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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

@susayeg.bsky.social I hope you're doing well! I made this beautiful mixtape with The Supremes on Side A. And I think you look fabulous! The intent was to make it feel like showtime at the Apollo!

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Buying vinyl without a turntable is like buying condoms but never having sex. Collect either one if you want. Hang ’em on the wall. Make ’em decor. But use the damn things for what they were made for and you’ll probably have a hell of a lot more fun.

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Ladies and gentlemen and enbys… King Charles III extolling the virtues of executive power being subject to checks and balances. In a speech to U.S. Congress no less. What a time to be alive. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

theguardian.com

King Charles praises Nato and urges defence of Ukraine in key speech during Trump visit

Remarks marking the 250th anniversary of American independence tell US lawmakers: ‘The actions of this great nation matter’

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

WOW! Black Flag has a female singer—and she actually slays, giving Henry Rollins a run for his money. I was debating whether to see them in Vancouver since they're coming in a couple weeks. But now that I've seen her performance, I think I'll buy the ticket. youtu.be/EiSdKmfVAjw

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Black Flag - Black Coffee - Live at Coachella 2026

YouTube video by Coachella

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Angine de Poitrine is clearly the breakout artist of 2026. And they’ve had a halo effect on Québec’s music scene. I haven’t seen this much excitement over Québec music since the 2000s when Montreal was the epicentre of rock music.

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Jolina Gisèle, the woman who owns the most valuable Pokémon collection, actually made a short film about it. And it's the most bizarre thing I've ever seen. It is *amazing* that these people exist! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbyz...

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Official trailer – inside the world’s largest and most exclusive Pokémon collection

YouTube video by Jolina Gisele Collection

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

My kid is absolutely devastated. She learned about Nintendo's lawsuit against Palworld, and stayed up incredibly late last night loudly shouting about it. For the past day, I've had to re-assure her that it's okay to like Nintendo. And that not everybody who works at Nintendo is a terrible person.

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Really sucks when you hear amazing music that touches you personally, but it's so god damn obscure that no one except me knows anything about it. And what I do know is just so God damn little that it might as well be nothing. Who is Chloe Chan? She's vanished. www.reddit.com/r/cantopop/c...

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From the cantopop community on Reddit: Chloe Chan - 兜多一圈 (2022)

Explore this post and more from the cantopop community

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

New sport idea: It’s MMA, but the winner gets the right to scalp Pokémon cards on Facebook Marketplace.

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

I’m sick and tired of all these Subaru ads that follow me everywhere on the Internet. Okay, the cars are interesting. But I don’t own a dog, I’m not going camping, and I don’t even know what Provincetown has to do with anything.

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Why does Belgium have so many good songs? What the hell is in their water? “Le Banana Split” is such a bop. youtu.be/sJZ1G0e5bWU

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Lio - Le Banana Split (Clip Officiel)

YouTube video by Lio Officiel

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

These women just invented a new musical instrument: the electric triangle. And then, for added chaos, they plugged in some guitar pedals. youtu.be/kwtAzdtwnaA

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ELECTRIC TRIANGLE!

YouTube video by The Taylor and Amy Show

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

I'm watching ESPN 8 The Ocho, and there's this wild variation on soccer that's played with *three* teams at the same time, five on each side. It's called OmegaBall, and it's played on a circular pitch with three nets. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlWZ...

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HOW TO PLAY OMEGABALL: Rules Explained!

YouTube video by OmegaBall

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

I have no idea who this is, but so much is going in this music video that I can't even handle it. Preview pic implied some sort of weird J-pop affair. But nope. Indie pop jam with a girl who out-weirds J-pop by quite a large margin. youtu.be/u8r6H6_hunw

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pami - cry jar (Official Video)

YouTube video by pami

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

This is a reminder to call up Yamaha, Mitsubishi, and Nintendo to let them know their salarymen need a vacation. They deserve a trip to Hawaii. youtu.be/Y1-XSZwpXU8

youtu.be

harachan - Paradise

YouTube video by HarachanVEVO

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Karen, the video game, is coming! This is a beat-'em-up where you're a rampaging middle-aged Karen (with the mandatory haircut), wreaking havoc through a mall, putting the hurt on all who cross her. And I find this game highly appealing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2o2I...

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Karen - Official Reveal Trailer

YouTube video by GameTrailers

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

MacBook Neo launch video is impressive. Certainly, my MacBook Air is better. But it cost me twice as much. Most people don't need a Mac as powerful as mine. Isn't it nice that "Get an iPad" is no longer the go-to phrase for people wanting an affordable MacBook? www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3SI...

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Hello, MacBook Neo

YouTube video by Apple

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Well, this sucks! My Tetris cartridge—the first Nintendo game I ever owned—has a crack at the bottom. Which means it’s now unplayable. When I was nine-years-old, this was my life.

A close-up photo of a gray Nintendo Game Boy cartridge held in a person’s left hand against a light-colored wall. The label shows the classic “TETRIS” title in large red letters over a blue space-like background with falling block pieces. The cartridge has “Nintendo GAME BOY” embossed at the top and a small “Official Game Boy” seal on the right side of the label.

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

There is nothing good about war. Not a single thing.

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Phil Spencer just retired from Xbox! Announced on a Friday so you know Microsoft wants to bury this information! But apparently, a complete re-org is happening so who the hell knows what’s happening next.

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

I keep saying that robots will be peddled as the “next big thing” after AI runs its course. And after China’s kung fu robot demonstration, it looks like I’ll be right. More money’s going to be pumped into robots because if there’s one thing USA can’t stand, it’s China beating them in technology.

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

My conspiracy theory is that conspiracy theories are psy-ops to distract us from actual conspiracies. Speaking of which, Trump is releasing Pentagon files on UFOs and aliens. Hmmm… I wonder what he’s trying to distract us from? www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...

theguardian.com

Trump says he will order the release of Pentagon files on aliens and UFOs

The president’s announcement came after predecessor Barack Obama went viral last week for saying aliens are ‘real’

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Richard III on VHS. Always wa ted to see this movie. Bought it for $1 at a local thrift store. All I know is that it’s Ian McKellen’s breakout role. And it’s basically Shakespeare set in the 1930s—lots of Fascist overtones.

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Rayman 2: The Great Escape. One of the best 3D platformers ever made. An incredible PC classic. I also own it on GOG. But I’ve owned this copy for a long time. Thankfully, I have a Windows XP laptop to play this on.

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

What if fake conspiracy theories were seeded onto 4chan in order to make an actual real conspiracy seem unremarkable? What if that conspiracy involved political and corporate elites flying by to an island to do terrible, reprehensible things?

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

The more I read about Jeffrey Epstein, the more I get the feeling he wasn’t a real upstanding guy.

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Folks, I’ve just located Heaven! I’m at an actual 80s arcade. Actual real cabinets—not PCs running emulators. CRTs, not LCDs. I can’t believe my eyes!

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Americans always ask, “Why is the world obsessed with us?” No, no—why is USA obsessed with *us*? We’re just minding our business. And you’re here acting like a Karen.

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

I was right. “Alberta Independence” is an American psy-ops campaign. The Trump administration continues to meet with Alberta separatists. What’s more the separatists are explicitly asking the U.S. to bankroll them. www.ft.com/content/11dc...

ft.com

Trump officials met group pushing Alberta independence from Canada

Separatists from oil-rich province try to capitalise on friction between White House and Mark Carney

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

My mom used to be pro-Trump. Today, I showed her that video of ICE shooting that man in Minneapolis. I showed her so she would see for herself exactly what happened. She watched with absolute horror and disgust. And for the first time ever, she called Trump a Nazi.

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Reading police opinions about ICE on Reddit. They’re really not happy. They think the whole situation in Minneapolis is a complete gong show, that ICE lacks training, and that they shouldn’t be allowed to hide their faces. www.reddit.com/r/ProtectAnd...

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[MEGATHREAD] Minneapolis shooting - 1/24

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Tabulo (2026) on #SteamDeck So this is pitched as if chess and Balatro were combined. But what excites me about chess isn't the movements per se, but how they're used to take your opponent's pieces. So this one misses the mark for me. youtu.be/EXLuBQ4AVXc

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Tabulo (2026) on #SteamDeck

YouTube video by Christopher Trottier

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Man of Nollyn (2026) on #SteamDeck A noir #mysterygame with point & click adventure elements. Not a terrible game, but everything is just a little too average. And I guess too average is a way of saying it's not good. youtu.be/rkN3CKypaC0

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Man of Nollyn (2026) on #SteamDeck

YouTube video by Christopher Trottier

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Solitary in the Library (2026) on #SteamDeck A psychological #horrorgame about a student stuck in a haunted library. Plenty of people find it aesthetically pleasing. But I feel like this game is just... adequate. It just doesn't enthuse me. youtu.be/nd1lS2HKa00

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Solitary in the Library (2026) on #SteamDeck

YouTube video by Christopher Trottier

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Speakeasy Simulator (2026) on #SteamDeck I get the appeal. Who wouldn't like to role-play as a Prohibition era bootlegger? Plus, it's just generally an interesting period of time with iconic music and style. Sadly, the execution is just not there. Not recommended. youtu.be/RNWDxisFsb0

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Speakeasy Simulator (2026) on #SteamDeck

YouTube video by Christopher Trottier

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

One Turn Kill (2026) on #SteamDeck A deck building #RPG with anime graphics. A lot of people find this appealing, and I get why because it simply has a style lots of people love. But damn it, I have played so many games like this—and I kind of find it forgettable. youtu.be/9Jt7Zcn8AIg

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One Turn Kill (2026) on #SteamDeck

YouTube video by Christopher Trottier

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Deadcore Redux (2016) on #SteamDeck. A fun little first person puzzle platformer. Like Portal, it has a gun that gives you specific powers. It's actually quite relaxing. youtu.be/1pofZImMUEA

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Deadcore Redux (2016) on #SteamDeck

YouTube video by Christopher Trottier

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

The Fortress (2026) on #SteamDeck Took a really long time to understand the controls because the tutorial is lacking. However, once you understand how things work, The Fortress becomes quite addictive. And I really love the art style too. youtu.be/2ssM7lyhc9Y

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The Fortress (2026) on #SteamDeck

YouTube video by Christopher Trottier

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon on Steam Deck. So far, this is the best game of 2026. I know there will be other great games, but this one is absolutely amazing. And this is actually part of the most rich ongoing JRPG sagas ever made, stretching back decades. youtu.be/UELxI0TeO_Y

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Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon on #SteamDeck

YouTube video by Christopher Trottier

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Cursor Challenge (2016) on Steam Deck. To me, this is "true" PC gaming in the sense that it's one of those games that require a mouse or trackpad. It's impossible to appreciate with any other input. A simple arcade game. Purpose is to get the highest score. Not for everyone. youtu.be/o8agqYmlXIA

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Cursor Challenge (2016) on #SteamDeck.

YouTube video by Christopher Trottier

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Today, I learned about Hilaria Baldwin. And USA is such a wild place. Nowhere else can someone get fame and success simply by pretending they are from Spain.

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

The Chinese government just dropped this music video. It’s called “World Police”. Who do you think it’s about? Sure, it’s propaganda. But it’s hilarious. youtube.com/shorts/WeZ_W...

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AI MV | "World Police" Anthem

YouTube video by New China TV

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Can’t believe there’s a Jersey Shore spin-off set in Canada. It’s called Canada Shore. Most of the cast are from Toronto and the East Coast. But inexplicably, it’s set in Kelowna. Which is in the other side of Canada. 🙄

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Picked up this album on cassette in a thrift store. Amorphism by Masahiko Satoh. Didn’t know who Masahiko Satoh is. But I definitely know who Eddie Gomez and Steve Gadd are. If Masahiko can get those two in his band, he must be good. And he is! A monster pianist!

A left hand holds up a cassette tape case over a dark stone countertop. The cover art shows a green drink in a glass on a table with utensils and fruit, in a bright, colorful still-life style. Text at the top reads: “AMORPHISM: MASAHIKO SATOH” and “featuring EDDIE GOMEZ & STEVE GADD.” In the background, slightly out of focus, are glass-front drink coolers with bottles and cans inside.

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Calling it now. If USA invades Canada, it will be under the pretext of Alberta “freedom”. Never mind the Clarity Act. Never mind Alberta is on Treaty land. Never mind poll after poll shows most Albertans want to stay Canadian. Straight out of Putin’s playbook!

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Told you so! The “Alberta Independence” is an American psy-ops campaign. And these comments by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirm it. US is the main malicious actor here. Not Russia. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

cbc.ca

Trump cabinet member weighs in on Alberta separatism | CBC News

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commented Thursday on the separatist movement in Alberta — making him the highest-ranking member of the Trump administration to weigh in on the province's politic...

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Chris Trottier @atomicpoet.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

I 100% believe the so-called “Alberta Independence” movement is an American psy-op. Look at the way it’s peddled: slogans over policy, identity over economics, grievance farming over actual governance. “Patriot” branding that looks imported. Constant online amplification that feels algorithmic.

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