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louryn 💖⚡️🫧
@louryn.bsky.social
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pink gadget evangelist @ WIRED. bass music enthusiast @ a fest near you. dollzmania forever. midwest nice. union princess. lefter than that.

MDNI // opinions are loud & mine // $LourynS
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my first time seeing the northern lights, i stood outside in my slippers crying and crying while the tears froze to my face
the aurora borealis as seen from northern illinois
November 12, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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OK then that was always allowed!!!
jerry from rick and morty, getting into a tube, sassing a receptionist. subtitles read “i know how to crawl in a tube”
August 23, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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can’t sleep so i’m scrolling through r/RedditLaqueristas where the girlies are posting increasingly unhinged ways to finish a cat’s eye / glass bead manicure
a magnet attached to the beater attachment of a hand mixer a magnet attached to a lego contraption a magnet spinning attached to a drill a person holds a false nail, preparing to place it under a 1,200 pound magnet
July 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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we also have a live blog full of things we think are funny, like this bit we've all committed to

(plus deals that we're finding in real time)

www.wired.com/live/amazon-...
headline: the lexus of ovens, at toyota prices headline: the mazda 3 of duffel bags is the star of a future buying guide headline: behold the, uh, nissan altima of water filtration headline: behold the rolls-royce of water filtration
July 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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as another reminder

(screenshots from our prime day coverage)
h2: what other advice do you have for prime day shoppers? para: What other advice do you have for Prime Day shoppers? We have a lot, which is why we have standalone posts dedicated to shopping like a Pro during Prime Day, avoiding scams and shoddy wares on Amazon, and advice on how to get the most out of your Prime membership perks. Above all, we recommend that you check in with trusted sources before making any big purchases and stick to your budget. H2: should i buy it? para: It's easy to fall into a trap during events like Prime Day or other shopping holidays. You might see a great deal on a product you don't really need. Don't do it. Make a list of items you've actually been wanting to buy ahead of the event and save those links. When Prime Day begins, take a look around to see whether they're on sale, and use the aforementioned practices to make sure it truly is a good deal. Then buy it! Don't buy a product just because it has a nice price. H2: avoid fake discounts para: When people see that a product they like is on sale, a little wave of excitement washes over them. Instead of thinking about how much we’re spending, we start to think about how much we’re saving. Coupons and discounts exist because they create a sense of urgency that causes many people to buy things they normally wouldn’t. Some sellers abuse that pricing power. There are a lot of products on Amazon that are endlessly "on sale" and that makes it hard to know if you’re getting an actual bargain.
July 9, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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i have been working since 3am can you tell

[inspired by luna who is VERY upset that i'm awake but she hasn't been fed breakfast yet] [it's not 11 yet little lady]
an unhinged deals blurb that reads: Hello, this is Louryn the Human and definitely not her cat Luna. This deal is for steeply discounted cat treats that are so delicious and could theoretically replace all of my…erm, your cat’s…meals. Squeeze the tube to dispense the treat, either on a lick mat or directly to the source of the meowing. You can get chicken flavor or seafood flavor, or both if you really love your pet. I have been told that these treats are also wonderful donations for local pet shelters.
July 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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here are some photos of me with boxes over the years as a very small glimpse into the world of a Product Reviewer (if you think we cover a lot of stuff, you should see the piles of donated products that don’t make the cut)
my cat luna, lurking ominously from inside a box pile me with a pile of 12 cardboard boxes stacked precariously to my right my recycling which is the length of a car me pretending to nap across a stack of boxes containing a couch. more boxes and bins in the background
July 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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hi bluesky! it’s amazon prime day (1/4), and i’m louryn — an actual person on a team of actual people that actually test the products we recommend. our work supports @wired.com which we all know is the Greatest Publication of All Time.
the itsy bitsy spider text meme template, reading: [from] @louryn.bsky.social (with a selfie as my contact photo) [sent text] girl don't share deals from amazon even though you actually tested the products and don't receive incentive to be positive [received text] i won't [sent text] you promise [received text] yeah *shopping cart emoji* :) [received text] omgggg ur gonna hate meeeee
July 8, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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luna says it’s too effing hot out
luna, a fluffy black and white ragdoll and maine coon cat, lounges on my bed. her feet are splayed, her eyes half open. she’s over it. luna, a fluffy black and white ragdoll and maine coon cat, lounges on my bed. her feet are splayed, her eyes half open. my hand is resting in her abundant belly fur. a screenshot from the carrot app showing 90° fahrenheit and that it feels like 92 degrees. the caption says, “It’s hotter than the hottest sauna in the ninth circle of Hell.”
June 17, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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me + my flag 🫶🏼

happy pride !!!
louryn selfie in a car. i’m doing a kissy face. my freckles are freckling. my hair is pink and wet the bisexual pride flag
June 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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the hyperpop google doodle fucks
the hyperpop google doodle text reads: hyperpop Today's Doodle Pride Month 2025 In celebration of Pride Month, today's Doodle celebrates hyperpop, a genre/anti-genre of electronic music pioneered by LGBTQ+ artists. Learn more
June 1, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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update: it went really well. spay and neuter your pets. my first doggy field trip appointment is in a few weeks.

i also almost adopted this baby. (am still considering it tbqh) (why can’t i take the shelter cats on walks too)
very adorable buff and white cat, named rusty, located at an animal shelter. a chewed-up plastic index card holder on the bars of his cage. he lounges on a neon green towel.
May 30, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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mom and dad went to starved rock
my cute ass partner in green plaid pants, a black shirt, blue shoes. he’s wearing a backpack. he’s standing on a small sandy shore. he’s holding a camera, taking a photo of a stunning waterfall against a backdrop of natural rocks and ivy at starved rock state park my partner and i smiling into the camera, trees in the background
May 24, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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over the past week i froze my butt off at infrasound, danced with my friends in the woods, pet baby goats, and generally had a wonderful time
me, pink haired and giggling, a dark brown baby goat nuzzling me through a gate me with pink hair, my partner with long brown hair and glasses, smiling into the camera. behind us is a view of la crosse, wisconsin, seen from atop granddad bluff me with pink hair, a lime green shirt, and pink heart goggles on my forehead. my eyes are closed. festival attendees mill around in the background me with pants, two sweaters, a blanket, and a scarf. i’m holding a grilled cheese and french fries. i’m sitting in a chair in a crowd at a music festival. you can’t see it from the picture but it’s 43 degrees outside
May 21, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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god bless america
a bacon cheddar croissant and an almond croissant in a bakery box lined with wax paper
May 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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rounded out the week with kid a

(the oldest took a spontaneous mental health day so we got gas station donuts and took the long way home and listed to thom yorke about it)
“optimistic” by radiohead on spotify
April 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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today

I’M SORRY IT TOOK ME SO LOOOONNNNGGGG

(the littlest was 100% bobbing her head when she thought i wasn’t looking)

(also i took all of these screenshots while parked because i’m not a narcissist that uses their phone while they drive)
“set phasers to stun” by taking back sunday on spotify
April 24, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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today it was chiodos
“the words ‘best friend’ becomes redefined” by chiodos on spotify
April 23, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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dropping my little sisters off at middle school all week so naturally i’m exposing them to the music that changed my life in seventh grade

first up, today:
“tell that mick he just made my list of things to do today” by fall out boy on spotify
April 22, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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never change, bluesky
replies to an article from WIRED about how to sleep in an airport (that i wrote): Where is this magical airport that has a bench without armrests?! ... Oh wired, non of us are flying anywhere right now ffs … Hopefully not taking up three seats, forcing others who need them to squat somewhere. ... there is no way l am sleeping in an open room full of strangers … These tips and recommendations help get you robbed before you fly. PS. Put your damn feet on the floor and keep seats open for others to place what belongs quote from the article: You'll want to be considerate of your fellow travelers. Don't take up an entire row of seats at the busiest gate or sprawl out on the floor in the middle of a walkway. And in the same vein, you want to be aware of your surroundings. When I nap in airports, I always loop my bag's straps fully around my body, or place my feet on top of my luggage. That way you'll be complying with the airport rules of not leaving your bag unattended, and it'll discourage people from rifling through your stuff while you're dozing. On that same note, make sure your luggage is locked up if you've got the means. You could consider adding a Bluetooth tracker to your luggage for additional peace of mind.
April 19, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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this place absolutely has the juice
rax 'levon honkers' king @raxkingisdead.... • 1d nobody ever sings that the bird is the word anymore, because of woke [View full thread] KingBruce19GGP @scottking1.bsky.social • 40m • Reply to a sensual hog “Yes you are asking me to apologize for racism unless you are implying that I have to acknowledge that white people are not racists. I live in a different world than you do obviously. Someone else already responded backing me up” jourdain searles @judysquirrels.bsky.social • 7m I definitely was not backing you up lol
March 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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☹️
“The group chat fail quickly broke the internet”
March 26, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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lately i’ve been spending every weekend in chicago
a table with a grill at a korean bbq restaurant featuring dishes like galbi, bulgogi, pork belly, pickled daikon radish, kimchi, and rice. me (a smiling pink-haired woman with white sunglasses on top of her head wearing a green tank top) featuring a giraffe in their indoor exhibit in the background behind me pink and magenta flowers blooming in abundance at the garfield park conservatory a photo taken at night from a balcony overlooking a parking lot. the chicago skyline looks stunning under a cloudy sky
March 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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on my way
proud family characters with text that says “come outside, we not gonna jump you!”
March 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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e i KNOW you have better food taste than this. i KNOWWWW you’re not out here talking shit about a little melty ball of mixed cheeses and herbs swirling around a tureen of ground beef and roasted tomatoes.

pls don’t make me fight you 🥺😭
emma roberts smiling except her smile looks more like a grimace
March 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM