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Igrik

@igrikthewolf.bsky.social
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Russian American ice wolf. New here.

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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
If you learn a new country every day, it will take you just about six and a half months to memorize the entire world. Add about a few weeks for practice and review, and you can easily know the entire world cold in about eight months. It's an excellent investment of your time. Highly recommend.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
After the latest shenanigans with renaming bodies of water, I'm done with Google and Apple Maps. Decided to switch over to OsmAnd and OrganicMaps for the foreseeable future, which are open source and work offline.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Today marks twenty years since Pluto was removed from the official list of planets.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
The expression then became more popular in a sarcastic way to criticize people who react excessively to modern, progressive culture and ideas and changing social norms. It carries a critical tone suggesting the reaction is disproportionate or insincere.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
It entered mainstream usage in the early 1990s from the television show In Living Color, where a gay character Edwards makes the statement "Well, clutch the pearls! What a sneaky thing to do!" when he's told Glenn Close is actually a woman. This episode aired on April 15, 1990.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
More literal use is from at least 1910. Chambers Journal: "....my hand went out without any conscious volition and clutched the pearl." In February 1979, it appeared in the feminist/lesbian issue of Off Our Backs more sarcastically. "I could see them clutching the pearls they no longer wear [...]."
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Historically, pearl necklaces were important for high-class women. If someone did something shocking or offensive, a woman might think something like "this person has no manners and might resort to theft!" and grab their necklace to protect it. It became a stereotype which survived today.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Trem, take all the time you need. I also miss interacting with you. It's been so long.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Tonight, I can finally announce that I have a new, updated reference sheet for Igrik! I had been wanting this done for a long time and I'm incredibly satisfied with the result. He is drawn exactly as he is in my head and I couldn't be a happier ice wolf. Drawn by Rayray — @tiggyrayray.bsky.social.
Ref sheet of Igrik, clothesRef sheet of Igrik, no clothes
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Roll a die for initiat— I mean, food.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Well, I got my new headphones in. And after my internet decided to fight me, I have them all set up now.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
And for those concerned about their data, I get it. I'm paranoid about identity theft and impersonation. I keep a low profile in real life for this reason. I almost always only do what's legally required and no more, and if more is needed, it's on a need-to-know basis.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Yep. I got hit with the age verification stuff. I have verified as is now required by law here. I've done it before with other sites, so this process is nothing new to me. Scan your face, ID, etc. and let them handle it on their end. I'd rather do it once and then not have to deal with it again.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Thanks!
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Thanks.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Another orbit around the Sun. This can only mean one thing. I get to stuff my belly with cake.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
I truly enjoy the company of the famous and unusually lightweight crystals of oxidane-based matter which are affected by gravity — all based on a prism with an octuplet of faces, a duodecuplet of vertices, and of course an octodecuplet of edges. What does this mean? This is up to you to decode.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Sometimes, I fry my brain with math overwhelm after bashing a problem for hours until a solution is found. Today was one of those days.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
I'll be a bit of a mess this next week or two. Real life. For those who know what I'm going through, thanks for the support.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
I'm excited for Artemis II, the first human expedition beyond low Earth orbit since the 1970s.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
I really do appreciate all of my friends in the fandom, regardless of how often we chat. I mean it.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Alright, I have my new laptop set up. Regarding the announcement today about Discord age verification, this isn't a concern for me as I've had to do it before with other services. I'm not going to be deleting my account or switching over to something else permanently at the moment.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Well, I just resolved a really bad tech situation that resulted in me having to reinstall Windows from scratch. Thankfully I had backed up my really important things and have regained access to them. However, I unfortunately lost most of my programs. It's like I have a new laptop. Ah well.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Have you backed up your data recently? If not, you might want to do that. I learned that lesson the hard way a few years ago.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
I'm aware of the recent news. Having strong emotions in response is understandable, yet publicly wishing harm on anyone is an absolute red line for me. You can be furious and seething. It is still important to remain civil. Restrain yourself from unneeded outbursts. Use your anger constructively.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Happy New Year 2026! I wish everyone health, happiness, and prosperity this year! С Новым Годом! I will be away for about a week due to the holiday, and I should be back by the 10th or so. I'll still check things and reply, though I do need a bit of a mental break to refresh.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Is the moon is waxing or waning? Here's how to tell. A full moon will rise and set directly opposite the sun. If it's earlier, it's an evening moon and waxing. If it's later, it's a morning moon and waning. Remember that "an Evening moon is Eager to Expand, while a Morning moon Melts away".
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
One of the microscopic creatures that is only known by its Latin name.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
I've commissioned a new ref sheet and finally replacing my ill-fitting boots. Worth it. Next few months should be great for me.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Earlier tonight, I had a scare of my father experiencing chest pain. This forced an ER visit. I was worried of a potential heart attack, but the tests just came back negative.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKCt... My first Blender animation is complete! The planets are in orbit around the Sun over a period of 300 years, using actual math.
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Planetary Orbits: 1900–2200 — A Timelapse Simulation
YouTube video by Igrik the Wolf
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
So I got the hang of Blender scripting and I got the planets into orbit. Now to render the entire thing... which will take about... ten hours. The entire animation should be about twenty-four minutes long and cover 300 years of orbital time. Hope it doesn't crash my laptop...
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
I'm actually quite proud I did NOT manage to crash Blender this time! These are my first successful renders in the program. Neptune and Saturn. I'm trying to build a simple model of the solar system as my first ever project, the Sun and its orbiting planets.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Where is the cake? Is it a lie? But I am older now... so there must be cake somewhere.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Chess. Easily chess.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
PSA: Make sure that you know where your fire extinguisher is, and goddammit, don't plug ten things into the same outlet including a microwave (???) unless you know what you're doing, and if you don't, just... don't. If a safety official would faint at your streaming setup, seriously correct it.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
These last few weeks have been hectic on me. I've been trying to keep it together the best I can. For those who know what I've been going through, thanks for your support. I truly care about my friends in the furry fandom, a home away from home.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
So, I resigned from my tutoring job today. And my resignation was actually accepted. I have no idea what I'm going to do now. But that's a future me problem.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
The kobolds and cobalt share a name. Why? The metal cobalt was unwanted by miners, as smelting its ores failed to give the valuable silver. The primary cobalt ores also contain arsenic, which when heated gives toxic fumes, causing miners to fall ill and even die. Hence, it became "the goblin metal".
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Frustrated VTuber? Need a way to remember the planets? My Virtual Eyes Malfunction, Jittery Software, Update Now! (Please?)
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
I should clarify and correct myself. Not all organisms reproduce in such a way that they have a father and a mother. Archaea and Bacteria primarily reproduce asexually, as do many insects, reptiles, and some sharks. Some insects and molds even use both sexual and asexual reproduction.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Is a hybrid between a lion and a tiger called a liger or a tigon? Well, both are valid. What's the difference, you ask? Well, who's the father? All organisms have a father and mother. When naming hybrids, the father comes first, so a liger has a lion dad, and a tigon has a tiger dad. Now you know.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Saturn gets more moons. 128 at once. The current count is 274. I feel soooooo bad for those who have to update Wikipedia.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Heh. I like to think of it as I'm about to shoot the puck to you, one of my teammates. Better be prepared to get it! I'm trusting you to score for us!
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
New art I got! This is Igrik in action on the ice, an updated version of some previous art I got. The artist this time is @xavmaldonian01.bsky.social. Check him out and definitely go commission him - he's a pleasure to work with!
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
OMGOGMGOMGMOGMGOGOGMOGMOMGGMGMG!!!!! IT SNOWED HERE!!!! IT ACTUALLY SNOWED HERE!!!!!! The ice wolf is very happy. Today is a good day. Image is from my boyfriend @tjragetiger.bsky.social and his view. It really is beautiful. Not often you see this where I am.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Heck! It looks so comfortable.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
My major resolution is to restart learning the Russian language after a forced hiatus due to mental health and then later getting demotivated. After that, perhaps a return to Twitch. But for now, this week will be one of rest. Nothing major planned, just recovery from the celebrations.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Happy New Year! I wish you happiness, health, joy, success, and much more in this new year of 2025. С Новым Годом! С Новым Счастьем! May all your wishes come true! After several years of stagnation, I want to move forward out of this rut now that my mental health is much better than it was.
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Igrik @igrikthewolf.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
New profile pic here, drawn by the wonderful @orbitalfox.bsky.social. Check him out if you haven't already.
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