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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 27/08/2026
Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who became a global superstar, dies aged 97
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Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who became a global superstar, dies aged 97
From the 1950s to the 2020s, Kusama produced vivid paintings, sculptures and vast installations that often drew on her experience of hallucinations Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese outsider artist who reached superstar status after decades living in a psychiatric hospital, has died aged 97. Kusama died in a Tokyo hospital on 14 August, her studio announced in a statement on her website on Thursday. Continue reading...
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Aw, not him too! www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/m...
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Tim Curry, Star of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ Dies at 80
The actor’s gift for garish eccentricity was indelibly appropriate for the outlandish, cross-dressing mad scientist Frank-N-Furter.
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
...and Idi Amin named himself the Last King of Scotland. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Trump threatens to declare strait of Hormuz ‘territory of the United States’
Seriousness of remark made in New York on Friday, and whether it signaled new policy ​position, not clear
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
A work in progress, or just bored?
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Just a thought but lying is an ugly that Botox can't hide.
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Okay, so the wife's phone got the alert, right on two. The tradie doing the bathroom tiles got it too 3 minutes later - still waiting on mine. 14 minutes and counting.
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Oh shit, not him too
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Jerry Gee has not aged well. When I saw this all I could think was "gottle o geer, gottle o geer"
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
If the murder of Anne Widdecombe hasn't made this year weird enough, now it seems lick spittle Lindsey has kissed his last ass. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Lindsey Graham, key ally of Donald Trump, has died after sudden illness, his office says
Republican senator had served in the Senate since 2003 and was a sharp critic of Trump before becoming one of his most loyal backers
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Sad to say that lick-spittles legacy will be that of a total ass kisser
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
So the cat has returned from the Hyperthyroid Clinic after radiation therapy. Still "glowing" at around 2 micro sieverts at a meter. Awaiting the super powers to manifest but so far only hunger and a demand for attention. Such is life...
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
FYI, that is parked and not moving. Seriously, why when there are other suitable spots? What the fuck were they thinking!
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Double double toil and trouble, Tesla burn and AI bubble....
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Might be time for InfoWars Wife.
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Hi Julie @jimmykimmel.com
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Sisters having renovations done and this was found under the flooring that was taken up. Circa 1975. I know I've just retired but I wonder if the position is still available? I know a bit of COBOL.
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Don't always read opinion pieces but this is worthwhile and all I could hear in my inner ear was..... womp womp Israel, Stunned by Trump’s Iran Deal, Sees It as a ‘Catastrophic Capitulation’ www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/w...
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Israel, Stunned by Trump’s Iran Deal, Sees It as a ‘Catastrophic Capitulation’
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Well, I gotta admit it was worth the wait for that curtain to be removed.
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Blue Velvet, 1986 is one of the few David Lunch films I'd previously only seen on video (VHS in the good ol' BlockBuster days). My recollection was scant, limited to a few scenes of Isabella Rossellini, song renditions and an unconvincing animatronic bird at the end (I tend to notice such things).
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
What does it say about me that I get more value from #RIFFTRAX than I do from #NETFLIX hmm?
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
'Ruggles of Red Gap, 1935' is a quaint "fish out of water" tale that is entertaining if more than a touch mawkish. Charles Laughton plays a buttler lost to a wealthy brash American (played by Charle Ruggles [yes I know]) in a poker game.
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
ACMI are currently showing a series of Chinese horror films and last nights 'The 7th Curse' was a hoot. On Friday it was the 1974 classic 'The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires'. It is a film that has aged like an old wine. A wine that has long since turned to vinegar. www.imdb.com/title/tt0070...
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Transferring all my old VHS tapes to digital is kinda relaxing (even for those I have on DVD/Blu-ray). Also I'm getting to see the trailers they added at the end of the films. Trailers for movies I'd never heard of and can guarantee I'll never see. . . Unless they do a Rifftrax cover #RIFFTRAX
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
So IPrimus are discarding their email service with less than a months notice leaving users having to sign up to another paid service to maintain (fingers crossed) the existing account? #IPrimus #IprimusAU - very poor service that's gong to screw a lot of people over.
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
What to do with old VHS tapes, what to do? #VHS
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
I've been going through video tapes (yes actually VHS tapes) retrieved last year when helping to clear a garage from Canberra. So far mostly boring stuff recorded from TV but occasional "gems" like, 'Ancient Prophecies' Has some amusing disclaimers at the start:
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
There's always one
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
You don't hear the expression "pigs dinner" used much these days but it seems apt. Let's start a trend. theonion.com/trump-demand...
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Trump Demands Allies Do Their Fair Share To Fuck Up The World
WASHINGTON—Declaring that the United States would no longer bear the full burden of screwing the pooch on a global level, President Donald Trump issued a statement Monday demanding U.S. allies do thei...
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Bibbi schmoozing trumps ego to get his way becomes more obvious everyday. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...
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Live: Netanyahu says Trump knows 'exactly what he's doing' as oil prices rise after US ultimatum
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Donald Trump knows "exactly what he's doing" when he is asked about the US president's threats to strike Iran's power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is n...
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Things seem quiet in the Palmerverse today. Everyone okay? @palmerreport.com
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
I remember back in the good old #UNIX days a logon treat of random trivia, listing things like the collective names for obscure things (where I learned of a murder of crows). Does anyone remember what the function was called and is there a Linux equivalent? Just feeling nostalgic. Feeling my age.
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
My better half and me are long admirers of Alexsandr Sokurov and his works. We have copies of most of his films. But one eludes us still, Taurus (2001). If anyone anywhere knows where a copy can be sought, please let me know. www.imdb.com/title/tt0283...
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Taurus (2001) ⭐ 6.8 | Drama
1h 44m
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Confirmed that I will be retiring May 1st (as if you care) and now happy at the thought of never having to fill another fucking time sheet as long as I live. Life will now be filled with a different type of boredom.
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Bye bye 25
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Sorry for the reminder but remember this, "The world breaks everyone, and afterward, many are strong at the broken places" So Merry xMas from Oz!!!
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Can anyone say why the Gizmoplex is down? #MST3K #GIZMOPLEX @mst3kofficial.bsky.social
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
So the summer solstice has come and gone once more. Hardly worth mentioning. Curiously in this hemisphere we celebrate the days getting shorter. As I think on this I ask myself if those three ghosts are going to annoy me again this year. When are they going to take the hint and fuck off for good?
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Elliot Mess @elliotmess.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... *this study looked at people who had facial paralysis from a cause other than Botox, but explores a similar question
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Inability to move one’s face dampens facial expression perception
Humans rely heavily on facial expressions for social communication to convey their thoughts and emotions and to understand them in others. One prominent but controversial view is that humans learn to recognize the significance of facial expressions ...
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Elliot Mess @elliotmess.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/diss... But yeah, the research suggests you’re bang on the money
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Botox and Emotional Expressivity
Paralyzing facial muscles may affect the ability to understand and communicate our emotions.
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
In some ways, flat earthers are the canary in the coal mine. Discuss....
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Shamelessly pinched from Twixxer
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Someone should push the conspiracy theory that excessive use of cosmetics and fillers causes Autism.
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
So Vance says the FCC Chair was merely joking. A typical tactic of abusive personalities. When pushed back they fall on the "It was just a joke. Can't you take a joke?" line. Chaos reigns when dominant behaviors compete. One moment sycophancy. Next arrogance, paranoia, sadism. Never normalize this.
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
Am I the only person who remembers how everyone went ape-shit over Google Glass? Where's the privacy outrage now? What changed? bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
Facebook owner Meta unveils new AI-powered smart glasses
The event comes as Meta faces ongoing scrutiny over the impact of its products, particularly on children.
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
@StromloANU This tour was a gift from my wife, and the bestest gift ever! Fridays star gazing tour was just me, Janet and our charming guide Axelle Raffin. A total delight. I'll not forget the experience and "I'll be back!". outreach1.rezdy.com/683690/priva...
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Private Stargazing + Historical Tour Mount Stromlo Observatory - ANU RSAA Mount Stromlo Reservations
Rezdy Online Booking
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Frank Conniff @frankconniff.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
So young, so much racism left to give.
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
Kudos to him for calling Dollar Store Goebbels a Malign homunculus. That made me smile.
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The Wizard of WTF? @davidvanstone.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
Last day of the #MIFF2025. There's been many highlights worth mentioning. Last night was 2023s 'The Toxic Avenger'. It has not been released - one wonders why - but does capture the rough irreverent humor of the original and then some. Five stars... www.imdb.com/title/tt1633...
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The Toxic Avenger (2023) ⭐ 5.6 | Action, Comedy, Horror
1h 42m | R
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