Cindy White
@writewhite.bsky.social
Senior Editor at the Los Angeles Zoo. Formerly: The A.V. Club, IGN, The Watercooler. WGAE, professional fan of cool stuff, mom of twins, work in progress.
In case you need a break from the doom and gloom, here’s something I’m proud of. My second issue of the L.A. Zoo’s official magazine Zoo View is out this week! You can read the digital version for free here (no paywall!): lazoo.org/join-our-com...
January 8, 2026 at 9:45 PM
In case you need a break from the doom and gloom, here’s something I’m proud of. My second issue of the L.A. Zoo’s official magazine Zoo View is out this week! You can read the digital version for free here (no paywall!): lazoo.org/join-our-com...
Although I work at the zoo now, I still know a lot of people in entertainment journalism, so let me help you out. If you’re going to use puns in your Primate coverage, remember that chimpanzees are great apes, not monkeys. You’re welcome.
January 8, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Although I work at the zoo now, I still know a lot of people in entertainment journalism, so let me help you out. If you’re going to use puns in your Primate coverage, remember that chimpanzees are great apes, not monkeys. You’re welcome.
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Australia Admits All Those Animals Made Up https://theonion.com/australia-admits-all-those-animals-made-up/
December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Australia Admits All Those Animals Made Up https://theonion.com/australia-admits-all-those-animals-made-up/
Apparently a Laker walked past me and a co-worker at the zoo today? It was my co-worker who recognized him, obviously. I didn’t get the name.
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
December 30, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Apparently a Laker walked past me and a co-worker at the zoo today? It was my co-worker who recognized him, obviously. I didn’t get the name.
You will be visited by three spirits
December 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
You will be visited by three spirits
My daughter drew this picture of our cat for our relatives as they were deciding whether or not to brave the storm and come over for Christmas.
December 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
My daughter drew this picture of our cat for our relatives as they were deciding whether or not to brave the storm and come over for Christmas.
Fridge is broken, roof is leaking, older cat peeing everywhere but the litter box, and we’re all at some stage of getting over being sick, actually being sick, or starting to feel sick. But at least our Xmas Eve and Xmas Day plans were canceled because of the torrential rain storm. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
December 25, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Fridge is broken, roof is leaking, older cat peeing everywhere but the litter box, and we’re all at some stage of getting over being sick, actually being sick, or starting to feel sick. But at least our Xmas Eve and Xmas Day plans were canceled because of the torrential rain storm. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Happy Halfway out of the Dark to all who celebrate!
December 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Happy Halfway out of the Dark to all who celebrate!
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An Irish one I heard recently "He's thicker than the glass at the zoo"
December 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
An Irish one I heard recently "He's thicker than the glass at the zoo"
Barista: Can I get a name for the order?
[Music starts]
Snowmeiser: I’m Mr. White Christmas, I’m Mr. Snow, I’m Mr. Icicle, I’m Mr. 10 Be-
Barista: Dude, I just need something to put on the cup.
[Music starts]
Snowmeiser: I’m Mr. White Christmas, I’m Mr. Snow, I’m Mr. Icicle, I’m Mr. 10 Be-
Barista: Dude, I just need something to put on the cup.
December 14, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Barista: Can I get a name for the order?
[Music starts]
Snowmeiser: I’m Mr. White Christmas, I’m Mr. Snow, I’m Mr. Icicle, I’m Mr. 10 Be-
Barista: Dude, I just need something to put on the cup.
[Music starts]
Snowmeiser: I’m Mr. White Christmas, I’m Mr. Snow, I’m Mr. Icicle, I’m Mr. 10 Be-
Barista: Dude, I just need something to put on the cup.
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One of the many reasons AI can't produce good writing is it can't hate its own writing. It can't think to itself "Maybe I'm illiterate" during the writing process. And that's essential
December 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
One of the many reasons AI can't produce good writing is it can't hate its own writing. It can't think to itself "Maybe I'm illiterate" during the writing process. And that's essential
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🎶 One . . . Battle After Another 🎶
December 8, 2025 at 1:52 PM
🎶 One . . . Battle After Another 🎶
I’m so glad to have a chance to see Merrily We Roll Along via pro shot I didn’t even mind the odd editing and too many close-ups. But I did keep thinking about Lindsay Mendez and Katie Rose Clark playing Elphaba and Glinda (Clark especially), and how Wicked was playing right next door.
December 8, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I’m so glad to have a chance to see Merrily We Roll Along via pro shot I didn’t even mind the odd editing and too many close-ups. But I did keep thinking about Lindsay Mendez and Katie Rose Clark playing Elphaba and Glinda (Clark especially), and how Wicked was playing right next door.
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Out of Office Reply:
I am busy the month of December mapping out a hypothetical 3rd season of “Smash” instead of writing poems.
Have a blesséd day.
I am busy the month of December mapping out a hypothetical 3rd season of “Smash” instead of writing poems.
Have a blesséd day.
December 7, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Out of Office Reply:
I am busy the month of December mapping out a hypothetical 3rd season of “Smash” instead of writing poems.
Have a blesséd day.
I am busy the month of December mapping out a hypothetical 3rd season of “Smash” instead of writing poems.
Have a blesséd day.
We’re home from London! Final show count: 5 (if you count Phantom Peak, which I do). Also. Ride the Cyclone, immersive Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Cabaret, and My Neighbor Totoro. All so different, but each one amazing in its own unique way.
November 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
We’re home from London! Final show count: 5 (if you count Phantom Peak, which I do). Also. Ride the Cyclone, immersive Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Cabaret, and My Neighbor Totoro. All so different, but each one amazing in its own unique way.
We’re London this week. Guess I should post some pics.
November 26, 2025 at 8:27 AM
We’re London this week. Guess I should post some pics.
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‘The Owl House’ creator Dana Terrace responds to Disney+ funding AI-generated short form content in new tweet:
“Unsubscribe from Disney+. Pirate Owl House. I don’t care. Fuck gen AI.”
“Unsubscribe from Disney+. Pirate Owl House. I don’t care. Fuck gen AI.”
November 14, 2025 at 2:39 AM
‘The Owl House’ creator Dana Terrace responds to Disney+ funding AI-generated short form content in new tweet:
“Unsubscribe from Disney+. Pirate Owl House. I don’t care. Fuck gen AI.”
“Unsubscribe from Disney+. Pirate Owl House. I don’t care. Fuck gen AI.”
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Here's a sentence with an exclamation point!
Here's a regular sentence with a period where I say what I want to say. Now here's another exclamation point so you don't think I'm a bitch!
From,
Every woman ever
Here's a regular sentence with a period where I say what I want to say. Now here's another exclamation point so you don't think I'm a bitch!
From,
Every woman ever
October 28, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Here's a sentence with an exclamation point!
Here's a regular sentence with a period where I say what I want to say. Now here's another exclamation point so you don't think I'm a bitch!
From,
Every woman ever
Here's a regular sentence with a period where I say what I want to say. Now here's another exclamation point so you don't think I'm a bitch!
From,
Every woman ever
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I would laugh if this wasn't so true 😭
October 19, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I would laugh if this wasn't so true 😭
I just need two: “Economic headwinds.”
In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.
rm -rf ~/
rm -rf ~/
"The chancellor approved it"
October 13, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I just need two: “Economic headwinds.”
Halloween names? In this economy? (Yes.)
October 9, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Halloween names? In this economy? (Yes.)
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Alrght everybody, get your Tin Can Telephones out. We need your help!
We reach new people by word of mouth. Send all your educator friends this pic! Teachers, librarians, scout troop leaders, etc! We offer our program for free, so we need help getting the word out without advertising $$.
We reach new people by word of mouth. Send all your educator friends this pic! Teachers, librarians, scout troop leaders, etc! We offer our program for free, so we need help getting the word out without advertising $$.
September 30, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Alrght everybody, get your Tin Can Telephones out. We need your help!
We reach new people by word of mouth. Send all your educator friends this pic! Teachers, librarians, scout troop leaders, etc! We offer our program for free, so we need help getting the word out without advertising $$.
We reach new people by word of mouth. Send all your educator friends this pic! Teachers, librarians, scout troop leaders, etc! We offer our program for free, so we need help getting the word out without advertising $$.
The surprise Michael Bay cameo here reminds me that even though I’ve transitioned from TV/film journalism to writing about animals and conservation, Hollywood still has a way of creeping in.
Mountain gorillas are back from the brink. But what happens if they run out of room?
Mountain gorillas are back from the brink. But what happens if they run out of room?
Humans have helped save the great apes from extinction, but are now the biggest threat to their survival as they compete for land in east Africa’s Virunga mountains
www.theguardian.com
September 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The surprise Michael Bay cameo here reminds me that even though I’ve transitioned from TV/film journalism to writing about animals and conservation, Hollywood still has a way of creeping in.
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"I’m glad you kids love going to this zoo every weekend, but with each trip around your favorite enclosure, I’m reminded of my mortal limitations. I have to shamefully admit: I am running out of facts to tell you about red pandas."
I Am Running Out of Facts About Red Pandas
I am a drowning man, sinking under the weight of expectation, pulled toward the murky depths of adult fallibility. I’m glad my children love going ...
buff.ly
September 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
"I’m glad you kids love going to this zoo every weekend, but with each trip around your favorite enclosure, I’m reminded of my mortal limitations. I have to shamefully admit: I am running out of facts to tell you about red pandas."