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Rosie Amy 🏳️‍⚧️ @comicsamy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Happy Fullmetal Mean Girls Day, to all who celebrate.

Shot from Fullmetal Alchemist.
Edward's opened watch with "Don't Forget 3.Oct.10" engraved on the inside.

Shot from Mean Girls.
Cady (Lindsay Lohan) sat in a class and telling the boy in front of her "It's October 3rd"

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Dr. Hyeonjin Park (they/them) @hyeonjin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Excited to see one of my favorite horror films on the big screen, AND the director’s here for a Q&A! 🤩

A still from the 2003 Korean horror film, A Tale of Two Sisters, with additional details about when and where the screening is happening (Saturday, 9/26 at the Harmony Gold Preview House).

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Dr. Hyeonjin Park (they/them) @hyeonjin.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Having only ONE animated show just tells me that the people putting together these lists are boring and narrow minded.

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Dr. Hyeonjin Park (they/them) @hyeonjin.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

May as well crowdsource here, but does anyone know of a good Brazilian restaurant in the LA area? Specifically looking for feijoada and/or moqueca, ahaha. Alternatively, if you have a recipe for feijoada that's preferably in English, please send it my way! I'm also willing to try making it!

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Dr. Hyeonjin Park (they/them) @hyeonjin.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

If you're in Los Angeles next week, check out the first-ever LA Korean Film Festival that's being presented by the Korean Cultural Center in LA! All the events are free (though you do have to reserve a ticket), but they're screening both old and new films. la.korean-culture.org/en/1898/boar...

The 1st Los Angeles Korean Film Festival
New Waves, New Voices
SEP 24–26, 2026
Harmony Gold Preview House
7655 Sunset Blvd

Hosted by 한국문화원 (Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles)
In Partnership with KOFIC (영화진흥위원회/Korean Film Council); 세종학당재단 미국 국외 거점 사무소/King Sejong Institute Center, USA; Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival; and KALH (Korean American Leaders in Hollywood)

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Chen Chen @chenchenwrites.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

In case you don't have a copy, it's always nice to support an indie publisher: boaeditions.org/book/your-em... (Audiobook with me reading this collection also available at that link)

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kuraine @lena.fyi · 14/09/2026

with all the conversation lately about unseen data harvesting, ar glasses & new vr tech, "ai", etc etc... it's once again the perfect time to read my kinetic novel ESC. store.steampowered.com/app/1318800/...

store.steampowered.com

ESC on Steam

An interactive novel about identity, roleplay, and dreams.

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Mike X. Nichols @mikexnichols.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Thinking about this exchange today

A YouTube video for the Water Temple in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The comments section has an exchange as detailed below. “@TheMrdangles16 • 11y ago:
i hate the water temple... too confusing :(“ “@KeithHalsell • 2y ago:
it's been 9 years, i hope you are doing great in life now.” “@TheMrdangles16 • 2y ago: it couldn't be going worse Keith.”

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caroline cash @cashbrowns.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Nancy 9/7/26 … Happy Labor Day 🛠️

8 Hours for Work, 8 Hours for Rest, 8 Hours for What We Will. Based on a screenprint by Ricardo Levins Morales after the organizing work done by Robert Owen.

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Dr. Hyeonjin Park (they/them) @hyeonjin.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Me when rain came to LA for the first time in ages: 🥰🥰🥰 Also me when I saw the rest of this week's weather: 💀💀💀 But with all seriousness, what do you MEAN it's going to be absurdly hot AND humid again 😭😭😭😭😭

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(SPOILER FREE) #DailyBeat @dailybeat.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

"I'm a real asshole. Full time, always." #DailyBeat #UNBEATABLE

Day 20: Full-Time Real Asshole

Pixel art redraw of Beat from UNBEATABLE's stance sprite, holding her microphone stand as a weapon. She's so cute 🥺

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LorennaCleary.bsky.social @lorennacleary.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

CBS just reported that the number of missing in Nepal is over 12,000. The government set up an app for locals to report their missing. The number quickly rose to shocking. And the threat of more flooding is not over.

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renée 🌊🌈🍀 @gelatobear.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

💧 friends in the pool #art

Two small crabs in an illustration of a popular poolrooms scene, a bright white pool tile room with clear blue water.

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Leo C. Stein @duetosymmetry.com · 26/08/2026

Tim Curry and Dolly Parton both demonstrated how gender is a social construct. RIP legends

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👻madeline bOoOoOoOodent👻 @oldenoughtosay.com · 25/08/2026

everybody is (rightfully) remembering her incredible charity work, the 300 million books and counting for kids, the moderna vaccine, all of it she also wrote 'I Will Always Love You' and 'Jolene' on the same dang day. absolutely peerless

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Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Here's the official announcement of Parton's passing from her reps, along with the request that in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com

NASHVILLE, TN (August 25, 2026) – Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com.

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Amanda Litman @amandalitman.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Dolly Parton passing away is actually gutting. What a legend -- both her incredible music and her Imagination Library, which sent hundreds of millions of books to kids. This is just so sad.

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Dr. Hyeonjin Park (they/them) @hyeonjin.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

If you haven't played 1000xRESIST yet and happen to own a Switch 2, PLEASE check this game out!!

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kuraine @lena.fyi · 15/08/2026

big walk is the game you play to form an everlasting bond with friends..... such a special thing 🥲 and as i've found out, whatever you call the little guy's you collect will be exclusive to your group forever & everyone else's term will sound silly

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글림자 Glimja @glimja.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

독립 만세!! Happy Liberation & Independence Season!

푸른 하늘을 배경으로 다섯 소녀들이 만세를 외치고 있다. 각각 인도, 파키스탄, 한국, 말레이시아, 인도네시아의 전통 복식을 입고 있다.

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Dr. Hyeonjin Park (they/them) @hyeonjin.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

There's yet another reason to look forward to 2027: a new Chen Chen collection is dropping 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️

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Dr. Hyeonjin Park (they/them) @hyeonjin.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

I never knew I needed a Korean and Indigenous mask dance collab until tonight— Insun Park & Generals from South Korea and Pamyua from Alaska, performing at Grand Performances in LA!

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David M. Perry @lollardfish.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Red States: We're cutting the humanities at our public universities to spend more money on right-wing indoctrination Blue States: We're cutting the same programs, but to spend more money on AI and the business school.

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victoria scott @victoriascott.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

testosterone injection Nikon F6 | Kodak Ektachrome 100 #filmphotography

a transmasc holds up their injection needle while lifting their shirt, while standing on a motorcycle in the middle of a parade. a person behind them waves the trans flag in the air

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Dr. Hyeonjin Park (they/them) @hyeonjin.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

This is SO SO alarming and horribly unsettling.

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Aaron Trammell @aarontram.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

(Also this other bad boy is on the way soon, too…STAY TUNED!!!!)

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Dr. Hyeonjin Park (they/them) @hyeonjin.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Oh, it was a delight seeing Hisaishi live last night at the Bowl. I'm so glad his non-Ghibli works were performed as well! The medley for Kitano's films was a major highlight for me.

Joe Hisaishi at the piano with both hands in the air to signal the end to the orchestra.

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Dr. Hyeonjin Park (they/them) @hyeonjin.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I have been WAITING for YEARS to see him live, and it’s finally happening 😭

The Hollywood Bowl, with a giant screen with the words “Joe Hisaishi: Film Music Concert” projected onto it.

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Disco Elysium Quotes @discoelysiumbot.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

There is a radio in the distance. A radio of the world. Playing sounds - Good morning, Elysium. Soon you will return to the world.

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Dr. Hyeonjin Park (they/them) @hyeonjin.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

I can’t begin to tell you how desperately I wish I could be her.

A sleeping calico cat with her front paws crossed in front of her.

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Petrana 冰冰 Radulovic (she/her) @petrana.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Congrats to Spain for winning custody of Hatsune Miku

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BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL AKA PRESIDENT FOOTBALL @edsbs.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Feel like if Spain scores three more goals they might get to keep one

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

0 shots on goal, 19 fouls, 2 touches in the opponent's box, 3 yellow cards. dismal stuff tbh

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Dr. Hyeonjin Park (they/them) @hyeonjin.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Honey puked on the carpet, which, frankly, I can't even be upset about because that's how I feel as well.

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Dr. Hyeonjin Park (they/them) @hyeonjin.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

With complete disrespect, what the FUCK is this halftime show that shouldn't even be a thing to begin with?

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

A gentle reminder: libraries are still here, still free, still open to everyone. No appointment required. No subscription fee. Just walk in.

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Jennifer Caroccio Maldonado, PhD @drcaromaldo.blacksky.app · 19/07/2026

Those of us going up for tenure in the next few years have had to not only carry the extra labor of teaching during the rise of GenAI, that difficulty will not be considered when we were evaluated.

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Rebekah Valentine @duckvalentine.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

a screenshot of Deltarune chapter 5 showing Susie looking at a blueprint and saying "Hey, did anyone notice that this sucks ass?"

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Dr. Aurélie Petit 👩🏻‍💻✨ @aurelievpetit.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

✨🎀 NEW CFP: The Queer and Feminist Perspectives on Japanese Popular Cultures symposium (supported by the University of Tokyo, Media, Gender, and Sexualities Study Group) is coming back for its third edition!!!✨🎀 📩 Send us your abstract by August 15 at popculturesjapan@gmail.com✨ Share widely!

events.humanitix.com

Call for Papers: Queer and Feminist Perspectives on Japanese Popular Cultures Symposium 2026

A platform for critical discussions about gender and Japanese animation, fashion, video games, literature and digital cultures

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Sasha's Retrobytes 🏳️‍⚧️ @sharkabytes.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

A far-future, post-apocalyptic 42nd century Brazil, as envisioned with generous dollops of French artist Moebius inspiration. 📺: Dragon's Heaven (1988, Makoto Kobayashi).

A snap of the protags for the movie, a towering combat robot with a rough feel to it sat at a table with a blone haired woman as strange creatures and humanoids pas by in the marketplace

Strange douible-disc hovercraft swoop over the wasteland desert

In the bridge of a future battleship with robotic looking creatures surrounded by biotech-ey vibes technology and screens

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Dr. Hyeonjin Park (they/them) @hyeonjin.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Korean Indie is one of THE go-to sources to see what the indie music scene is like in South Korea. I really recommend subscribing! Or, at the very least, check out their website! You're bound to find something to your liking, considering that they've been around since the early 2010s.

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Aparna Nair @disabilitystor1.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

"executives with no understanding of the industry" seems to be an endemic problem across industries: higher education, medicine, you name it, a bunch of suits with MBAs and unearned arrogance are destroying everything around us, and for some reason, we're supposed to accept that they know best

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Amy King @girlinbluemusic.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I am conducting a research study about Disney/musical theatre music and am looking for participants. This ~15-minute survey is completely anonymous and involves listening to musical excerpts and answering questions about what you hear. Learn more and participate here: shanahdt.github.io/evmusicapp/

shanahdt.github.io

Noise Lab Experiments

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👁️saac 👁️o @eyesack.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

would you still love me if I was an earworm

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danielleri @danielleri.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

A fantastic column from @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social today, on marginalized devs navigating the hellfire that is the current indie funding environment www.gamedeveloper.com/production/t...

gamedeveloper.com

A risk-averse video game industry is failing marginalised devs

Nazih Fares has been inundated with praise when pitching 'spicy' card battler The Arab League of Misfits, so why has funding yet to materialize?

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