Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 2hThe book is Banvard’s Folly, named after the most famous painter of the late middle 1800s. ‘Thirteen tales of people who didn’t change the world.’ I HIGHLY recommend it. 031
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 18h@tkingfisher.com I guess that's an advantage you have in birding. Hardly ever does the Audobon Field Guide say "OH GOD KILL IT." 2130
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 18h...okay so uh that's a spotted lanternfly and it's a horrific agricultural pest and I probably should have murdered it. 3151
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 19hEven in parking lots I can’t escape Nature! At least you don’t have to see the brilliant orange under its wings. 290
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 30/09/2026You’re a heroine, really. They don’t deserve you. 011
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 29/09/2026HOW. ARE. YOU. PLAYING. A. FLEA. WITH. ASSAULT MECHS!?!? Does being a Weedle give you some kind of bug type mech bonus??? 010
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 29/09/2026This is your reminder that Lilith left Adam because he was whining to God that he wanted an inferior helper, not an equal* partner. She left Adam, and refused to return despite threats. *Like Adam, Lilith was made from clay and thus equal in ability. Eve was made from Adam’s rib. 170
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Raven would die for Mimikyu and nothing else matters. 020
Reposted by Richard Robertssurli @surli.bsky.social · 29/09/2026is your bird sona boschian or rubenesque 06015
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I believe my WIP might just pass the reverse Bechdel test, as it actually has enough male characters for them to hold conversations the main character can hear. 050
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 28/09/2026They weren’t considered true Dark Kobolds because they didn’t wear the impractical and revealing metal armor. It wouldn’t fit. 020
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 28/09/2026“HER successor had paid attention and could control the spiders. When she led her army out of the cave the sunlight blinded her and she walked off a cliff. After that nobody wanted the job.” 170
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 28/09/2026“Her successor was eaten by the spiders.” 160
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 28/09/2026“The last Dark Kobold Queen decided to train an army of spiders to take over the surface. She actually did train them, then poisoned herself eating chocolate as a reward.” 2100
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 28/09/2026At first I thought it was insane that this government form asks if a ‘drug kingpin’ lives in my household, but you know what? I bet some people check ‘yes.’ 110
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I just read a film reviewer call Fading of the Cries a 'solid horror movie' and my brain exploded out my ears. 000
Reposted by Richard RobertsQ. 1994 (He/Him) @youarenotalone1.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I'll name a film with two :)static.klipy.comNeo and Trinity in The MatrixALT: Neo and Trinity in The Matrix 2629
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 28/09/2026So you're saying the biggest boobs in the US are in charge. 0110
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 28/09/2026In Pokopia he can have a talk with Metagross. Metagross demands to battle. Dragonite says he hates battling, because he accidentally blows up a mountain and then everyone is sad. Metagross suddenly remembers something it has to do. 060
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 28/09/2026They both really like dirt. It's not what I would base a marriage on, but that's the beauty of love, isn't it? 000
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Suddenly feeling very weird that I put Excadrill and Tyranitar in the same tiny house in Pokopia. 110
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 27/09/2026@danacorn.bsky.social Also making absolutely sure you saw bsky.app/profile/gagh... 040
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 27/09/2026In out latest failed attempt to find a Nazi unicorn, we interviewed Dana Simpson, famous for being a unicorn, writing unicorn, and basically being an expert on the topic of unicorn. She says Nazis suck, she always thought Nazis suck, and every unicorn ever thinks Nazis suck. Her mane is fabulous. 2313
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 27/09/2026When you watch it, keep in mind that it was made simultaneously with Alien, and imagine what it would be like with that kind of set direction and robot design. The writing is great. 020
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Tonight’s lukewarm take: The Black Hole is a fantastic script tragically ruined by giving it to the wrong director. 360
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 27/09/2026It is strange to find out about a creative work that what I like is the editor’s vision, not the creator’s. 050
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 26/09/2026"I got you a frap and a pair of donuts. On me." 010
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 26/09/2026BINARY PLANETS! BINARY PLANETS! *stomps foot on floor in rhythm* 060
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Funny story: The word of the day is 'malfeasance'. What have you done??? 170
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 25/09/2026"Ursula Vernon says MEET ME IN HELL." "Her flight is just delayed!!!" 1370
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I thought country was popularized by the Mexican radio station run by an American quack doctor, who specialized in goat testicle transplants and almost became governor of Kansas. 000
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 25/09/2026This is a dance off. If you see this, post a dance! 030
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I’d say Iraq and Afghanistan had a clear win condition. Replace the government with a stable democracy. We just failed at it because Bush didn’t care about rebuilding and Cheney believed everyone was eager to kiss the American ring. They half-assed the hardest part. 000
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Okay but as a thumbnail it looks like the guy has a huge blue clown wig. 010
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 23/09/2026@nycteris.bsky.social I hope the root canal wasn't awful and that you're doing okay. 140
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 22/09/2026True. In LA the drummer would be a little old Chinese lady still wearing half her werewolf costume. Also all three people would share no common language. 0301
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 22/09/2026With any luck we’ll get a “You dinguses, we were trying to prevent this!” from the Ur-Quan. 010
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 22/09/2026My guess from looking at the list is that Orz’s friends are going “Hey is that a new universe you’re playing with?” and that is Bad. Also the Thraddash have a new Culture and they’re robots but still stupid. 110
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 22/09/2026What have you done to that Charger??? 000
Richard Roberts @inscrutablemachine.bsky.social · 22/09/2026As for 'going on between the lines', one of my favorite moments is when Mary comments on how Rainbow stands with her back to the wall as a sign of abuse... and then does the exact same thing. 010