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Ted McCormick @tedmccormick.bsky.social · Sep 9

My name was added to this letter without my consent. It is perhaps worth noting that it lists my old professional affiliation rather than my current one.

It may also be worth noting that I checked the letter when Nathan posted it and did not see my name, so it may have been added since last night.

Nondescript Roman Statue (bsky edition) @cancelkultur.bsky.social · Sep 9

@tedmccormick.bsky.social wondering whether you signed the recent “scholars for truth about genocide” letter because if not, and like @nkalamb.bsky.social, your name would appear to have been added without your consent.

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Nondescript Roman Statue (bsky edition) @cancelkultur.bsky.social · 29d

Assume I can share this widely?

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Nondescript Roman Statue (bsky edition) @cancelkultur.bsky.social · Sep 9

@tedmccormick.bsky.social wondering whether you signed the recent “scholars for truth about genocide” letter because if not, and like @nkalamb.bsky.social, your name would appear to have been added without your consent.

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Nondescript Roman Statue (bsky edition) @cancelkultur.bsky.social · Mar 10

I think at least party of it is the way this place is so siloed - for all its faults it feels like you get a lot more random stuff thrown at you on Twitter, which feeds creativity (yelling, swearing)

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Nondescript Roman Statue (bsky edition) @cancelkultur.bsky.social · Mar 10

I can do that if you want I guess, but it’s not really my thing.

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Nondescript Roman Statue (bsky edition) @cancelkultur.bsky.social · Mar 10

I barely have any followers on twitter, so I know exactly which three are bots actually.

Nondescript Roman Statue (bsky edition) @cancelkultur.bsky.social · Mar 10

The last thing my Twitter feed loaded before it went down was an ad showing AI renderings of various celebrities in Icelandic settings, as Vikings, etc. But you can only watch that so many times.

Nondescript Roman Statue (bsky edition) @cancelkultur.bsky.social · Mar 10

I don’t know where to go here to yell at the people I yell at over there, it’s distressing.

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Nondescript Roman Statue (bsky edition) @cancelkultur.bsky.social · Dec 4

#5/ Honorable Mention 2. This crowd of Irish drunks: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTsE...

Fairy-tale of New York..in Dublin

YouTube video by Alan Hilliard

www.youtube.com

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Nondescript Roman Statue (bsky edition) @cancelkultur.bsky.social · Dec 4

#4/ Honorable Mention. The Ramparts. Not really for me but I respect the effort: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBwk...

Fairytale Of New York - The Ramparts

YouTube video by The Ramparts

www.youtube.com

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Nondescript Roman Statue (bsky edition) @cancelkultur.bsky.social · Dec 4

#3. The Dropkick Murphys. Without even searching, I was 100% sure this existed: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHbZ...

Dropkick Murphys-Fairytale of New York[Pogues Cover]

YouTube video by LambruscoKid

www.youtube.com

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Nondescript Roman Statue (bsky edition) @cancelkultur.bsky.social · Dec 4

#2. The Whistlin' Donkeys. Great cover, very faithful to the original without being boring: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzbZ...

The Whistlin' Donkeys - Fairytale Of New York

YouTube video by The Whistlin' Donkeys Official

www.youtube.com

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Nondescript Roman Statue (bsky edition) @cancelkultur.bsky.social · Dec 4

I know you're all wondering, "what are some good covers of Fairytale of New York I can listen to this holiday season?" and the answer is (in order)

#1. Christy Moore. Head and shoulders the best cover of this song, close to perfect, and a solo to boot: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwXB...

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Nondescript Roman Statue (bsky edition) @cancelkultur.bsky.social · Dec 3

43,000 plus (plus plus) Palestinians have received Peace in the last 14 months alone.

Nondescript Roman Statue (bsky edition) @cancelkultur.bsky.social · Dec 3

I keep seeing stories about stuff like this happening for real, and I would just view it as the termination fee for our friendship.

performative male @milesklee.bsky.social · Dec 3

ONLINE: the best thing we can do is take care of each other

OFFLINE: i ordered a plate of wings for the table and will venmo everyone for their share

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Nondescript Roman Statue (bsky edition) @cancelkultur.bsky.social · Dec 3

My theory: this was all a distraction while his accomplices rob the Korean gold reserves.

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Nondescript Roman Statue (bsky edition) @cancelkultur.bsky.social · Dec 3

I think they were just jealous at how much attention the ME has been getting lately. Sorry South Korea, you’re very special too!

Nondescript Roman Statue (bsky edition) @cancelkultur.bsky.social · Dec 3

Some truly horrendous covers of Fairytale of New York out there, stay safe this Christmas everyone.

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Nondescript Roman Statue (bsky edition) @cancelkultur.bsky.social · Nov 29

Uhh did you clear this one with The Elders before you hit skeet, Stu?

Nondescript Roman Statue (bsky edition) @cancelkultur.bsky.social · Nov 28

I would like a remake of the classic turn-based strategy game Deadlock: Planetary Conquest, where all of the aliens have big boobs. Is that creative enough for you?

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Nondescript Roman Statue (bsky edition) @cancelkultur.bsky.social · Nov 27

If they do a Mad Men remake for the present day it'll be the AI Coke Commercial.

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Nondescript Roman Statue (bsky edition) @cancelkultur.bsky.social · Nov 27

Why did that person block me, what's going on here on bluesky.

Nondescript Roman Statue (bsky edition) @cancelkultur.bsky.social · Nov 27

My kids liked it but then i showed them this post and they started crying.

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Nondescript Roman Statue (bsky edition) @cancelkultur.bsky.social · Nov 25

The early leaders of Israel/the Zionist movement possessed a sort of twisted courage that allowed them to admit what was done to the Palestinians, while still seeking to justify it. With few exceptions (e.g. Benny Morris), most modern Zionists lack even that.

Nondescript Roman Statue (bsky edition) @cancelkultur.bsky.social · Nov 20

I mean, the resolution called for a release of hostages so this is just bullshit on its face anyways of course.