Jeremy Sarna
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Jeremy Sarna
@jeremysarna.bsky.social
· Dec 16
"Keep Honking, I'm Reading 'Got fun nekome' by Sholem Asch!"
Wearing a goddamn mask doesn't sound so hard now, does it?
Young, infected Lasius neglectus ants will send out an altruistic "kill me" signal to worker ants, a new study finds, as part of a strategy to keep deadly pathogens from spreading through the colony. n.pr/4prEPpm
Sick young ants send out a 'kill me' scent to prevent deadly epidemics
Young, infected Lasius neglectus ants will send out an altruistic "kill me" signal to worker ants, a new study finds, as part of a strategy to keep deadly pathogens from spreading through the colony.
n.pr
January 7, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Wearing a goddamn mask doesn't sound so hard now, does it?
It is truly a golden age for con artists and frauds.
Nuralogix’s Longevity mirror uses just an analysis of your face to determine your age, mental health, heart health, and other factors to one’s “longevity.” The Verge’s senior reviewer, @vicmsong.bsky.social, tried it out at CES 2026.
January 6, 2026 at 1:08 PM
It is truly a golden age for con artists and frauds.
Honestly baffled that even now, after a year of non-stop awfulness when not a single good thing happened, people are still being smug about not voting for Harris.
January 4, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Honestly baffled that even now, after a year of non-stop awfulness when not a single good thing happened, people are still being smug about not voting for Harris.
When Pharaoh Akhenaten died, his statues and monuments were destroyed, he was omitted from lists of kings, and his name was lost to history for 3000 years. Just saying.
"When it happens, Republicans will object (and you can only imagine the meltdown Trump himself will have on Truth Social). The response Dems give should be simple: *Too bad. We have the power now.* A strong message must be sent to the country and future generations that Trump will not be honored."
Why every vestige of Trump must be torn down
He's trying to create a physical legacy. The moment he's out of power, it has to be smashed to bits.
www.publicnotice.co
December 30, 2025 at 12:47 PM
When Pharaoh Akhenaten died, his statues and monuments were destroyed, he was omitted from lists of kings, and his name was lost to history for 3000 years. Just saying.
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This is true and I was the only one on set excited about it (and playing the song on my phone to blank stares)
Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
December 30, 2025 at 4:21 AM
This is true and I was the only one on set excited about it (and playing the song on my phone to blank stares)
This story made the rounds among fundraisers last week. People putting their year-end donation checks in the mail today, expecting them to be deductible on their 2025 taxes, are going to have an unpleasant surprise come April.
this seems specifically designed to break mail-in voting (where deadlines are defined by postmark)
As of 12/24/25, USPS changed policy on when they postmark mail. Mail dropped off is no longer guaranteed a same-day postmark. Tax returns & other time-sensitive items are now stamped when they reach a regional processing center, which may be days later. Plan deadlines accordingly to avoid penalties.
December 30, 2025 at 12:43 AM
This story made the rounds among fundraisers last week. People putting their year-end donation checks in the mail today, expecting them to be deductible on their 2025 taxes, are going to have an unpleasant surprise come April.
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Historians: Quibbling Over Exact Definition Of Concentration Camp Sign Of Healthy Society https://theonion.com/historians-quibbling-over-exact-definition-of-concentration-camp-sign-of-healthy-society/
December 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Historians: Quibbling Over Exact Definition Of Concentration Camp Sign Of Healthy Society https://theonion.com/historians-quibbling-over-exact-definition-of-concentration-camp-sign-of-healthy-society/
It may be the Sunday after Christmas, but some people still have to make their daily commute.
December 28, 2025 at 8:17 PM
It may be the Sunday after Christmas, but some people still have to make their daily commute.
[sees a candidate tied for 1st place]: "Obviously this is no way to run a campaign."
Turning campaigns into mutual aid hubs isn’t good for campaigns or mutual aid! Your campaign manager should be entirely too busy to schlep around 5600 tampons!
December 27, 2025 at 1:01 AM
[sees a candidate tied for 1st place]: "Obviously this is no way to run a campaign."
Gut yontif mishpokhe, un zayt mir gezint!
youtu.be/GGSWmzHURi0?...
youtu.be/GGSWmzHURi0?...
The Night Before Christmas IN YIDDISH
YouTube video by S Benjamin
youtu.be
December 24, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Gut yontif mishpokhe, un zayt mir gezint!
youtu.be/GGSWmzHURi0?...
youtu.be/GGSWmzHURi0?...
For some reason I didn't get into Pentangle during my mid-90's Fairport Convention phase, but clearly I was missing out:
youtu.be/31KgtDly4lM?...
youtu.be/31KgtDly4lM?...
Pentangle - Wedding Dress (Captured Live 1972)
YouTube video by Pentangle
youtu.be
December 24, 2025 at 1:06 AM
For some reason I didn't get into Pentangle during my mid-90's Fairport Convention phase, but clearly I was missing out:
youtu.be/31KgtDly4lM?...
youtu.be/31KgtDly4lM?...
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I think this is a really important point. When folks say "no AI" they often don’t mean "I can conceive of no possible use for AI"—they mean "the use cases I’ve been shown do not begin to justify the harms"—that’s not something you respond to by offering another narrow use case
So when I say there is *zero* utility for LLMs, I don't mean there are zero use cases. I mean there are zero use cases that even begin to make up for the damage that's being done.
December 22, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I think this is a really important point. When folks say "no AI" they often don’t mean "I can conceive of no possible use for AI"—they mean "the use cases I’ve been shown do not begin to justify the harms"—that’s not something you respond to by offering another narrow use case
I finally watched Wake Up Dead Man, and I stand corrected: Noah Segan appears in two scenes as a bartender, so yes, this is in fact a Rian Johnson film.
Noah Segan is not listed among the cast on IMDb, so I’m not convinced this is actually a Rian Johnson film.
Look at that beautiful blue sky! ⏰☠️ Wake Up Dead Man, the new Benoit Blanc mystery. Thanksgiving in theaters, 12/12 on Netflix. More to come very soon…
December 22, 2025 at 3:44 AM
I finally watched Wake Up Dead Man, and I stand corrected: Noah Segan appears in two scenes as a bartender, so yes, this is in fact a Rian Johnson film.
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All these worlds are yours – except Europa. Attempt no landing there.
December 19, 2025 at 10:54 PM
All these worlds are yours – except Europa. Attempt no landing there.
My favorite thing about Chanukah in the age of social media is everyone posting menorah photos. (Mine’s in the replies.)
December 15, 2025 at 12:31 AM
My favorite thing about Chanukah in the age of social media is everyone posting menorah photos. (Mine’s in the replies.)
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something i really admire about boston is how fundamentally hated starbucks seems to be here. at the train station the crowd at dunkin is nigh on impassable but even so only a few shifty eyed cowards are at the starbucks. you guys really did it man you defeated the monster
December 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM
something i really admire about boston is how fundamentally hated starbucks seems to be here. at the train station the crowd at dunkin is nigh on impassable but even so only a few shifty eyed cowards are at the starbucks. you guys really did it man you defeated the monster
I'm gonna say Helena Bonham Carter in particular, but honestly most of the cast of Ocean's 8.
This is a fun question—best “serious” actor in a comedic role of the last decade?
December 12, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I'm gonna say Helena Bonham Carter in particular, but honestly most of the cast of Ocean's 8.
I sincerely hope that there's an OTD drag queen somewhere named Reish La Quiche.
RY: the weapon is subject to ritual impurity after its taken from the fire
RL: I don't think that's quite right
RY: only a criminal would know that
RL: dude
RY: your name sounds like a pastry
RL: ok not cool
RY:
RL: don't do it man
RY: Reish La Quiche
RL: IVE HAD IT WITH YOU!!!
RL: I don't think that's quite right
RY: only a criminal would know that
RL: dude
RY: your name sounds like a pastry
RL: ok not cool
RY:
RL: don't do it man
RY: Reish La Quiche
RL: IVE HAD IT WITH YOU!!!
December 12, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I sincerely hope that there's an OTD drag queen somewhere named Reish La Quiche.
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Nobody. I do not think you can eat chair
December 8, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Nobody. I do not think you can eat chair
The IT department when I request a new laptop:
December 8, 2025 at 1:59 AM
The IT department when I request a new laptop:
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thanks i hate it symphony.org/openai-award...
OpenAI Awards $40.5 Million to Nonprofits, Including Orchestras - Symphony
In Wednesday’s (12/3) Associated Press, Thalia Beaty writes, “OpenAI has awarded $40.5 million to more than 200 nonprofits in the first round of grants it has made since it rebranded its nonprofit as ...
symphony.org
December 5, 2025 at 11:04 PM
thanks i hate it symphony.org/openai-award...
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WE DID IT! 🎉
A sheynem dank to all of you who helped us to raise $20,000 (and counting!) in honor of In geveb's tsen yor anniversary. We are so, so honored by your support and engagement in the community that makes up In geveb: readers, writers, editors, board members, and supporters.
A sheynem dank to all of you who helped us to raise $20,000 (and counting!) in honor of In geveb's tsen yor anniversary. We are so, so honored by your support and engagement in the community that makes up In geveb: readers, writers, editors, board members, and supporters.
December 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
WE DID IT! 🎉
A sheynem dank to all of you who helped us to raise $20,000 (and counting!) in honor of In geveb's tsen yor anniversary. We are so, so honored by your support and engagement in the community that makes up In geveb: readers, writers, editors, board members, and supporters.
A sheynem dank to all of you who helped us to raise $20,000 (and counting!) in honor of In geveb's tsen yor anniversary. We are so, so honored by your support and engagement in the community that makes up In geveb: readers, writers, editors, board members, and supporters.
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Snowy Conditions Proving Hazardous For Nations Idiots
December 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Snowy Conditions Proving Hazardous For Nations Idiots
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Reminder: It's never too late to start wearing a mask again
December 3, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Reminder: It's never too late to start wearing a mask again