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Daniel Kibblesmith @kibblesmith.com · 11h

I’ve been circling a cursed thought for a while and it’s time to let it out: These guys are Disney Adults for fascism.

the corgi from cowboy bebop @realqrampage.fightins.online · 1d

LMAO LOOK AT THIS PHOTOGRAPH
EVERY TIME I DO IT MAKES ME LAUGH

Kash Patel in his own merch looking fucking embarrassing as hell lmao

he’s so fucking ugly

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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 3h

The most fundamental political debate of our time: You are integrated into and have responsibility for our complex, imperfect society vs. Nuh-uh.

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Alex Blechman @alexblechman.bsky.social · 3h

Pilot: (on intercom) There are no air traffic controllers today so everybody look out the window and holler if you see another plane

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Tim Worthington @outonbluesix.bsky.social · 10h

How is this repeatedly made into a policy issue - by *all* parties - when the blunt fact of the matter is that grown adults who are obliged to pay for their own education, and relentlessly pursued to repay their loans, should be able to study whatever the fuck they want.

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Anthony Oliveira @meakoopa.bsky.social · 5h

hang on guys ill catch up i think this slutty goat wants to fuck me

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Roger @rogger.bsky.social · 5h

Given I do have it, I’ll pause to note that yes, I know you cannot shame the hypocrisy, disingenuousness, or ostentatious stupidity of someone who is not engaging in good faith. But it’s still good to all affirm together that they’re talking bollocks.

Roger @rogger.bsky.social · 5h

I don’t want to fall into the trap of treating Kemi Badenoch as a remotely serious person, but sincerely: I do not think I could do my job (head of product at a tech company) without my English literature degree.

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Toby Earle 🇺🇦 @tobyontv.bsky.social · 5h

if you’ve ever watched the apprentice, that’s the world without arts or humanities degrees

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Dr Marie Allitt @marieallitt.bsky.social · 6h

Of course the bigots and fascists don’t want you to study English.

The enemy of fascism is:
Close reading
Clear communication
Questioning the meaning of what you read
Accurate spelling & grammar
Thinking for yourself
Creativity
Understanding the mechanics of argument
Imagination
Enjoyment
Joy

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Roger @rogger.bsky.social · 6h

Live deliciously? Sure, use the booking link in my email and we’ll find half an hour to touch base on it.

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Roger @rogger.bsky.social · 22h

Said this flippantly in a chat thread about a Babylon 5 rewatch, then realised it was actual life advice:

“I increasingly think of middle aged middle management as an RPG called Don’t Be Londo Mollari”

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Kit Yates @kityates.bsky.social · 11h

Bit niche I think, but apparently this parking spot is reserved for female rock climbers.

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Roger @rogger.bsky.social · 6h

I guess you’re over too old for… whatever the fuck just happened there.

Roger @rogger.bsky.social · 6h

Overheard in the sandwich queue:

“I’ve been realising a lot of stuff recently. Like pigs have ribs. I was eating pork ribs and it just, like, occurred to me”.

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Roger @rogger.bsky.social · 8h

Super Mario was not an Enterprise Princess Saving Suite, y’know 🤷‍♂️

Roger @rogger.bsky.social · 8h

Today’s casual remark I should spin out into a blog post some time: “you can’t automate type two fun”, which might actually be the shortest expression of my opinions on AI.

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Standplaats Kraków @standplaatskrk.pl · Oct 13

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sarahruhlofficial

the oompa loompas are a greek chorus

caecilius-est-pater

First of all, I hate this so much. Second of all,
imagine if the two switched places.
(Veruca falls into the trash chute)
Chorus: Pray thou no more; for mortals have no
escape from destined woe. Wisdom is the
supreme part of happiness; and reverence
towards the gods must be inviolate. Great words
of prideful men are ever punished with great
blows...
(Oedipus stabs his eyes out)
Oompa Loompas: Oompa loompa doopity do
I've got another riddle for you
What do you get when you sleep with your
mum?
A curse on your kids for decades to come—

kaible

1) this is hysterical and 2) think about the eons of
culture that have lead to the creation of this joke.
I am humbled by this.

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Roger @rogger.bsky.social · 20h

Sometimes I skip straight to “why are you here?”

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Gabe @reynardinefox.bsky.social · 21h

Isn’t a big part of your role going around and asking people “what do you want?”

a man is asking what do you want in a dark room .

ALT: a man is asking what do you want in a dark room .

media.tenor.com

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Roger @rogger.bsky.social · 22h

Well, I just mentally substituted “Murderbot” for “soda pop” and now that’s not getting out of my head any time soon.

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dr. hazel 🐝 @hazelmonforton.com · 1d

A White Scars space marine trying to use a printer, with the caption BROTHER! GET ME A TECH PRIEST!

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Roger @rogger.bsky.social · 22h

Although I did once mutter in a meeting “The avalanche has already begun, it is too late for the pebbles to vote”, so I may just not be winning this game…

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Roger @rogger.bsky.social · 22h

Or most of them really. Maybe be Susan Ivanova?

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Roger @rogger.bsky.social · 22h

Said this flippantly in a chat thread about a Babylon 5 rewatch, then realised it was actual life advice:

“I increasingly think of middle aged middle management as an RPG called Don’t Be Londo Mollari”

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Roger @rogger.bsky.social · 1d

Ahh delays on the train home. Because of course.

There may just be a dirty martini in my future.