Arjen Poutsma
@poutsma.bsky.social
Former Spring Framework committer, now writing Call of Cthulhu scenarios.
Here in 🇳🇱, it is frowned upon to put up your Christmas tree before St Nicholas, which we traditionally celebrated more than Christmas.
Also, gifts are accompanied by poems, or packaged in a funny way. It’s quite a nice tradition!
Also, gifts are accompanied by poems, or packaged in a funny way. It’s quite a nice tradition!
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December 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Here in 🇳🇱, it is frowned upon to put up your Christmas tree before St Nicholas, which we traditionally celebrated more than Christmas.
Also, gifts are accompanied by poems, or packaged in a funny way. It’s quite a nice tradition!
Also, gifts are accompanied by poems, or packaged in a funny way. It’s quite a nice tradition!
Try to get a freshly baked one.
You’ll never enjoy a packaged stroopwafel again.
You’ll never enjoy a packaged stroopwafel again.
November 19, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Try to get a freshly baked one.
You’ll never enjoy a packaged stroopwafel again.
You’ll never enjoy a packaged stroopwafel again.
Perhaps more importantly: stroopwafels are also from Gouda.
November 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Perhaps more importantly: stroopwafels are also from Gouda.
Given that 80% of Oglaf is sex, I really wonder what kind of games you run.
November 16, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Given that 80% of Oglaf is sex, I really wonder what kind of games you run.
Better open that second bottle to make sure you have enough straps.
November 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Better open that second bottle to make sure you have enough straps.
Or given them a Werther’s Original.
November 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Or given them a Werther’s Original.
Instead of inflating, they can also serve as a contraceptive!
November 8, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Instead of inflating, they can also serve as a contraceptive!
A Maoam replacement, perhaps?
November 8, 2025 at 10:31 AM
A Maoam replacement, perhaps?
That’s a great idea!
Please file an issue for it here: github.com/embabel/emba...
Please file an issue for it here: github.com/embabel/emba...
embabel/embabel-agent
Agent framework for the JVM. Pronounced Em-BAY-bel /ɛmˈbeɪbəl/ - embabel/embabel-agent
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November 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM
That’s a great idea!
Please file an issue for it here: github.com/embabel/emba...
Please file an issue for it here: github.com/embabel/emba...
Very helpful, thank you.
Can you also make a version for the Middle Eastern Crisis? I have problems understanding that one too.
Can you also make a version for the Middle Eastern Crisis? I have problems understanding that one too.
October 25, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Very helpful, thank you.
Can you also make a version for the Middle Eastern Crisis? I have problems understanding that one too.
Can you also make a version for the Middle Eastern Crisis? I have problems understanding that one too.
Sorry, let me fix that.
October 24, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Sorry, let me fix that.
“Attract Fish & Chips”
October 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
“Attract Fish & Chips”
That would be a first. His most famous work is a rip-off.
October 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
That would be a first. His most famous work is a rip-off.
You’re still holding it though.
October 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
You’re still holding it though.