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The Trandalorian @charliejaneanders.com · 30/09/2026

I really do think tech crossed a line at some point between "helping you do the things you want to do" on the one hand, and "helping you do the things tech wants you to do" on the other. At this point, we're all contorting ourselves to live how the tech industry thinks we should be living.

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Ian Coldwater 🧊🚫 @lookitup.baby · 30/09/2026

BREAKING NEWS: “Do geese see God” is a palindrome

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Embrace the Void @etvpod.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Well it finally happened. I had to type the word “duck” and autocorrect replaced it with the word I usually mean…

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Skye Kilaen @skyekilaen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Why you should use a PHYSICAL scene separator (e.g. asterisks) in your books instead of an empty space: 1) Some ereader / app somewhere may simply not show the empty space. 2) Some people read on devices with the text REALLY BIG. Your chance of the empty space being at the end of the screen is...

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Xan @comicsbyxan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

"Attention, transgender workers"

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Eelaware @eelaware.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Men, what is stopping you from being a gentleman like this

Tuba and a gentleman who is a pig in a little hat playing the tuba

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Smooth Dunk @smoothdunk2.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

when ai leaves u behind

7 panel comic.

Panel 1:
A Red Guy with AI across his chest looks like he’s about to run away. A Yellow Guy stands next to him. Red Guy says “I’m the future, buddy. You comin’?”
Yellow Guy replies “Nah”

Panel 2:
Red Guy is almost out of the panel. He leans in and says “Enjoy getting left behind, pal”
Yellow Guy replies “ok”

Panel 3:
Yellow Guy stands alone.

Panel 4:
Close up on Yellow Guy, there is a quiet “huff-huff-huff” noise coming from behind him

Panel 5:
Yellow Guy turns to look behind him

Panel 6:
Close up on Yellow Guy’s face as if from the point of view of an attacker.
Yellow Guy yells “Jesus Christ”

Panel 7:
AI Red Guy is now chasing the Yellow Guy.
Red Guy: “Use me”
Yellow Guy “No”
Red Guy “USE ME”

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Mel (they/them)🐀 @kupgup.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The rat She destroyed her bandage Yes YES The rat is out #PetRats

Spike, a cute little black rat, stands triumphantly next to a tube of first-aid tape and gauze that she has chewed and torn til she could wiggle out.

A lingering piece of tan colored tape is still stuck to her rump.

Spike again, turned to nibble at the remaining tape

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magpie TRICKS @magpie.tips · 19/09/2026

After taking a poll, the r/crafts subreddit has banned Harry Potter crafts from being posted in the sub because of JKR's consistent hateful conduct.

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Mel (they/them)🐀 @kupgup.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Spike does not know the meaning of "restrict movement." #PetRats

photo through cage bars of Spike, a little black rat. She has tan bandage tape around her midriff after a surgery, but she's is clinging to the inside of the bars near the ceiling anyway.

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Mel (they/them)🐀 @kupgup.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Poor little Spike had an abscess on her hip, and had to have a surgery about it. She firmly believes in the ancient rat tradition of fucking with stitches, so she will be spending a while as a sad stiff little tape burrito. :( #PetRats

Photo through the bars of a tiny hospital cage. Spike, a small black rat, stands and grooms her arm and shoulder. Her midriff is wrapped in wide tan colored tape, so she can't bend to reach her stitches.

Same as first pic but she's washing her ears now.

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World Bollard Association™️ @worldbollardassoc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Never seen a fried egg bollard? YOU HAVE NOW. #WorldBollardAssociation 🍳

A bollard painted to look like a fried egg.

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Max the comics guy who does comics about comics @waitingforthetrade.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Getting rid of Harry Potter stuff isn’t that hard. My wife’s first wedding was Harry Potter-themed and she’s not even married to that guy anymore.

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Micah @rincewind.run · 02/09/2026

this is a common question and the answer is that a lot of companies actually do track piracy numbers when it comes to gauging interest in an IP so if you really want to send the message that Harry Potter is toxic: no, you should not pirate it either

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Mel (they/them)🐀 @kupgup.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Sometimes when I get groceries, I overestimate how much I'll actually want to eat a given food in the near future. Unfortunately I buy most of the groceries at Costco. Anyway, I have a fraught relationship with seaweed salad right now. 🙁

White bowl of rice topped with smoked salmon, seaweed salad, kimchi, and ridiculously bright picked red onion. On the side is a smaller blue-green bowl with cucumber and more seaweed salad.

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Mel (they/them)🐀 @kupgup.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Made myself polenta. Sharky and Toffee were very keen to help with the dishes. #PetRats

Sharky, a blond rat, is folded over the rim of a white soup mug. His front half has disappeared entirely into the mug, and one back foot is braced against the outer wall. Zero feet touch the ground.

Toffee, a brown and white rat, stands in the kibble bowl and leans into a small steel pot that has bits of polenta clinging to the inside. He has an intent, determined expression as he licks at the leftover porridge.

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Micah @rincewind.run · 26/08/2026

the famous line about how michael caine treated the muppets as fellow actors and tim curry treated himself as a fellow muppet keeps running through my head we have a lot of brilliant actors, but how many of them can really pull off 'unhinged muppet' the way curry could? what a tremendous loss

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Tim Curry Laughing as Pirate Captain

Alt: Tim Curry as Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island laughing

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Trans News Network @transnews.network · 24/08/2026

"I already boycott The New York Times/don't have a subscription, what can I do?" A lot! You can: * Share our call for boycott. Tell others about the NYT's role in trans genocide * Stop sharing NYT links, even to dunk on them * Pressure the pension/retirement funds invested in the NYT to divest

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Mr. Tyler CroOoOoOoOok @mrtylercrook.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

My favorite Dolly Parton meme.

A twitter interaction where someone posted a photo of Dolly Parton looking hot as hell in black and red lingerie. Someone else replies to the photo with "Well then wha the hell did Jolene look like???"

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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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🌈Tyranny🫧Sparkles🏳️‍🌈 @tyranny.sparklenoise.com · 25/08/2026

Dolly Parton with Keith Haring in 1985, incredible woman and supporter of LGBTQ people for decades going back to a time when few others dared.

Black and white photo of Dolly Parton with gay artist Keith Haring.

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Mel (they/them)🐀 @kupgup.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Special treats for the old boys' 2.5-year birthday! Sardine, strawberry, and tomato all demolished in minutes. Also I got a rare shot of Carrot, who tries very hard to be a cryptid. (Relatable tbh.) #PetRats

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Mel (they/them)🐀 @kupgup.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Mission Five-a-Day continues.... Going really heavy for breakfast and lunch, since I'm usually out of exec function after work. I figure that should make up for my very probable ghoul dinner.

Breakfast food on my desk. Cheese-and-nuts snack pack. Granola bar. Blue plastic plates with chunks of cucumber, tomato, and plum.

Desk lunch.

Main thing is a blue bowl with cucumber slices, sardines, kimchi, a pickle spear, and some disappointingly pale seaweed salad. There's rice hiding under all that.

On the side is a smaller green bowl with another chunked plum, and a can of Coke Zero.

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Mel (they/them)🐀 @kupgup.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Very happy birthday to Sharky and Toffee! They are TWO AND A HALF today! (Not pictured: Carrot who is very photo shy.) #PetRats

Toffee, a chonky rat with brown and white fur, sits on a shelf in his cage, eating a goldfish cracker. He doesn't care about the camera, there's a SNACK that needs eating.

Bad shot of Sharky, a blond rat with somewhat scraggly rex fur, deep inside a cardboard box.

He's very close to the camera, glaring. He put down his snack to tell me to get off his lawn, he's too old to indulge this "photos" bullshit.

Two smol rats inside a green igloo eating goldfish crackers.

Left is Spike, a sleek black ratto with dumbo ears.

Right is her sister Esk, a black and white hooded rat with fluffy rex fur.

They are both tiny and adorable and perfect. IDK why I resisted having girls for so long. (.... No, no, I know exactly why, her name was Pam, I used to petsit her. She'd CONSTANTLY jump off the sofa to go exploring on the floor. Her mom and sisters all stayed where they ought, but Pam would be gone the second you looked away. She was DETERMINED. Fortunately these girls are not Pams.)

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Mel (they/them)🐀 @kupgup.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Brunch! Been trying to get my five a day more consistently. Kimchi, a nectarine, and the tomato I ate while cooking oughta do it for this meal!

Brunch on a dark tabletop. Most of it is on a blue plastic divided plate, with nectarine chunks, a scoop of kimchi, and an omelette each in their own compartment. On the side (cuz I ran out of room) is a small red and white bowl with floral design, which holds roasted potatoes.

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CocoEagle @cocoeagle.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I cannot express this any better.... the frustration is real

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Mel (they/them)🐀 @kupgup.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Eeeee, I finally have my copy of I Punched an Alien and Now We're in Couples Therapy!! Toffee does not share my enthusiasm for goofy sci-fi romcoms. He rates it one star, since it does not smell fun to chew. (Snob!) But if that sounds like a genre YOU would like to read.... #PetRats #BookSky

Toffee, a large brown and white rat, stands on a sofa cushion and sniffs gingerly at a paperback book.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 19/08/2026

Target has refused to stand up for Minneapolis and other communities impacted by ICE. As students and educators head back to school, America’s unions stand with @aft.org and urge workers to not shop at Target for school supplies. Shop smart, not Target! www.shopsmart.aft.org

New year. New gear. No target. Put your back-to-school dollars behind businesses that stand with our communities | AFT

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Cay @caymanwent.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Repost to make it die faster

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The Onion @theonion.com · 17/08/2026

Crying Newborn Has No Idea How Much Worse It Gets theonion.com/crying-newborn-has-no-…

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Mel (they/them)🐀 @kupgup.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

So one thing I really truly miss about BezosMart is that preordered books would arrive (not merely ship) on release day. Are there any more wholesome booksellers that pull that off? Or is it something you can only do if you've got the economic dominance of a giant corporation? #BookSky

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hammancheez but spooky @hammancheez.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Yall wanna see some raccoons fuck up a piñata

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si oppington ☣️ @stillwellgray.ca · 14/08/2026

regulatory system so fucked they can't even guarantee the soap is clean

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Mel (they/them)🐀 @kupgup.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Lately at rat o'clock SOMEONE has been sneaking up under the blanket and nipping my ribs and running away, and I think it's Esk. Shame, madam! 😠 #PetRats

My hand holding Esk, a young black and white rat, like she owes me money

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Dia @diazrar.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

rats apon ye comm for @caffeinatedratart.bsky.social [ #art / #rats / #commission ]

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Frances: Meh and Loving It @francesmeh.reviews · 12/08/2026

they should make less bullshit. we have enough. make something else now.

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Dr. Damien P. Williams, dread portent down from a mountain cave @wolven.blacksky.app · 10/08/2026

It is utterly damning of this country that a "Check If Your Salad or Your Guacamole is Especially Likely to Make Your Ass Explode" app is necessary, but since it is, I guess it's a good thing one exists

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singular locus sarah @scgriffith.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

cis people, SHE CANT DO THIS WITHOUT THE MONEY. THIS IS WHAT HARRY POTTER MONEY IS FOR. she's the evil necromancer or whatever threatening the land & every time you buy one of her books she gets another skeleton. there, does that get through? talking about evil wizard shit? at my wits end honestly

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Jessica Price @delafina777.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The TikTok girlies are referring to Amanda Palmer as “steampunk Ghislaine Maxwell” and damn

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rahaeli @rahaeli.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Your good news for the day

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Claire Willett @clairewillett.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

cis Black women athletes are also VERY FAMILIAR with having their bodies policed by, or on screechy indignant behalf of, their white peers which is why we always say “scratch a TERF, find a racist”, and why the right is so motivated to downplay the very real solidarity happening across communities

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s. e. smith @sesmith.lol · 05/08/2026

JKR explicitly said she considers anything Potter-related, even fan-made, endorsement of her politics. And every time you engage with this franchise, you signal to the industry that there's still money in it and they should keep pumping out content from full-cast audiobooks to book box partnerships.

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Charles Louis Richter @richterscale.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

to have your men eaten on one island may be regarded as a misfortune; to have them eaten on two looks like carelessness.

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