Sam Scott at Media Magpies
@sam-scott.bsky.social
Writer and co-founder at Media Magpies
WIPs include completed scripts and some art for a children's graphic novel and "underground" webcomic, and 1300 words of a combo novel/short story collection
WIPs include completed scripts and some art for a children's graphic novel and "underground" webcomic, and 1300 words of a combo novel/short story collection
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This is gonna be one of those strong western civilization things and end up with the constitution in Comic Sans
Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor's decision to adopt Calibri a “wasteful” diversity move
Rubio Stages Font Coup: Times New Roman Ousts Calibri
The secretary of state called it a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.
www.huffpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:12 AM
This is gonna be one of those strong western civilization things and end up with the constitution in Comic Sans
Why is Hillary Goddam Clinton lecturing Jewish people on their own history?
December 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Why is Hillary Goddam Clinton lecturing Jewish people on their own history?
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This mixed metaphor is killing me.
December 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
This mixed metaphor is killing me.
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Looked up what Rob Thomas has been up to - he's been a naughty boy
December 9, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Looked up what Rob Thomas has been up to - he's been a naughty boy
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Bravo, @thehardtimesnews.bsky.social!
Disappointed Vegas Couple Reluctantly Gets Married by Elvis Costello Impersonator
A soon-to-be wed pair of New Jersey tourists were crestfallen to discover the Elvis impersonator officiating their ceremony was actually one for Elvis Costello.
thehardtimes.net
December 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Bravo, @thehardtimesnews.bsky.social!
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My wife, a prodigious sleep-talker, failed to disclose her affliction when we started dating, which led to the fright of my life the night she sat bolt upright in bed and in a low flat monotone loudly declared that “THIRTEEN BABIES REMAIN UNFATHERED.”
June 11, 2024 at 11:35 PM
My wife, a prodigious sleep-talker, failed to disclose her affliction when we started dating, which led to the fright of my life the night she sat bolt upright in bed and in a low flat monotone loudly declared that “THIRTEEN BABIES REMAIN UNFATHERED.”
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There is an energy field connecting all living beings, except for you.
December 9, 2025 at 9:53 AM
There is an energy field connecting all living beings, except for you.
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The Thing (1982, John Carpenter)
December 9, 2025 at 2:27 AM
The Thing (1982, John Carpenter)
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“I brought this horrid creature into the world, and now I must take him out!” Winfrey said
Oprah Pursues Dr. Phil On Ship Through Arctic
THE ARCTIC CIRCLE—With a vow to destroy the abomination she had created if it was the last thing she ever did, television host Oprah Winfrey has spent weeks on a ship pursuing Dr. Phil through the Arc...
theonion.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM
“I brought this horrid creature into the world, and now I must take him out!” Winfrey said
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Scientists now believe that the human brain--a magic goo for worrying--can also be used to do other things
December 8, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Scientists now believe that the human brain--a magic goo for worrying--can also be used to do other things
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tired: GG Allin
wired:
wired:
December 8, 2025 at 5:08 AM
tired: GG Allin
wired:
wired:
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Searching for a new litterbox and dying laughing at this cat who looks like a toilet astronaut.
December 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Searching for a new litterbox and dying laughing at this cat who looks like a toilet astronaut.
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If you’re a complete idiot life sure does have a lot of surprises for you
December 8, 2025 at 2:23 AM
If you’re a complete idiot life sure does have a lot of surprises for you
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@davidjroth.bsky.social We're having a great time here at the Overlook Hotel. They're saying it's the best party ever. The bartender is very friendly. Everyone looks happy and normal, you keep hearing it more and more.
December 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
@davidjroth.bsky.social We're having a great time here at the Overlook Hotel. They're saying it's the best party ever. The bartender is very friendly. Everyone looks happy and normal, you keep hearing it more and more.
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using the save posts feature to construct a device which recharges my powers
December 7, 2025 at 1:50 AM
using the save posts feature to construct a device which recharges my powers
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He looks like he’s trying to stop his dog from leaving him
December 7, 2025 at 3:04 AM
He looks like he’s trying to stop his dog from leaving him
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this has become a very important video to me
December 7, 2025 at 4:29 AM
this has become a very important video to me
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It’s never been more over. I like my Eagles folks and take no pleasure in reporting this.
December 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
It’s never been more over. I like my Eagles folks and take no pleasure in reporting this.
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A male rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) in winter plumage.
Ptarmigan is from Gaelic 'tarmachan' meaning "croaker". The p- was added when people mistakenly assumed it was a Greek word.
A bird forever warning people: "A werewolf!" (just in case of werewolves).
Ptarmigan is from Gaelic 'tarmachan' meaning "croaker". The p- was added when people mistakenly assumed it was a Greek word.
A bird forever warning people: "A werewolf!" (just in case of werewolves).
December 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
A male rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) in winter plumage.
Ptarmigan is from Gaelic 'tarmachan' meaning "croaker". The p- was added when people mistakenly assumed it was a Greek word.
A bird forever warning people: "A werewolf!" (just in case of werewolves).
Ptarmigan is from Gaelic 'tarmachan' meaning "croaker". The p- was added when people mistakenly assumed it was a Greek word.
A bird forever warning people: "A werewolf!" (just in case of werewolves).
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If I was still an art reporter, I would write about the sculptor behind this and whether it intentionally looks like the hands of decaying people
Like hands above the ocean tides holding onto to a shipwreck.
December 5, 2025 at 11:48 PM
If I was still an art reporter, I would write about the sculptor behind this and whether it intentionally looks like the hands of decaying people
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The reason you sprinkle posts like "The brain is the Ass of the head" throughout your timeline is to preserve the insanity plea in case you ever need it
December 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The reason you sprinkle posts like "The brain is the Ass of the head" throughout your timeline is to preserve the insanity plea in case you ever need it