Adam Sternbergh
@sternbergh.bsky.social
culture editor, NYTimes Opinion
novelist: THE EDEN TEST (out now); THE BLINDS; NEAR ENEMY; SHOVEL READY
I wear suits now
novelist: THE EDEN TEST (out now); THE BLINDS; NEAR ENEMY; SHOVEL READY
I wear suits now
sorry Coen brothers but I am forcing you by presidential decree out of your semi-retirement to finally make that adaptation of THE YIDDISH POLICEMEN'S UNION
If you were a despotic president, what movie would you force Hollywood to make? I want to see Quentin's Star Trek movie or maybe Kill Bill Vol 3.
November 26, 2025 at 2:58 AM
sorry Coen brothers but I am forcing you by presidential decree out of your semi-retirement to finally make that adaptation of THE YIDDISH POLICEMEN'S UNION
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New York City helped my mother become the artist she is today. The next generation deserves a City Hall that lifts up tomorrow's artists as well.
November 26, 2025 at 1:49 AM
New York City helped my mother become the artist she is today. The next generation deserves a City Hall that lifts up tomorrow's artists as well.
Poppies are red
Though some prefer roses
Though some prefer roses
Take the hint, then; and when thou art dead, never bury thyself under living people’s noses.
November 26, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Poppies are red
Though some prefer roses
Though some prefer roses
post a famous bathroom scene
November 26, 2025 at 1:15 AM
post a famous bathroom scene
me, reading this:
wut
come on
dimwits
no way losers
wait chupacabra exists folks there are pictures
wut
come on
dimwits
no way losers
wait chupacabra exists folks there are pictures
New polling on aliens
% of U.S. adult citizens who believe the following definitely or probably exist:
Aliens 56%
Bigfoot 28%
The Yeti 23%
The Loch Ness Monster 22%
Chupacabra 16%
today.yougov.com/health/artic...
% of U.S. adult citizens who believe the following definitely or probably exist:
Aliens 56%
Bigfoot 28%
The Yeti 23%
The Loch Ness Monster 22%
Chupacabra 16%
today.yougov.com/health/artic...
November 26, 2025 at 1:08 AM
me, reading this:
wut
come on
dimwits
no way losers
wait chupacabra exists folks there are pictures
wut
come on
dimwits
no way losers
wait chupacabra exists folks there are pictures
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I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
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And did absolutely nothing to stop them.
November 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
And did absolutely nothing to stop them.
I can never tell if the anti-apple pie brigade consists of people who are pastry snobs and will only accept high-end petit fours or people who think the height of desserts is cheesecake factory
Apple pie is bad. This is not really debatable. So is key lime pie, while we’re on the topic. Pecan pie is the 🐐 tho.
November 25, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I can never tell if the anti-apple pie brigade consists of people who are pastry snobs and will only accept high-end petit fours or people who think the height of desserts is cheesecake factory
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November 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Do I think apple pie is lesser pie? Yes, I do. Will I eat all of it and often direct from the pan? Also, yes.
Apple pie is bad. This is not really debatable. So is key lime pie, while we’re on the topic. Pecan pie is the 🐐 tho.
November 25, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Do I think apple pie is lesser pie? Yes, I do. Will I eat all of it and often direct from the pan? Also, yes.
butt-dialed fantasy football team now 9-2, sole possession of first place
I am possibly in a league full of bots and/or children
reminder: this is a team that was auto-drafted when I unknowingly butt-dialed into a public fantasy league
I am possibly in a league full of bots and/or children
reminder: this is a team that was auto-drafted when I unknowingly butt-dialed into a public fantasy league
for those closely following my butt-dialed fantasy football team the fact that Dak Prescott just hit Jake Ferguson for a TD has gone a long way to sending me to a butt-dialed record of 8-2
um my butt-dialed fantasy football team is now 5-1 and in first place
to reiterate: I am not entirely sure how the rules of fantasy football work
to reiterate: I am not entirely sure how the rules of fantasy football work
November 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
butt-dialed fantasy football team now 9-2, sole possession of first place
I am possibly in a league full of bots and/or children
reminder: this is a team that was auto-drafted when I unknowingly butt-dialed into a public fantasy league
I am possibly in a league full of bots and/or children
reminder: this is a team that was auto-drafted when I unknowingly butt-dialed into a public fantasy league
how much does an ouster weigh exactly
BREAKING NEWS: MS NOW EXCLUSIVE | Trump is weighing the ouster of Kash Patel, according to sources.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
how much does an ouster weigh exactly
nobody
absolutely no one
not a single person anywhere, ever
"Rush Hour 4"
absolutely no one
not a single person anywhere, ever
"Rush Hour 4"
November 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
nobody
absolutely no one
not a single person anywhere, ever
"Rush Hour 4"
absolutely no one
not a single person anywhere, ever
"Rush Hour 4"
me: I could citibike up town but you know what I’ll save some time and hop the train
me, 40 minutes later: [waiting for ‘train traffic ahead’ to clear]
me, 40 minutes later: [waiting for ‘train traffic ahead’ to clear]
November 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
me: I could citibike up town but you know what I’ll save some time and hop the train
me, 40 minutes later: [waiting for ‘train traffic ahead’ to clear]
me, 40 minutes later: [waiting for ‘train traffic ahead’ to clear]
I’m sorry but you need to rethink your rebranding campaign like right MS NOW
November 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I’m sorry but you need to rethink your rebranding campaign like right MS NOW
now excited to run for president on my platform of “Devil’s Advocate 2: Jury Of My Fears”
November 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
now excited to run for president on my platform of “Devil’s Advocate 2: Jury Of My Fears”
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CHOTINER: I want to take a step back to 2023. Your child asked to watch Cocomelon and you stated that you didn’t “get that channel,” is that correct?
ME: yes
CHOTINER: I see
ME: yes
CHOTINER: I see
CHOTINER: so it’s your assertion that YouTube kids doesn’t work after dark?
ME: that’s correct
CHOTINER: interesting
ME: that’s correct
CHOTINER: interesting
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
CHOTINER: I want to take a step back to 2023. Your child asked to watch Cocomelon and you stated that you didn’t “get that channel,” is that correct?
ME: yes
CHOTINER: I see
ME: yes
CHOTINER: I see
tired: HBO’s YOUNG POPE
wired: HBO’s WOKE QB
wired: HBO’s WOKE QB
Woke QB ranks
1. Jalen Hurts
2. Joe Burrow
3. Russell Wilson
4. Tyler Shough
(there are only four)
1. Jalen Hurts
2. Joe Burrow
3. Russell Wilson
4. Tyler Shough
(there are only four)
🚨🚨🚨 Saints QB Tyler Shough is woke! He’s woke! 🚨🚨🚨
November 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
tired: HBO’s YOUNG POPE
wired: HBO’s WOKE QB
wired: HBO’s WOKE QB
new carousel just dropped
New Carousel on 33rd St & 6th Ave in New York City thru January 6th, one block South of Macys.
November 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
new carousel just dropped
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*listening to new music at age 39* Wow I love this band. I can immediately name the three bands from my youth they sound like an exact amalgamation of
November 24, 2025 at 2:57 AM
*listening to new music at age 39* Wow I love this band. I can immediately name the three bands from my youth they sound like an exact amalgamation of
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Only one option for detoxxing after a James Bond marathon.
a man in a suit and tie is talking to someone .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is talking to someone .
media.tenor.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Only one option for detoxxing after a James Bond marathon.
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Pattinson's performance is the best magic trick in the whole film, and I can only imagine the field day the Internet would have had with Protagonist/Neil: Time-Tripping Spy Best Bros had this come out during any non-COVID moment.
Only one option for detoxxing after a James Bond marathon.
a man in a suit and tie is talking to someone .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is talking to someone .
media.tenor.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Pattinson's performance is the best magic trick in the whole film, and I can only imagine the field day the Internet would have had with Protagonist/Neil: Time-Tripping Spy Best Bros had this come out during any non-COVID moment.
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Edward Hopper's The Penguin
At the Café - 1906
https://botfrens.com/collections/173/contents/3105257
https://botfrens.com/collections/173/contents/3105257
November 23, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Edward Hopper's The Penguin
your country’s greatest assemblage of comedic talent could never
November 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
your country’s greatest assemblage of comedic talent could never