Carl
@rhetoricarl.bsky.social
Irish. D&D. Psychology. Philosophy. Creative writing. Fantasy. Twin Peaks. Living in California.
Demanding rigidly defined areas of doubt and uncertainty since 1987.
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Demanding rigidly defined areas of doubt and uncertainty since 1987.
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The best cheer and standing ovation I've been part of happened last night. Truly deserved by @elainelee.bsky.social - giver of so much joy and entertainment! (And @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social )
November 2, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The best cheer and standing ovation I've been part of happened last night. Truly deserved by @elainelee.bsky.social - giver of so much joy and entertainment! (And @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social )
View from my window. 3 hours until Dimension 20 Live! Viva Mas Vegas. #dimension20
November 1, 2025 at 11:07 PM
View from my window. 3 hours until Dimension 20 Live! Viva Mas Vegas. #dimension20
Being greeted by this in my hotel room is absolutely wild. So excited for #Dimension20 tonight
November 1, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Being greeted by this in my hotel room is absolutely wild. So excited for #Dimension20 tonight
I'll need a new green card next year. Not sure if I'll be able to get it, as I haven't fulfilled my quota of stealing American jobs and women lately.
Also falling behind on "far left terorrism", so I'll be watching more Colbert and wearing frog costumes to make sure I maintain appearances.
Also falling behind on "far left terorrism", so I'll be watching more Colbert and wearing frog costumes to make sure I maintain appearances.
October 21, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I'll need a new green card next year. Not sure if I'll be able to get it, as I haven't fulfilled my quota of stealing American jobs and women lately.
Also falling behind on "far left terorrism", so I'll be watching more Colbert and wearing frog costumes to make sure I maintain appearances.
Also falling behind on "far left terorrism", so I'll be watching more Colbert and wearing frog costumes to make sure I maintain appearances.
Every bullshit diet and self help influencer: "Do these ten wild things that will never help you in any way. Also drink more water."
Enough formally dehydrated rubes later, who "can't believe the difference"; You've now got a brand, money, and a regular spot on Rogan.
Burn it all down.
Enough formally dehydrated rubes later, who "can't believe the difference"; You've now got a brand, money, and a regular spot on Rogan.
Burn it all down.
October 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Every bullshit diet and self help influencer: "Do these ten wild things that will never help you in any way. Also drink more water."
Enough formally dehydrated rubes later, who "can't believe the difference"; You've now got a brand, money, and a regular spot on Rogan.
Burn it all down.
Enough formally dehydrated rubes later, who "can't believe the difference"; You've now got a brand, money, and a regular spot on Rogan.
Burn it all down.
Looking at properties in Canada is probably the most therapeutic thing I've done in years.
September 14, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Looking at properties in Canada is probably the most therapeutic thing I've done in years.
Reposted by Carl
Reading like 90% of the news
September 13, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Reading like 90% of the news
Reposted by Carl
The only immigrant that I’ve been victimized by is myself
June 9, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The only immigrant that I’ve been victimized by is myself
I forgot I pre-ordered this months ago. Final piece in the new trio of books. The art is incredible, lots of new things to play with.
#dungeonsanddragons #dnd #d&d
#dungeonsanddragons #dnd #d&d
February 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I forgot I pre-ordered this months ago. Final piece in the new trio of books. The art is incredible, lots of new things to play with.
#dungeonsanddragons #dnd #d&d
#dungeonsanddragons #dnd #d&d
My last post was inspired by my new shirt.
Gordon Cole (played by David Lynch himself):
"When you became Denise, I told all of your colleagues, those clown comics, to fix their hearts or die".
This line came 25 years later in "Twin Peaks: The Return" and was no less impactful.
Gordon Cole (played by David Lynch himself):
"When you became Denise, I told all of your colleagues, those clown comics, to fix their hearts or die".
This line came 25 years later in "Twin Peaks: The Return" and was no less impactful.
February 10, 2025 at 10:26 PM
My last post was inspired by my new shirt.
Gordon Cole (played by David Lynch himself):
"When you became Denise, I told all of your colleagues, those clown comics, to fix their hearts or die".
This line came 25 years later in "Twin Peaks: The Return" and was no less impactful.
Gordon Cole (played by David Lynch himself):
"When you became Denise, I told all of your colleagues, those clown comics, to fix their hearts or die".
This line came 25 years later in "Twin Peaks: The Return" and was no less impactful.
Twin Peaks introduced me to my first trans person. This came out in 1991.
Cooper greets her with a handshake and immediately starts calling her by her new name after he learns of it.
Two other characters are weird around her, but Coop just smiles and acts respectfully.
Cooper greets her with a handshake and immediately starts calling her by her new name after he learns of it.
Two other characters are weird around her, but Coop just smiles and acts respectfully.
February 10, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Twin Peaks introduced me to my first trans person. This came out in 1991.
Cooper greets her with a handshake and immediately starts calling her by her new name after he learns of it.
Two other characters are weird around her, but Coop just smiles and acts respectfully.
Cooper greets her with a handshake and immediately starts calling her by her new name after he learns of it.
Two other characters are weird around her, but Coop just smiles and acts respectfully.
More and more, I've been noticing that the word "cringe" is being used to describe situations where people are simply being nice to others.
Let's stop that.
Let's stop that.
February 9, 2025 at 7:47 AM
More and more, I've been noticing that the word "cringe" is being used to describe situations where people are simply being nice to others.
Let's stop that.
Let's stop that.
In my own head, the idea of fully quitting a job to focus on writing, despite having never written anything of note, met a publisher, or gained any relevant contacts in the area, is pure silliness.
Yet, every other part of me is screaming "do it you coward".
Yet, every other part of me is screaming "do it you coward".
February 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
In my own head, the idea of fully quitting a job to focus on writing, despite having never written anything of note, met a publisher, or gained any relevant contacts in the area, is pure silliness.
Yet, every other part of me is screaming "do it you coward".
Yet, every other part of me is screaming "do it you coward".
Tiptoeing the line between staying informed and staying sane.
Unfortunately that line is a tightrope swarmed by evil flying monkeys, hundreds of feet above a crystalline spike pit inhabited by Xenomorphs.
Oh and the line is on fire.
Unfortunately that line is a tightrope swarmed by evil flying monkeys, hundreds of feet above a crystalline spike pit inhabited by Xenomorphs.
Oh and the line is on fire.
February 5, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Tiptoeing the line between staying informed and staying sane.
Unfortunately that line is a tightrope swarmed by evil flying monkeys, hundreds of feet above a crystalline spike pit inhabited by Xenomorphs.
Oh and the line is on fire.
Unfortunately that line is a tightrope swarmed by evil flying monkeys, hundreds of feet above a crystalline spike pit inhabited by Xenomorphs.
Oh and the line is on fire.
Apropos of nothing, what's the best brand of real Canadian maple syrup?
February 4, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Apropos of nothing, what's the best brand of real Canadian maple syrup?
My background show for the weekend has been a rewatch of A Starstruck Odyssey from Dimension 20. Huge thanks to @elainelee.bsky.social for providing such a cool and original world for @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social and the @dimension20.bsky.social crew to play in.
February 2, 2025 at 11:49 PM
My background show for the weekend has been a rewatch of A Starstruck Odyssey from Dimension 20. Huge thanks to @elainelee.bsky.social for providing such a cool and original world for @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social and the @dimension20.bsky.social crew to play in.
This morning in LA someone heard me talking on the phone and stopped in their tracks. Took me about 30 seconds to realize they stopped to talk to me. I made a quick goodbye and said hello to the stranger. They asked if I was Irish.
When I answered yes, they simply said "neat" and walked away. 🤷♂️
When I answered yes, they simply said "neat" and walked away. 🤷♂️
February 1, 2025 at 10:09 PM
This morning in LA someone heard me talking on the phone and stopped in their tracks. Took me about 30 seconds to realize they stopped to talk to me. I made a quick goodbye and said hello to the stranger. They asked if I was Irish.
When I answered yes, they simply said "neat" and walked away. 🤷♂️
When I answered yes, they simply said "neat" and walked away. 🤷♂️
We don't do sports on this account, but for Ireland I'll just leave this here.
February 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
We don't do sports on this account, but for Ireland I'll just leave this here.
We had our 5 hours of rain for the year. Always makes the higher mountains nearby look beautiful.
February 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
We had our 5 hours of rain for the year. Always makes the higher mountains nearby look beautiful.
I have begun writing the outline for a book I've had in my head for nearly 20 years. Those first strokes of my pen actually felt a bit **nerve-racking**. Primarily because in the second sentence I realized the phrase is not said or spelled "nerve-wrecking". Off to a good start. 🫣
January 31, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I have begun writing the outline for a book I've had in my head for nearly 20 years. Those first strokes of my pen actually felt a bit **nerve-racking**. Primarily because in the second sentence I realized the phrase is not said or spelled "nerve-wrecking". Off to a good start. 🫣
Ha'penny Bridge, Dublin.
January 26, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Ha'penny Bridge, Dublin.
Over 20,000 people showing up to Madison Square Garden to watch a Dungeons and Dragons session gives me life. Congrats to all involved with Dimension 20 and D&D in general.
January 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Over 20,000 people showing up to Madison Square Garden to watch a Dungeons and Dragons session gives me life. Congrats to all involved with Dimension 20 and D&D in general.
Planned a David Lynch marathon this weekend.
Started with Eraserhead and now I need a week off.
Started with Eraserhead and now I need a week off.
January 26, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Planned a David Lynch marathon this weekend.
Started with Eraserhead and now I need a week off.
Started with Eraserhead and now I need a week off.