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Karen @valkyriekaren.bsky.social · 9h

Just back from seeing @threeacresacow.bsky.social at the Crucible in Sheffield. Honestly a lovely, educational and empowering show. See it if you can!

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Karen @valkyriekaren.bsky.social · 10h

Call it The Librarian because it finds your books.

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Karen @valkyriekaren.bsky.social · 17h

I would watch the hell out of Muppet Moby Dick.

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Karen @valkyriekaren.bsky.social · 18h

And you're a cunt.

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Karen @valkyriekaren.bsky.social · 18h

They probably got a medal.

Karen @valkyriekaren.bsky.social · 18h

And they were already firing on the priest before helmet guy walked in front of him - I don't believe they cared who they hit. As far as they were concerned all the protesters were viable targets.

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Karen @valkyriekaren.bsky.social · 18h

Even if that's true, he is also not doing anything to warrant being shot at.

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Karen @valkyriekaren.bsky.social · 18h

Largely because major supermarkets want reliable supply chains - they don't want food that's seasonal and where availability is dependent on weather conditions from day to day.

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Karen @valkyriekaren.bsky.social · 18h

Also, "detransitioning" (stopping or reversing a medical intervention) does not necessarily make a person "not transgender", it just means they decided that medical route wasn't the best choice for them.

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Karen @valkyriekaren.bsky.social · 1d

How DARE he wear a Doctor Who sweater! Modern Tory values are antithetical to everything the Doctor stands for.

Karen @valkyriekaren.bsky.social · 1d

If they say it often enough it will become true.

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Karen @valkyriekaren.bsky.social · 1d

Also note the provably false statement "the far left murdered Charlie Kirk" is being stated here as a bald fact, not even a matter for discussion, and nobody challenges it. “The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”

Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 1d

Incredible.

Jack Posobiec references the earliest version of antifa -- the anti-fascists in the Weimar Republic who were opposed to the Nazi Party -- as the bad guys.

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Karen @valkyriekaren.bsky.social · 1d

Will they though? From what I'm seeing it's mostly leading to a dangerous level of complacency: "He can't do that, constitution says no!" when he blatantly IS doing it (imprisonment/deportation without due process, curtailing freedom of speech and assembly) and nobody is stopping him.

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Karen @valkyriekaren.bsky.social · 1d

"34 people found this helpful"

We should find out who they are and stop them.

Lux "Nightmare" Alptraum @luxalptraum.com · 1d

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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Karen @valkyriekaren.bsky.social · 1d

The faith that some Americans have in their constitution is both touching and concerning. Comrades, it's just words on a piece of paper, not magic. If Trump decides to ignore it he won't be struck by lightning.

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Karen @valkyriekaren.bsky.social · 1d

He's not trying to amend the Constitution, though. He's ignoring it and nobody is stopping him. Doesn't matter if "free speech" is written in the constitution - it's a worthless piece of paper when the president can defy it whenever he feels like it.

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Karen @valkyriekaren.bsky.social · 1d

The icecream machine.

Karen @valkyriekaren.bsky.social · 1d

No, no. That's the sort of images they want to get - people who look intimidating and like an organised gang. That way they can claim there's a legitimate threat to respond to.

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Karen @valkyriekaren.bsky.social · 1d

People should just start turning up to protests wearing pink tutus, Hawaiian shirts, sequined jackets etc. Nothing militaristic or scary. Make themselves look as silly and harmless as possible so the cops/ICE/HS look ridiculous arresting them.

Karen @valkyriekaren.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks! All info gratefully received - still got a few verses that need fleshing out with some historical detail.

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Karen @valkyriekaren.bsky.social · 1d

Sepsis from infected flea bites was also popular.

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Karen @valkyriekaren.bsky.social · 1d

"Still down a mine, doing exactly the same work you were doing before", judging by my family history. I don't think anyone served as they were all needed in the coal pits so were exempted from conscription as "reserved occupations".

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Karen @valkyriekaren.bsky.social · 1d

Tear down the big top and take up the ring
Turn off the gaslights, go dancing no more
Swap spangles and sawdust for scrap iron and cobbles
when Lizzie won the war

Karen @valkyriekaren.bsky.social · 1d

Also, hot dogs can't be called hot dogs unless they contain at least 45% dog.

Dr Jo Swabe @joswabe.bsky.social · 1d

355 MEPs voted today to ban the use of meat denominations like burger & sausage for plant-based products.

This is a manufactured issue. Consumers are not confused.

If there was ever clearer evidence of political decision-making being heavily influenced by the animal agriculture lobby. This is it.

Voting results amendment on meat denominations
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/PV-10-2025-10-08-RCV_FR.pdf

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Karen @valkyriekaren.bsky.social · 1d

My mam swears she once taught a child called Annette Kirtin.

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