Dan Dunford @dunford.bsky.social · 30/09/2026I got overlooked for a MacArthur Genius Grant. Yes, again. Sigh. 000
Dan Dunford @dunford.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Hey @justinpurnell.com I just wanted to acknowledge that our 30 year plan of world dominance that we set about in founding The Company is going to plan, with the Emmy Recognition Phase now coming to fruition. It’s all happening. Good things. Indefinitely. 110
Dan Dunford @dunford.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Has anyone else noted that Meta’s most recent “we’re positive about AI” ad campaign is soundtracked by David Bowie’s “Five Years,” a song that is literally about the world ending in, you guessed it, five years? 010
Reposted by Dan DunfordKevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Is it a big deal that the U.S. president is telling insane lies that he personally rushed to the site of 9/11 and heroically acted like a first responder himself? Sorta seems like it should be! Maybe? 52489441753
Dan Dunford @dunford.bsky.social · 05/09/2026I’m glad this is being remembered. I don’t think I can emotionally handle seeing this exhibit, but I’m glad it will be there. 000
Reposted by Dan DunfordMerriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 31/08/2026macabre = “muh-KAHB” Worcestershire = “WOOSS-ter-sheer” omnipotent = “ahm-NI-puh-tunt” reticent = “RET-uh-sunt” epitome = “ih-PIT-uh-mee” myriad = "MEER-ee-ud" Never make fun of someone if they mispronounce a word. It means they learned it by reading. 795166583673
Dan Dunford @dunford.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Chris Burden’s “Metropolis II” at LACMA did this for me - seeing this interactive sculpture moving gave me a deeper appreciation for my urban existence and how we’re all interconnected 110
Reposted by Dan DunfordDave Holmes @daveholmes.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Some thoughts on a life beautifully lived www.esquire.com/entertainmen...esquire.comDolly Parton Was FamilyThe American legend, who has died at 80, operated in pure joy, empathy, and sincerity. She became as successful as a human being can be by never holding any of it back. 212338
Dan Dunford @dunford.bsky.social · 25/08/2026May we all be the light of a clear blue morning for each other. RIP Dolly, and thank you. m.youtube.com/watch?v=3BaV...m.youtube.comLight of a Clear Blue Morning ft. Lainey Wilson, Miley Cyrus, Queen Latifah & Reba (Lyric Video)YouTube video by Dolly Parton 010
Reposted by Dan DunfordMayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 14/06/2026Parade. Thursday. Manhattan. 446372175242
Reposted by Dan Dunforddr. rich traditions, JD @helldude.bsky.social · 13/06/2026it's really something isn't it? a modest ranch home? burgers on the grill on sunday? maybe drive down to the grand canyon with the kids this summer for a few days? you can't have that. so they can have everything 131500221
Dan Dunford @dunford.bsky.social · 25/05/2026I used to answer phones for a business whose number was very similar to that of the local NBC station, and I would occasionally take a few complaints down (but leave the caller with a handful more). Not my fault they don’t know how to dial! 000
Dan Dunford @dunford.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Explicit & implicit cultural references to St Elsewhere and the Beatles on Ed Sullivan, reveling in an obscure b-side, and maintaining artistic credibility in the face of obscene corporate/governmental pressure: Colbert showed us how Gen X says goodbye. Well done. 000
Dan Dunford @dunford.bsky.social · 08/05/2026So *some* Federal workers can work remotely without needing medical notes. Coolcoolcoolcool. 000
Dan Dunford @dunford.bsky.social · 27/04/2026media.tenor.coma row of indians baseball players sit in a dugoutALT: a row of indians baseball players sit in a dugout 010
Dan Dunford @dunford.bsky.social · 11/04/2026BlueSky will never be as fun and interesting as old Twitter because Twitter was born out of whimsy and morphed into a place of concern and import pre-Elon, and BlueSky was immediately forced into a role as a forum in a time of tremendous despair and anxiety, has never been whimsical 000
Dan Dunford @dunford.bsky.social · 11/04/2026I also got home today from a long trip, where the heck is my breaking news coverage 010
Dan Dunford @dunford.bsky.social · 10/04/2026The phrase “core memory unlocked” is wildly dumb, as it inherently suggests you have control over your children’s memory. They will remember what they remember. Also, the word “iconic” has lost all meaning. 010
Dan Dunford @dunford.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Hey @craigcalcaterra.bsky.social thanks for putting MoCo London on my radar: made for a lovely morning this AM! 010
Reposted by Dan DunfordLuke O'Neil @lukeoneil47.bsky.social · 05/04/2026Kurt gone 32 years today. You have eternity to be dead so just wait. 418214
Reposted by Dan DunfordUFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Tier 6 IS fixable — we've done it before, & we can do it again. 30 years is a career. Retiring at age 55 after working for that long is a good Fix for Tier 6. @nyassemblymajority.bsky.social, @nysenate.bsky.social, reduce the retirement age, let’s get it done! 011
Dan Dunford @dunford.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Welcome @questauthority.bsky.social to Area 51. It’s gonna get weird! Happy birthday to my big brother. 020
Dan Dunford @dunford.bsky.social · 30/01/2026No Catherine O’Hara or Diane Keaton feels infinitely unfair. 010
Reposted by Dan DunfordSeva @seva.bsky.social · 20/01/2026modern american politics consists of experts patiently explaining why something insane that people are talking about could never happen, followed by that exact thing happening 192261494
Dan Dunford @dunford.bsky.social · 16/01/2026@pulmyears.bsky.social just finished your Candy book. So good! Thank you for writing it! 010
Reposted by Dan DunfordUFT Action @uftaction.bsky.social · 12/01/2026United Federation of Nurses/ @uft.org stands with @nynurses.bsky.social on demanding safe staffing and fair compensation 💪 #safestaffingsaveslives 022
Dan Dunford @dunford.bsky.social · 11/01/2026ABC7 just showed this aerial footage of the neighborhood I grew up in, with my old apartment building just off to the left (cc @questauthority.bsky.social ) 1131
Dan Dunford @dunford.bsky.social · 09/01/2026If an arrest can't stand up to the scrutiny of 50 cameras, then it probably can't stand up to the scrutiny of 1 camera and probably should not be occurring. 040
Reposted by Dan DunfordKira Secura 🔱 Goddess of...? @kirasecura.bsky.social · 01/01/2026It's been a rough year. 1626220
Reposted by Dan Dunforddr. rich traditions, JD @helldude.bsky.social · 28/12/2025as a (virtually) lifelong NYer here's the deal: all pizza is good. deep dish rules. detroit pizza is goated. lunch lady cafeteria pizza was a joy. the only dubious pizza culture is california because it tries too hard but even (most) california pizza is fantastic. grow up 861457140
Reposted by Dan DunfordKevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 25/12/2025Read this. Merry Christmas indeed 701339305
Dan Dunford @dunford.bsky.social · 24/12/2025The best song for today possible. m.youtube.com/watch?v=j9jb...m.youtube.comThe Pogues - Fairytale Of New York (Official Video) [HD Upgrade]YouTube video by ThePoguesOfficial 000
Reposted by Dan DunfordCullen @hellocullen.bsky.social · 21/12/2025cowboy who stubbed his toe: 113373498
Reposted by Dan DunfordChris Jackson @chriscjackson.bsky.social · 15/12/2025This entire weekend 215341647194
Dan Dunford @dunford.bsky.social · 27/11/2025No dog can truly be Best In Show unless it successfully completes the obstacle course. 100
Reposted by Dan DunfordPaul F. Tompkins @pftompkins.bsky.social · 27/11/2025The last of the original Garbage Pail Kids has died in custody 14028591
Dan Dunford @dunford.bsky.social · 26/11/2025Post a famous bathroom scene.media.tenor.coma man is sitting on a toilet with the words obviously you are not a golferALT: a man is sitting on a toilet with the words obviously you are not a golfer 010
Dan Dunford @dunford.bsky.social · 29/10/2025Just found out CBS Saturday Morning got cancelled. Some of the best cultural programming around; good good stuff and amazing music. Ugh. 010
Reposted by Dan DunfordEdward Elderman @elderman.bsky.social · 26/09/2025This only happens to you once 344214944179
Dan Dunford @dunford.bsky.social · 15/09/2025Explain in detail how Batman’s uber-specific fortresses, vehicles, and accessories were all created without anyone knowing his secret identity? (Hint: shell companies) 020
Reposted by Dan DunfordJoshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 11/09/2025For anyone who needs respite from the news, I highly recommend Taskmaster, an extremely silly long-running UK show in which five comedians compete at absurd tasks. Low-stress, high-pleasure, lots of laughs, utterly disconnected from reality. As your doctor, I hereby prescribe one episode minimum.youtube.comSeries 1, Episode 1 - 'Melon buffet.' | Full Episode | TaskmasterYouTube video by Taskmaster 44707153