Saeed Jones
@theferocity.bsky.social
Poet and cultural critic. I co-host the podcast VIBE CHECK. Also, I teach creative writing at Harvard Medical School.
BOOKS: Prelude to Bruise, How We Fight for Our Lives, Alive at the End of the World, The People’s Project.
BOOKS: Prelude to Bruise, How We Fight for Our Lives, Alive at the End of the World, The People’s Project.
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Saeed Jones
@theferocity.bsky.social
· Oct 23
Okay what is this b👀k?
The book I’m writing is titled HOME OUT THERE. It’s about black queer people leaving home to find home. I weave my own experiences with biographical chapters about three black queer poet ancestors: Langston Hughes, Pauli Murray and Audre Lorde.
JESUS CHRIST.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments, not just the newsroom, is being laid off.
February 4, 2026 at 3:04 PM
JESUS CHRIST.
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I don't know what it is about idiots who buy newspapers without understanding why they exist or what their business is, but I think gutting books coverage is some kind of canary in the coalmine. These jackasses don't read books, so they assume no one else does either.
February 4, 2026 at 2:53 PM
I don't know what it is about idiots who buy newspapers without understanding why they exist or what their business is, but I think gutting books coverage is some kind of canary in the coalmine. These jackasses don't read books, so they assume no one else does either.
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Did you steal an apple? Did you decorate your multiple mansions with photographs of your hand in the apple basket for all your guests to enjoy? Did your friends make a whole entire book saying Happy Birthday, Apple-Stealing Guy, The Man Who Steals Those Apples All Day Long?
February 4, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Did you steal an apple? Did you decorate your multiple mansions with photographs of your hand in the apple basket for all your guests to enjoy? Did your friends make a whole entire book saying Happy Birthday, Apple-Stealing Guy, The Man Who Steals Those Apples All Day Long?
Mackenzie should’ve gotten more money in the divorce.
The layoffs at the Washington Post have begun, with newsroom leaders telling employees its sports and books sections will be 'eliminated in current forms' and its international coverage will be downsized
February 4, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Mackenzie should’ve gotten more money in the divorce.
Lizzo was already on the edge then decided to back the car up a bit then slam her foot on the gas, holy shit.
February 4, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Lizzo was already on the edge then decided to back the car up a bit then slam her foot on the gas, holy shit.
If memory serves, Mary Shelley’s parents wouldn’t consume sugar unless they could confirmed that it was made without slave labor. Her work is absolutely an abolitionist text. #Frankenstein
His time with the blind man is so beautiful. This movie, man.
“I called your name and understood that I was alone.”
WHEW!!!!!
WHEW!!!!!
February 4, 2026 at 7:21 AM
If memory serves, Mary Shelley’s parents wouldn’t consume sugar unless they could confirmed that it was made without slave labor. Her work is absolutely an abolitionist text. #Frankenstein
His time with the blind man is so beautiful. This movie, man.
“I called your name and understood that I was alone.”
WHEW!!!!!
WHEW!!!!!
“Only monsters play God.”
Well, ain’t that it.
Well, ain’t that it.
February 4, 2026 at 7:16 AM
His time with the blind man is so beautiful. This movie, man.
“I called your name and understood that I was alone.”
WHEW!!!!!
WHEW!!!!!
“Only monsters play God.”
Well, ain’t that it.
Well, ain’t that it.
There’s a scene where he’s by himself — in chains in the basement — and he sets a leaf in the water and watches, absolutely rapt, as if flows out of the room via a drain. It’s so beautiful.
And then, soon after, we get the “a leaf? For me? Thank you!” scene. 😭
And then, soon after, we get the “a leaf? For me? Thank you!” scene. 😭
February 4, 2026 at 6:29 AM
“I called your name and understood that I was alone.”
WHEW!!!!!
WHEW!!!!!
“Only monsters play God.”
Well, ain’t that it.
Well, ain’t that it.
There’s a scene where he’s by himself — in chains in the basement — and he sets a leaf in the water and watches, absolutely rapt, as if flows out of the room via a drain. It’s so beautiful.
And then, soon after, we get the “a leaf? For me? Thank you!” scene. 😭
And then, soon after, we get the “a leaf? For me? Thank you!” scene. 😭
Jacob Elordi should get the Oscar.
February 4, 2026 at 6:15 AM
“Only monsters play God.”
Well, ain’t that it.
Well, ain’t that it.
There’s a scene where he’s by himself — in chains in the basement — and he sets a leaf in the water and watches, absolutely rapt, as if flows out of the room via a drain. It’s so beautiful.
And then, soon after, we get the “a leaf? For me? Thank you!” scene. 😭
And then, soon after, we get the “a leaf? For me? Thank you!” scene. 😭
Jacob Elordi should get the Oscar.
I’m watching #Frankenstein for the third time and wow, it really is Guillermo del Toro’s crowning achievement.
February 4, 2026 at 6:11 AM
There’s a scene where he’s by himself — in chains in the basement — and he sets a leaf in the water and watches, absolutely rapt, as if flows out of the room via a drain. It’s so beautiful.
And then, soon after, we get the “a leaf? For me? Thank you!” scene. 😭
And then, soon after, we get the “a leaf? For me? Thank you!” scene. 😭
Jacob Elordi should get the Oscar.
I’m watching #Frankenstein for the third time and wow, it really is Guillermo del Toro’s crowning achievement.
February 4, 2026 at 6:08 AM
Jacob Elordi should get the Oscar.
I’m watching #Frankenstein for the third time and wow, it really is Guillermo del Toro’s crowning achievement.
February 4, 2026 at 5:58 AM
I’m watching #Frankenstein for the third time and wow, it really is Guillermo del Toro’s crowning achievement.
what the fuck
James Fishback, who is running to be the Republican candidate for Florida governor, was previously accused of sexual misconduct with a minor.
Florida Politician Goes On Dating App To ‘Meet Young Female Voters Where They Are’
James Fishback, who is running to be the Republican candidate for Florida governor, was previously accused of sexual misconduct with a minor.
www.huffpost.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:46 PM
what the fuck
God, this season of #TheNightManager is so hot. I’m watching the finale now and whew.
WHEW, I say. Also, I definitely have issues.
WHEW, I say. Also, I definitely have issues.
February 3, 2026 at 11:41 PM
God, this season of #TheNightManager is so hot. I’m watching the finale now and whew.
WHEW, I say. Also, I definitely have issues.
WHEW, I say. Also, I definitely have issues.
Damn.
This is unreal. An AUSA talking like that in open court is about as close as you can come to a total breakdown. Never heard of anything like it.
February 3, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Damn.
Bill Gates is lucky all Melinda did was divorce him because my response would’ve inspired a made for TV movie.
To get an STD from a child you raped and then you secretly take that home to your wife and to try and get meds to drug her back to health without telling her……….
February 3, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Bill Gates is lucky all Melinda did was divorce him because my response would’ve inspired a made for TV movie.
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This makes it even worse that he’s had the audacity to be publicly mourning his marriage and at first pretending that it was about differences instead of his Epstein connection and participation.
In an interview with NPR, Melinda French Gates confirmed that she ended her marriage with Bill Gates because of allegations contained in the Epstein files.
February 3, 2026 at 7:15 PM
This makes it even worse that he’s had the audacity to be publicly mourning his marriage and at first pretending that it was about differences instead of his Epstein connection and participation.
YAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSS!!!!!
February 3, 2026 at 7:06 PM
YAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSS!!!!!
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The NYT published this at 2pm EST yesterday: “President Trump has backtracked on a major point in negotiations with Harvard, dropping his administration’s demand for a $200 million payment…”
lol, lmao even indeed.
lol, lmao even indeed.
February 3, 2026 at 9:17 AM
The NYT published this at 2pm EST yesterday: “President Trump has backtracked on a major point in negotiations with Harvard, dropping his administration’s demand for a $200 million payment…”
lol, lmao even indeed.
lol, lmao even indeed.
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Me: “You mad?”
Her: “Nope..”
***48 hours later***
Her: “I just think it's funny how..”
Me:
Her: “Nope..”
***48 hours later***
Her: “I just think it's funny how..”
Me:
February 3, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Me: “You mad?”
Her: “Nope..”
***48 hours later***
Her: “I just think it's funny how..”
Me:
Her: “Nope..”
***48 hours later***
Her: “I just think it's funny how..”
Me:
It would be so nice to sleep all the way through the night just once.
JUST!!!! ONCE!!!!!!
JUST!!!! ONCE!!!!!!
February 3, 2026 at 11:59 AM
It would be so nice to sleep all the way through the night just once.
JUST!!!! ONCE!!!!!!
JUST!!!! ONCE!!!!!!
*clicks dramatically*
Musk's X office in France raided by Paris prosecutor
Musk's X office in France raided by Paris prosecutor
The Paris prosecutor says its cyber-crime unit is conducting a search of X's offices.
www.bbc.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:25 AM
*clicks dramatically*
The NYT published this at 2pm EST yesterday: “President Trump has backtracked on a major point in negotiations with Harvard, dropping his administration’s demand for a $200 million payment…”
lol, lmao even indeed.
lol, lmao even indeed.
February 3, 2026 at 9:17 AM
The NYT published this at 2pm EST yesterday: “President Trump has backtracked on a major point in negotiations with Harvard, dropping his administration’s demand for a $200 million payment…”
lol, lmao even indeed.
lol, lmao even indeed.
“U.S. President Donald Trump demanded Harvard pay $1 billion in a settlement in a Truth Social post Monday night, pushing back against reports that the White House would no longer demand a cash payment from the University.”
Trump Calls for $1 Billion Settlement From Harvard | News | The Harvard Crimson
U.S. President Donald Trump demanded Harvard pay $1 billion in a settlement in a Truth Social post Monday night, pushing back against reports that the White House would no longer demand a cash payment...
www.thecrimson.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:07 AM
“U.S. President Donald Trump demanded Harvard pay $1 billion in a settlement in a Truth Social post Monday night, pushing back against reports that the White House would no longer demand a cash payment from the University.”
What do you mean you aren’t already following @itsafronomics.blacksky.app? That’s WILD to moi. Yikes, can’t relate.
February 3, 2026 at 2:34 AM
What do you mean you aren’t already following @itsafronomics.blacksky.app? That’s WILD to moi. Yikes, can’t relate.