torie
@torieclark.com
musicologist, digital humanities, busy body
does anyone have suggestions for physical crossword puzzle books for holiday gifting that aren't nytimes? seeing a lot of ai slop out there :( @avcx.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM
does anyone have suggestions for physical crossword puzzle books for holiday gifting that aren't nytimes? seeing a lot of ai slop out there :( @avcx.bsky.social
apple replay might as well have sent a wellness check on me
December 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
apple replay might as well have sent a wellness check on me
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Bullying works: aftermath.site/prime-video-ai...
December 2, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Bullying works: aftermath.site/prime-video-ai...
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I know Banana Fish wasn't the only series with an AI dub slapped onto it, but part of me wonders if the reason why they selected Banana Fish specifically as one of the test beds was because Banana Fish is early foundational gay media and thought it would have fewer viewers and no one would catch it.
December 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I know Banana Fish wasn't the only series with an AI dub slapped onto it, but part of me wonders if the reason why they selected Banana Fish specifically as one of the test beds was because Banana Fish is early foundational gay media and thought it would have fewer viewers and no one would catch it.
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DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announces she will not seek a fourth term
November 25, 2025 at 7:32 PM
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announces she will not seek a fourth term
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A hockey team recreated the Evangelion intro for a stadium full of fans
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aftermath.site/neon-gensis-ev...
November 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
A hockey team recreated the Evangelion intro for a stadium full of fans
aftermath.site/neon-gensis-ev...
aftermath.site/neon-gensis-ev...
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BREAKING: Federal judge rules that Trump's DC troop deployment is likely illegal — both as to D.C. National Guard and and out-of-state National Guard units — granting DC's request to block the use of the troops in this way.
The preliminary injunction is stayed until Dec. 11.
The preliminary injunction is stayed until Dec. 11.
November 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM
BREAKING: Federal judge rules that Trump's DC troop deployment is likely illegal — both as to D.C. National Guard and and out-of-state National Guard units — granting DC's request to block the use of the troops in this way.
The preliminary injunction is stayed until Dec. 11.
The preliminary injunction is stayed until Dec. 11.
where's the blusky baddies at ams what are the hashtags what we doin
November 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
where's the blusky baddies at ams what are the hashtags what we doin
i like to think that one day sufjan stevens will surprise upload 48 state albums to streaming and just say nothing
November 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
i like to think that one day sufjan stevens will surprise upload 48 state albums to streaming and just say nothing
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i
could
smell
the
onions
and
the
mustard
!!!!!!!!!
could
smell
the
onions
and
the
mustard
!!!!!!!!!
November 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
i
could
smell
the
onions
and
the
mustard
!!!!!!!!!
could
smell
the
onions
and
the
mustard
!!!!!!!!!
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Border Patrol agent Lairmore testifies that he was not injured by the sandwich, but he felt the impact through his ballistic vest.
The sandwich came apart and "kind of exploded" on his chest upon impact, he says.
"I could smell the onions and mustard."
The sandwich came apart and "kind of exploded" on his chest upon impact, he says.
"I could smell the onions and mustard."
November 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Border Patrol agent Lairmore testifies that he was not injured by the sandwich, but he felt the impact through his ballistic vest.
The sandwich came apart and "kind of exploded" on his chest upon impact, he says.
"I could smell the onions and mustard."
The sandwich came apart and "kind of exploded" on his chest upon impact, he says.
"I could smell the onions and mustard."
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i think if you ride public transit enough you learn that most weird behavior is not dangerous, and conversely i think driving a car teaches you that everyone is trying to kill you at all times
October 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
i think if you ride public transit enough you learn that most weird behavior is not dangerous, and conversely i think driving a car teaches you that everyone is trying to kill you at all times
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Viz Media announced they licensed I'm No Angel by Ai Yazawa for a physical and digital release
October 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Viz Media announced they licensed I'm No Angel by Ai Yazawa for a physical and digital release
i was at the alex g show last night and i wanted to airdrop this pic to randos as i have done dozens of times at shows and not a SOUL had their airdrop on????????? we used to be a proper country, a trusting society
October 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
i was at the alex g show last night and i wanted to airdrop this pic to randos as i have done dozens of times at shows and not a SOUL had their airdrop on????????? we used to be a proper country, a trusting society
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Ich wolde that min leche speke with me in Middel Englissh.
i appreciate the inclusion efforts at my new doctor, allowing me to choose my native Middle Dutch as my preferred language.
October 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Ich wolde that min leche speke with me in Middel Englissh.
i appreciate the inclusion efforts at my new doctor, allowing me to choose my native Middle Dutch as my preferred language.
October 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
i appreciate the inclusion efforts at my new doctor, allowing me to choose my native Middle Dutch as my preferred language.
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Zach Bryan wrote an anti ICE song. officially declaring Woke 2 in full effect.
October 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Zach Bryan wrote an anti ICE song. officially declaring Woke 2 in full effect.
the new Wednesday album came out the same day i mistakenly rented a Jeep Wrangler for a week to go home to the country to see my mom post-cancer diagnosis and i blasted it the entire week windows down goin 80 down dirt roads and i think that's how it was supposed to be listened to tbh
October 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
the new Wednesday album came out the same day i mistakenly rented a Jeep Wrangler for a week to go home to the country to see my mom post-cancer diagnosis and i blasted it the entire week windows down goin 80 down dirt roads and i think that's how it was supposed to be listened to tbh
my tiktok fyp has switched from months of AI generated animated sagas of cats in domestic abuse/cheating situations to suddenly dozens of Sora generated videos of Stephen Hawking rolling down half pipes
October 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
my tiktok fyp has switched from months of AI generated animated sagas of cats in domestic abuse/cheating situations to suddenly dozens of Sora generated videos of Stephen Hawking rolling down half pipes
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Who are non drivers?
@nrdc.org repport finds:
-34 million disabled people
-47 million young people (over 10 who don't own cars)
-5.6 million people who are 75+
-Millions of others who don't own their own vehicle
#WeekWithoutDriving
www.nrdc.org/resources/wh...
@nrdc.org repport finds:
-34 million disabled people
-47 million young people (over 10 who don't own cars)
-5.6 million people who are 75+
-Millions of others who don't own their own vehicle
#WeekWithoutDriving
www.nrdc.org/resources/wh...
Who Doesn’t Have a Car?
A new NRDC map shows car-free living and the factors affecting car usage in United States.
www.nrdc.org
October 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Who are non drivers?
@nrdc.org repport finds:
-34 million disabled people
-47 million young people (over 10 who don't own cars)
-5.6 million people who are 75+
-Millions of others who don't own their own vehicle
#WeekWithoutDriving
www.nrdc.org/resources/wh...
@nrdc.org repport finds:
-34 million disabled people
-47 million young people (over 10 who don't own cars)
-5.6 million people who are 75+
-Millions of others who don't own their own vehicle
#WeekWithoutDriving
www.nrdc.org/resources/wh...
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We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
October 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
every week for me is a #WeekWithoutDriving. this post is not sponsored by @wmata.com and @mta.maryland.gov but should be 🤭 my daily commute for 4 years consists of both DC metro and MTA MARC/bus.
takes a while but beats driving and it's when i play Hello Kitty Island Adventure and Animal Crossing
takes a while but beats driving and it's when i play Hello Kitty Island Adventure and Animal Crossing
September 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
every week for me is a #WeekWithoutDriving. this post is not sponsored by @wmata.com and @mta.maryland.gov but should be 🤭 my daily commute for 4 years consists of both DC metro and MTA MARC/bus.
takes a while but beats driving and it's when i play Hello Kitty Island Adventure and Animal Crossing
takes a while but beats driving and it's when i play Hello Kitty Island Adventure and Animal Crossing
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the president of the united states wants to use the american military to kill american citizens on american soil. that's the whole story!
September 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
the president of the united states wants to use the american military to kill american citizens on american soil. that's the whole story!
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"don't you wish you could go to Walmart.... in two thousand and two???" what. do you have encephalitis
September 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
"don't you wish you could go to Walmart.... in two thousand and two???" what. do you have encephalitis
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sims 4 patch notes:
hey all with the EA buyout we have some big changes to announce!
- new bible item added
- no more same sex interactions
- if you open this menu at all, we will install 37 monitoring programs immediately
- if you search wickedwhims we will send feds immediately
game on!
hey all with the EA buyout we have some big changes to announce!
- new bible item added
- no more same sex interactions
- if you open this menu at all, we will install 37 monitoring programs immediately
- if you search wickedwhims we will send feds immediately
game on!
September 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
sims 4 patch notes:
hey all with the EA buyout we have some big changes to announce!
- new bible item added
- no more same sex interactions
- if you open this menu at all, we will install 37 monitoring programs immediately
- if you search wickedwhims we will send feds immediately
game on!
hey all with the EA buyout we have some big changes to announce!
- new bible item added
- no more same sex interactions
- if you open this menu at all, we will install 37 monitoring programs immediately
- if you search wickedwhims we will send feds immediately
game on!