Shark
@thesharkpianist.bsky.social
Ponderings, piano, and poetry (and periodically politics).
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· Dec 5
My dad was tortured by the Gestapo for 4 days and thrown in a concentration camp for being in the Norwegian Resistance. Growing up, he would tell me things he learned in the Resistance. I thought, I'm never going to need this stuff. Here's some of those things #Thread
This has lived in my head rent-free since Mr. Ekeland originally posted this in 2018.
Things can exist at the same time.
1) Iran's theocratic dictatorship is deeply unpopular, and Iranians deserve democracy.
2) Trump (and Israel) are so deeply part of the Epstein files that they will start a war so we shut up about it.
3) Kier Starmer is a genocidal monster.
1) Iran's theocratic dictatorship is deeply unpopular, and Iranians deserve democracy.
2) Trump (and Israel) are so deeply part of the Epstein files that they will start a war so we shut up about it.
3) Kier Starmer is a genocidal monster.
February 18, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Things can exist at the same time.
1) Iran's theocratic dictatorship is deeply unpopular, and Iranians deserve democracy.
2) Trump (and Israel) are so deeply part of the Epstein files that they will start a war so we shut up about it.
3) Kier Starmer is a genocidal monster.
1) Iran's theocratic dictatorship is deeply unpopular, and Iranians deserve democracy.
2) Trump (and Israel) are so deeply part of the Epstein files that they will start a war so we shut up about it.
3) Kier Starmer is a genocidal monster.
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February 18, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Happy New Year!
恭喜發財!
恭喜發財!
February 17, 2026 at 4:54 AM
Happy New Year!
恭喜發財!
恭喜發財!
Knit them hats, help the charity, and break the ICE!
They are still abducting people off the streets in the Twin Cities and beyond, in clear violation of court orders.
They are still abducting people off the streets in the Twin Cities and beyond, in clear violation of court orders.
The No ICE in Minnesota bundle has launched, raising funds for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. Over 1400 items for $10.00!
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February 16, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Knit them hats, help the charity, and break the ICE!
They are still abducting people off the streets in the Twin Cities and beyond, in clear violation of court orders.
They are still abducting people off the streets in the Twin Cities and beyond, in clear violation of court orders.
Man, the "Brain Implosion Energy" person sure is making some bangers.
Fascists Don't Have Friends (feat. Kasane Teto)
YouTube video by Flanger Moose
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February 15, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Man, the "Brain Implosion Energy" person sure is making some bangers.
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! May you be surrounded by those who light up your life.
Send this to your Valentine
YouTube video by The Shark Pianist
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February 14, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! May you be surrounded by those who light up your life.
Looks like people are sharing their Letterboxd recently watched, so, uh, here we are.
February 13, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Looks like people are sharing their Letterboxd recently watched, so, uh, here we are.
Yeah, no, don't let Discord scan your face. Peter Thiel is a ruthless venture capitalist and proponent of the surveillance state AND, increasingly so, the military industrial complex.
Not surprised that Discord lied, but fucking FURIOUS that they're sending them to a company linked to bloody Peter Thiel.
Meaning any data given to Discord is absolutely going to be given to ICE and other similar groups.
Meaning any data given to Discord is absolutely going to be given to ICE and other similar groups.
Discord lied.
they’re now sending scanned IDs to persona, a third party company.
“facial scans will never leave your device” -discord lmao.
they’re now sending scanned IDs to persona, a third party company.
“facial scans will never leave your device” -discord lmao.
February 13, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Yeah, no, don't let Discord scan your face. Peter Thiel is a ruthless venture capitalist and proponent of the surveillance state AND, increasingly so, the military industrial complex.
KENA 2 AND GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS
I AM SO HAPPY
I AM SO HAPPY
a close up of a man 's face with a beard
ALT: a close up of a man 's face with a beard
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February 12, 2026 at 11:46 PM
KENA 2 AND GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS
I AM SO HAPPY
I AM SO HAPPY
Call your Senators. Use the directory to speak to a staffer.
BREAKING: The House passed the so-called SAVE America Act which threatens to upend our freedom to vote.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
February 12, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Call your Senators. Use the directory to speak to a staffer.
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Still asking for help as I have bills that need to be paid. The stress is definitely not leaving me. If you can than spread the word please
Thanks for being amazing peeps.
Thanks for being amazing peeps.
gofund.me/4053993fd
I don't care if I get stupid bots. Please if you can help us. We would appreciate it so much. I don't know how I'll pay back, but I don't want to give up.
I love you peeps. You have been supportive through my trial. I want this year to be better...
I don't care if I get stupid bots. Please if you can help us. We would appreciate it so much. I don't know how I'll pay back, but I don't want to give up.
I love you peeps. You have been supportive through my trial. I want this year to be better...
Donate to Support My Fight Against Fibromyalgia, organized by Edo Bean
NOTE: Had to reupload a new Gofundme due to someone hacking into this. I've already got… Edo Bean needs your support for Support My Fight Against Fibromyalgia
gofund.me
February 10, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Still asking for help as I have bills that need to be paid. The stress is definitely not leaving me. If you can than spread the word please
Thanks for being amazing peeps.
Thanks for being amazing peeps.
Ah, lovely, more dystopian hellscape. Time to boot up Death Stranding again. And maybe move to, say, @stoat.chat. Or even move back to the forum system.
It's frustrating because I was forced onto Discord nearly ten years ago and now I may have to start over. Again. Such is modern social media.
It's frustrating because I was forced onto Discord nearly ten years ago and now I may have to start over. Again. Such is modern social media.
Discord Launches Teen-by-Default Settings Globally
Discord is announcing enhanced teen safety features rolling out globally that reinforce its long-standing commitment to creating a safer and more inclusive experience for users over the age of 13.
discord.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Ah, lovely, more dystopian hellscape. Time to boot up Death Stranding again. And maybe move to, say, @stoat.chat. Or even move back to the forum system.
It's frustrating because I was forced onto Discord nearly ten years ago and now I may have to start over. Again. Such is modern social media.
It's frustrating because I was forced onto Discord nearly ten years ago and now I may have to start over. Again. Such is modern social media.
The Super Bowl LX having the worst commercials in the event's history is worth the tradeoff of the Green Day pre-show and Bad Bunny's halftime show being the best Super Bowl performances I've ever seen.
February 9, 2026 at 1:52 AM
The Super Bowl LX having the worst commercials in the event's history is worth the tradeoff of the Green Day pre-show and Bad Bunny's halftime show being the best Super Bowl performances I've ever seen.
I have recently watched Breaking Dawn Parts 1 and 2. While I remain a card-carrying member of Team Moustache Dad, I am also petitioning the council to also let me join Teams Blade and Bloodrayne.
February 8, 2026 at 4:34 PM
I have recently watched Breaking Dawn Parts 1 and 2. While I remain a card-carrying member of Team Moustache Dad, I am also petitioning the council to also let me join Teams Blade and Bloodrayne.
If you're able, the Washington Post reporters that Jeff Bezos laid off have a GoFundMe. I'm rather disgusted and will be talking to folks I know about cancelling subscriptions, and hopefully finding some local outlets we can support.
if you're able and willing, donate here to help out my former colleagues www.gofundme.com/f/standing-t...
Donate to Washington Post 2026 layoff fund, organized by Rachel Siegel
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, The Washington Post laid off hundreds of journalists. We ar… Rachel Siegel needs your support for Washington Post 2026 layoff fund
www.gofundme.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:52 PM
If you're able, the Washington Post reporters that Jeff Bezos laid off have a GoFundMe. I'm rather disgusted and will be talking to folks I know about cancelling subscriptions, and hopefully finding some local outlets we can support.
Disney did something similar at NatGeo a while back. It's all about cutting costs for shareholder value, and controlling desperate contributors.
INBOX: Robert McCartney, who worked for 39 years at The Washington Post, including as a Metro columnist and editor, before retiring in 2021, claims on X that he has heard the Post has laid off *all* its photojournalists.
February 5, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Disney did something similar at NatGeo a while back. It's all about cutting costs for shareholder value, and controlling desperate contributors.
aaaaaaaaaaaaa THEY'RE BAAAAAAAAACK
RiffTrax Makes MST3K! — Four NEW episodes in 2026!
Mike, Kevin, and Bill are heading back to the Satellite of Love for Mystery Science Theater 3000: THE RIFFTRAX EXPERIMENTS!
www.kickstarter.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:57 PM
aaaaaaaaaaaaa THEY'RE BAAAAAAAAACK
Peter Thiel is in the Epstein Files, saying he wanted to collapse the US and UK economies so he can get better bank deals.
At which point do the ents topple Isengard?
At which point do the ents topple Isengard?
Definitely seems like they destroyed the country on purpose.
February 2, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Peter Thiel is in the Epstein Files, saying he wanted to collapse the US and UK economies so he can get better bank deals.
At which point do the ents topple Isengard?
At which point do the ents topple Isengard?
It's way past my bedtime. Hammered out a sleepy review of Avatar 3. Can't wait to watch Iron Lung.
A ★★★ review of Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025)
Truly, Avatar: Fire and Ash is a movie of all time. Despite addressing the story/character-driven narrative issues I had with the previous film's world-building and pacing, I felt like there were tons...
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February 1, 2026 at 5:33 AM
It's way past my bedtime. Hammered out a sleepy review of Avatar 3. Can't wait to watch Iron Lung.
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guess what ova got a HD release for the first time ever today
January 28, 2026 at 7:08 PM
guess what ova got a HD release for the first time ever today
It's so cold outside that I've given up trying to shovel the ice from the driveway, popped up the fishing shanty, and started playing BotW.
January 27, 2026 at 6:39 PM
It's so cold outside that I've given up trying to shovel the ice from the driveway, popped up the fishing shanty, and started playing BotW.
I've never seen Devon at @legaleagle.tv so worked up about anything. This is heavy, but give it a watch and heed his calls to action.
Remember to check groups like Indivisible for tangible actions, call your reps, and organize economic strikes. The last one always pisses them off. Oh, and mock them.
Remember to check groups like Indivisible for tangible actions, call your reps, and organize economic strikes. The last one always pisses them off. Oh, and mock them.
The Execution of Alex Pretti Broke Me
YouTube video by LegalEagle
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January 25, 2026 at 10:27 PM
I've never seen Devon at @legaleagle.tv so worked up about anything. This is heavy, but give it a watch and heed his calls to action.
Remember to check groups like Indivisible for tangible actions, call your reps, and organize economic strikes. The last one always pisses them off. Oh, and mock them.
Remember to check groups like Indivisible for tangible actions, call your reps, and organize economic strikes. The last one always pisses them off. Oh, and mock them.
I wanna stream, but my fingers are a bit too frost-bitten to do piano. So let's play some Hitman instead.
TheSharkPianist - Twitch
Too Frostburnt to Piano - Let's 86, 47 | Hitman Trilogy
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January 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM
I wanna stream, but my fingers are a bit too frost-bitten to do piano. So let's play some Hitman instead.
There is no way to reform that which is inherently resistant and averse to reform. Abolish them, try them for all their crimes, and ban them from ever holding any form of power ever again.
An unreformable agency. Don’t settle for half measures.
January 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM
There is no way to reform that which is inherently resistant and averse to reform. Abolish them, try them for all their crimes, and ban them from ever holding any form of power ever again.
Another person I watch is streaming Ace Attorney. Thought I'd share this meme I made years ago.
January 20, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Another person I watch is streaming Ace Attorney. Thought I'd share this meme I made years ago.