Ikari BrenDo
@bdo.bsky.social
brend{en,o}, maritimer-emeritus, montréalais, Raptors supporter, Bill Evans adulator, clojure habitué
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you know, these days, many people time of year. but this season, try when to everything a special time — it just might become which with you
December 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
you know, these days, many people time of year. but this season, try when to everything a special time — it just might become which with you
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I say this with zero irony: if you are even tangentially a part of a retro video game community, it is your civic duty to push back against this company and shun anyone who doesn't. This is fascism tapping gently at the door and as soon as you let it in, it's going to invite its friends.
December 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I say this with zero irony: if you are even tangentially a part of a retro video game community, it is your civic duty to push back against this company and shun anyone who doesn't. This is fascism tapping gently at the door and as soon as you let it in, it's going to invite its friends.
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Every trans adult was a trans child. No amount of criminalizing healthcare can change that. The only thing it will do is make for more traumatized kids.
And those traumatized kids will, at best, become traumatized adults. But many will kill themselves first.
That is the point of this legislation.
And those traumatized kids will, at best, become traumatized adults. But many will kill themselves first.
That is the point of this legislation.
December 18, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Every trans adult was a trans child. No amount of criminalizing healthcare can change that. The only thing it will do is make for more traumatized kids.
And those traumatized kids will, at best, become traumatized adults. But many will kill themselves first.
That is the point of this legislation.
And those traumatized kids will, at best, become traumatized adults. But many will kill themselves first.
That is the point of this legislation.
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HARD BOILED DETECTIVE: another cruel sunrise over the city of the damned. another corpse. another widow. another cup of black coffee to drag my sorry ass back to life- *sputtering*
ME: do you like it? it's an ethiopian washed process single origin
DETECTIVE:
ME: are you getting apricot notes
ME: do you like it? it's an ethiopian washed process single origin
DETECTIVE:
ME: are you getting apricot notes
December 16, 2025 at 12:32 PM
HARD BOILED DETECTIVE: another cruel sunrise over the city of the damned. another corpse. another widow. another cup of black coffee to drag my sorry ass back to life- *sputtering*
ME: do you like it? it's an ethiopian washed process single origin
DETECTIVE:
ME: are you getting apricot notes
ME: do you like it? it's an ethiopian washed process single origin
DETECTIVE:
ME: are you getting apricot notes
I saw a lot of GenZ kids at the TAGABOW show not wearing earplugs tonight. That was the loudest show I'd been to since My Bloody Valentine, and this was in a tiny club. A show like this is beyond the pay grade of something like Loop-brand - you need foam in there.
December 8, 2025 at 6:29 AM
I saw a lot of GenZ kids at the TAGABOW show not wearing earplugs tonight. That was the loudest show I'd been to since My Bloody Valentine, and this was in a tiny club. A show like this is beyond the pay grade of something like Loop-brand - you need foam in there.
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It's with heavy hearts that we share that Claude, our beloved albino alligator, has passed away at the age of 30. Claude brought joy to millions of people at the Academy and across the world during his 17 year tenure. We will miss him dearly. 🤍
December 2, 2025 at 10:22 PM
It's with heavy hearts that we share that Claude, our beloved albino alligator, has passed away at the age of 30. Claude brought joy to millions of people at the Academy and across the world during his 17 year tenure. We will miss him dearly. 🤍
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An unbelievable tragedy has struck the oily rag museum
December 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
An unbelievable tragedy has struck the oily rag museum
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Chotiner: So you felt you had to debase yourself to smooth things over?
Carney: yes
Chotiner: Even though the ads were accurate, and Trump is lying?
Carney: yes
Chotiner: Did it achieve what you wanted?
Carney: well hold on
Carney: yes
Chotiner: Even though the ads were accurate, and Trump is lying?
Carney: yes
Chotiner: Did it achieve what you wanted?
Carney: well hold on
Mark Carney apologized to Donald Trump for Ontario’s anti-tariff ad during Asia trip
Mark Carney apologized to Donald Trump for Ontario’s anti-tariff ad during Asia trip
However, when he was asked whether he would resume trade talks with Canada, Trump replied emphatically, “No.”
www.thestar.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Chotiner: So you felt you had to debase yourself to smooth things over?
Carney: yes
Chotiner: Even though the ads were accurate, and Trump is lying?
Carney: yes
Chotiner: Did it achieve what you wanted?
Carney: well hold on
Carney: yes
Chotiner: Even though the ads were accurate, and Trump is lying?
Carney: yes
Chotiner: Did it achieve what you wanted?
Carney: well hold on
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CHOTINER: So you asked for a Birkin bag?
KOKO: Yes. Possession Bag.
CHOTINER: And you had the funds to acquire this?
KOKO: No, Professor Purchase Koko Gorilla
CHOTINER: That doesn't sound like the funds were justifiable.
KOKO: Hostility Interviewer
KOKO: Yes. Possession Bag.
CHOTINER: And you had the funds to acquire this?
KOKO: No, Professor Purchase Koko Gorilla
CHOTINER: That doesn't sound like the funds were justifiable.
KOKO: Hostility Interviewer
October 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
CHOTINER: So you asked for a Birkin bag?
KOKO: Yes. Possession Bag.
CHOTINER: And you had the funds to acquire this?
KOKO: No, Professor Purchase Koko Gorilla
CHOTINER: That doesn't sound like the funds were justifiable.
KOKO: Hostility Interviewer
KOKO: Yes. Possession Bag.
CHOTINER: And you had the funds to acquire this?
KOKO: No, Professor Purchase Koko Gorilla
CHOTINER: That doesn't sound like the funds were justifiable.
KOKO: Hostility Interviewer
The Covid / Flu shot combo is definitely sativa this year.
October 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The Covid / Flu shot combo is definitely sativa this year.
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It was, but the river of time carries on
woof. That was ball 4.
October 21, 2025 at 2:43 AM
It was, but the river of time carries on
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No Seattle sports team has ever played a normal playoff game.
October 21, 2025 at 12:22 AM
No Seattle sports team has ever played a normal playoff game.
If the Mariners win tonight, I'm never buying a Nintendo Switch 2
October 21, 2025 at 12:13 AM
If the Mariners win tonight, I'm never buying a Nintendo Switch 2
I'm watching too much baseball and not enough movies. Go Jays.
October 18, 2025 at 12:59 AM
I'm watching too much baseball and not enough movies. Go Jays.
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Man goes to doctor. Says he's depressed. Doctor says, "Treatment is simple. Great clown Pagliacci is in town tonight. Go and see him. That should pick you up." Man bursts into tears of joy, realizes how much happiness he brings into the dark and uncertain world. "I am Pagliacci. Thank you doctor."
October 14, 2023 at 9:55 PM
Man goes to doctor. Says he's depressed. Doctor says, "Treatment is simple. Great clown Pagliacci is in town tonight. Go and see him. That should pick you up." Man bursts into tears of joy, realizes how much happiness he brings into the dark and uncertain world. "I am Pagliacci. Thank you doctor."
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RIP
Jane Goodall Returns From Latest Expedition With Annoying Chimp Accent
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND—Gesturing wildly with her arms and grunting whenever she spoke, Dr. Jane Goodall returned from her latest expedition with an annoying chimp accent, sources confirmed Monday. “She ...
theonion.com
October 2, 2025 at 12:45 AM
RIP
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"In some places, French postal workers now pick up prescriptions, return library books, and deliver flowers. Last year, only twenty eight per cent of La Poste’s revenue came from sending mail."
Services can evolve in positive ways to meet new and growing needs.
Services can evolve in positive ways to meet new and growing needs.
For those who wonder what a modern postal service could look like, one example is in France, where letter carriers provide check-ins on the elderly for very affordable rates, while completing their routes.
I encourage everyone to read the whole thing
#CanadaPost
www.newyorker.com/culture/anna...
I encourage everyone to read the whole thing
#CanadaPost
www.newyorker.com/culture/anna...
In France, Elder Care Comes with the Mail
Carriers for La Poste have a new job: checking in on the aged.
www.newyorker.com
September 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
"In some places, French postal workers now pick up prescriptions, return library books, and deliver flowers. Last year, only twenty eight per cent of La Poste’s revenue came from sending mail."
Services can evolve in positive ways to meet new and growing needs.
Services can evolve in positive ways to meet new and growing needs.
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CHOTINER: So your son is 14, is that right?
IKARI: It's complex, Isaac. If—
CHOTINER: And the “robot” he pilots, that’s actually the child of an alien you keep crucified in the basement, which is possessed by the spirit of his dead mother?
IKARI: Look, let me answer the question.
CHOTINER: Sure.
IKARI: It's complex, Isaac. If—
CHOTINER: And the “robot” he pilots, that’s actually the child of an alien you keep crucified in the basement, which is possessed by the spirit of his dead mother?
IKARI: Look, let me answer the question.
CHOTINER: Sure.
September 23, 2025 at 8:22 PM
CHOTINER: So your son is 14, is that right?
IKARI: It's complex, Isaac. If—
CHOTINER: And the “robot” he pilots, that’s actually the child of an alien you keep crucified in the basement, which is possessed by the spirit of his dead mother?
IKARI: Look, let me answer the question.
CHOTINER: Sure.
IKARI: It's complex, Isaac. If—
CHOTINER: And the “robot” he pilots, that’s actually the child of an alien you keep crucified in the basement, which is possessed by the spirit of his dead mother?
IKARI: Look, let me answer the question.
CHOTINER: Sure.
Can someone help me find a "non-Disney+" source for the French Canadian dub of The Simpsons. It's the only reason I have a Disney+ subscription and would love to get rid of it.
September 21, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Can someone help me find a "non-Disney+" source for the French Canadian dub of The Simpsons. It's the only reason I have a Disney+ subscription and would love to get rid of it.
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KIM KITSURAGI - "What is it, detective? Can you make it out?"
BULLET - "if you read this you are gay lmao"
1. "It, um, doesn't say anything."
2. "Transgender ideology. My old foe."
3. [Espirit de Corps - Medium 10] "I think you should read it for yourself, Kim."
BULLET - "if you read this you are gay lmao"
1. "It, um, doesn't say anything."
2. "Transgender ideology. My old foe."
3. [Espirit de Corps - Medium 10] "I think you should read it for yourself, Kim."
September 12, 2025 at 11:38 PM
KIM KITSURAGI - "What is it, detective? Can you make it out?"
BULLET - "if you read this you are gay lmao"
1. "It, um, doesn't say anything."
2. "Transgender ideology. My old foe."
3. [Espirit de Corps - Medium 10] "I think you should read it for yourself, Kim."
BULLET - "if you read this you are gay lmao"
1. "It, um, doesn't say anything."
2. "Transgender ideology. My old foe."
3. [Espirit de Corps - Medium 10] "I think you should read it for yourself, Kim."
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One policy solution to Young Men we should be considering is Universal Basic Electric Guitar (UBEG). I'm not joking, by the way. Kids of any gender should get a low-cost starter kit for some hobby of their choosing once they turn 13. A camera, paints, a cheap sampler, etc.
September 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
One policy solution to Young Men we should be considering is Universal Basic Electric Guitar (UBEG). I'm not joking, by the way. Kids of any gender should get a low-cost starter kit for some hobby of their choosing once they turn 13. A camera, paints, a cheap sampler, etc.