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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 02/10/2026

Can my neurodivergent comrades relate?

The image is of a human-looking android gesturing at a butterfly - it is from the "Is This a Pigeon?" meme.

Caption above his head says "Mental Health Professionals"
Caption under the butterfly says "Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, OCD"
Caption at the bottom says "Is This Depression?"

Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 21/07/2026

If you’re going to be at San Diego Comic-Con this Friday come see our panel at 12pm! In the Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library #sdcc #comiccon

Poster advertising “the family friendly D&D podcast, made up on the spot!” - Knights of the Rolled Table, Friday 7/24 12p-1p, at San Diego Comic-Con in the Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 25/06/2026

Republicans are cowards. Weak, spineless, pitiful cowards. #CowardlyGOP #RepublicansAreCowards

[Article summary from Ground]
In reversal, Senate votes to block war powers resolution, delivering
Trump a win

• Senate Republicans held a rare, late-night vote Wednesday to reject a war powers resolution, aggressively reversing course just 24 hours after a nearly identical measure successfully passed the chamber.
• The dramatic shift followed a tense closed-door Capitol luncheon where President Donald Trump face-to-face harangued GOP senators for undermining his administration, calling those who bucked him "losers" and heavily criticizing their resistance to the conflict in Iran.

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 07/05/2026

Good morning from Matcha and her chicken

A black and white terrier dog with adorable little eyebrows (“Matcha”) stares into the camera while holding a bedraggled (formerly-)stuffed chicken

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 29/03/2026

Had a very fun time doing some improv/D&D at WonderCon today, along with my co-Knights of the Rolled Table! Extra props to the final roll of the game, possibly the most dramatic die roll I’ve ever seen, the die tipped from a 3 to a 20 sooo slowly it seemed unreal! #wondercon #dnd #improv #hashtag

Six nerds, one eyepatch, and a giant d20 in front of of a banner of WonderCon logos.

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 21/03/2026

Almost immediately ran into this gem after I posted that thread. This is EXACTLY why I love AI as a coding partner.

A screenshot from a post by someone named @yusrxadhd.

ADHDer's dream job:
Being a Professional Idea Generator.
Giving Unlimited ideas with absolutely no responsibility for implementation.

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 20/03/2026

I really want to get up to eat, but my dog has melted into my chair and I “can’t” get up.

A black and white terrier lays languidly across the lap of the poster, with her back half drooping over his hip. She is too cute to move.

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 14/01/2026

Or (and I'm just spitballing here) an ICE officer murdering a woman for no fucking reason has led to people fighting back. But, sure, blame "Democrat Rhetoric" or whatever. 🙄

Excerpt seen on ground.news 1 day ago, from an article on PJ Media, Reposted by Upstract (whatever that is).

Text reads:

Democrat Rhetoric Has Caused a Massive Surge in Assaults Against ICE Agents
Democrat rhetoric has incited a dramatic rise in assaults against ICE agents, creating a volatile environment.

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 22/12/2025

Fellow “I’m going to make gifts for people for the holidays” people: remember to be careful and take breaks! And always be careful when using the router table.

My finger - very damaged, mildly bloody, covered in medical glue and with a tourniquet ring on.

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 18/12/2025

Is America great yet? Maybe bribing military personnel will help

6:48 PM December 17, 2025
US military says strike on alleged drug boat kills 4 in eastern Pacific
4:54 PM December 17, 2025
House passes bill criminalizing gender-affirming care for minors
4:07 PM December 17, 2025
U.S. admits liability in Army helicopter collision with American Airlines jet that

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 28/11/2025

I gave some to the neighbor and they turned into this sea lion, dove into the ocean and we haven’t seen him since.

A sea lion (that was just randomly on the beach today), sitting on a rocky beach, looking vaguely smug.

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 14/11/2025

Everything changed when the Paper Towel Nation attacked.

Three faucets on a sink, labeled Air, Water, and Soap, respectively left-to-right.

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 14/11/2025

He probably thinks he’s “getting back” at the Dems or something, but - yeah, please, lock up everyone involved.

A picture of Donald Trump, next to the headline “Trump asks Justice Department to probe Epstein ties with Bill Clinton, other Democrats”, followed by more information:
• On Friday, President Donald Trump asked
Attorney General Pam Bondi, the U.S.
Department of Justice and the FBI to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's ties to former President Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, Reid Hoffman and JPMorgan/Chase.

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 30/10/2025

Do I even need to say anything about this bullshit?

From Ground News: For You - United States News

Trump Administration to Limit Refugee Admissions to Record-Low 7,500, Mostly White South Africans

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 30/09/2025

Tom Servo’s grandma is staring at me while I eat. #mst3k

Description: part of a vacuum cleaner. It’s “head” is a cylinder in two parts: top is purple with vents on the side and a black dot in the center - bottom is metallic-looking with a vertical switch that suggests a mouth. Under that is what looks like a frilly dress or fancy collar, also purple. Below that is the dust collection cylinder.

Context: Tom Servo (who looks basically like a gumball machine) is a robot from the show Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K). And he’s awesome.

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 07/08/2025

Literally could not be more clear without a big “FUCK OFF” sign to go with it.

A photo of the No Soliciting sign that is directly above the doorbell. The photo has a few pictures of paw prints and girl scout cookies on it.

Text reads:

Please, No Soliciting
• Don't knock or ring bell
• We're working from home
• Our dog is loud
• We don't buy anything at the door (even "free" stuff)
• No Religious visits either
• Girl Scouts and deliveries are the only exception
You're welcome to leave a card in the mailbox.
Just do not disturb —thanks!

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 18/07/2025

Me: no it isn’t <Googles> Oh, ok then.

Hippocampus on the left. Seahorse in the right.

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 17/07/2025

I’m very excited to be playing my Goblin Druid character, Branch, at our show - I love the little guy!

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 14/07/2025

PAY NO ATTENTION TO THE MAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN!!!!!

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 13/07/2025

Someday, I’m going to move to a cabin in the forest & never have to think about the BS that’s happening in this stupid country or the world at large, nor the idiots that run it, for another second. I’m only disabled because society is broken. If everyone was just kind to each other we’d be fine!

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 11/07/2025

Our D&D podcast, "Knights of the Rolled Table" is performing at Comic-Con! Come see us Friday 7/25 @ noon in the Library for some improvised D&D fun! More details here: sched.co/26z7T

The cast of the Knights of the Rolled Table podcast perform an improvised D&D session where decisions normally made by the DM will be made by members of the audience (including YOU)! KotRT is a family-friendly 5e actual play podcast, airing since 2019, that features a main cast made up of professional improvisers from right here in San Diego: Chris Daily (KotRT DM, Dungeonheads), Jeff Frank (KotRT DM), Zach Stones (KotRT DM), Carlos Guzman-Verdugo (KotRT), Matt Messerman (KotRT, Hacking the Grepson), and Jen Stopper-Crespo (KotRT).

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 28/06/2025

Just had the best Balatro run to date! Orange-tier Ghost Deck - Burnt, Brainstorm, Swashbuckler, Gift Card, Blueprint, and Card Sharp jokers. x2 upgrades (usually pair) every round, mult = sell total and +1 each sell amount each round (x2 after initial discard), and double x3 for repeat hands.

My Poker Hands just before final blind of Ante eight. Important part is Level 29 for Pairs - $430 chips x 30

Final jokers before Ante eight’s Boss Blind - Gift Card, Swashbuckler, Burnt, polychrome Blueprint, Card Sharp

My Poker Hands just before final hand of the game. Important part is Level 47 for Pairs - $700 chips x 48

Game Over screen 1 made it to Ante 11, Round 27

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 27/06/2025

[Nathan Fillion confused GIF]

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 15/06/2025

Seen at the San Diego parade

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 14/06/2025

San Diego was out in force today

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 11/06/2025

I'll also be performing with my fellow Knights of the Rolled Table podcasters on Friday @ the Comic-Con museum (www.comic-con.org/museum/event...). (we'll also be performing at SDCC next month, but I'll share details about that, later)

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 11/06/2025

I'm doing some fun things this week, thought I'd share: First, I'll be a guest on the Super Geeked Up 500th episode on Wednesday (supergeekedup.com).

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 01/06/2025

Apparently elves (like Nightshade) are Republicans. This is from Terry Pratchett's final Discworld book, "The Shepherd's Crown". (reposted this observation I made back in 2016)

"I have been watching humans," said Nightshade as they were clumping back up the road. "And I can't understand them. I saw a woman giving an old tramp a couple of pennies. He was nothing to do with her, so why would she do that? How does it help her? I don't understand."
"It's what we do," said Tiffany. "The wizards call it empathy.
That means putting yourself in the place of the other person and seeing the world from their point of view. I suppose it's because in the very olden days, when humans had to fight for themselves every day, they needed to find people who would fight with them too, and together we lived-yes, and prospered. Humans need other humans-it's as simple as that."

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 22/05/2025

I plopped a hat down on my office fan the other day and only just now really looked at it. I think he needs a name.

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 04/05/2025

May the 4th be with you, always. Here’s a pic of me driving a thing that is legally distinct from a Land Speeder around a place legally distinct from Tatooine. #outpostx

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 21/04/2025

Just a normal, totally sane (and definitely not full of red flags), message from the president about Easter.

“Happy Easter to all, including the Radical Left Lunatics who are fighting and scheming so hard to bring Murderers, Drug Lords, Dangerous Prisoners, the Mentally Insane, and well known MS-
13 Gang Members and Wife Beaters, back into our Country.
Happy Easter also to the WEAK and INEFFECTIVE Judges and Law Enforcement Officials who are allowing this sinister attack on our Nation to continue, an attack so violent that it will never be forgotten! Sleepy Joe Biden purposefully allowed Millions of CRIMINALS to enter our Country, totally unvetted and unchecked, through an Open Borders Policy that will go down in history as the single most calamitous act ever perpetrated upon America. He was, by far, our WORST and most Incompetent President, a man who had absolutely no idea what he was doing -- But to him, and to the person that ran and manipulated the Auto Pen (perhaps our REAL President!), and to all of the people who CHEATED in the 2020 Presidential Election in order to get this highly destructive Moron Elected, I wish you, with great love, sincerity, and affection, a very Happy Easter!!!”

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 06/04/2025

Didn’t know they’d have a #HandsOff rally up in this small little mountain town, but we had almost 200 people! I didn’t plan ahead. So I improvised my messaging.

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 15/03/2025

I sent this to your office, but it’s worth posting again. Start impeachment hearings against the traitorous Dems who voted for the cloture, today. Enough is enough, and it’s time for a change. We need real leadership, not cowards like @schumer.senate.gov

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Matt the Knife @messerman.org · 15/03/2025

Here, I made it easy for you to share your thoughts. Call your Reps today and everyday until they do something about this. #congress #politics #WeThePeople #resist

To the House Democrats:

I must insist that you and the rest of the House Democrats (and anyone else with a spine over there) immediately begin the process of impeachment on the following Senators: Catherine Cortez Masto, Richard J. Durbin, John Fetterman, Kirsten Gillibrand, Maggie Hassan, Angus King, Gary Peters, Vrian Schatz, Jeanne Shaheen, and most importantly: Chuck Schumer.

By voting YES on the cloture today, they have violated their oaths of office. "against all enemies foreign and DOMESTIC" and "faithfully discharge the duties of the office", specifically. They ignored their constituents, the House Dems, and most of this country. This cannot stand. There absolutely must be consequences for their cowardly and traitorous behavior.

This is exactly why the Democrats keep losing elections.

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