Your Friend Pasta Ben
@pastaben.bsky.social
america’s first and only socialist playwright®
i like having fun on the Computer
i like having fun on the Computer
hey sorry I went on a wellness retreat with bryan johnson and got stuck in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber for 6 weeks. what did I miss
December 5, 2025 at 8:44 PM
hey sorry I went on a wellness retreat with bryan johnson and got stuck in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber for 6 weeks. what did I miss
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The serving size is in a thought bubble because even OREO knows that it is imaginary.
October 27, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The serving size is in a thought bubble because even OREO knows that it is imaginary.
when you are so desperate to paint zohran as an antisemite that you become an antisemite yourself
October 27, 2025 at 5:57 PM
when you are so desperate to paint zohran as an antisemite that you become an antisemite yourself
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The popularity of Stitch in 2002 is the direct and sole cause of the numerous perverted dogs with which we are cursed
October 27, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The popularity of Stitch in 2002 is the direct and sole cause of the numerous perverted dogs with which we are cursed
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about 80%* of what we think of as “the us government” is really just private contracting, so it’s not a surprise the shutdown is crossing over into the private sector
*idk the specific number but it’s really big. source: my brother’s partner who works in govt procurement
*idk the specific number but it’s really big. source: my brother’s partner who works in govt procurement
The US Government and its various agencies are now in arrears to companies to the extent that the shutdown is threatening a broad swath of the private sector, especially startups, including in critical national security areas, and many jobs therein.
On a call now about this.
On a call now about this.
October 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
about 80%* of what we think of as “the us government” is really just private contracting, so it’s not a surprise the shutdown is crossing over into the private sector
*idk the specific number but it’s really big. source: my brother’s partner who works in govt procurement
*idk the specific number but it’s really big. source: my brother’s partner who works in govt procurement
literally the stadium for the Lower Manhattan Gambinos from “a closer look” season 1. also we need to get Will Sennett on this site that’ll fix every problem
October 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
literally the stadium for the Lower Manhattan Gambinos from “a closer look” season 1. also we need to get Will Sennett on this site that’ll fix every problem
i’m going to say…………….detective diggleton
October 26, 2025 at 9:41 PM
i’m going to say…………….detective diggleton
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Curious about Marxism? Want to understand the ideas underpinning socialism? Learning the difference between "soybean farmer" and "person who owns a soybean farm" is a great place to start!
Bessent on American farmers being hurt by tariffs: "Martha, in case you don't know it, I'm actually a soybean farmer, so I have felt this pain too."
October 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Curious about Marxism? Want to understand the ideas underpinning socialism? Learning the difference between "soybean farmer" and "person who owns a soybean farm" is a great place to start!
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More from the scene
October 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
More from the scene
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It's hard to overstate how fully engaged Chicago and the surrounding suburbs are in this ICE madness. There are neighborhood watch alerts, spontaneous crowds gathering outside schools at pick up & drop off plus madly blowing whistles and honking car horns, this city is fighting back and hard.
October 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
It's hard to overstate how fully engaged Chicago and the surrounding suburbs are in this ICE madness. There are neighborhood watch alerts, spontaneous crowds gathering outside schools at pick up & drop off plus madly blowing whistles and honking car horns, this city is fighting back and hard.
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#49??? Let’s goooo!!!! How can we get this sucker in the top 10????
October 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
#49??? Let’s goooo!!!! How can we get this sucker in the top 10????
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Here's a photo of my friend and colleague, Jorge Bautista, getting shot in the face with a flashbang grenade. The ICE Agent is so afraid of Jorge (who was posing no threat) that he has wet himself. Please share this photo. Everyone needs to know what cowards ICE agents are.
October 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Here's a photo of my friend and colleague, Jorge Bautista, getting shot in the face with a flashbang grenade. The ICE Agent is so afraid of Jorge (who was posing no threat) that he has wet himself. Please share this photo. Everyone needs to know what cowards ICE agents are.
stuck on a stalled commuter train and as a neurodivergent person this is the ultimate betrayal
October 24, 2025 at 11:52 PM
stuck on a stalled commuter train and as a neurodivergent person this is the ultimate betrayal
the european mind cannot comprehend such innovations in condiment delivery
October 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
the european mind cannot comprehend such innovations in condiment delivery
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Federal immigration agents have been active on Chicago's northeast side today, according to rapid response teams. They report at least four detained so far, including two outside the Laugh Factory - a well-known stand up comedy venue - on Belmont and Broadway.
October 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Federal immigration agents have been active on Chicago's northeast side today, according to rapid response teams. They report at least four detained so far, including two outside the Laugh Factory - a well-known stand up comedy venue - on Belmont and Broadway.
bit of a tom friedman post but I was in a cab and the driver was watching ecuadorian tv coverage of the east wing tear down:
driver: trump es loco, no?
me: [halting 5th grade spanish] si, trump destruir casa blanca. no bueno!
driver: es a FUCKING HISTORIC building!
trump hate=universal language
driver: trump es loco, no?
me: [halting 5th grade spanish] si, trump destruir casa blanca. no bueno!
driver: es a FUCKING HISTORIC building!
trump hate=universal language
October 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
bit of a tom friedman post but I was in a cab and the driver was watching ecuadorian tv coverage of the east wing tear down:
driver: trump es loco, no?
me: [halting 5th grade spanish] si, trump destruir casa blanca. no bueno!
driver: es a FUCKING HISTORIC building!
trump hate=universal language
driver: trump es loco, no?
me: [halting 5th grade spanish] si, trump destruir casa blanca. no bueno!
driver: es a FUCKING HISTORIC building!
trump hate=universal language
if ICE goes after Los 3 Panchos at diversey and lincoln I will personally fly out there to antagonize them in a frog suit. stay away from Los 3!!!!
Ald. Timmy Knudsen reports immigration activity throughout his ward, which is a lot of Lincoln Park, one of wealthiest neighborhoods in city and home to DePaul University
October 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
if ICE goes after Los 3 Panchos at diversey and lincoln I will personally fly out there to antagonize them in a frog suit. stay away from Los 3!!!!
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as a note, food banks need money, not canned goods
In one week, food aid is going to run out if the federal government is still shutdown. 1 in 10 Americans will not get paid they rely on in November, like SNAP. Please give to local food banks now, if you are able. Look into local groups that are providing meals and things like diapers. This is bad.
October 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
as a note, food banks need money, not canned goods
wow. cant believe bernie sanders died in tim dillon’s arms immediately after saying this
Trump's re-election campaign is going to be running favorable quotes from ... [checks notes] ... Senator Bernie Sanders.
October 24, 2025 at 3:17 PM
wow. cant believe bernie sanders died in tim dillon’s arms immediately after saying this
nazi tat aside, platner has bad vibes. he reminds me of russell brand in the way he has strong convictions that constantly change, and he expects to be taken seriously after each conversion without having to prove his bona fides 1/x
October 24, 2025 at 12:56 PM
nazi tat aside, platner has bad vibes. he reminds me of russell brand in the way he has strong convictions that constantly change, and he expects to be taken seriously after each conversion without having to prove his bona fides 1/x
the first step in defeating the far right: reclaiming "little dark age" from esoteric fascists. that song is too good to be wasted on sonnenrad tik tok edits
October 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
the first step in defeating the far right: reclaiming "little dark age" from esoteric fascists. that song is too good to be wasted on sonnenrad tik tok edits
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using a metal detector from a beach over a pile of protein powder
October 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
using a metal detector from a beach over a pile of protein powder
billion dollar idea: fentanyl test strips for protein powder except they detect lead
October 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
billion dollar idea: fentanyl test strips for protein powder except they detect lead
apparently ESPN's sportsbook has a feature where they give you parlay picks from their on-air talent, like "stephen a smith's 3-way lock of the week" type stuff. seems like a great way to get their employees murdered by unhinged gamblers
October 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
apparently ESPN's sportsbook has a feature where they give you parlay picks from their on-air talent, like "stephen a smith's 3-way lock of the week" type stuff. seems like a great way to get their employees murdered by unhinged gamblers