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MerseyMaloween

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Zombie since 2025. Data Analyst since 2023. IT Supervisor/SysAdmin 1997-2023. Computer tinkerer/gamer since 1982. Console gamer since 1977. Tea drinker since 1974. He/him. Loves telly, music, comics, movies, games and tea.

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MerseyMaloween @merseymal.com · Oct 17

That time when I caught the 3rd Doctor breaking and entering in my street.

A black and red curtain sticking out of a window looking like one of the capes that Jon Pertwee wore as the 3rd Doctor, though it could have equally applied to Dracula, in which case he probably got stuck and his body turned to ash when the Sun came up...

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Stephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social · 14h

No, it's not. It's all a lie. The blunt truth is across the 1991, 2001, 2011 and 2021 Census *every* ethnic group in the UK has become *less* geographically segregated and *all* groups, majority and minorities, are more likely to interact with people not like them.

Iain Mansfield @igmansfield.bsky.social · 14h

Outstanding piece by Stephen Daisley.

Ethnicity is no barrier to Britishness - it's culture and integration.

That means 'smaller cohorts and aggressive integration policies' - and tackling the institutions that 'have amplified grievance narratives and radical anti-Western ideologies'.

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The Onion @theonion.com · 9h

Area Man Has Far Greater Knowledge Of Marvel Universe Than Own Family Tree https://theonion.com/area-man-has-far-greater-knowledge-of-marvel-universe-t-1819571080/

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iucounu @iucounu.bsky.social · 8h

*long fart noise*

I have been criticised for being part of the Riyadh comedy festival. This is why I did it | Omid Djalili

The headlines focus on money, but the gigs were great and I think there are different ways to achieve progress. Art, especially comedy, can be part of that, says stand-up comedian, Omid Djalili.

www.theguardian.com

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MerseyMaloween @merseymal.com · 9h

Met mine on ICQ.

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MerseyMaloween @merseymal.com · 9h

54 Holland's Pies (Minced Beef & Onion, Cheese & Onion and Potato & Meat)

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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 9h

Social media is pretty ineffective in selling tickets - despite this I bang on - 4 tickets left for Taunton tomorrow

www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/tau...

www.ticketsource.co.uk

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Stephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social · 15h

"We used to ring up our GP and get an appointment on the same day," says Kemi Badenoch. She does not add: we're all looking for the guy who did this!

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Stephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social · 15h

Kemi Badenoch, a woman who excuse-makes for obvious racism and can't condemn it without doing mimsy false equivalences, talking about 'courage', is it?

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Captain Howdy @captainhowdy.bsky.social · 15h

Today's Hallowmeme.

The "They Don't Know" meme which shows a dude in a party hat clutching a drink as he stands in the corner observing everyone else dancing, except the dude is now Nada from "They Live" (1988). He's missing his party hat, but he's wearing shades and gripping a shotgun as he looks at the dancers who are all invading alien capitalist scum. He's saying "They don't know I'm all out of bubblegum" and is about to send them all to Hell with his trusty 12-gauge.

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Patrick Ness @patricknessbooks.bsky.social · 17h

*deep sigh* Again, I have an English degree and have contributed rather extensively to the British economy, including writing a show that pumped £10 million into Wales. But the stupidity is the point here, of course.

Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 17h

Badenoch and Co see education only as a means to a massive income in some soul destroying career.

Devoid of imagination and the power of knowledge they view life entirely through the prism of the CV.

My advice always is to study what interests you and the rest will follow

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Michael Clark @clarkmichael.bsky.social · 1d

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Captain Howdy @captainhowdy.bsky.social · 1d

Went looking for UV makeup, on this day in 2017, and stumbled on a very informative 1⭐ review.

An Amazon listing for some "UV Ghost Blood" with the following 1 star review: "Just looked like I had jizz all over my face." It then goes on to reiterate this point, while also giving us a little more information: "Absolute rubbish, does not glow. Just looked like I had jizz all over my face." In the seller's defence, it does glow, but you need to be in proximity to a blacklight for it to work as intended. Still looks like jizz, though.

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Ed Zitron @edzitron.com · 1d

Cool :)

Techmeme @techmeme.com · 1d

JPMorgan Chase reports that $1.2T of debt is now tied to AI-related companies, making it the largest segment in the investment-grade market (Caleb Mutua/Bloomberg)

Main Link | Techmeme Permalink

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Rhianna Pratchett @rhi.bsky.social · 1d

Dad’s books are full of empathy, common sense, and a healthy suspicion of the powerful. But at its heart his work is also about how systems keep people poor while pretending it’s their own fault. So I hope Kemi’s taking notes as well as reading the jokes.

Paul Haine @paulhaine.bsky.social · 1d

Kemi Badenoch claiming Terry Pratchett as her favourite author is wild

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Todd Stashwick @realtoddstashwick.bsky.social · 1d

You can be part of the game! Join me and some of my Star Trek family as we play #Dungeons&Dragons to fight childhood cancer with the Pablove Foundation on Nov 9th. Go to www.pablove.org/roll to donate and enter to be one of two players at a virtual table with these amazing folks. Go now!

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MerseyMaloween @merseymal.com · 1d

www.youtube.com/watch?v=USbP...

The Damned - The Portrait (extended version)

YouTube video by caloo9bu

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MerseyMaloween @merseymal.com · 1d

and an instrumental by The Damned (The Portrait) in it.

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Kevin Jon Davies @kjd42.bsky.social · 1d

#OTD 45 years ago (7 Oct 1980) according to my diary, I drew these images for the Hitchhiker's Guide BBC TV series. Douglas Adams as both the ad exec and as Paula, the worst poet in the universe. I was 19 years old and having fun.

Mindless Jerks artwork for Hitchhiker's Guide TV series drawn by KJD (c) Pearce Studios Ltd. 1980.

Paula NM Jennings (Worst Poet) artwork for Hitchhiker's Guide TV series drawn by KJD (c) Pearce Studios Ltd. 1980.

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Captain Howdy @captainhowdy.bsky.social · 2d

Today's Halllowmeme.

A scene from "Aliens" (1986) showing the assembled Marines awaiting their orders. Ralph Wiggum, from the "I'm in danger" meme, is sitting in a red chair among the marines with a big smile on his face.

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The Divine Comedy @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social · 1d

"Watching The Divine Comedy on stage is like dipping into a glorious box of chocolates - all tastes catered for and you are always left wanting more."
#TheDivineComedy #Liverpool @wirralglobe.bsky.social

Wirral Globe @wirralglobe.bsky.social · 1d

REVIEW: The Divine Comedy @ Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool

WE all need some divine intervention of the melodic and upbeat kind.

dlvr.it

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JenFoto @jenfoto.bsky.social · 1d

A wonderful evening in the company of @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social who kicked off their 2025 UK tour in Liverpool. Support from #studioelectrophonique

Review incoming soon via @atthebarrier.bsky.social

A few tickets available for limited dates: thedivinecomedy.com/live

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The Secret Barrister @barristersecret.bsky.social · 1d

This is a lie.

There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.

But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.

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The Black Librarian @theblacklibrarian.bsky.social · 1d

Head's up, bargain hunters! Lelith HEsperax, QUeen of Knives by @mikebrooks668.bsky.social is the #BlackLibrary Book of the Month! For the next week, it's just four bucks. A steal!

#Warhammer #BookSky

www.blacklibrary.com/all-products...

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Captain Howdy @captainhowdy.bsky.social · 2d

Previously:

The Futurama Fry 'Not Sure' meme, but Fry - like the Pale Man from Pan's Labyrinth - is holding his hands up to his face, with the palms facing forward. In the palm of each hand is a squinting eye.

The "Success Kid" meme which shows a young lad standing on a beach with a determined look on his face and a handful of sand. He's now Hellboy with sand clutched tightly in his Right Hand of Doom.

The "This Is Fine" meme, but the dog has had all of his skin removed. On the table next to him is a Lament Configuration puzzle box. He seems quite happy with his current condition because he's saying "THIS IS FINE" with a smile on his lipless mouth.

The 'But That's None Of My Business' Kermit meme, except Kermit is grey, with red-rimmed eyes, fangs and a black frilled collar. The tea he's usually seen drinking has been replaced by a seemingly delicious cup o' warm blood.

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three spooks pam 🎃 @threesteakspam.bsky.social · 2d

schrödinger’s paddington - he’s either putting it up or taking it down depending on how racist you are

a drawing of paddington up a lamppost holding a flag with what looks like the ghost of queen elizabeth II holding the ladder firm

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