rap song. Show me some cool facts. Teach me a new word!"
Microsoft Copilot: "Sorry, it looks like I can’t respond to this. Let’s try a different topic. Suggestions: Write a rap song. Show me some cool facts. Teach me a new word!"
January 21, 2026 at 2:01 PM
"Kate, you should use AI to handle your terrible email inbox!"
Microsoft Copilot: "Sorry, it looks like I can’t respond to this. Let’s try a different topic. Suggestions: Write a rap song. Show me some cool facts. Teach me a new word!"
Microsoft Copilot: "Sorry, it looks like I can’t respond to this. Let’s try a different topic. Suggestions: Write a rap song. Show me some cool facts. Teach me a new word!"
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He's really fixated on wind turbines today.
Just saying silly things everyone knows aren't true.
Just claimed China never installs wind turbines and just sells them because they're smart enough to know wind is a loser...
Just saying silly things everyone knows aren't true.
Just claimed China never installs wind turbines and just sells them because they're smart enough to know wind is a loser...
January 21, 2026 at 1:58 PM
He's really fixated on wind turbines today.
Just saying silly things everyone knows aren't true.
Just claimed China never installs wind turbines and just sells them because they're smart enough to know wind is a loser...
Just saying silly things everyone knows aren't true.
Just claimed China never installs wind turbines and just sells them because they're smart enough to know wind is a loser...
Chuckle it up Davos, the World is watching you tickle the toes of Trump
January 21, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Chuckle it up Davos, the World is watching you tickle the toes of Trump
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Accounts associated with the US government now make up 13 of the 20 most blocked accounts on this website.
January 20, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Accounts associated with the US government now make up 13 of the 20 most blocked accounts on this website.