Phil B
@flipb.bsky.social
Sheffield, Philadelphia, Plymouth, and other cool places. He/him. Tired and emotional. Better things are possible. A bit too obsessed with vintage jackets
2010, narrowly avoided helicopter heist
December 27, 2025 at 9:32 PM
2010, narrowly avoided helicopter heist
OK, but the beagles had it coming
December 27, 2025 at 6:17 PM
OK, but the beagles had it coming
Some said the Goat would end in Fire,
But this year, Wind
But this year, Wind
December 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Some said the Goat would end in Fire,
But this year, Wind
But this year, Wind
“The witness has rights.”
December 26, 2025 at 1:27 AM
“The witness has rights.”
Oslo gives London a lovely Christmas tree every year, and in return we share our bonkers doggies ♥️
December 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Oslo gives London a lovely Christmas tree every year, and in return we share our bonkers doggies ♥️
Yes, exactly that. Smartest Man in the World knows nothing
December 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Yes, exactly that. Smartest Man in the World knows nothing
I can see that, as a general rule. But in a whodunit, having all the suspects played by big names is helpful. Or all unknowns. Otherwise the most famous actor usually did it
December 22, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I can see that, as a general rule. But in a whodunit, having all the suspects played by big names is helpful. Or all unknowns. Otherwise the most famous actor usually did it
Whenever I’ve been on academic appointment panels in the U.K., we always offer shortlisted candidates feedback. I think that’s pretty standard, and should be linked to the essential/desirable characteristics declared in the job description.
December 19, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Whenever I’ve been on academic appointment panels in the U.K., we always offer shortlisted candidates feedback. I think that’s pretty standard, and should be linked to the essential/desirable characteristics declared in the job description.
Doesn’t wanting people to know and care that something is unlawful at least imply something about how we think people should respond to it? Not merely as impartial interpreters?
December 18, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Doesn’t wanting people to know and care that something is unlawful at least imply something about how we think people should respond to it? Not merely as impartial interpreters?
Or some ultra-violent faction of the IRA, fighting the cause their way?
December 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Or some ultra-violent faction of the IRA, fighting the cause their way?
System checks whether the swear words sound British enough?
December 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM
System checks whether the swear words sound British enough?
And I think the BBC iPlayer usually detects and blocks VPN users
December 16, 2025 at 8:55 AM
And I think the BBC iPlayer usually detects and blocks VPN users
Reposted by Phil B
Finally we have invented Tribbles, from the Star Trek episode “the trouble with tribbles”
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December 16, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Finally we have invented Tribbles, from the Star Trek episode “the trouble with tribbles”
www.casio.com/uk/moflin/
www.casio.com/uk/moflin/
Finally we have invented Tribbles, from the Star Trek episode “the trouble with tribbles”
www.casio.com/uk/moflin/
www.casio.com/uk/moflin/
Moflin | CASIO
Moflin is a Smart Companion Powered by AI, with emotions like a living creature
– designed to support, reassure, and grow with you through life’s everyday moments
www.casio.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Finally we have invented Tribbles, from the Star Trek episode “the trouble with tribbles”
www.casio.com/uk/moflin/
www.casio.com/uk/moflin/
They tried the same line on me about the British NHS. “Mate, have you ever been to London?”
December 16, 2025 at 7:42 AM
They tried the same line on me about the British NHS. “Mate, have you ever been to London?”
Only the best brains for Lilly
December 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Only the best brains for Lilly
So that they can defeat the children trained by his equally exploitative rivals
December 14, 2025 at 9:41 PM
So that they can defeat the children trained by his equally exploitative rivals
Why did they put ORAC on top of a pole?
December 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Why did they put ORAC on top of a pole?
This sounds very familiar. I’m sorry. I wonder if any VC could look at this letter, and not expect something similar in their future?
December 14, 2025 at 1:16 PM
This sounds very familiar. I’m sorry. I wonder if any VC could look at this letter, and not expect something similar in their future?
Very excited to find this in a charity shop. My pivot to knitwear is going well
December 13, 2025 at 1:41 PM
