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To be clear Lizza’s story is that Nuzzi sat on important matters of national significance for personal benefit and he’s sat on these details until he could personally benefit.
All of DC media needs to be thrown into the sea. Anyone who defends these people is a goddamn clown.
All of DC media needs to be thrown into the sea. Anyone who defends these people is a goddamn clown.
November 26, 2025 at 10:17 PM
To be clear Lizza’s story is that Nuzzi sat on important matters of national significance for personal benefit and he’s sat on these details until he could personally benefit.
All of DC media needs to be thrown into the sea. Anyone who defends these people is a goddamn clown.
All of DC media needs to be thrown into the sea. Anyone who defends these people is a goddamn clown.
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead makes perfect sense without ever having seen Hamlet, which it's riffing off. I don't think Wicked: For Good's latter half achieves this.
I mean, if I’m watching a movie that is openly a riff on Cinderella from a different character’s perspective, I don’t actually need the movie to show me the entire story of Cinderella for me to understand that there’s a different version of Cinderella happening in the background and roll with it.
November 26, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead makes perfect sense without ever having seen Hamlet, which it's riffing off. I don't think Wicked: For Good's latter half achieves this.
That's my point. The final act is choppy and confusing, as a result. It makes references to a story in a film that isn't actually connected.
November 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
That's my point. The final act is choppy and confusing, as a result. It makes references to a story in a film that isn't actually connected.
Something I've noticed whenever I mention my issues with Wicked: For Good's final act: The people who dismissively say "Just watch The Wizard of Oz" are the often the same ones who have criticized Marvel movies for requiring "homework" (watching other movies/TV shows) to understand the story.
November 26, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Something I've noticed whenever I mention my issues with Wicked: For Good's final act: The people who dismissively say "Just watch The Wizard of Oz" are the often the same ones who have criticized Marvel movies for requiring "homework" (watching other movies/TV shows) to understand the story.
I gather together with @erikwbarnes.bsky.social to discuss cheesy movies on Thanksgiving Day. It's Mystery Science Theater 3000, and it's called "Turkey Day." www.playtyperguy.com/p/talking-my...
Talking 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' Turkey Day With Erik Barnes
JED!
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November 26, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I gather together with @erikwbarnes.bsky.social to discuss cheesy movies on Thanksgiving Day. It's Mystery Science Theater 3000, and it's called "Turkey Day." www.playtyperguy.com/p/talking-my...
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Well, you see, rich people get to be unchallenged in their "eccentricity."
November 26, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Well, you see, rich people get to be unchallenged in their "eccentricity."
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Republican senator now publicly defending Mark Kelly
November 25, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Republican senator now publicly defending Mark Kelly
Everyone On Social Media: If you discuss any specific plot elements about a movie within its first week of release, I'll block you!
This Guy: Spoiler Tags are the blockworthy. (Though I was kind enough to block him and spare him more tags.)
This Guy: Spoiler Tags are the blockworthy. (Though I was kind enough to block him and spare him more tags.)
November 26, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Everyone On Social Media: If you discuss any specific plot elements about a movie within its first week of release, I'll block you!
This Guy: Spoiler Tags are the blockworthy. (Though I was kind enough to block him and spare him more tags.)
This Guy: Spoiler Tags are the blockworthy. (Though I was kind enough to block him and spare him more tags.)
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Great column & not just about food costs.
Fox News shamelessly boasts that “gas and thanksgiving prices” are the lowest since the pandemic, which they seem to think started in 2021. However, that was true pretty much every year of the Biden administration and Fox claimed it was the next great depression. www.playtyperguy.com/p/yes-virgin...
Yes, Virginia, Trump Ruined Thanksgiving
But at least the turkey isn't $90.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Great column & not just about food costs.
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lawrence jones is the human embodiment of that gif of daffy duck dancing
Lawrence Jones may pride himself on being an outsider, but inside he's a true Fox News blonde
November 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
lawrence jones is the human embodiment of that gif of daffy duck dancing
Possibly the best thing Kamala Harris can do for the party is openly reject this sort of parasocial stanning for politicians, as if they're movie stars or music performers. Nothing good has come from it.
November 25, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Possibly the best thing Kamala Harris can do for the party is openly reject this sort of parasocial stanning for politicians, as if they're movie stars or music performers. Nothing good has come from it.
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hi, resident harry mcgraw l&hm expert here. really fun show everyone should watch it
November 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
hi, resident harry mcgraw l&hm expert here. really fun show everyone should watch it
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Chris Van Hollen would be better. Because his trip to Honduras wasn't just the right thing to do he used it to steal away attention in the attention economy. He actually understood that your message and legislation are meaningless if all anyone is talking about are Republicans & on thier own terms.
November 25, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Chris Van Hollen would be better. Because his trip to Honduras wasn't just the right thing to do he used it to steal away attention in the attention economy. He actually understood that your message and legislation are meaningless if all anyone is talking about are Republicans & on thier own terms.
Fox News shamelessly boasts that “gas and thanksgiving prices” are the lowest since the pandemic, which they seem to think started in 2021. However, that was true pretty much every year of the Biden administration and Fox claimed it was the next great depression. www.playtyperguy.com/p/yes-virgin...
Yes, Virginia, Trump Ruined Thanksgiving
But at least the turkey isn't $90.
www.playtyperguy.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Fox News shamelessly boasts that “gas and thanksgiving prices” are the lowest since the pandemic, which they seem to think started in 2021. However, that was true pretty much every year of the Biden administration and Fox claimed it was the next great depression. www.playtyperguy.com/p/yes-virgin...
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Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
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My fav Shakespeare thing is how Henry IV part 2 starts with Majel Barrett Roddenberry saying, "Previously on Henry IV..." and there's a clip reel ending with Hotspur yelling "FIRE EVERYTHING WE'VE GOT."
Then Majel's voice: "And now, the conclusion."
Then Majel's voice: "And now, the conclusion."
November 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
My fav Shakespeare thing is how Henry IV part 2 starts with Majel Barrett Roddenberry saying, "Previously on Henry IV..." and there's a clip reel ending with Hotspur yelling "FIRE EVERYTHING WE'VE GOT."
Then Majel's voice: "And now, the conclusion."
Then Majel's voice: "And now, the conclusion."
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I have long had an obscure, complex theory about Susan Collins that explains these things.
Susan Collins is terrible and anyone who ever suggested she is a moderate is a liar or a rube.
That's it. That's the whole thing.
Susan Collins is terrible and anyone who ever suggested she is a moderate is a liar or a rube.
That's it. That's the whole thing.
In case anyone is wondering what kind of campaign Collins intends to run next year, now we know. No achievements, only hate:
Susan Collins backs referendum to overturn Maine’s protections for transgender students
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/24/p...
Susan Collins backs referendum to overturn Maine’s protections for transgender students
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/24/p...
Susan Collins backs referendum to overturn Maine’s protections for transgender students
Collins' office said she signed onto the petition because she agrees with President Donald Trump’s interpretation of Title IX.
www.bangordailynews.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I have long had an obscure, complex theory about Susan Collins that explains these things.
Susan Collins is terrible and anyone who ever suggested she is a moderate is a liar or a rube.
That's it. That's the whole thing.
Susan Collins is terrible and anyone who ever suggested she is a moderate is a liar or a rube.
That's it. That's the whole thing.
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Y’all keep quiet now about Dick Van Dyke turning 100 next month.
November 25, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Y’all keep quiet now about Dick Van Dyke turning 100 next month.
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I hope MAGA DOJ appeals, just so discovery into its misconduct can continue pending appeal.
Judge tosses Comey, James cases after finding prosecutor unlawfully appointed
The judge's decision on the appointment of Lindsey Halligan marks a significant setback to efforts to go after the president's perceived political enemies.
www.npr.org
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I hope MAGA DOJ appeals, just so discovery into its misconduct can continue pending appeal.
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I'm sorry what?
"Sorry lady, but you haven't been filing on time — and you know what that means! ABSTRACT NUDE OF YOU IN THE NEXT ISSUE!"
"Sorry lady, but you haven't been filing on time — and you know what that means! ABSTRACT NUDE OF YOU IN THE NEXT ISSUE!"
Anyway, here's an abstract nude of our new editor nypost.com/2025/11/24/m...
Vanity Fair to publish ‘abstract nude portrait’ of Olivia Nuzzi — as scandal-plagued journalist accused of shirking job duties: report
Vanity Fair staffers privately gripe that Olivia Nuzzi has failed to carry out core duties since joining the magazine, according to a report.
nypost.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I'm sorry what?
"Sorry lady, but you haven't been filing on time — and you know what that means! ABSTRACT NUDE OF YOU IN THE NEXT ISSUE!"
"Sorry lady, but you haven't been filing on time — and you know what that means! ABSTRACT NUDE OF YOU IN THE NEXT ISSUE!"
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This part this part
All this to say that Elon is a white supremacist mass murderer and DOGE was not a failure. It functioned as designed. I wish people would cover this accurately. It's not difficult.
November 24, 2025 at 2:27 AM
This part this part
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Americans Blame Trump As Prices Surge
November 24, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Americans Blame Trump As Prices Surge
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Breaking: Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Breaking: Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old
Some Democrats are salty over Slotkin's remarks, but in 1991/92 Bill Clinton campaigned on similar ground:
"Four years ago, I was giving a speech saying the Democrats were going downhill. And now it's become part of the conventional wisdom of the Democratic Party, so I guess I should be grateful."
"Four years ago, I was giving a speech saying the Democrats were going downhill. And now it's become part of the conventional wisdom of the Democratic Party, so I guess I should be grateful."
Slotkin: "He's trying to distract us from the big stories of last week, the Epstein files and economy. He's tweeting 'the economy is the best it's ever been' -- amazing considering the public isn't stupid. It reminded me of Joe Biden. Biden tried to tell us for a year that the economy was great."
November 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Some Democrats are salty over Slotkin's remarks, but in 1991/92 Bill Clinton campaigned on similar ground:
"Four years ago, I was giving a speech saying the Democrats were going downhill. And now it's become part of the conventional wisdom of the Democratic Party, so I guess I should be grateful."
"Four years ago, I was giving a speech saying the Democrats were going downhill. And now it's become part of the conventional wisdom of the Democratic Party, so I guess I should be grateful."
I wrote about how Trump is like the Wizard in WICKED but with less rhythm. www.playtyperguy.com/p/trump-stil...
Trump, Still Terrible But Far From Great
We’re not yet a full year into Donald Trump’s second nightmare term, which has gone as badly as any sensible person would have predicted.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I wrote about how Trump is like the Wizard in WICKED but with less rhythm. www.playtyperguy.com/p/trump-stil...