Reposted by MartinBenjamin @benjaminschneider.ch · 01/10/2026just came across this incredible picture of Terry Pratchett 483602838
Reposted by MartinJonathan Lack @jonathanlack.bsky.social · 11hLast night I started writing about DIGGER, and I couldn’t stop. I don’t know if this movie is “good,” but it got a pretty complicated, deep reaction out of me. Here’s the result - www.jonathanlack.com/p/review-ina...jonathanlack.comReview: Iñárritu’s “Digger” is a broken movie for a broken worldA review in two parts 131
Reposted by MartinRyan CrawCour @ryan.crawcour.social · 01/10/2026BREAKING NEWS: Tensions between Thor and the Care Bears have escalated rapidly overnight. 5354171489
Martin @concretebadger.bsky.social · 01/10/2026It always makes me smile when this clip appears on my timeline again. So I can't not share it again. That final cut...brilliant television *chef's kiss* 030
Reposted by Martin✍️ Fayden Art 🎨 @fayden.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Yor Forger fan art. I’m participating in Artgerm’s October challenge, you will see me a lot this month… #arttrober2026 #Animeart 435477
Reposted by MartinAlex von Tunzelmann @alexvont.bsky.social · 01/10/2026For those in England & Wales who don’t get them on the NHS: private flu & covid jabs are available from today. I’ve just had both at my local pharmacy. £115 for the pair. Yes, that’s expensive, but if you’re a freelancer & don’t get sick pay it’s probably a lot cheaper than taking time off. 520280
Martin @concretebadger.bsky.social · 01/10/2026A random conversation with my fiancée led me to wonder why there hasn't been a Cells at Work spin-off that depicts the scientific details of old age. Given Japan's ageing population, it seems like a perfect opportunity for, I dunno, "Cells At Work: Grey"? 130
Martin @concretebadger.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Had a so-bad-it's-funny exchange during my 1:1 yesterday. Was told that they'll "look into" my leave request for January, seemingly less-than-happy that I'd booked my flights already, reminding me that I need to get permission from them before booking. It *was* booked months ago. It's my WEDDING 380
Reposted by MartinChris Beveridge @chrisbeveridge.bsky.social · 01/10/2026 With the Crunchyroll version having just the top and bottom, it basically hollows out so much of the hobby for a lot of people. Feels very American right now 421180
Reposted by Martinfeeb | yuritober!! @magicmooshka.bsky.social · 09/01/2026it’s come to my attention that my tumblr post has been crossposted to bluesky, so I’m posting it on my account here #AntiAI #GenAI 113136036608
Reposted by MartinKylie Eleison @gonebabygone.bsky.social · 28/09/2026You're dooming. New penguin just dropped and you're dooming.people.comScientists Identify New Penguin Species for the First Time in More Than 100 YearsA new species of penguin has been discovered for the first time in 100 years, according to a study. Researchers found evidence that the gentoo penguin actually consists of four different species, and ... 1343114
Reposted by MartinKittea @kittea.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Whenever I go on bluesky and see some sort of discourse 1929390
Reposted by MartinSarah Àlainn サラ・オレイン @sarahalainn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026SARAH ÀLAINN サラ・オレイン NEW ALBUM 『Hibi - Seasons that could be』 OUT ✨2026.10.28✨ #サラオレイン #サラバンド #Hibi #sarahalainn #sarahband #ff #素敵だね #jazz #neoclassical #bagdadcafe 2238
Reposted by Martinmaybe still jurijuri @hellonerds.bsky.social · 30/09/2026When the moon hits your eye With a big mecha guy Escaflowne 8676264
Martin @concretebadger.bsky.social · 30/09/2026How many managers at my company does it take to change a lightbulb? None. Instead, they get someone to make an AI cartoon mascot named "Bulby", and use it in Copilot-written company-wide emails about how working without functioning lights is "strategic" and "an exciting opportunity" 020
Martin @concretebadger.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The current training policy in my workplace: There isn't one. Instead, people chase after their colleagues individually, despite the said colleague being already overwhelmed with their own workload and having been denied training opportunities themselves in the past. Make that make sense 130
Reposted by MartinThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 29/09/2026Structural decline: what happened to Japan’s iconic buildings? – in picturestheguardian.comStructural decline: what happened to Japan’s iconic buildings? – in picturesJapan once had a reputation for statement architecture – yet many buildings have been torn down since 2000. A new book reminds us of their futuristic beauty 0209
Reposted by MartinTHE FAR SIDE DAILY @bot.cowtools.org · 29/09/2026“C’mon, c’mon—it’s either one or the other.” 10851160
Reposted by MartinJon Worth @jonworth.eu · 28/09/2026Damn I am tired of people laughing about Deutsche Bahn. Travel in many other places in Europe and you will discover Germany is trying to do many things right with its railways. A quick blog post / rant from me: jonworth.eu/your-deutsche-… #CrossBorderRail jonworth.euYour Deutsche Bahn "joke" is no longer funny (if it ever was)Before attempting my record attempt between Kemijärvi, Finland and Lagos, Portugal, people told me over and over it would break down in Germany. So much so that I even tried to re-but (pre-but?) some of the likely critique. Now, having made the trip, and none of the total 2935290
Reposted by MartinReconstructionist @unavaleable.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Every French presidential poll LADY HITLER - 35% JEAN D'AUSTÉRITÉ - 18% CHUD COMMUNISTE - 17% 132639478
Martin @concretebadger.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Is there some Microsoft Teams Etiquette article out there somewhere? I'm finding myself getting increasingly irritated by being spammed with those "hi martin" "are you there martin" messages when I'm trying to get work done 110
Reposted by Martinunangbangkay @unangbangkay.bsky.social · 28/09/2026heard of revenge procrastination (staying up late after a long day to compensate for work stress with fun at the cost of actual rest) but imo there's also revenge treatyourselfing, which is frivolous spending that follows after paying off a stress-inducing bill (like cc, utilities, or big premium) 2439
Reposted by MartinEniko Fox @enikofox.com · 27/09/2026i posted an epiphany i had about why i hate AI so much on fedi and i wanna post it here but it won't fit and i don't wanna cut it down to size so fuckit i'm just posting a screenshot 6853471533
Reposted by Martinc0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Raqefet Cave in Israel was a sacred burial site for the hunter-gatherer culture known as the 'Natufians' around 13,000 years ago. More recently, we've also discovered here the earliest evidence of BEER BREWING from grains. Even more remarkable because these people HADN'T INVENTED AGRICULTURE YET.smithsonianmag.comTraces of 13,000-Year-Old Beer Found in IsraelAccording to the authors of a new study, the discovery marks the earliest-known evidence of beer production among ancient peoples 1029468
Reposted by MartinKenny Campbell @mrkennycampbell.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I sure hope smashing America's Got Talent doesn't take the edge off her because ... OMG. And if Metallica isn't your cup of Darjeeling, scroll down for her take on Zombie 🤘🤘🤘 4359
Reposted by Martincloth gown gridlock @rosyrhapsody.bsky.social · 27/09/2026In Japan they don't call it a train of thought, it's the Thinkansen 126297
Reposted by MartinIt's Pipes, Mum! Pipes is here! @scriblit.bsky.social · 27/09/2026*blackadder theme* His head is bigger than a fence He breathes, and everything gets warmer His urge to trample represents A nation's nuclear war trauma Godzilla! Godzilla! The scourge of beast and man! Godzilla! Godzilla! He's flattening Japan! 231017376
Reposted by MartinCatsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 27/09/2026From the 5-min pilot of "Redline", directed by Takeshi Koike 7 years before the film's release (and not reused in the film). It's still just as rare to see such long proof-of-concepts produced for Japanese animated films projects. Full video >> www.catsuka.com/player/redli... 101039398
