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Hoping that this pin means that I have even a fraction of the quick wit of @jimmypardo.com as I host my eighth high school Speech Tournament today.
January 31, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Hoping that this pin means that I have even a fraction of the quick wit of @jimmypardo.com as I host my eighth high school Speech Tournament today.
Subbing in a class where they’re watching “Free Solo,” and I REALLY hope I am able to exit the room more successfully than @jimmypardo.com left the theatre when he saw this (Ka-CHUNK).
January 27, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Subbing in a class where they’re watching “Free Solo,” and I REALLY hope I am able to exit the room more successfully than @jimmypardo.com left the theatre when he saw this (Ka-CHUNK).
You’ll love this show so much, you’ll POP!
This show is so funny, you’ll go off your rocker!
*Now let me wander over to an area where I KNOW there’s a man in an ape costume, and I SWEAR I won’t get scared this time…*
This show is so funny, you’ll go off your rocker!
*Now let me wander over to an area where I KNOW there’s a man in an ape costume, and I SWEAR I won’t get scared this time…*
so much is horrible it’s important to give yourself some joy where you can. join us tomorrow night for our fourth #DetroitersWatchParty of this year, we will be watching Smilin’ Jack and Dream Cruise! 🤩
January 25, 2026 at 1:24 PM
You’ll love this show so much, you’ll POP!
This show is so funny, you’ll go off your rocker!
*Now let me wander over to an area where I KNOW there’s a man in an ape costume, and I SWEAR I won’t get scared this time…*
This show is so funny, you’ll go off your rocker!
*Now let me wander over to an area where I KNOW there’s a man in an ape costume, and I SWEAR I won’t get scared this time…*
Run, don’t walk to get this. Glad I nabbed one first thing this morning.
“The Very Best Wrestlers of the Year 2025” is now available for purchase!
Art, Features, Bios, Collages, and More!
Enjoy!
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Art, Features, Bios, Collages, and More!
Enjoy!
southkongress.gumroad.com/l/WOTY2025
January 16, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Run, don’t walk to get this. Glad I nabbed one first thing this morning.
Starting “Cross,” the James Patterson adaptation starring Aldis Hodge. His mother looked familiar, so I checked, and sure enough, it was Juanita Jennings, aka Mrs. Duvet!
Unfortunately didn’t have any potato salad to disparage in front of her.
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Unfortunately didn’t have any potato salad to disparage in front of her.
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January 11, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Starting “Cross,” the James Patterson adaptation starring Aldis Hodge. His mother looked familiar, so I checked, and sure enough, it was Juanita Jennings, aka Mrs. Duvet!
Unfortunately didn’t have any potato salad to disparage in front of her.
@juicieca.bsky.social @itsshawntaydalon.bsky.social
Unfortunately didn’t have any potato salad to disparage in front of her.
@juicieca.bsky.social @itsshawntaydalon.bsky.social
I love you more than Trevor loves his Slipknot mask.
i love you more than wrestlers love the grounds of Pacific Proposal Park!
January 9, 2026 at 9:01 PM
I love you more than Trevor loves his Slipknot mask.
Just in case anyone from the #MacbethSundayChat is still interested, these are my Discussion Questions from our first day of reading, Act I, Scene 1. I can post the rest as we read if people would like. My first group did great today--hoping for the same tomorrow! @marcusluther.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Just in case anyone from the #MacbethSundayChat is still interested, these are my Discussion Questions from our first day of reading, Act I, Scene 1. I can post the rest as we read if people would like. My first group did great today--hoping for the same tomorrow! @marcusluther.bsky.social
I’ve read a lot of Shakespeare, but I’ve only taught this, “Richard III,” and “Shrew” one disastrous year.
I prefer “Richard,” but I do love “Macbeth.” It’s very accessible, brutal and violent, and packed with symbolism, moments to interpret, and opportunities for deep discussion.
I prefer “Richard,” but I do love “Macbeth.” It’s very accessible, brutal and violent, and packed with symbolism, moments to interpret, and opportunities for deep discussion.
It's time for some rankings before we close! 📊 #SundayMacbethChat
Q5 - Stepping back, where do you place Macbeth alongside other Shakespeare plays? Why?
Q5 - Stepping back, where do you place Macbeth alongside other Shakespeare plays? Why?
December 29, 2025 at 3:37 AM
I’ve read a lot of Shakespeare, but I’ve only taught this, “Richard III,” and “Shrew” one disastrous year.
I prefer “Richard,” but I do love “Macbeth.” It’s very accessible, brutal and violent, and packed with symbolism, moments to interpret, and opportunities for deep discussion.
I prefer “Richard,” but I do love “Macbeth.” It’s very accessible, brutal and violent, and packed with symbolism, moments to interpret, and opportunities for deep discussion.
Free will. Macbeth gets his prophecy, and he and Lady Macbeth choose how to interpret it and make it come true. Every action they take after meeting the witches is their own.
It might be fate, but they are still CHOOSING.
It might be fate, but they are still CHOOSING.
I also want to include a question I almost always go to in our closing discussions in the classroom with any text:
Q4: Ultimately, Macbeth is a play about _______?
(pick a word, and explain what it’s saying about it, in your interpretation!) #SundayMacbethChat
Q4: Ultimately, Macbeth is a play about _______?
(pick a word, and explain what it’s saying about it, in your interpretation!) #SundayMacbethChat
December 29, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Free will. Macbeth gets his prophecy, and he and Lady Macbeth choose how to interpret it and make it come true. Every action they take after meeting the witches is their own.
It might be fate, but they are still CHOOSING.
It might be fate, but they are still CHOOSING.
I love all the short scenes in Act V. I especially like that we see the two camps inching closer and closer together in each successive scene. Great staging opportunities.
And I also enjoy Siward’s arc. Seeing his son go into battle, losing him, but still proud. Great writing.
And I also enjoy Siward’s arc. Seeing his son go into battle, losing him, but still proud. Great writing.
The final act of Macbeth has 8 scenes—or 9, or even more, depending on your edition! All quite brief, too.
Q3 - What do you make of this structural choice by Shakespeare to end so iteratively?
#SundayMacbethChat
Q3 - What do you make of this structural choice by Shakespeare to end so iteratively?
#SundayMacbethChat
December 29, 2025 at 3:33 AM
I love all the short scenes in Act V. I especially like that we see the two camps inching closer and closer together in each successive scene. Great staging opportunities.
And I also enjoy Siward’s arc. Seeing his son go into battle, losing him, but still proud. Great writing.
And I also enjoy Siward’s arc. Seeing his son go into battle, losing him, but still proud. Great writing.
Such a brutal, beautiful soliloquy. I love the tying in of the acting metaphor which surely strikes some chords for the spectators and the actors alike.
Macbeth realizes that there will be no more tomorrows. It’s over. And he questions what life is without his wife. Heartbreaking.
Macbeth realizes that there will be no more tomorrows. It’s over. And he questions what life is without his wife. Heartbreaking.
"It is a tale / Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, / Signifying nothing."
Q2: Today we also must talk about “Tomorrow”—what are your thoughts on this famous speech in Act 5, Scene 5?
#SundayMacbethChat
Q2: Today we also must talk about “Tomorrow”—what are your thoughts on this famous speech in Act 5, Scene 5?
#SundayMacbethChat
December 29, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Such a brutal, beautiful soliloquy. I love the tying in of the acting metaphor which surely strikes some chords for the spectators and the actors alike.
Macbeth realizes that there will be no more tomorrows. It’s over. And he questions what life is without his wife. Heartbreaking.
Macbeth realizes that there will be no more tomorrows. It’s over. And he questions what life is without his wife. Heartbreaking.
I’m not even fashionably late, I’m unconscionably tardy (family lunch today), so my apologies.
I like the ending. Shakespeare has a type when it comes to history and history adjacent plays, and this follows it. The protagonist has one more chance to go out at least somewhat honorably (1/2).
I like the ending. Shakespeare has a type when it comes to history and history adjacent plays, and this follows it. The protagonist has one more chance to go out at least somewhat honorably (1/2).
Let's not bury the lede of this discussion, given that we're talking about Act V today with #SundayMacbethChat
Q1: How did you feel about the ending? 🏁
(Does it work for you? Why or why not?)
Q1: How did you feel about the ending? 🏁
(Does it work for you? Why or why not?)
December 29, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I’m not even fashionably late, I’m unconscionably tardy (family lunch today), so my apologies.
I like the ending. Shakespeare has a type when it comes to history and history adjacent plays, and this follows it. The protagonist has one more chance to go out at least somewhat honorably (1/2).
I like the ending. Shakespeare has a type when it comes to history and history adjacent plays, and this follows it. The protagonist has one more chance to go out at least somewhat honorably (1/2).
That’s such a great question that’s bookended by both scenes in this Act; the witches lie to Macbeth to pump him up so that he acts rashly and fails. They lied, but it served the purpose of defeating a tyrant. Are they to be celebrated for this?
Definite real world comparisons, too.
Definite real world comparisons, too.
A final question for today's #SundayMacbethChat — an essential one! 🕵️♂️
Q5: Essential question—can deception be a means to truth?
Q5: Essential question—can deception be a means to truth?
December 21, 2025 at 3:33 PM
That’s such a great question that’s bookended by both scenes in this Act; the witches lie to Macbeth to pump him up so that he acts rashly and fails. They lied, but it served the purpose of defeating a tyrant. Are they to be celebrated for this?
Definite real world comparisons, too.
Definite real world comparisons, too.
By the end of IV.4, MacDuff realizes that he can’t just wait this out. He has to take action. Very humanizing.
I hate the Malcolm “I was lying” portion of this scene. It feels like padding. Done by a good actor, it can kind of work. But it’s a lot of words that don’t amount to much.
I hate the Malcolm “I was lying” portion of this scene. It feels like padding. Done by a good actor, it can kind of work. But it’s a lot of words that don’t amount to much.
"O Scotland, Scotland!"
Q4: Macduff has quite a ride in Act IV—how do you feel about him by the end?
#SundayMacbethChat
Q4: Macduff has quite a ride in Act IV—how do you feel about him by the end?
#SundayMacbethChat
December 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
By the end of IV.4, MacDuff realizes that he can’t just wait this out. He has to take action. Very humanizing.
I hate the Malcolm “I was lying” portion of this scene. It feels like padding. Done by a good actor, it can kind of work. But it’s a lot of words that don’t amount to much.
I hate the Malcolm “I was lying” portion of this scene. It feels like padding. Done by a good actor, it can kind of work. But it’s a lot of words that don’t amount to much.
This scene reinforces that MacDuff is making choices for the good of Scotland but is not thinking about his family. It’s noble in a sense (country before self), but of course it negatively impacts him.
Lady MacDuff’s “natural touch” line stands out here. MacDuff is a warrior first, parent second.
Lady MacDuff’s “natural touch” line stands out here. MacDuff is a warrior first, parent second.
"He loves us not" 👀 #SundayMacbethChat
The short middle scene of Act 4 is quite something, isn't it?
Q3: Let’s talk about Lady Macduff, a show-stopper of Act 4, Scene 2. How do you feel about her?
The short middle scene of Act 4 is quite something, isn't it?
Q3: Let’s talk about Lady Macduff, a show-stopper of Act 4, Scene 2. How do you feel about her?
December 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
This scene reinforces that MacDuff is making choices for the good of Scotland but is not thinking about his family. It’s noble in a sense (country before self), but of course it negatively impacts him.
Lady MacDuff’s “natural touch” line stands out here. MacDuff is a warrior first, parent second.
Lady MacDuff’s “natural touch” line stands out here. MacDuff is a warrior first, parent second.
He is full of hubris, which is reinforced by the seemingly positive sounding prophecies, which of course turn out to be damning, just disguised.
The bloody child reinforces the theory that the Macbeths experienced the death of a very young child.
#SundayMacbethChat
The bloody child reinforces the theory that the Macbeths experienced the death of a very young child.
#SundayMacbethChat
"Infected be the air whereon they ride, / And damned all those that trust them!"
Q2: Macbeth has a lot to react to in that opening scene as far as ghostly prophecy—what stands out to you?
#SundayMacbethChat
Q2: Macbeth has a lot to react to in that opening scene as far as ghostly prophecy—what stands out to you?
#SundayMacbethChat
December 21, 2025 at 3:22 PM
He is full of hubris, which is reinforced by the seemingly positive sounding prophecies, which of course turn out to be damning, just disguised.
The bloody child reinforces the theory that the Macbeths experienced the death of a very young child.
#SundayMacbethChat
The bloody child reinforces the theory that the Macbeths experienced the death of a very young child.
#SundayMacbethChat
What’s interesting is that Macbeth feels that the witches are adversaries rather than allies. His language toward them is very antagonistic. The realities of being King are weighing on him, and the crown is not what he expected. He resents the witches.
#SundayMacbethChat
#SundayMacbethChat
"Double, double toil and trouble" 🧙♀️
Our first question for #SundayMacbethChat is about how Act 4 famously begins!
Q1: The witches take center stage to open Act IV—how do you feel about their influence on the opening scene?
Our first question for #SundayMacbethChat is about how Act 4 famously begins!
Q1: The witches take center stage to open Act IV—how do you feel about their influence on the opening scene?
December 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
What’s interesting is that Macbeth feels that the witches are adversaries rather than allies. His language toward them is very antagonistic. The realities of being King are weighing on him, and the crown is not what he expected. He resents the witches.
#SundayMacbethChat
#SundayMacbethChat
As promised for some friends, a small sampling of Tim Robinson’s SNL work.
Here he is (along with his AMAZING accent in the Thanksgiving episode of “The Californians:”
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youtube.com/watch?v=pGK0...
Here he is (along with his AMAZING accent in the Thanksgiving episode of “The Californians:”
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youtube.com/watch?v=pGK0...
The Californians: Thanksgiving - SNL
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December 20, 2025 at 12:03 AM
As promised for some friends, a small sampling of Tim Robinson’s SNL work.
Here he is (along with his AMAZING accent in the Thanksgiving episode of “The Californians:”
@juicieca.bsky.social @corncobtv.bsky.social @garvestonreggie.bsky.social
youtube.com/watch?v=pGK0...
Here he is (along with his AMAZING accent in the Thanksgiving episode of “The Californians:”
@juicieca.bsky.social @corncobtv.bsky.social @garvestonreggie.bsky.social
youtube.com/watch?v=pGK0...
I clicked all these boxes…
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@ityslmemes.com @ityslkids.bsky.social @garvestonreggie.bsky.social @corncobtv.bsky.social @juicieca.bsky.social @cfiggiscpa.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 1:48 AM
I remember him from the Thanksgiving sketch, but had no idea that BABY TIM ROBINSON was in multiple episodes of “THE CALIFORNIANS!!!!!!”
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December 17, 2025 at 1:46 AM
I remember him from the Thanksgiving sketch, but had no idea that BABY TIM ROBINSON was in multiple episodes of “THE CALIFORNIANS!!!!!!”
@ityslmemes.com @ityslkids.bsky.social @garvestonreggie.bsky.social @juicieca.bsky.social @cfiggiscpa.bsky.social
@ityslmemes.com @ityslkids.bsky.social @garvestonreggie.bsky.social @juicieca.bsky.social @cfiggiscpa.bsky.social
It’s a pretty common storytelling beat for Shakespeare, especially in the histories. In “Richard III,” ALL the murdered and dead come back and curse Richard.
I think Shakespeare uses the device to show that our actions stay with us even after completion.
#SundayMacbethChat
I think Shakespeare uses the device to show that our actions stay with us even after completion.
#SundayMacbethChat
Final question—and as usual, one that goes beyond the text.
Q5: what are your overall thoughts on ghosts as a device in storytelling? 👻
#SundayMacbethChat
Q5: what are your overall thoughts on ghosts as a device in storytelling? 👻
#SundayMacbethChat
December 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
It’s a pretty common storytelling beat for Shakespeare, especially in the histories. In “Richard III,” ALL the murdered and dead come back and curse Richard.
I think Shakespeare uses the device to show that our actions stay with us even after completion.
#SundayMacbethChat
I think Shakespeare uses the device to show that our actions stay with us even after completion.
#SundayMacbethChat
It’s interesting that this late in the game Shakespeare introduces a “boss” for the witches. It shows that even the agents of “fate” have to answer to someone, and that the weird sisters definitely stepped out of line by messing with Macbeth.
Did Shakespeare write it? Does it matter if he did? 🤷♂️
Q4: there is a lot of debate around what to do with Act 3, Scene 5. In your opinion, what should be done?
#SundayMacbethChat
Q4: there is a lot of debate around what to do with Act 3, Scene 5. In your opinion, what should be done?
#SundayMacbethChat
December 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
It’s interesting that this late in the game Shakespeare introduces a “boss” for the witches. It shows that even the agents of “fate” have to answer to someone, and that the weird sisters definitely stepped out of line by messing with Macbeth.
Lady Macbeth is no longer in the driver’s seat at this point. She has what she wanted (she’s Queen), but her partner/pawn is breaking down and acting independently of her for the first time in the play.
I love how quick she is thinking on her feet during the banquet.
I love how quick she is thinking on her feet during the banquet.
Macbeth's roller coaster in Act 3, of course, is also Lady Macbeth's roller coaster—experienced quite differently, though! 🎢
Q3: how does Lady Macbeth's arc throughout Act 3 build upon or complicate her characterization?
#SundayMacbethChat
Q3: how does Lady Macbeth's arc throughout Act 3 build upon or complicate her characterization?
#SundayMacbethChat
December 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Lady Macbeth is no longer in the driver’s seat at this point. She has what she wanted (she’s Queen), but her partner/pawn is breaking down and acting independently of her for the first time in the play.
I love how quick she is thinking on her feet during the banquet.
I love how quick she is thinking on her feet during the banquet.
I think what we’re looking at in Act III is Macbeth fully sinking into madness. He has achieved his goal, but now he is killing for the sake of it (Banquo poses no threat).
I love his interactions with the murderers. He’s so arrogant and dismissive.
#SundayMacbethChat
I love his interactions with the murderers. He’s so arrogant and dismissive.
#SundayMacbethChat
Macbeth has quite a ride in Act 3, from plotting to withholding to ghost-ing to...breaking down? 🙃
Q2: What do you make of Macbeth’s arc in Act 3?
#SundayMacbethChat
Q2: What do you make of Macbeth’s arc in Act 3?
#SundayMacbethChat
December 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I think what we’re looking at in Act III is Macbeth fully sinking into madness. He has achieved his goal, but now he is killing for the sake of it (Banquo poses no threat).
I love his interactions with the murderers. He’s so arrogant and dismissive.
#SundayMacbethChat
I love his interactions with the murderers. He’s so arrogant and dismissive.
#SundayMacbethChat
I think Banquo serves an important purpose in the play as someone who knew Macbeth before all this happened. He’s a colleague, a sounding board, and an example of someone not being corrupted by a positive witch prophecy.
Here we go! #SundayMacbethChat with Act 3 and, of course, another mighty-big murder 🤺
Q1: Now that he’s no longer with us, what were your overall thoughts on Banquo? #rip
Q1: Now that he’s no longer with us, what were your overall thoughts on Banquo? #rip
December 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I think Banquo serves an important purpose in the play as someone who knew Macbeth before all this happened. He’s a colleague, a sounding board, and an example of someone not being corrupted by a positive witch prophecy.