The Negatrons
@thenegatrons.bsky.social
Some posts will be about trivial matters such as music, guitar pedals, sports, and movies. Other posts will be observations about the continuing degradation of American society. The important thing is we have fun.
America had so much more to learn from Brian Wilson about harmony.
Breaking news: Brian Wilson, the founder of the Beach Boys, whose catalogue of hits includes “I Get Around,” “Don’t Worry Baby” and “California Girls," has died at 82.
Brian Wilson, singer-songwriter who created the Beach Boys, dies at 82
His early hits — “Surfer Girl,” “I Get Around,” “All Summer Long,” “Help Me, Rhonda” and “California Girls” — evoked a fantasy world of fast cars, beautiful youth, eternal surf and sunshine on an imm...
wapo.st
June 11, 2025 at 11:43 PM
America had so much more to learn from Brian Wilson about harmony.
You sir, neither rock nor roll.
June 8, 2025 at 1:30 AM
You sir, neither rock nor roll.
I am glad Taylor finally saved up enough money to buy her music back. Could I interest her in a used truck?
May 31, 2025 at 4:18 AM
I am glad Taylor finally saved up enough money to buy her music back. Could I interest her in a used truck?
nobody loves you like corporations
feel the warmth of consumerism
the fleeting dopamine rush
of spending money
on discount luxuries
buy more
buy MORE!
feel the warmth of consumerism
the fleeting dopamine rush
of spending money
on discount luxuries
buy more
buy MORE!
May 31, 2025 at 4:12 AM
nobody loves you like corporations
feel the warmth of consumerism
the fleeting dopamine rush
of spending money
on discount luxuries
buy more
buy MORE!
feel the warmth of consumerism
the fleeting dopamine rush
of spending money
on discount luxuries
buy more
buy MORE!
Which Wolves alternate / special jersey is your favorite?
May 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Which Wolves alternate / special jersey is your favorite?
Which Timberwolves jersey set is your favorite?
May 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Which Timberwolves jersey set is your favorite?
And here everyone thought we were the problem...
‘Toxic positivity’ denies real feelings. Here’s how to do better.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
‘Toxic positivity’ denies real feelings. Here’s how to do better.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
‘Toxic positivity’ denies real feelings. Here’s how to do better.
A few suggestions on how not to invalidate someone else’s feelings, or even your own.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
And here everyone thought we were the problem...
‘Toxic positivity’ denies real feelings. Here’s how to do better.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
‘Toxic positivity’ denies real feelings. Here’s how to do better.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Get vaccinated, people.
Confirmed cases of measles in North Dakota increased to 21 this week after the Department of Health and Human Services reported two new cases in Grand Forks County, now the third county to be affected.
Confirmed measles cases in North Dakota rise to 21 • North Dakota Monitor
Confirmed cases of measles in North Dakota increased to 19 this week after the Department of Health and Human Services reported additional exposures occurred on a May 14 flight from Denver to…
buff.ly
May 23, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Get vaccinated, people.
The three C's that define Trump's second term:
Corruption, chaos, and cruelty.
Corruption, chaos, and cruelty.
May 23, 2025 at 1:52 AM
The three C's that define Trump's second term:
Corruption, chaos, and cruelty.
Corruption, chaos, and cruelty.
Would that plane be able to fly right over Trump's head like this joke?
RAMAPHOSA: I am sorry I don't have a plane to give you
TRUMP: I wish you did. I'd take it. If your country offered the US Air Force a plane, I would take it
RAMAPHOSA: Okay
TRUMP: I wish you did. I'd take it. If your country offered the US Air Force a plane, I would take it
RAMAPHOSA: Okay
May 22, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Would that plane be able to fly right over Trump's head like this joke?
Someone should interview the kids of the radio host criticizing Cora to see how terrible he is at parenting.
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora defends his decision to miss one of the team’s games to attend his daughter’s college graduation.
Boston Red Sox manager addresses criticism after missing game for daughter’s graduation
"For those that don't understand, I'm not going to try and convince them," Alex Cora told reporters.
nbcnews.to
May 21, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Someone should interview the kids of the radio host criticizing Cora to see how terrible he is at parenting.
Liberal women shouldn't care what Kid Rock thinks about their looks. I mean, dude looks like the Taco Bell dog did street drugs and drank hard liquor out the toilet for four decades straight.
May 21, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Liberal women shouldn't care what Kid Rock thinks about their looks. I mean, dude looks like the Taco Bell dog did street drugs and drank hard liquor out the toilet for four decades straight.
The Midwest needs a Minnesota-Indiana NBA Finals matchup.
May 20, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The Midwest needs a Minnesota-Indiana NBA Finals matchup.
I haven't been able to open my IG app for over a week. I know I could probably just reinstall it, but it's kind of nice not being able to open it.
May 20, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I haven't been able to open my IG app for over a week. I know I could probably just reinstall it, but it's kind of nice not being able to open it.
Trump's tariffs are (quickly) killing Earthquaker Devices (and other guitar pedal manufacturers).
www.record-courier.com/story/busine...
www.record-courier.com/story/busine...
Tariffs could lead to bankruptcy of Akron-based EarthQuaker Devices, CEO says
With Akron-based EarthQuaker Devices' costs increasing and sales slumping from increased tariffs, its CEO said offshoring could prevent bankruptcy.
www.record-courier.com
May 19, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Trump's tariffs are (quickly) killing Earthquaker Devices (and other guitar pedal manufacturers).
www.record-courier.com/story/busine...
www.record-courier.com/story/busine...
After 1Q, Christian Braun is the leading scorer with 9, just as we expected.
May 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
After 1Q, Christian Braun is the leading scorer with 9, just as we expected.
Roger was so mad, he had to fire Zak twice.
After firing and re-hiring him last month, the Who have once again fired drummer Zak Starkey
The Who Fire Zak Starkey Again
It’s a turbulent time for arena-touring rock drummers right now. Last week, Foo Fighters unceremoniously fired their drummer Josh Freese after two years, and that news has only been overshadowed by th...
www.stereogum.com
May 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Roger was so mad, he had to fire Zak twice.
Fun fact: Michael Jordan went 423-600 while owner of the Charlotte Hornets; the fourth-worst record during that span (2010-2023).
May 18, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Fun fact: Michael Jordan went 423-600 while owner of the Charlotte Hornets; the fourth-worst record during that span (2010-2023).
Don't side with Walmart on many issues, but I think the Tariffs are to blame.
May 17, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Don't side with Walmart on many issues, but I think the Tariffs are to blame.
Important life lesson: if you trade your best player to the Lakers, you'll get the number 1 pick. #Mavericks #Pelicans
May 13, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Important life lesson: if you trade your best player to the Lakers, you'll get the number 1 pick. #Mavericks #Pelicans
Mavs won the NBA Draft Lottery with a 1.8% chance? Nico doesn't deserve that...
May 12, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Mavs won the NBA Draft Lottery with a 1.8% chance? Nico doesn't deserve that...
I prefer military parades that aren't thrown by and for draft dodgers.
May 11, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I prefer military parades that aren't thrown by and for draft dodgers.
Can the new Pope pull a few strings to convince the Chicago Bulls front office and ownership to fully commit to tanking instead of losing to the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament every year?
May 10, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Can the new Pope pull a few strings to convince the Chicago Bulls front office and ownership to fully commit to tanking instead of losing to the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament every year?