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Lux Alptraum @luxalptraum.com · 13h

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.

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Cheryl Lynn Eaton @cheryllynneaton.bsky.social · 15h

Life would have been better never knowing what I'd lost because of these racists. Because this might kill me.

Stephen Totilo @stephentotilo.bsky.social · 15h

SCOOP: Last year, Ubisoft cancelled an Assassin's Creed game set during Reconstruction. Was to feature a Black Assassin who, among other things, fought the rise of the Klan

Sources: Leadership nixed it over concerns re: U.S. political climate, backlash to Yasuke

www.gamefile.news/p/scoop-ubis...

Scoop: Ubisoft cancelled a post-Civil War Assassin’s Creed last year

Company leadership deemed the project too controversial for the moment, sources tell Game File

www.gamefile.news

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Elliot ✨ 消咒 @cursebreakerelliot.bsky.social · 9h

By my authority, I authorize myself to hunt Arkveld!

Let's see if the collab is any good - playing some FFXIV with @iximaz.bsky.social as my trusty healer ⤵️

🎥 www.twitch.tv/cursebreaker...

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Elliot ✨ 消咒 @cursebreakerelliot.bsky.social · 14h

She's having a totally normal one I promise

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Elliot ✨ 消咒 @cursebreakerelliot.bsky.social · 14h

I have been having such a a blast playing Araxie. Everyone at the table is amazing and should receive only good things for the rest of their days. I am so, so happy I had the opportunity to be in this game and bring Araxie to life.

WizardStyles @wizardstyles.bsky.social · 15h

Time to talk about @cursebreakerelliot.bsky.social, who plays Araxie in our #TheBetween campaign on @starcrawlrpg.bsky.social.

Elliot is a great player and has rolled with all of the many punches coming Araxie's way, including nearly turning into a vampire and being abducted by a demon.

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Character art for Elliot's character Araxie Elizabeth Justice, from The Between on twitch.tv/starcrawlrpg, livestreamed Saturdays at 4pm Eastern Time/9pm British Time.

The artwork depicts a woman, wearing a military outfit looking as if to challenge whoever happens to be in front of her, holding a halberd with gold decorations.

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Elliot ✨ 消咒 @cursebreakerelliot.bsky.social · 14h

You are far too kind and fantastic

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WizardStyles @wizardstyles.bsky.social · 15h

Time to talk about @cursebreakerelliot.bsky.social, who plays Araxie in our #TheBetween campaign on @starcrawlrpg.bsky.social.

Elliot is a great player and has rolled with all of the many punches coming Araxie's way, including nearly turning into a vampire and being abducted by a demon.

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 19h

i desperately want everyone involved in the destruction of USAID to have to, st the very least, answer to the american people for the suffering and misery they have caused apnews.com/article/myan...

Starving children screaming for food as US aid cuts unleash devastation and death across Myanmar

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has repeatedly said “no one has died" because of his government’s decision to gut its foreign aid program.

apnews.com

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Katie Prout @katieprout.bsky.social · 18h

At least 6 unhoused Chicagoans have been abducted by federal agents since September: 2 have been released, while the status of the remaining 4 is unknown. But the Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness is investigating reports of an additional 19 people disappeared.

chicagoreader.com/news/make-it...

Make It Make Sense: ICE targets Chicago’s homeless community

Plus: state and local leaders crack down on anti-ICE protesters and advocates ask the chief judge to keep ICE out of county courthouses.

chicagoreader.com

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Karl Bode @karlbode.com · 21h

twice a year the entire U.S. press becomes a marketing extension of a single billionaire-owned retailer, and nobody in any position of editorial power thinks it's weird or gross

photo of Google News search results for Amazon Prime Day (the second this year)

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BaddieBards ✨️ @baddiebards.bsky.social · 20h

Coming Soon...🥀

Husk is a hymn of loss and devotion, friendship, and how far we'll go to protect what we love. Join us on Friday, October 17th, for an unforgettable journey through the Labyrinth in collaboration with @koboldpress.com Creates Program.

Remember...

#TTRPG#BaddieBards#KoboldPress

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Elliot ✨ 消咒 @cursebreakerelliot.bsky.social · 20h

Wiz has put up with our shenanigans as we crack our silly jokes, and has pulled no punches as our characters suffer the consequences of their actions. I could easily play another year of this game with him, if only we had the time.

Renega(y)de Dumpling @renegadedumpling.bsky.social · 20h

Mods are asleep, quick say nice things about our Mastermind, @wizardstyles.bsky.social 👀 This was my first long form horror game, and I have wholeheartedly enjoyed every session. You've taken all of our shenanigans and subversion of normal play in stride and really brought together a wonderful tale.

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Elliot ✨ 消咒 @cursebreakerelliot.bsky.social · 10d

If you like resource management and getting caught in space, check out this adorable game!

I made a short video with my initial reaction and thoughts about their newest game, Star Birds 💫🐦

#indiegame

🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5ko...

The text "Soaring Through Space in: STAR BIRDS" is on top of cartoon art of asteroids in space. A small cartoon bird in a circle is looking up at the text from the bottom left corner.

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Elliot ✨ 消咒 @cursebreakerelliot.bsky.social · 5d

If you've ever wanted to play Solitaire while managing a cafe, then this is the game for you!

I made a short video on Abra-Cooking-Dabra, check it out now ⤵️

#indiegame

🔗 youtu.be/t-MFPW5xWbA

A screenshot from Abra-Cooking-Dabra with the text "Culinary Card Chaos" overlaid in white font with a bright red outline.

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Elliot ✨ 消咒 @cursebreakerelliot.bsky.social · 1d

Tuesday video this time since the demo is getting an update soon! I reviewed GODBREAKERS, an upcoming indie roguelike with an emphasis on fast, fluid combat.

#indiegame #roguelike #gamereview

🔗 youtu.be/dYvoQrxSZ74

The title for GODBREAKERS with the words "DEMO REVIEW" in large letters in the bottom right corner.

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Elliot ✨ 消咒 @cursebreakerelliot.bsky.social · 1d

Tuesday video this time since the demo is getting an update soon! I reviewed GODBREAKERS, an upcoming indie roguelike with an emphasis on fast, fluid combat.

#indiegame #roguelike #gamereview

🔗 youtu.be/dYvoQrxSZ74

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Trung Le Nguyen @trungles.com · 2d

You can also be like my mom and order Angelica and the Bear Prince, in fact!!! It’s out now! 🐻‍❄️

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Elliot ✨ 消咒 @cursebreakerelliot.bsky.social · 1d

Ren is such a great person and has played Noelani so well - you feel like she's the most normal, then get smacked in the face with the reminder that Noelani is in fact regularly consorting with dark spirits.

WizardStyles @wizardstyles.bsky.social · 1d

More appreciation for the cast of #TheBetween on @starcrawlrpg.bsky.social, this time for @renegadedumpling.bsky.social

Ren has both leaned into the disaster witch aspect of Noelani, and into summoning dark entities that always look like slightly wrong versions of people Noelani is close to.

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Character art for Ren's character Noelani Astoria Clemence, from The Between on twitch.tv/starcrawlrpg, livestreamed Saturdays at 4pm Eastern Time/9pm British Time

The artwork shows a woman wearing a high quality shirt and skirt, holding tarot cards in one hand and summoning a purple flame in the other, her cat a little to the right.

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Elliot ✨ 消咒 @cursebreakerelliot.bsky.social · 1d

It's very fae of you

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onion person @junlper.beer · 2d

if you needed another reason to stop using spotify:

Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 2d

Spotify is partnering with ChatGPT

• Will personalize music and podcast recommendations

• Available on an opt-in basis

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Mike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social · 2d

Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...

Post from Threads user rodneyowl: "Ireland has declared the Basic Income for Artists scheme permanent. This will be officially announced in tomorrow’s budget. Details to follow. Congratulations to all who fought for it and the present and future artists of all sorts in Ireland. That includes me 👌We’re just comin to the end of a 3 year pilot scheme. It’s been a roaring success. For every €1 paid out to the 2000 participants, the government got €1.46 back. Can’t argue with that. Other countries are already taking note."

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Elliot ✨ 消咒 @cursebreakerelliot.bsky.social · 2d

Shoutout to the person who's made me laugh every single session and is literally the only reason we can even air

WizardStyles @wizardstyles.bsky.social · 2d

As the finale of our #TheBetween campaign on @starcrawlrpg.bsky.social is approaching, I want to shout out the fantastic players at the table, starting with @jienbirb.bsky.social, playing Ash, who has not only stepped up as our producer but also started the #WetGod and nonbinary magic in-jokes.

Character art for Ash Penhallow: A changeling with silvery green hair and prominent dragonfly-like wings, leaning back casually, their black cat Luna next to them.

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Gillian Brockell @gbrockell.bsky.social · 2d

Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE

Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in

Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle

Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired

Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 2d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Popehat Agitates And Irritates @kenwhite.bsky.social · 2d

It’s important to flood social media and news channels with news about how ICE lies, so that potential jurors see it.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 2d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
trib.al/9Sxu9IN

Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

trib.al

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Elliot ✨ 消咒 @cursebreakerelliot.bsky.social · 2d

Support your favorite trans game reviewer (me) and learn about a fun upcoming indie game all at once!

🔗 youtu.be/t-MFPW5xWbA

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