Ciaran Hannigan
@pyrrhesia.bsky.social
Australian genre fiction writer moonlighting as having a day job. Published in Aurealis 171. Avatar by OPolpetti.
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I dunno man the concept of actually owning something you pay for must be like a drug if you're under 30
Why do Gen Z have a growing appetite for retro tech?
Why do Gen Z have a growing appetite for retro tech?
Gen Z are going retro, with studies showing a resurgence in people buying tech in the modern age that can be dated back decades.
www.bbc.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I dunno man the concept of actually owning something you pay for must be like a drug if you're under 30
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NO MORE NIHAO
ONLY NI-HOWDY
ONLY NI-HOWDY
I like whatever is wrong with my algorithm over there
December 8, 2025 at 2:28 AM
NO MORE NIHAO
ONLY NI-HOWDY
ONLY NI-HOWDY
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The real question is not "Why is Bluesky so left-coded," the real question is "Why can't the right exist in a social media environment without algorithmic assistance, where people can ignore them"
December 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The real question is not "Why is Bluesky so left-coded," the real question is "Why can't the right exist in a social media environment without algorithmic assistance, where people can ignore them"
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It’s weird that news organizations like the BBC are covering this as if it’s a real thing with a real process behind it—and not clearly some nakedly invented “participation trophy” by a corrupt organization to curry favor with a corrupt and easily manipulated man-child. www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Donald Trump: US president named inaugural Fifa Peace Prize winner
US President Donald Trump receives the inaugural Fifa Peace Prize before the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
www.bbc.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:23 AM
It’s weird that news organizations like the BBC are covering this as if it’s a real thing with a real process behind it—and not clearly some nakedly invented “participation trophy” by a corrupt organization to curry favor with a corrupt and easily manipulated man-child. www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
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Somebody in the comments was like "flame war sounds so corny though" YES THAT'S THE POINT, "discourse" gives what amounts to turbo-dorks arguing on the internet (I'm one of them I'm allowed to use that term) an unearned veneer of legitimacy.
December 6, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Somebody in the comments was like "flame war sounds so corny though" YES THAT'S THE POINT, "discourse" gives what amounts to turbo-dorks arguing on the internet (I'm one of them I'm allowed to use that term) an unearned veneer of legitimacy.
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these stupid assholes think they’re going to be able to have a firefight in the morning, walk away from a cool explosion at lunch and take the family out to chili’s for dinner and I cannot stress enough that is not what civil war looks like
that's cool, man, but have you tried the taste of a refreshing matcha latte
December 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
these stupid assholes think they’re going to be able to have a firefight in the morning, walk away from a cool explosion at lunch and take the family out to chili’s for dinner and I cannot stress enough that is not what civil war looks like
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tech ceos are so funny "we should bring back public executions" dude you don't know how to use a grocery store self checkout shut your nazi hole
December 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
tech ceos are so funny "we should bring back public executions" dude you don't know how to use a grocery store self checkout shut your nazi hole
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Computer, please summarize everything PG Wodehouse ever wrote in ten seconds
rich dudes got freakier after butlers fell out of fashion, like say what you will about having domestic servants but clearly it was some sort of moderating force on old rich dudes having a fancy man follow you around saying shit like "oh dear sir, that wouldn't be very becoming"
November 29, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Computer, please summarize everything PG Wodehouse ever wrote in ten seconds
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😳
(Not a real gun but still wtf)
(Not a real gun but still wtf)
December 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
😳
(Not a real gun but still wtf)
(Not a real gun but still wtf)
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(peasant dying in a ditch during the Thirty Years' War) at least I didn't have to watch Wayne Gretzky and Shaquille O'Neal take the stage during the 2026 World Cup draw, live from the Kennedy Center in beautiful Washington, DC
December 5, 2025 at 6:21 PM
(peasant dying in a ditch during the Thirty Years' War) at least I didn't have to watch Wayne Gretzky and Shaquille O'Neal take the stage during the 2026 World Cup draw, live from the Kennedy Center in beautiful Washington, DC
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Boomers: It just sucks so much that everyone gets participation trophies now, you used to have to show real merit to get an award
Also Boomers:
Also Boomers:
December 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Boomers: It just sucks so much that everyone gets participation trophies now, you used to have to show real merit to get an award
Also Boomers:
Also Boomers:
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Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries: “Strong floor, no ceiling”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
December 3, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries: “Strong floor, no ceiling”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
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Sorry, Byron — the “War on Christmas” is over.
Christmas is a cultural holiday now, celebrated by millions of non-Christians and even atheists, built on traditions that long predate Christianity.
In a pluralistic country, everyone is free to enjoy the season in their own way.
Christmas is a cultural holiday now, celebrated by millions of non-Christians and even atheists, built on traditions that long predate Christianity.
In a pluralistic country, everyone is free to enjoy the season in their own way.
December 2, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Sorry, Byron — the “War on Christmas” is over.
Christmas is a cultural holiday now, celebrated by millions of non-Christians and even atheists, built on traditions that long predate Christianity.
In a pluralistic country, everyone is free to enjoy the season in their own way.
Christmas is a cultural holiday now, celebrated by millions of non-Christians and even atheists, built on traditions that long predate Christianity.
In a pluralistic country, everyone is free to enjoy the season in their own way.
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when someone tells me not to use em dashes because AI uses em dashes
November 30, 2025 at 7:48 PM
when someone tells me not to use em dashes because AI uses em dashes
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I have to confess, I hate Pete Hegseth with a visceral sort of feeling that is probably decidedly un-Christian.
I hate that he comes to a job where the lives of so many people depend on him with a smug arrogant overconfidence and incompetence, married to astounding callousness.
I hate that he comes to a job where the lives of so many people depend on him with a smug arrogant overconfidence and incompetence, married to astounding callousness.
December 2, 2025 at 5:06 AM
I have to confess, I hate Pete Hegseth with a visceral sort of feeling that is probably decidedly un-Christian.
I hate that he comes to a job where the lives of so many people depend on him with a smug arrogant overconfidence and incompetence, married to astounding callousness.
I hate that he comes to a job where the lives of so many people depend on him with a smug arrogant overconfidence and incompetence, married to astounding callousness.
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Pete Hegseth stands behind our troops and behind Admiral Mitch Bradley - juuuuuuuust far enough behind to make sure they go to jail instead of him for the illegal strike that Pete Hegseth ordered.
Here for the tough man talk, gone for the tough many consequences. Profiles in cowardice.
Here for the tough man talk, gone for the tough many consequences. Profiles in cowardice.
Ladies and gentlemen: let’s all watch the chest-beating lethality macho warfighter dude trying to scurry away at the first sign of trouble.
December 2, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Pete Hegseth stands behind our troops and behind Admiral Mitch Bradley - juuuuuuuust far enough behind to make sure they go to jail instead of him for the illegal strike that Pete Hegseth ordered.
Here for the tough man talk, gone for the tough many consequences. Profiles in cowardice.
Here for the tough man talk, gone for the tough many consequences. Profiles in cowardice.
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Every time I see these BS answers, I can't help but think of Sthenelaidas' retort to the Athenians in Thuc. 1, "The long speech of the Athenians I do not pretend to understand. They said a good deal in praise of themselves, but nowhere denied that they are injuring our allies and the Peloponnese."
KARL: Did you know about the judge's order when you issued your order for the planes to continue?
KRISTI NOEM: This is an activist judge. We comply with all federal orders that are lawful and binding.
KRISTI NOEM: This is an activist judge. We comply with all federal orders that are lawful and binding.
November 30, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Every time I see these BS answers, I can't help but think of Sthenelaidas' retort to the Athenians in Thuc. 1, "The long speech of the Athenians I do not pretend to understand. They said a good deal in praise of themselves, but nowhere denied that they are injuring our allies and the Peloponnese."
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I’ve played a lot of simcity but I didn’t know you could go pro
November 27, 2025 at 12:51 AM
I’ve played a lot of simcity but I didn’t know you could go pro
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I dunno, the T'au are more like... Imperial Great Britain
That's why everyone keeps mistaking them for the good guys, their evil is more refined and polite, they just want to conquer you For Your Own Good instead of devour your soul or turn you into a coffee table
That's why everyone keeps mistaking them for the good guys, their evil is more refined and polite, they just want to conquer you For Your Own Good instead of devour your soul or turn you into a coffee table
All you need to know about WH40k is that everyone is Hitler. Except the 0rks.
December 1, 2025 at 2:38 AM
I dunno, the T'au are more like... Imperial Great Britain
That's why everyone keeps mistaking them for the good guys, their evil is more refined and polite, they just want to conquer you For Your Own Good instead of devour your soul or turn you into a coffee table
That's why everyone keeps mistaking them for the good guys, their evil is more refined and polite, they just want to conquer you For Your Own Good instead of devour your soul or turn you into a coffee table
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When Howard Dean was the Democratic frontrunner for President, he was disqualified, by the media, for yelling "Yeah!" once.
At some point we just have to admit that mainstream media sources are biased.
At some point we just have to admit that mainstream media sources are biased.
Remember in 2000 when Al Gore was repeatedly misquoted as having said he invented the internet and that was seen the eyes of many as disqualifying him from office? Simpler times. Today, Trump makes up lies equivalent to "I invented the internet" 30 times a week and no one bats an eye. Good job media
November 30, 2025 at 4:53 AM
When Howard Dean was the Democratic frontrunner for President, he was disqualified, by the media, for yelling "Yeah!" once.
At some point we just have to admit that mainstream media sources are biased.
At some point we just have to admit that mainstream media sources are biased.
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Leave little Saruman alone.
Some of those dogs at the dog show are just obscene abominations unto the lord.
November 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Leave little Saruman alone.
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i know WHY this is but that just makes it even more of a kick in the pants lmao
November 28, 2025 at 3:28 AM
i know WHY this is but that just makes it even more of a kick in the pants lmao