Aoifs
@aoifseee.bsky.social
Art Director for film and STEM graduate from #OpenUniversity. Fascinated by ancient patterns, nanomedicine and 80s action movies. She/her.
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I know we keep focusing on Colbert and Kimmel as we should, but we also need to remember there are hundreds of people who work for these shows who also just lost their jobs because of this bullshit, and most of them are probably not millionaires.
September 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM
I know we keep focusing on Colbert and Kimmel as we should, but we also need to remember there are hundreds of people who work for these shows who also just lost their jobs because of this bullshit, and most of them are probably not millionaires.
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Feel like this little sob story *could* have mentioned that Boyne's Polari nomination came five days after he wrote a piece referring to trans-inclusive women as the evil wives in the Handmaid's Tale, "ready to pin a handmaiden down as her husband rapes her".
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
John Boyne says LGBTQ+ fiction prize backlash brought him ‘close to the edge’
Gender-critical novelist urges writers to re-enter prize they boycotted and may ask judges not to shortlist his novella
www.theguardian.com
August 15, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Feel like this little sob story *could* have mentioned that Boyne's Polari nomination came five days after he wrote a piece referring to trans-inclusive women as the evil wives in the Handmaid's Tale, "ready to pin a handmaiden down as her husband rapes her".
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
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it appears that @bsky.app have suspended the account of @jessiegender because a trans person saying "I wish ill on JK Rowling" is against the rules, so let me say with my loud cis voice that I too wish ill on all perpetrators of hate speech against trans people
reinstate Jessie, this is ridiculous
reinstate Jessie, this is ridiculous
August 16, 2025 at 8:20 AM
it appears that @bsky.app have suspended the account of @jessiegender because a trans person saying "I wish ill on JK Rowling" is against the rules, so let me say with my loud cis voice that I too wish ill on all perpetrators of hate speech against trans people
reinstate Jessie, this is ridiculous
reinstate Jessie, this is ridiculous
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"biological sex" is the idea that being born with a vulva makes you female, until it doesn't because you were too good at sports.
June 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
"biological sex" is the idea that being born with a vulva makes you female, until it doesn't because you were too good at sports.
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I love this thread. Gets to the heart of the bizarre ways these Disney remakes are at once unimaginative photocopies of their animated classics that *also* bafflingly misunderstand the emotional core of the original films.
There is one specific scene in Lilo and Stitch that was changed that I think fundamentally led to every other decision they made in that movie.
In both Lilo and Stitch movies there is a scene right before Stitch falls from the sky like a shooting star.
In both Lilo and Stitch movies there is a scene right before Stitch falls from the sky like a shooting star.
May 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I love this thread. Gets to the heart of the bizarre ways these Disney remakes are at once unimaginative photocopies of their animated classics that *also* bafflingly misunderstand the emotional core of the original films.
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There is one specific scene in Lilo and Stitch that was changed that I think fundamentally led to every other decision they made in that movie.
In both Lilo and Stitch movies there is a scene right before Stitch falls from the sky like a shooting star.
In both Lilo and Stitch movies there is a scene right before Stitch falls from the sky like a shooting star.
May 25, 2025 at 2:14 AM
There is one specific scene in Lilo and Stitch that was changed that I think fundamentally led to every other decision they made in that movie.
In both Lilo and Stitch movies there is a scene right before Stitch falls from the sky like a shooting star.
In both Lilo and Stitch movies there is a scene right before Stitch falls from the sky like a shooting star.
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Ancient Irish proverb.
May 24, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Ancient Irish proverb.
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This is viscerally disgusting from anyone, but especially from a Labour PM. Every single person in the UK will have stories about how immigrants have made our lives, or the lives of our loved ones, immeasurably better.
It’s language like Starmer’s that causes ‘incalculable damage’. I feel sick.
It’s language like Starmer’s that causes ‘incalculable damage’. I feel sick.
If you thought the PM’s speech was punchy, his foreword to the immigration white paper says high net migration has done “incalculable damage” to the country.
That is a serious shift in tone for a Labour government/party.
That is a serious shift in tone for a Labour government/party.
May 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
This is viscerally disgusting from anyone, but especially from a Labour PM. Every single person in the UK will have stories about how immigrants have made our lives, or the lives of our loved ones, immeasurably better.
It’s language like Starmer’s that causes ‘incalculable damage’. I feel sick.
It’s language like Starmer’s that causes ‘incalculable damage’. I feel sick.
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the fundamental disconnect between the manosphere and reality is that they are incapable of understanding that this is - according to every woman I’ve ever met - the sexiest thing a man has ever done
eight years ago today we all watched the glory of zendaya falling madly in love with tom holland and the internet was never the same
May 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
the fundamental disconnect between the manosphere and reality is that they are incapable of understanding that this is - according to every woman I’ve ever met - the sexiest thing a man has ever done
you know the rule
eight years ago today we all watched the glory of zendaya falling madly in love with tom holland and the internet was never the same
May 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
you know the rule
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The perfect Starmerist trifecta in action: impoverishing UK institutions, with a cruel + bigoted law, that won't appease, or even be noticed by, a single racist who doesn't already vote Labour.
With zero tactical benefit, you'd almost think this Labour govt are simply very racist themselves.
With zero tactical benefit, you'd almost think this Labour govt are simply very racist themselves.
The Home Office will restrict work and study visas from nationalities who are most likely to overstay and claim asylum. Visas will be rejected for individuals who fit the profile of someone who will go on to claim asylum and are from countries with high rates of asylum.
May 6, 2025 at 8:03 AM
The perfect Starmerist trifecta in action: impoverishing UK institutions, with a cruel + bigoted law, that won't appease, or even be noticed by, a single racist who doesn't already vote Labour.
With zero tactical benefit, you'd almost think this Labour govt are simply very racist themselves.
With zero tactical benefit, you'd almost think this Labour govt are simply very racist themselves.
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John Lithgow is saying the reason he said yes to starring as Dumbledore is coz he reckons it's his last major role and will take eight years to complete. Has anyone explained to him that instead of that he could make three really good films in that time? Films for adults that aren't made by bigots?
April 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
John Lithgow is saying the reason he said yes to starring as Dumbledore is coz he reckons it's his last major role and will take eight years to complete. Has anyone explained to him that instead of that he could make three really good films in that time? Films for adults that aren't made by bigots?
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Yeah can we stop asking politicians ‘what is a woman?’ and start asking them ‘what proof are you insisting women give you before you’ll let them go to the toilet?’
Asked if Keir Starmer still believes that a trans woman is a woman, his spokesman replies "no".
Says that trans women must now use men's bathrooms
Says that trans women must now use men's bathrooms
April 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Yeah can we stop asking politicians ‘what is a woman?’ and start asking them ‘what proof are you insisting women give you before you’ll let them go to the toilet?’
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tim curry in famous works of art: thread
April 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
tim curry in famous works of art: thread
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This is actually a really good thing but you wouldn’t know it from reading this article. Massive films being made in the UK creates literally thousands of jobs for actors, camera operators, set builders, designers and lots more inherently precarious professions
April 20, 2025 at 8:21 AM
This is actually a really good thing but you wouldn’t know it from reading this article. Massive films being made in the UK creates literally thousands of jobs for actors, camera operators, set builders, designers and lots more inherently precarious professions
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Guys, I love all of you, but the answer to RFK, Jr. is not that autistic adults hold jobs, pay taxes, and get laid, it's that everyone deserves to live even if they can't work, pay taxes, or get laid.
April 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Guys, I love all of you, but the answer to RFK, Jr. is not that autistic adults hold jobs, pay taxes, and get laid, it's that everyone deserves to live even if they can't work, pay taxes, or get laid.
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This has to be against the Hippocratic Oath
You have children who need help, you know what the best treatment recommended internationally is, they're already taking it, and you're legally required not to help them at all
Really disgusting
www.thepinknews.com/2025/04/11/w...
You have children who need help, you know what the best treatment recommended internationally is, they're already taking it, and you're legally required not to help them at all
Really disgusting
www.thepinknews.com/2025/04/11/w...
GPs told they 'must refuse' to support trans youth taking hormones privately
Wes Streeting has recommitted to a puberty blockers ban despite an apology he made earlier this week on the matter.
www.thepinknews.com
April 12, 2025 at 12:50 PM
This has to be against the Hippocratic Oath
You have children who need help, you know what the best treatment recommended internationally is, they're already taking it, and you're legally required not to help them at all
Really disgusting
www.thepinknews.com/2025/04/11/w...
You have children who need help, you know what the best treatment recommended internationally is, they're already taking it, and you're legally required not to help them at all
Really disgusting
www.thepinknews.com/2025/04/11/w...
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Garron Noone is correct about Ireland becoming more dangerous.
But it's not cos of migrants, it's cos of the brainworms that Irish people have caught from the far right/conservative/fascists.
An interaction today I had in Rathmines. There are stickers like this up around Rathmines.
But it's not cos of migrants, it's cos of the brainworms that Irish people have caught from the far right/conservative/fascists.
An interaction today I had in Rathmines. There are stickers like this up around Rathmines.
March 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Garron Noone is correct about Ireland becoming more dangerous.
But it's not cos of migrants, it's cos of the brainworms that Irish people have caught from the far right/conservative/fascists.
An interaction today I had in Rathmines. There are stickers like this up around Rathmines.
But it's not cos of migrants, it's cos of the brainworms that Irish people have caught from the far right/conservative/fascists.
An interaction today I had in Rathmines. There are stickers like this up around Rathmines.
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Out: Wingwoman
In: Ridesmaid
In: Ridesmaid
March 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Out: Wingwoman
In: Ridesmaid
In: Ridesmaid
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At some point we need to collectively decide that "Some views based on what people feel or uncritically believe rather than factual information will actually impact the safety and well-being of vulnerable people" is MORE of a societal concern than "Strangers were rude to someone they disagreed with"
March 25, 2025 at 9:09 AM
At some point we need to collectively decide that "Some views based on what people feel or uncritically believe rather than factual information will actually impact the safety and well-being of vulnerable people" is MORE of a societal concern than "Strangers were rude to someone they disagreed with"
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It's so flipping DICKENSIAN to have people being afraid of getting too sick to work. It's Boxer going to the glue factory. It's Tiny Tim's unused crutch. It's everything Nye Bevan railed against. If you don't understand that, there's no helping you.
March 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
It's so flipping DICKENSIAN to have people being afraid of getting too sick to work. It's Boxer going to the glue factory. It's Tiny Tim's unused crutch. It's everything Nye Bevan railed against. If you don't understand that, there's no helping you.
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Reminder: Kennys Bookshop delivers for free in Ireland. Easons have free delivery over 10 euros (and also sell toys and games and stationary). Lots of lovely booksellers in the actual stores too, like Books Upstairs, Gutter Bookshop, Hodges Figgis.
Ecommerce giant Amazon goes live with dedicated Irish store
Ecommerce giant Amazon goes live with dedicated Irish store
The company said that In 2023, Irish SMEs selling on Amazon recorded over €170 million in export sales, with over half of those n export sales outside the European Union
www.businesspost.ie
March 18, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Reminder: Kennys Bookshop delivers for free in Ireland. Easons have free delivery over 10 euros (and also sell toys and games and stationary). Lots of lovely booksellers in the actual stores too, like Books Upstairs, Gutter Bookshop, Hodges Figgis.
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Red-hot #dating advice from my Mum which I might actually start using...
"Maybe you should only ever agree to a second date after you've asked the man if he can tell you 3 things he's learnt about you during the evening."
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"Maybe you should only ever agree to a second date after you've asked the man if he can tell you 3 things he's learnt about you during the evening."
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March 13, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Red-hot #dating advice from my Mum which I might actually start using...
"Maybe you should only ever agree to a second date after you've asked the man if he can tell you 3 things he's learnt about you during the evening."
❤️
"Maybe you should only ever agree to a second date after you've asked the man if he can tell you 3 things he's learnt about you during the evening."
❤️