Matthew Skwarczek (he/they)
@scoutingforzen.bsky.social
He/they, 31, research editor for Car and Driver and Road & Track. Fantasy, anime, and D&D nerd as well as bicycle and motorcycle caretaker. Views are my own.
Tried making yerba mate with loose leaves for the first time in years.
...I have miscalculated
...I have miscalculated
December 9, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Tried making yerba mate with loose leaves for the first time in years.
...I have miscalculated
...I have miscalculated
Today I found out not only are your sinuses right above your upper teeth, but sometimes your sinuses sit so low that your teeth--including potential root canals--are basically in the sinuses
November 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Today I found out not only are your sinuses right above your upper teeth, but sometimes your sinuses sit so low that your teeth--including potential root canals--are basically in the sinuses
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We can't give up now. ❄️
November 10, 2025 at 2:47 AM
We can't give up now. ❄️
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we talk too much about the male loneliness crisis and not enough about the male suckerfication crisis maxread.substack.com/p/prediction...
November 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
we talk too much about the male loneliness crisis and not enough about the male suckerfication crisis maxread.substack.com/p/prediction...
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This wasn’t about leaking GTA VI.
It was:
Rockstar illegally firing union members to stop the studio from unionizing.
it directly contradicts Rockstar’s PR narrative and confirms almost everything that people suspected was going on.
It was:
Rockstar illegally firing union members to stop the studio from unionizing.
it directly contradicts Rockstar’s PR narrative and confirms almost everything that people suspected was going on.
November 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
This wasn’t about leaking GTA VI.
It was:
Rockstar illegally firing union members to stop the studio from unionizing.
it directly contradicts Rockstar’s PR narrative and confirms almost everything that people suspected was going on.
It was:
Rockstar illegally firing union members to stop the studio from unionizing.
it directly contradicts Rockstar’s PR narrative and confirms almost everything that people suspected was going on.
Reposted by Matthew Skwarczek (he/they)
As opposed to doing a retro review, I decided to muse about the Gainax Pose in Gunbuster and how it's preferential shorthand is far more meaningful than the Akira slide.
November 6, 2025 at 10:26 PM
As opposed to doing a retro review, I decided to muse about the Gainax Pose in Gunbuster and how it's preferential shorthand is far more meaningful than the Akira slide.
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When you book a flight through major travel sites, a data broker owned by U.S. airlines will sell details about your flight—your name, credit card used, and where you’re flying to the government.
We found out how to opt-out of ARC selling your travel data. A guide:
www.404media.co/how-to-opt-o...
We found out how to opt-out of ARC selling your travel data. A guide:
www.404media.co/how-to-opt-o...
How to Opt-Out of Airlines Selling Your Travel Data to the Government
The Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), owned by major U.S. airlines, collects billions of ticketing records and sells them to the government to be searched without a warrant. I managed to opt-out…
www.404media.co
November 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM
When you book a flight through major travel sites, a data broker owned by U.S. airlines will sell details about your flight—your name, credit card used, and where you’re flying to the government.
We found out how to opt-out of ARC selling your travel data. A guide:
www.404media.co/how-to-opt-o...
We found out how to opt-out of ARC selling your travel data. A guide:
www.404media.co/how-to-opt-o...
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JUST IN: Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assemblymember, will make history as the first Muslim and South Asian person — as well as the youngest in over a century — to serve as New York City mayor.
Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race, in a historic victory for progressives
Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assemblymember, will make history as the first Muslim and South Asian person — as well as the youngest in over a century — to serve as New York City mayor.
n.pr
November 5, 2025 at 2:39 AM
JUST IN: Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assemblymember, will make history as the first Muslim and South Asian person — as well as the youngest in over a century — to serve as New York City mayor.
I'm only about 80 chapters in, but OMG, SSS-Class Revival Hunter has got me in a death grip
November 4, 2025 at 6:03 AM
I'm only about 80 chapters in, but OMG, SSS-Class Revival Hunter has got me in a death grip
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We’re still so proud of the first contract we ratified in 2023 after three long years of bargaining with Hearst. Now, the Hearst Magazines Media Union is stronger than ever and ready to return to the bargaining table to win more for our 500+ members. Stay tuned for updates!
October 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
We’re still so proud of the first contract we ratified in 2023 after three long years of bargaining with Hearst. Now, the Hearst Magazines Media Union is stronger than ever and ready to return to the bargaining table to win more for our 500+ members. Stay tuned for updates!
It's been a while since I felt like dancing. Maybe it's the same for you. If it is, I hope, even if it's just for a moment, this song helps you like it did me:
youtu.be/E33NJWLaUjw?...
youtu.be/E33NJWLaUjw?...
Daft Punk「One More Time」vs Perfume 「 チョコレイト・ディスコ」#mashup #dj
YouTube video by DJ サツバツおやつ official
youtu.be
October 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
It's been a while since I felt like dancing. Maybe it's the same for you. If it is, I hope, even if it's just for a moment, this song helps you like it did me:
youtu.be/E33NJWLaUjw?...
youtu.be/E33NJWLaUjw?...
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I can’t begin to tell you how damaging “the world isn’t fair, get used to it” line has been to every child’s psyche growing up and therefore has led to a world that stays unfair. If we teach children to get used to an unfair world, we are destroying the possibility of a better world.
October 2, 2025 at 1:24 PM
I can’t begin to tell you how damaging “the world isn’t fair, get used to it” line has been to every child’s psyche growing up and therefore has led to a world that stays unfair. If we teach children to get used to an unfair world, we are destroying the possibility of a better world.
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JUST IN: Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.
Jane Goodall, legendary primatologist, has died at age 91
Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.
n.pr
October 1, 2025 at 6:34 PM
JUST IN: Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.
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i killed the part of the call to action with the pink news piece. it looks like the fight over anti trans language is still to come after the current CR vote.
democratic senators still need to hear from as many voices as possible that that language needs to be fought.
keep at them: reps.fyi
democratic senators still need to hear from as many voices as possible that that language needs to be fought.
keep at them: reps.fyi
so: what do we need you to do? two things.
1.call your D/I senators. find contact info here: reps.fyi
what do we need you to say? try the call script below. adapt it; make it your own! there are bailout points written in, in case you get nervous. but please *call.* 🧵
1.call your D/I senators. find contact info here: reps.fyi
what do we need you to say? try the call script below. adapt it; make it your own! there are bailout points written in, in case you get nervous. but please *call.* 🧵
![Hi, my name is [YOUR NAME] and I'm one of Senator [THEIR NAME]'s constituents. House Republicans are trying to insert a multiple articles of anti-trans legislation, including a full transgender healthcare funding ban, into the F-Y '26 budget. I'm calling to tell the Senator to stand up for trans Americans and vote NO on any bill with that language. This IS worth forcing a shutdown.
[you can stop here at 0:20 if you want to bail out—but it's better if you don't]
This care funding ban follows the map the G-O-P charted while attacking abortion. Democrats lost that fight by giving in to the G-O-P an inch at a time. Giving an inch at a time on trans care will devastate trans Americans and it'll get Democrats nothing in return but contempt.
[you can stop here at 0:40 if you want to bail out—but it's better if you don't]
Right now, the most popular Democrat in the U-S, [Zo-RAHN Mom-DA-nee], is campaigning on making trans healthcare cheaper and easier to access, and he's only got more good will because of it.
[you can stop here at 0:50 if you want to bail out—but it's better if you don't]
I'm asking the Senator to refuse to allow any anti-trans language including a healthcare ban in the F-Y '26 bill. Do not vote for any bill with that language. This IS worth forcing a shutdown. Standing with trans people is the right thing to do and it's politically smart. Voters and donors show up for Democrats who fight.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2lzahebnas6od6j6jfydwst7/bafkreih4xihrkllo4bucwiubjidhjlbjt3k7x6wtzdk776qx67tpcaizli@jpeg)
September 30, 2025 at 2:00 AM
i killed the part of the call to action with the pink news piece. it looks like the fight over anti trans language is still to come after the current CR vote.
democratic senators still need to hear from as many voices as possible that that language needs to be fought.
keep at them: reps.fyi
democratic senators still need to hear from as many voices as possible that that language needs to be fought.
keep at them: reps.fyi
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As always, today's a great day to support artists, writers, creators. If you have the means, buy a book, commission an art piece, play an indie game, go to a live theater show. You can also leave a nice comment, post a review, signal boost someone's work. Everything helps.
September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
As always, today's a great day to support artists, writers, creators. If you have the means, buy a book, commission an art piece, play an indie game, go to a live theater show. You can also leave a nice comment, post a review, signal boost someone's work. Everything helps.
Thank you, Tom Matano, for the joy you helped bring to the world with the Miata. I'm sorry I never got to meet you, but I hope, wherever you are now, that you know the Zoom Zoom will never fade. RIP
www.caranddriver.com/news/a680045...
www.caranddriver.com/news/a680045...
www.caranddriver.com
September 23, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Thank you, Tom Matano, for the joy you helped bring to the world with the Miata. I'm sorry I never got to meet you, but I hope, wherever you are now, that you know the Zoom Zoom will never fade. RIP
www.caranddriver.com/news/a680045...
www.caranddriver.com/news/a680045...
To the owner of the itasha Triumph Spitfire, you won Battle of the Brits in my book
September 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
To the owner of the itasha Triumph Spitfire, you won Battle of the Brits in my book
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection - Announce Trailer
YouTube video by Capcom USA
youtu.be
September 13, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Finally watching Bleach TYBW, and holy hell butterflies, I missed this show
September 6, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Finally watching Bleach TYBW, and holy hell butterflies, I missed this show
My usual moods
June 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
My usual moods
Finally watching Matrix Resurrections--and I can *taste* the salty tears of all the haters who missed the message
June 8, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Finally watching Matrix Resurrections--and I can *taste* the salty tears of all the haters who missed the message
Hi all, do you like board games? Well, one of my childhood best friends, together with his wife, have made one, called Space-Off! And I want to help make their dreams come true, so if you have a sec, please check out the Kickstarter:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rul...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rul...
Space-Off: Mario Party-Style Mini-Games in Real Life!
Compete in a team-based, mini-game showdown! Build stuff, bend into pretzels, solve puzzles & fool your rivals — sometimes all at once.
www.kickstarter.com
June 5, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Hi all, do you like board games? Well, one of my childhood best friends, together with his wife, have made one, called Space-Off! And I want to help make their dreams come true, so if you have a sec, please check out the Kickstarter:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rul...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rul...
I'm ready to begin, Guts
May 11, 2025 at 1:15 AM
I'm ready to begin, Guts
"Uriel's Whisper", because when despair gripped me, this helped me escape it
May 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
"Uriel's Whisper", because when despair gripped me, this helped me escape it