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Curtis @soccurt.bsky.social · 5h

The amount of thought in Trump's speech barely goes above Brick's "I love lamp" scene in Anchorman.

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Lux Alptraum @luxalptraum.com · 9h

TFW you paid $1400 to see Beckett’s most famous work without knowing anything about it

One Star Review of Waiting for Godot on Broadway
I recently attended Waiting for Godot on Broadway and spent over $1,400 for two Row C seats (103 and 104). I'm a longtime admirer of Broadway productions and even hold a season pass for Shea's Performing Arts Theatre, so I came in with genuine enthusiasm and high expectations. Unfortunately, this show was unlike anything ! have ever experienced —and not in a good way.
What I encountered was not the artistry, music, or emotional storytelling I usually associate with Broadway, but instead what felt like an endless cycle of nonsensical conversation between characters who seemed trapped in their own madness. I tried-truly tried-to find meaning, symbolism, or even a thread of emotional resonance. I stayed through the first half hoping the second would offer clarity. But by intermission, it was clear: this was a waste of both time and money.
Keanu Reeves is an actor I respect greatly, but I cannot fathom why he would agree to participate in such a disjointed, inaccessible production. His talent was lost in a performance that defied reason rather than provoked insight.
To anyone considering attending: unless you are drawn to highly abstract, nearly incomprehensible theater, I strongly caution you against this show. For the average, educated, thoughtful theatergoer, it is far more frustrating than fulfilling. In my opinion, this was the single most disappointing Broadway experience I've ever had - an unfortunate waste of money and, more importantly, of time.

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K. Liakos @kliakos.com · 6h

America 2025:

The facade of a store in a Delaware strip mall called its fashion but the lights on the o n and exclamation point are out so it says it’s fashi

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Curtis @soccurt.bsky.social · 5h

To be fair a lot of cartoons are protesting fascism on the streets right now.

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Curtis @soccurt.bsky.social · 5h

Yep. While I don't speak for all Indigenous people, I would personally say fuck off to that.

Also relevant: jacobin.com/2022/02/rei-...

REI Wants You to Know They Are Busting a Union on Indigenous Land

REI is fighting a union drive at a New York store. Toward that end, the company published a podcast, offering a master class in progressive justifications for anti-unionism.

jacobin.com

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Curtis @soccurt.bsky.social · 6h

No! the medication just turns the frogs gay!

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Curtis @soccurt.bsky.social · 6h

Just get 200 pounds of dried soy beans, the farmers need you to step up your soy game.

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Curtis @soccurt.bsky.social · 9h

Show that wall who's boss. I believe in you.

Curtis @soccurt.bsky.social · 9h

I joked that the "not fascism" side's main argument was "What are we, Germans and/or Italians?" Now even that joke argument isn't tenable.

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Matt McManus @mattpolprof.bsky.social · 10h

Really good Gray episode with Sean Illing and philosopher Ingrid Roebyns on why it is unethical for there to be billionaires

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

Imagine there's no billionaires

Podcast Episode · The Gray Area with Sean Illing · 09/01/2025 · 54m

podcasts.apple.com

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Curtis @soccurt.bsky.social · 10h

I'm glad whenever I hear her work gets a wider audience. Keep recommending her book to everyone.

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Curtis @soccurt.bsky.social · 10h

Congratulations Paul! 🎉

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Amy @lolennui.bsky.social · 10h

So cool that whenever someone asks the president, “did you eat the Lindbergh baby” he’s like, “no but I’d be allowed to, I have the right to, I might do it later”

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Curtis @soccurt.bsky.social · 10h

To be fair, Lindbergh baby and limburger baby sound similar.

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Curtis @soccurt.bsky.social · 10h

Tired: Soy boy.
Wired: Soy stats boy.

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Curtis @soccurt.bsky.social · 10h

How long before they start this?

Homer Simpson wearing what appears to be thick glasses, but they are just to disguise that he's sleeping during jury duty. Saliva is dripping from the corner of his mouth.

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Curtis @soccurt.bsky.social · 10h

Jesus.

(And "paid anarchists"? 🤔)

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Curtis @soccurt.bsky.social · 10h

Turned out great.

A large round rutabaga cheese corn bread sits atop a pizza baking sheet. It's craggy and well browned on top, with some of the shreds of orange cheddar still visible. It's been cut into wedges and one is missing, as the photographer (me) ate a slice.

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jam @socialistboat.dad · 11h

"This website is free" No. This website comes at a terrible cost

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Curtis @soccurt.bsky.social · 10h

It feels very weird for me to feel even mildly pro-pope, but here we are.

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Curtis @soccurt.bsky.social · 10h

Bari feels deep solidarity with these cops because they both represent groups getting paid too much for what they do.

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Curtis @soccurt.bsky.social · 11h

Adjusting a recipe so part of dinner tonight will be rutabaga cheese cornbread. Yes, some of you (especially if you're from the south) are giving me side eye. We'll see if that's justified, or if I make something delicious, soon enough.

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Curtis @soccurt.bsky.social · 13h

*Boss issues back to the office order*

Are you going to be there too?

Boss: Me?! Oh, haha, fuck no.

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Curtis @soccurt.bsky.social · 13h

I also really wish people would say we should have a robust safety net, generous parental support, and so on because they're inherently good, not because they'll lead to more kids.

Also, I'm not willing to go straight to avoid paying the childless gay tax.

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Curtis @soccurt.bsky.social · 13h

I also really wish people would say we should have a robust safety net, generous parental support, and so on because they're inherently good, not because they'll lead to more kids.

Also, I'm not willing to go straight to avoid paying the childless gay tax.

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