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Dave

@dps952.bsky.social
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Seattle patent nerd hockey dad.

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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Hey, fellow #patent nerds. Anybody else notice that 425 patent applications entitled “SYSTEM” filed by SoftBank were published last week? That’s… weird?
Search results from Patent Public Search, showing 425 results searching for “SoftBank” in the assignee name and a publication date of September 24, 2026.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Important news: Hattie’s Hat in Seattle has finally answered the age-old question: how much for one rib?
Happy hour menu from a restaurant in Seattle. One rib: $3.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Newspaper article: “Ice Town Costs Ice Clown His Town Crown,” from Parks and Rec.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Let’s take a moment to acknowledge the true winner of the World Cup: Hidden Valley Ranch. Spotted at Sea-Tac Airport:
A display at an airport convenience store selling bottles of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing. A sign says, “you need it.”
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Also, obvs, this guy.
Belgium fan wearing a hat of Belgian Frites.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
You guys, I found a logo FIFA didn’t tape over! At “Seattle Stadium” for BEL-SEN.
A condiment dispenser with two out of 3 Heinz logos taped over.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
I wonder if there’ll be an estimate of attendance at the downtown watch parties. There were people EVERYWHERE.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Me in the car for school pickup: *radio talking about Gov. Ferguson pushing “no phones in schools”* Me: “oh, cool, just like at E’s middle school.” E, getting in car: “so, the governor was at our school today…”
Gov. Ferguson pictured with the principal and staff of Robert Eagle Staff Middle School.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
At my first Storm game. I’ve seen less inspired performances, but to be fair, I was a Northwestern season ticket holder.
Climate Pledge Arena, with the Storm down 47-71 in the 4th quarter.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Screen grab from the Simpsons of Homer saying, “tramampoline!”
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
I am hereby announcing the new “Handful of Spaghetti MLB Challenge.”
• Chicago White Sox - Gallon Bag
Allowed - Single-serving food items may be brought into the stadium, if it is contained in one of the approved bags under the current bag policy, or carried in your hands so the food items can be safely screened by security.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
According to my timeline:
A bluesky timeline showing Dr. Parcak asking what’s wrong because she feels good, and the next post noting that InfoWars went dark.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Oh! Relevant to this: I went to Canadian Brewhouse last weekend and ordered a steak sandwich. This is what I got.
A “steak sandwich” that is just an entire steak on a single piece of bread, with the mushrooms in a little cup on the side.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
I don’t think I ever appreciated how many strip club jokes they used.
Tracy Jordan: “Hey, Liz Lemon. I’m going to an animals-only strip club.”
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
The chef from Casino, asking, “do you know how long that is going to take?”
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
I already like this output way better than any actual GenAI patent drawing tool I have used.
A prompt asking for a patent drawing of two computers talking to each other. The response drawing shows computers with faces talking, and a little heart. Aw, they’re in love!
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
The line for merch pregame for the Torrent literally wraps half way around the stadium. This makes me so angry. Just put this gear at the store in KCI and it will sell! Grrrr! Tag @circlingseasports.bsky.social
A long line to get into the store at Climate Pledge Arena.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Every day on the Internet. Every. Day.
Two GenXers (back in the day) in a crowd watching the Red Hot Chili Peppers. One of them said something like, “this is great.” The other one asks, “are you being sarcastic, dude?” And he replies, “I don’t even know anymore.”
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Nice work, Xfinity guide copy writers.
Xfinity program listing for the gold medal hockey game: “Heated rivals in Canada and the U.S. meet in the Olympics men's hockey gold medal game for the eighth time….”
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Post a game that you remember playing that nobody else remembers
The package art for K.C. Munchkin!, for the Magnavox Odyssey 2.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Today I hear she is urging “unity.” Are we sure selling one ticket isn’t just itself viral marketing for the concept of unity?
Headline: “Melanie Trump Urges Unity”
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
I see Mamdani's being sworn in on New Year's, in an abandoned NYC subway station. What does it say about me that I think you all are silly for talking about Lex Luthor showing up, instead of being worried about Vigo the Carpathian?
A man touching up a painting of Vigo the Carpathian. You are like the buzzing of flies to him.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Year 2 stat comparison. Caleb’s got a better record, fewer picks, and more passing yards; but worse pass y/a, worse completion percentage, practically the same rating, and isn’t the same running threat.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
José Ferrer as Cyrano de Bergerac.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
From our seats. You can figure out for yourself whether the back of your head is in this photo!
The ceremonial puck drop at the Seattle Torrent home opener, from Section 13.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Truth, but for many of the other names too. I got to meet Carol Marin once as a kid. And Bill Kurtis is a national (public radio) treasure!
Bill Kurtis, on stage at a Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me recording.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
Hey, depending on how obnoxious I want to be, I could be watching Blackhawks practice at Climate Pledge from the plaza! I wonder how long it would take for security to come out if I went across the landscaping to get next to the window.
The Blackhawks practicing at CPA, from outside.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Wait… by ZIP DRIVE? Does the judge really mean that?? I mean, I have a Zip drive in the box of crap I refuse to throw out, but I don’t think I’ve had a computer with an interface it will plug into for 15 years.
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The Govemment provided an initial production of documents for in camera review as required by the Cout's October 27*a Order (Doc. No. 186). However, the documents that were produced to the Court were not Bates-stamped. That makes it incredibly difficult for the Courtto communicate which documents should be turned over to the defense and which should not. More importantly, it makes it almost impossible to create an appellate record. Accordingly, before 9:00 a.m. on October 30, 2025, the Goverment shall deliver printed, Bates-stamped copies of all the documents they produced today by zip drive.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Perfection.
Screenshot from the linked article: “The rest of the press conference, which I watched more or less as self-harm”
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Someone please tell me what the Rule of Three has to say about *this* news coming out today.
Headline from Variety: "Kenneth Washington, Last Surviving Main Cast Member of 'Hogan's Heroes,' Dies at 89," along with a photo.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
1900 calories? That's unbelievable! Who could possibly eat all of that? Unless, like, you're someone who eats regular menu items at Burger King.
A screencap of the medium-sized Bacon King Meal, which (depending I suppose on what beverage you choose) is listed at 1890 calories.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Bsky, everybody.
@thirdway: “If Democrats hope to flip the house, expand the Senate map, and take back the White House, it is imperative they pivot decisively to meet Americans where most of them are now: in the sensible center.

Reply skeet: “your logo looks like a pooping ass hole.”
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Timeline synchronicity.
An unrelated post displayed next to the OP, saying, “you guys just love going crazy for a rotund thing.”
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
A weightlifter has pulled his arms off, from SNL.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Me today.
The new pope is American? Eww. The new pope is from Chicago? Hmm.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
I knew the tariffs kicking in was going to raise the price of clothing, but that seems like a *lot* for shoes.
LinkedIn headline: Skechers acquired for $9.4B
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Spotted on FB. Tag your next vacation destination, mine’s Rom, Spain.
A map of European tourist destinations, with many AI-generated errors.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
I was excited to see what ESPN had to say about him:
An ESPN bio page for Colston Loveland, first round pick of the Chicago Bears and 10th pick overall, listing "no available information."
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Oh, there’s another in the series, too!
A post by Coke Morgan Stewart on LinkedIn about the importance of copyright, that cites JD Vance’s book Hillbilly Elegy.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
In case you missed it: after the “delete all IP” post, Coke Morgan Stewart (acting director of the USPTO) posted on LinkedIn about how the Trump Hotels mark is one of the most valuable trademarks in the world, and how the sharks on Shark Tank always ask about patents.
A LinkedIn post from Coke Morgan Stewart: “Think IP isn't important? President Trump owns many of the most valuable trademarks in the world. Those marks distinguish his hotels, golf courses, and even his…”A LinkedIn post from Coke Morgan Stewart: “Think patents aren't important? Why do investors like the famous sharks ask the small businesses who pitch to them whether they have a patent on their products?…”
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Saw this at London Drug a couple weekends ago.
A sign in a Canadian drugstore outlining how to tell whether a product is made in Canada, and whether a tariff has been applied.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Look, I know that not everybody has to cover all the doom all the time, but it seems like there are better things to be talking about than this, CNN.
A screen grab of a CNN Entertainment headline that I absolutely swear I am not making up: "Patti LaBelle says Elton John never returned her Tupperware"
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Screenshot of video where Trump showed a map with Sharpie alterations on it, crudely edited to show the coach, and with the title changed to "Sharpie-altered hairline"
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Omg, why was this the game I had to leave my desk for?
The game flow graph showing Clemson roaring back from down 20 points in the second half to lose by only 2.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
I love this exact moment of the tournament, where I feel like the smartest guy on earth for this pick I made in 30 seconds over breakfast that might not even play out.
Score at halftime: 12 seed McNeese 31, 5 seed Clemson 13.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Our 12U and 14U girls got the chance to hear Brock’s talk, and it was amazing. Major thanks to the @seattlekraken.com for hosting this for the kids!
Brock McGillis and the 12I/14U Jr. Kraken Girls.
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Oh no.
The first definition of "contract" as a verb, which is "decrease in size, number, or range."
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
High quality footnote!
Footnote: "Apparently, hormone therapy changes your body a lot, which makes it hard to be an elite athlete.  Who knew! I mean, except trans people.  They knew."
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Dave @dps952.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Ok, now I’m assuming this is some kind of hack.
An email saying my request to join a Cow Tooks Facebook group was accepted.
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