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Lux Alptraum @luxalptraum.com · 9h

TFW you paid $1400 to see Beckett’s most famous work without knowing anything about it

One Star Review of Waiting for Godot on Broadway
I recently attended Waiting for Godot on Broadway and spent over $1,400 for two Row C seats (103 and 104). I'm a longtime admirer of Broadway productions and even hold a season pass for Shea's Performing Arts Theatre, so I came in with genuine enthusiasm and high expectations. Unfortunately, this show was unlike anything ! have ever experienced —and not in a good way.
What I encountered was not the artistry, music, or emotional storytelling I usually associate with Broadway, but instead what felt like an endless cycle of nonsensical conversation between characters who seemed trapped in their own madness. I tried-truly tried-to find meaning, symbolism, or even a thread of emotional resonance. I stayed through the first half hoping the second would offer clarity. But by intermission, it was clear: this was a waste of both time and money.
Keanu Reeves is an actor I respect greatly, but I cannot fathom why he would agree to participate in such a disjointed, inaccessible production. His talent was lost in a performance that defied reason rather than provoked insight.
To anyone considering attending: unless you are drawn to highly abstract, nearly incomprehensible theater, I strongly caution you against this show. For the average, educated, thoughtful theatergoer, it is far more frustrating than fulfilling. In my opinion, this was the single most disappointing Broadway experience I've ever had - an unfortunate waste of money and, more importantly, of time.

Brad Cavanagh @canspice.bsky.social · 14h

It’s really nice living in a city whose leadership puts a priority on making non-car transportation safer, easier, and more accessible for everybody. #NewWest

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Brad Cavanagh @canspice.bsky.social · 14h

And here’s a curb extension going in along the same route, making it safer for pedestrians!

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Brad Cavanagh @canspice.bsky.social · 14h

It is great to see more safe cycling infrastructure going in around #NewWest. Here’s a little safety added to an intersection along a greenway and a safe route to an elementary school a block away!

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Brad Cavanagh @canspice.bsky.social · 14h

Nice day for a run 🏃🏻

Brad Cavanagh @canspice.bsky.social · 15h

@inferiorcaitlin.bsky.social oh no www.polygon.com/clair-obscur...

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs announce free 'major' update

Sandfall Interactive is working on a 'major' update to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as a 'thank you' to players.

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Brad Cavanagh @canspice.bsky.social · 1d

that feeling when you see there are three replies to a #NewWest post but you can't see the replies because you've already blocked the trolls

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Brad Cavanagh @canspice.bsky.social · 1d

Oh nice! We’re going in March so I’ll have to grab some tips from you

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Amina @ayasinvan.bsky.social · 2d

Wild to watch the unprofessional conduct of Fontaine, who made a flippant comment about a delegate presenting to Council, when he wasn't able to debate the resident once they stated they wouldn't take questions.Yet, ppl still question why residents aren't comfortable delegating at CityHall #newwest

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Brad Cavanagh @canspice.bsky.social · 2d

New bike lanes going in! #NewWest

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Denis Agar (he/him) @denisagar.bsky.social · 2d

Who are we going to export fossil fuels to when they're the most expensive fuel on the market? You don't build a pipeline for today's demand, you build it for 10 years out. We're being left in the dust.

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Brad Cavanagh @canspice.bsky.social · 3d

Autechre’s cooking?

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Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 3d

We often focus on municipal issues, but the Province has a giant role to play in keeping people safe on our streets.

Here are 5 ideas the Province could implement, most of them nearly overnight, all of them within current budget constraints (a few even make money!) in order to save lives.

Five things the Province can do to save lives on our streets

We mainly focus on municipal issues at Vision Zero Vancouver, but the Provincial government has a critical role to play in making our streets safe. Here are five evidence-based ideas the province c…

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Brad Cavanagh @canspice.bsky.social · 3d

It’s neat too how Sim’s quoting a blog that’s well known in New West for having a residential school denier and a militant TERF as authors. The “editor” likes to throw around “anti-semitic” at people all the time too. I wonder why Sim’s reading such a blog and lending it credence…

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 3d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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Shiv Ramdas Mens Rice Activist @nameshiv.bsky.social · 4d

The Ig Nobel is incredible , one year an Indian guy won it for calculating the average surface area of an elephant and during his acceptance they had an elephant hold up a sign with the surface area of the scientist on it, they do showbiz better than the Oscars

Jeffrey J. Hall @mrjeffu.bsky.social · 19d

Video: a Japanese scientist was attacked by flies while giving the acceptance speech for his Ig Nobel Prize-winning research paper that proved painting Zebra-like stripes on cows led to a decrease in biting fly attacks.

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Zach Weinersmith @zachweinersmith.bsky.social · 3d

For the record, I don't use facebook other than for business, because they are powerful rent-seekers who have total network domination. If every user left facebook tomorrow, nobody would be happier than me.

Zach Weinersmith @zachweinersmith.bsky.social · 4d

ironically this wasted even more time, but by GOD it felt nice

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Rain City Games @raincity.games · 4d

We're halfway through our biannual Used Game Sale - everything starts the day at 45% off, and drops to 50% off at 3:00 pm.

Find a new treasure at an amazing price!

www.raincity.games/used-game-sa...

Used Game Sale

We carry board games, party games, D&D, Magic: The Gathering, jigsaw puzzles, gundam, dice and more in downtown Vancouver and New Westminster, BC.

www.raincity.games

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Mihai Cirstea @mihai-cirstea.bsky.social · 5d

Stumbled on the grand opening of the new public plaza in uptown New West, complete with wider bollard protected sidewalks along 6th. Looks awesome!

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Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 5d

Exciting to see the ribbon cutting for this new plaza, a collaboration between the city and the Uptown BIA. New West is doing great things for place-making and community building. Thanks to Mayor @pjnewwest.bsky.social, city staff, the BIA, and all involved!

A ceremonial ribbon is cut in a new public plaza in uptown New Westminster

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Brad Cavanagh @canspice.bsky.social · 5d

Loads of people out to celebrate the opening of the new Uptown Plaza in #NewWest!

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Jens von Bergmann @jensvb.bsky.social · 6d

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Brad Cavanagh @canspice.bsky.social · 5d

We don’t have national guard in Canada.

Brad Cavanagh @canspice.bsky.social · 5d

More trees and plants in! #NewWest

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Rain City Games @raincity.games · 5d

Our biannual Used Game Sale has begun!

Shop now for 30% off gently-used games from our community, or hold out until things reach 70% off on Sunday... assuming those games are still there.

Basically it's a Vancouver-wide game of chicken. Good luck have fun!
www.raincity.games/used-game-sa...

Used Game Sale

We carry board games, party games, D&D, Magic: The Gathering, jigsaw puzzles, gundam, dice and more in downtown Vancouver and New Westminster, BC.

www.raincity.games

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