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Dr Hayley Louise

@hazzachaz.bsky.social
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Doctorate in bisexuality in gothic TV. Karaoke host and NHS admin. Horror and Neighbours fan. she/they

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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Since people are talking a lot about James Acaster on The Traitors, I figured it was time to bring back the picture of me on his back in a human pyramid that we were directed into by Sir Terry Jones from Monty Python as part of a 24 hour comedy show in 2010. #CelebrityTraitors
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Finally got a response with a rejection. I will continue to work in a poorly-paid receptionist job that I am massively overqualified for and accrue more debt.
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
How is an Early Career Researcher supposed to gain experience when universities don’t respond to your application (even with a rejection) for two months and ignore your emails asking for an update, even though they sent your friends rejection 2 weeks ago? Academia is the most disorganised industry.
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
My four fave slides from #IGAHull2026. Yes I included one of my own because the numerous Robbie Williams jokes in my presentation were great okay? @igagoths.bsky.social
Conference slide saying “the zone of shit”Conference slide saying “was Shirley Jackson a tradwife?”Conference slide including David Hasselhoff with an evil goatee.Conference slide asking “what does all this have to do with Robbie Williams?”
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Also, if there were people I know at the conference that I didn’t approach or speak to, I’m very sorry. I’m just not the best with putting faces to names.
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
OMG CONGRATS! And Limerick is so cool!
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Most importantly, a small group of us went to karaoke! I have been saying for years that Goth Karaoke should be a social event at a conference, take note @igagoths.bsky.social! (Manchester-based Gothic conferences, I have a karaoke/DJing business…)
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
I also attended some excellent panels by other academics. And I learnt as everyone was being introduced that I wrote a MUCH shorter bio than everyone else so at my next conference I am bragging more.
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
The modest crowd I had for a Friday 9am talk were great though. My paper went really well (I timed it perfectly, finishing with 10 seconds to spare) and I got to enthuse about the Robbie Williams Monkey Movie. Here was my paper title/opening slide.
“Ape Together Strong”: Horror and Primate Intelligence in Contemporary Media
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
I’ve spent the past week at the @igagoths.bsky.social conference in Hull. Probably the best organised IGA I’ve been to so far with the best food. But for the third time in a row I was scheduled to present first thing Friday morning. Hopefully next time I’ll present when people aren’t exhausted!
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Ooh fascinating! I’ll look her up!
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
I don’t! Please enlighten me!
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
My PhD was American TV, but I do know about Strictly!
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
I think my biggest victory isn’t getting the PhD. It was managing to survive the viva four days after my cat died and two days after I got robbed. It’s been a WEEK! #PhD
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
I PASSED MY PHD WITH MINOR CORRECTIONS!!! #PhD
Destiel confession scene but Dean responds to Castiel saying “Hayley is Dr Hayley now”
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
My cat unexpectedly died last night and I have my PhD Viva Voce in a matter of DAYS and I don’t know how I’m going to cope. #PhD
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
I spent so long on Burgoo King 😂
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Ooh this absolutely appeals to my interests!
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Tomodachi Life has taken over my…well, life. #TomodachiLife #drawfee #stobotnik #kneecap
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Now I’m in the month of my actual PhD viva, I’m going to have to start using LinkedIn for opportunities, aren’t I? 😩 #PhD
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Just completed my practice PhD viva and it went really well so I’m treating myself to Popeyes and then a donut. #PhD
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Fans of @drawfeeshow.com! Before the Oscars steal all the attention, come watch the most important awards show of 2026, THE ALTERNATIVE DRAWFEE AWARDS!!! (Please watch I’ve been working on this for months.) #drawfee youtu.be/ZeZ3h5IYrV0?...
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The Alternative Drawfee Awards
YouTube video by Hayley Louise
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
NHS urgent care 😕
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
My current job is open 24/7 365. Can you imagine the scramble when someone calls in sick on CHRISTMAS DAY? (This happened last year.)
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
#PhD #PhDone
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a close up of a man 's face with the words `` it 's done '' written on the bottom .
Alt: An exhausted Frodo Baggins saying “It’s done.”
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
She is a lady!
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Here is Cat King Cole, who doesn’t want me to finish my thesis even though I submit tomorrow.
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
I knew there was a reason I like him.
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
If there are series that don’t need a Rotten Tomatoes sticker for people to know it’s good, Interview with the Vampire is one of them.
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Unfortunately my cats don’t like Felix, because I am a staunch Robbie defender 😂
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Robbie is one of those celebrities you can’t predict.
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Aside from the fact that he has dogs, I see no reason why Robbie Williams shouldn’t advertise cat food. Man is just enjoying himself with side quests.
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Update! I’m ahead of schedule so the plan is to submit my thesis on TUESDAY!!!
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
I’m sorry you’re still struggling with long COVID symptoms. I had a cancer scare last year (luckily all turned out fine!) so I know how hard it is to get in the right headspace. It would be good to see you! One of my write-up year conditions was no conferences so I’m out of the loop too.
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Yeah, if I get accepted. I still need to write my abstract. It’ll be a busy few weeks as the week after I’m going to Edinburgh Fringe, the week after THAT I’m in London, and then two weeks later is my birthday. Hence working loads before my viva for money! Have you sent an abstract?
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Oh I don’t mind. I quite like the idea of having a break first, and the Easter break plays into the delay too. It means I can work loads and sort out my finances a bit before having to worry about actual career choices. Plus I got my number one pick for examiner so I can’t complain!
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Yep, and my viva isn’t until May because of examiner availability, so in between I have a trip to Tenerife and MANY concerts!
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
I don’t have anything planned the day after as I don’t know which day it will be yet, but I have the week after the deadline day off work and have booked a massage, facial and cinema trip.
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
It’s a good job Nathan’s generation didn’t say he was tsundere towards tomatoes.
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Thank you! I’m just waiting on my final feedback now and submitting next week. And I’ve got really good examiners for my viva too! Good to hear from you again!
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Hello, I have barely used Bluesky so far, but I am submitting my PhD thesis at some point in the next week so I can start interacting with the world again!
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
I didn’t get the chance to swap contact details with people at #GothicCrossroads, so if anyone wants to chat about my paper or just keep in touch in general, my username is hazzachaz on Instagram (where I’m most active) and Twitter (where I’m not active) or I’m here! #mmu #gothicstudies
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
I am a Sophia.
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Instead of aligning yourself with a HP house, align yourself with a Golden Girl. All very distinct personalities, and all would support trans women. #transgender #transrightsarehumanrights #goldengirls
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Does anybody know if it's possible to convert epub documents to pdf? I have some accessibility software for my PhD but it only handles PDF and Word documents, and I have a few research books that are in epub format. #phd #phdhelp #phdstudent #phdresearch
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
As of yesterday, I’ve had 15 bereavements in 5 years. I can’t endure any more.
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Why is 2000s-era Toadfish Rebecchi playing a young Phil Mitchell in a dream sequence on #Eastenders? #neighbours
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Kendrick Lamar sweeping the Grammys by calling Drake a PDF file to a banger of a song is my Roman Empire. Also Mustard is one hell of a producer and deserves the success too. (I’m also happy for the wins for Charli, Sabrina, Chappell and Beyonce.)
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Stop clinging on to the things that are causing you harm just because they’re familiar.
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Dr Hayley Louise @hazzachaz.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
The best thing about Nosferatu (2024) is the way Willem Dafoe says “schnapps”. #horrorsky
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