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Nigel

@grittycitywpg.bsky.social
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Author of “Gritty City: An Oral History of Winnipeg Hip-Hop Music 1980-2005” www.grittycitywpg.com

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Nigel @grittycitywpg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) President
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Saturday night Juke joint, outside Clarksdale, Mississippi, 1939 by US photographer Marion Post Wolcott #WomensArt
Monochrome photograph featuring a group of Black people in an interior, with a man and woman dancing side by side smiling, the man wears a suit and hat, the woman wears a white top and jodhpur type pants and boots
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David Dennis Jr @daviddennisjr.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I wrote about three tours and what they say about protest, the billionaire class and what *real* cancel culture looks like
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Macklemore, Chris Brown and Kanye West: Three tours in one America - Andscape
It's hard to follow the logic of Macklemore being removed from Ed Sheeran's tour while Kanye West and Chris Brown sell out big venues.
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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Macklemore needs to keep politics out of his act. by Kid Rock
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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
The #BlueJays are now tied for the 3rd AL Wild Card spot. We can hold the Advanced Tiebreakers class in a few weeks, and the Twins and Rangers still play tonight, but— What a run for this team.
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Nigel @grittycitywpg.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
It’s coming home, Peggy, I tell y’what
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Nigel @grittycitywpg.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Ronaldo during the Portugal Croatia game #CR7 #oldmanyellsatcloud
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Sarah Langs @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Dylan Cease! 29 swings & misses Most by a pitcher in a game this season Most by a Blue Jays pitcher in a game under pitch tracking (2008) Tied for most in a game in his career (5/27/21)
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Nigel @grittycitywpg.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
God forbid a man have hobbies
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Dee Phunk @deephunk.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
"It Takes Two" came out in the summer of '88. I was almost 10 years old. Video Music Box would play it daily. I'd clumsily mimic the dance steps. I'd also wonder why he'd curse out McDonald's signature burger. It became a behemoth and the culture expanded. RIP Rob Base, a true Harlem legend. 🕊️
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Rob Base, ‘It Takes Two’ Rapper, Dies at 59
Rob Base, one-half of Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock and best known for the hit 'It Takes Two,' has died. He was 59.
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BazOOOOOOOka Joe @bazookajoe204.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
new album, 333 McPhillips: Halfway to Hell, is out, and it's Bandcamp Friday: all the proceeds of purchases stay with me digital download, plus "album cover" (a postcard with a hand written message from myself), and access to the H2H ANNOTATIONS essays bazookajoe204.bandcamp.com/album/333-mc...
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333 McPhillips: Halfway to Hell, by Bazooka Joe 204
9 track album
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Ken Jennings @kenjennings.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
As I do every year on 4/20, I will be following the Jeopardy! interview segment tonight by saying “Dream blunt rotation. Now let’s get back into the Jeopardy! round.”
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Nigel @grittycitywpg.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
If Sosa ends up playing 2nd base for the #BlueJays they’ll have a right side of the infield of Vladimir and Lenyn
A still from the Simpsons where Vladimir Lenin rises from the dead
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Nigel @grittycitywpg.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Can someone please make those Manitoba hats??
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Nigel @grittycitywpg.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Doot doo!
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Nigel @grittycitywpg.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Get off substack
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Nigel @grittycitywpg.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
If Sosa ends up playing 2nd base for the #BlueJays they’ll have a right side of the infield of Vladimir and Lenyn
A still from the Simpsons where Vladimir Lenin rises from the dead
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 05/04/2026
The biggest story in the world right now is that the president of the United States is a demented old man who takes pleasure in torturing and killing people and is committing crimes with impunity. And yet most legacy media outlets are too cowardly to tell it like it is.
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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Military experts say it will be difficult for the United States to retrieve Iran's nuclear materials. An elderly rapist who shits himself in public says it will be easy. For busy Americans, it can be hard to know who to trust.
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Nigel @grittycitywpg.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
youtu.be/3a5nfaPgExo?...
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Beware the Ides of March
YouTube video by Vangardt
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Bartley Kives @bkives.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
That medal of freedom is so heavy, it seems to be limiting Hellebuyck’s mobility.
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Nigel @grittycitywpg.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Go see this man perform
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Nigel @grittycitywpg.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Topical youtu.be/uXnJVkEX8O4?...
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Pete Seeger: Waist Deep in the Big Muddy
YouTube video by PopulistParty
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Nigel @grittycitywpg.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Watching the news these days be like
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Aiden McSlutskey @charyoutree19.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Just in case anyone wanted just this part of the image:
Think Thick on Thursday
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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Liberals say that crime is down. But a new breed of criminal is flooding our streets—members of ICE.
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Nigel @grittycitywpg.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Maybe the real Bo Bichette was the friends we made along the way #BlueJays
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a black and white photo of a man smoking a cigarette while looking out of a car window .
Alt: a black and white photo of a man smoking a cigarette while looking out of a car window
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Nigel @grittycitywpg.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
On the phone wit ya boo like
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Nigel @grittycitywpg.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Ten years today since David Bowie passed… youtu.be/JFHC6t13hi0?...
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David Bowie - Heroes (Live Aid, 1985)
YouTube video by Live Aid
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Nigel @grittycitywpg.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Lemon pig time! Last year’s guy hung on all year, despite the cobwebs he made it and so did we. New friend ready to take the torch for 2026
Year old lemon pig looking shriveled and 
sad covered in cobwebs New Lemon pig ready to take on 2026 like a champ
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Nigel @grittycitywpg.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
All I want for Christmas is that quilted soft
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KOTH Screens @kothscreens.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Screenshot from King of the Hill Season 6, Episode 3
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Allan Lorde @allanlorde.com · 28/11/2025
I’m overdue in mentioning that I have a Threadless store and that t-shirts are currently $12! No obligation to buy, of course. We’re all just tryin’ to get by and whatnot. Thanks! misterlorde.threadless.com
A promotional image for Allan Lorde’s Threadless store. The copy reads:
“$12 TEES
Black Friday Sale
Limited Time. $12 select styles. See shop banner for details.”
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Nigel @grittycitywpg.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
“Suge”
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Nigel @grittycitywpg.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Gotta head to my fave banh mi spot now (Banh Ngon on Sargent)
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 22/11/2025
me waking up and opening this app
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Nigel @grittycitywpg.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Looking for a Xmas gift for the #hip-hop fan in your life? Look no further! From now until Xmas grab a copy of my book on #Winnipeg hip-hop history for only 20 bucks 🤯 Exclusively through my website. Order now!! www.grittycitywpg.com/shop
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Gritty City Shop — Gritty City Winnipeg
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Nigel @grittycitywpg.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Looking for a Xmas gift for the #hip-hop fan in your life? Look no further! From now until Xmas grab a copy of my book on #Winnipeg hip-hop history for only 20 bucks 🤯 Exclusively through my website. Order now!! www.grittycitywpg.com/shop
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Gritty City Shop — Gritty City Winnipeg
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Out of Context Biffo the Bear @oocbiffo.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Beano #1511, July 3, 1971
Biffo winces in pain as his perfectly rectangular teeth are unable to crack the whole walnuts he has stuffed into his mouth.
BIFFO: Now some nuts for dessert. Bah! They're too tough to bite through!
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Discontinued Foods! @discontinuedfoods.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Never forget how in 2004 to promote their "Shrek 2" kids meals, Burger King equipped the roofs of their restaurants with 12 foot tall, 40 pound, inflatable Shreks
An inflatable Shrek peers over the roof of a Burger KingAn inflatable Shrek leers over a rooftop, next to an American flag
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Canadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Untitled - Blue Jays Blake Angeconeb ~ Anishinaabe 2025
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Nigel @grittycitywpg.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Let’s go Blue Jays!!
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Canadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Great Thunder Christian Morrisseau ~ Anishinaabe n.d.
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Sean Devine @seandevine9.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
This photo of rookie Yesavage casually walking off the mound as future Hall of Famer and helmet-less Ohtani is still in motion striking out is everything. #WantItAll
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Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
“OH NO! NO WAY! OH MY GOD! YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING ME!” Davis Schneider’s dad posted a video of the leadoff home run from his point of view
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Ben Nicholson-Smith @bnsbaseball.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
First pitch to Davis Schneider: home run Second pitch to Vlad Guerrero Jr.: home run
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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
#BlueJays win, 6-2. It’s a best-of-three for the World Series.
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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Home run, Alejandro Kirk. A botched potential double-play ball set up the inning and Kirk launched a three-run shot. #BlueJays suddenly up, 3-2, in LA.
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Out of Context Biffo the Bear @oocbiffo.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Beano #870, Mar 21, 1959
Biffo has bought a boomerang from the local boomerangery and is excited to have fun with it.
BIFFO: I'll have some fun with this!
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