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ClockworkJim

@clockworkjim.bsky.social

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Terminal non-binary reply guy.
Xennial. ADHD. ExCatholic. Skeptic, Atheist & Strict Materialist.
Former TTRPG gamer(I have zero friends). Old enough to remember Reagan as president.

My big mouth gets me in trouble.

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ClockworkJim

@clockworkjim.bsky.social

Post your favourite LOTR characters, wrong answers only

A vertical fantasy illustration depicting the character Elric of Melniboné in a painted, textural style.
Text:
At the top, large, stylized bronze lettering reads "ELRIC," with smaller text below it reading "OF MELNIBONÉ." The font has an ancient, chiseled appearance.
Character:
Elric is portrayed as an albino with stark white, shoulder-length hair and pale, grayish skin. He has a lean, muscular build and an intense, brooding expression with reddish-tinted eyes that stare directly at the viewer. He is shown in a dynamic, crouching pose.
Attire and Armor:
* Torso: He wears elaborate, dark greenish-black plate armor with a ribbed, organic texture resembling insect carapace. The chest piece features a central red diamond-shaped gem.
* Shoulders: Large, ornate pauldrons flare upward, featuring gold circular accents and intricate scrollwork.
* Arms: His arms are bare, revealing his pale musculature and visible veins, adorned with black bands on his upper right arm.
* Waist: A golden-yellow sash is wrapped around his waist.
* Legs: He wears dark, segmented thigh-high armored boots or greaves with jagged, flowing designs and hanging tassels. A dark cape billows out behind him to the left.
Weapons and Pose:
* Sword: In his left hand (viewer's right), he grips the hilt of a massive, ominous black greatsword (Stormbringer). The sword has a distinct crossguard with downward-curving spikes and a glowing red diamond gem set in the center. The blade is dark and etched with subtle textures.
* Right Hand: His right hand (viewer's left) is extended downward with fingers spread in a claw-like, tense gesture.
Background:
The background is a muted, textured abstract wash of browns and grays with faint, swirling spiral patterns visible behind the text. In the bottom left corner, there is a small artist signature ("A" in a circle) dated "'13".

November 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM

ClockworkJim

@clockworkjim.bsky.social

I mean you can always take a screenshot anyway. It's not a problem. And I don't know why people freak out when they can't quote or reply directly.

A screenshot of a social media post by Jon Bois. The text reads: "there's a small subset of people here who are driven mad whenever they aren't allowed to quote or reply to something. they think everything they see on their phone is their property and they just short-circuit. they'll bust through the floorboards to yell at you. it's really something to see". Below the text is the date May 19, 2025 at 12:39 AM and "Replies disabled". The post has 329 reposts and 2.6K likes.

May 19, 2025 at 8:18 AM

ClockworkJim

@clockworkjim.bsky.social

Just a simple hyper chicken from a backwoods asteroid.

Futurama's Hyper-Chicken, a teal anthropomorphic bird in a yellow waistcoat, purple bowtie, and pince-nez glasses, stands in a wood-paneled room (likely a courtroom) and gestures with a raised index finger while speaking

April 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM

ClockworkJim

@clockworkjim.bsky.social

In our hubris, we ignored it.

A screenshot shows a Reddit comment that reads, "Our computers used to scream when connected to the internet. We should have heeded the warning." Below the comment are interaction icons: an upward-pointing arrow with the number "142" next to it, a downward-pointing arrow, a speech bubble labeled "Reply," and three horizontal dots. Above the comment is the username "NoWantScabies" followed by "• 15h ago." Above that, a button with a plus sign says "7 more replies." Below the comment, another button with a plus sign says "1 more reply."

April 21, 2025 at 3:28 AM

ClockworkJim

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Humorous meme depicting a simulated Higgs boson particle collision in a detector, overlaid with text referencing the "Flying Spaghetti Monster": "IT REALLY IS THE GOD PARTICLE! BEHOLD! HIS HOLY NOODLENESS IN HIS UNCOOKED FORM!"

March 11, 2025 at 5:54 PM

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January 25, 2025 at 2:43 AM

ClockworkJim

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This tastes terrible.

A clear jar of "Noritamago Furikake Rice Seasoning" sits on a black surface, possibly a stovetop. The jar features a white label with Japanese characters and the English words "RICE SEASONING". A serving suggestion is depicted on the label, showing the seasoning sprinkled over a bowl of white rice. A clear plastic jug, likely filled with a liquid, is positioned next to the jar.

January 16, 2025 at 2:55 AM

ClockworkJim

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Holy shit I was unbanned from Reddit.

A screenshot of a notification from Reddit, informing the user that their appeal to the Reddit admin team has been reviewed and their suspension has been lifted. The notification also suggests reviewing Reddit's Content Policy for future reference and clarifies that it is an automated message, so responses will not be received by Reddit admins.

December 19, 2024 at 2:02 AM

ClockworkJim

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SUNSHINE BLIND!

This was a fantastic show! I've loved this band since the vampire the masquerade soundtrack album.

THE NITE CHURCH PRESENTS

THE
RED PARTY
The image is a flyer for a party called "The Red Party" that took place on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the Mercury Lounge in New York City. The party featured deathrock, goth, and postpunk music. The DJs were Sean Templar, Jarek, and Scary Lady Sarah.

December 15, 2024 at 7:46 AM

ClockworkJim

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Me explaining the group kneecap to my non-irish American non-Catholic partner.

A screenshot of a tiktok message

This is a hip hop band from Northern Ireland that raps in Irish. They are Republican, meaning get the British out unify Ireland.

kneecap or knee copying means shooting someone's knee cap off, normally from behind, crippling them. It's a common paramilitary punishment in Ireland. They deal with the drug dealers, opposition, etc etc.

here for Halloween they are dressed as Irish Republican soldiers from the war of independence.

December 6, 2024 at 11:23 PM

ClockworkJim

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Breakfast/dinner of champions

A messy desk with a laptop, a half-eaten bag of chips, and a snack bar wrapper. The laptop is closed and has a few crumbs on it. The bag of chips is open and lying on its side. The snack bar wrapper is crumpled up next to the bag of chips. There is also a computer mouse and a few other items on the desk.

December 3, 2024 at 8:03 AM

ClockworkJim

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Strange alchemy products found at relative's house over the weekend.

A close-up of a bottle of Life Extension Senolytic Activator dietary supplement. The bottle is dark blue with a white label. The label has the words "LIFE EXTENSION" in large blue letters at the top. Below that, it says "Senolytic Activator" in smaller white letters. The label also lists the ingredients: Advanced Bio-Quercetin-Theaflavin-Apigenin-Bio-Fisetin Formula. It also says "36 VEGETARIAN CAPSULES" and "DIETARY SUPPLEMENT". The bottle has a blue cap.

December 3, 2024 at 8:00 AM

ClockworkJim

@clockworkjim.bsky.social

Synthicide - KONTRAVOID - Andi+Machino - MVTAMT - Normal Bias @ TV EYE.

November 23, 2024 at 2:18 AM

ClockworkJim

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I did not get into it with this asshole on the subway today. Wish I could have. But I did not

November 9, 2024 at 4:55 AM

ClockworkJim

@clockworkjim.bsky.social

I never leaving Twitter if only to remind myself not to become this person.

I'm so glad my angry atheist / activist phase was well over a decade ago.