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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Without saying your age, what's your favorite movie that came out when you were 18?

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Mary And Max Max

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I worked really hard on stuff for Pride month at work, and the P&C team pretty much gutted it. Pride month was pretty much turned into Pride Hour. But, there has been non-stop fucking FIFA celebrations here for weeks and I'm getting more and more pissed off about these backwards priorities.

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fesshole 🧻 @fesshole.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

My Grandad is convinced a seagull called Sally has been stalking him since the 70s because he destroyed her nest. Although it sounds mad I secretly believe him, especially after I took him for lunch & a seagull swooped at his head & he shouted back "when will this end Sally?"

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

I have made a grevious mistake by deciding to spend my work commute listening to Come From Away. I didn't mean to start my day by crying on the train, and yet here we are.

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

I'm playing the new Lego Batman game. It's fun & I love it, but... I'm so sick of Alfred being cockney. This is such a minor complaint, but I love cynical, sarcastic, upper crust Alfred like Michael Gough or Efrem Zimbalist Jr., not this tough-as-nails Alfred. Michael Caine has a lot to answer for.

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Batman Returns: Alfred's Sarcastic RSVP

ALT: Batman Returns: Alfred's Sarcastic RSVP

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

What are the six genders? Wrong answers only.

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

I'm halfway through When The Wolf Comes Home by @natcassidy.bsky.social and it's only been two days. I liked Mary by the same author, and I LOVED Nestlings, but I'm fullblown obsessed with this novel. I can't stop thinking about it. He's definitely an author that's on my auto-buy list.

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

So, my #secretsantaaonz last year got me this incredible diamond art bear that they painted to look like Ursula from The Little Mermaid. I'm FINALLY getting around to starting it. I'm not the most crafty person, so this is a bit outside my comfort zone, but in a really good way. A fun challenge.

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Jesus Christ Superstar somehow manages to include some of the best things that Andrew Lloyd Webber has ever written without the use of plagiarism (Heaven on Their Minds, Gethsemane), but also some of the most obnoxious stuff he's ever written. (What's the Buzz, Hosanna).

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Jay @jaystovall.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

line cartoon sketch of a couple in a living room. one in a chair looking exhausted and the other on a sofa looking over to the other. the exhausted one states, "I'm so tired of knowing things."

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Look, I know the sinking of the Titanic was nearly 114 years ago, but this is so disrespectful.

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

I'm pretty sick at the moment, so I've had the day off work. Being sick sucks obviously, but I've also spent the day alternating between trying to write a script, watching The X-Files, and watching Ghost Adventures. That's not a bad way to spend a sick day.

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fesshole 🧻 @fesshole.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Someone I never heard of at work retired. On his card I wrote "When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea. -- Queequeg". I don't know what that means myself but it sounded deep without meaning anything.

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David Farrier @davidfarrier.com · 11/02/2026

if you had told me 11 years ago when i had only 2 maybe 3 grey hairs that a thing i made with my friends would BE REFERENCED IN A GODDAMN GOOSEBUMPS BOOK i would have told you to go eat worms!

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Stephen Graham Jones @stephengrahamjones.com · 22/01/2026

Sometimes the good thing happens:

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

It took me a while, but yesterday I finally got my diagnosis of ADHD. I'm very happy, it's been a long held suspicion and it's nice to know it's not all in my head.

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

My cat Morgana just squeaked. I picked her up and in complete baby talk said "Are you Squeaky? Are you Squeaky Fromme? Are you going to try to assassinate Gerald Ford? Will you be played by Annie Golden in the original off-Broadway cast? Are you a Manson girl?" And I have no regrets.

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

My most watched director and actor is very random, but okay! @letterboxd.social

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

My Secret Santa really seems to enjoy their present and I'm so relieved. I hope it brings them joy for many years to come. #secretsantaaonz

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Oh my gosh, Santa! This is incredible. Genuinely incredible. I got very teary at the Titanic picture and the bear must have taken so much work and forethought! I'm over the moon and blown away. Thank you so much! I'll treasure these. #SecretSantaAoNZ

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Hi Santa, Just a heads up: my Wednesday is very busy so there's a possibility I'll open my pressies on Tuesday and post on Wednesday. Otherwise I might not be posting until 10pm on Wednesday. #secretsantaaonz

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Had a goth themed birthday party tonight, and I wanted nails that were equal parts goth and festive Christmas. In so thrilled with these.

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Santa said I was allowed to open the note! I got some beautiful looking parcels in the mail and the note has me suuuuper intrigued. Ursula looked intrigued too (they both got lots of pats from you, Santa!) UGH. I'M SO EXCITED. #SecretSantaAoNZ

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Apparently my secret Santa has arrived at my whare! I won't be home until late tonight to verify, but I'll update as soon as I can! #secretsantaaonz

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

You will be visited by three spirits

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Jonathan Edward Durham @thisone0verhere.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

You should be able to call out of work when it’s the middle of December and it’s enough already

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Hey #SecretSantaAoNZ how many Christmas movies have you watched so far this year? I have a tradition of watching (at least) one Christmas movie every day in December. I'm in fine form so far this year. See below for a list of the movu w I've watched so far this season. I'd love to hear your list!

A list of Christmas movies, featuring Christmas Evil (1980), Home Alone (1990), Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983), A Christmas Horror Story (2015), Jack Frost (1997), A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966), A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong (2017), Peter Pan Goes Wrong (2016), Hot Frosty (2024), The Holdovers (2023), Santa With Muscles (1996), The Muppets Christmas Carol (1992), Merry Little Batman (2023) and Black Christmas (2006).

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar. Honestly there are so many possibilities. I love rewatching films. Decided to go with my all-time fave, The Wicker Man (1973)

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a group of people are standing in a line playing musical instruments .

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

I don't do Spotify, so can't show off my wrapped, but even better is showing off my YouTube Wrapped and my love for @drawfeeshow.com

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🦇 Mel 🦇 @melbailey.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Happy Krampusnacht everybody!!!

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Anon Opin @anonopin.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

If you run a business and get AI to design your logo, you are advertising to the World that you would prefer to have a shitty logo in order to save a few hundred quid and would be likely to cut corners elsewhere in your operation.

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

My partner @jp1994.bsky.social and I met Santa! Doing this for @secretsanta.nz so I can get the costume badge. #SecretSantaAONZ

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Ursula and Morgana are obsessed with the Christmas tree.

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morrowind.txt @morrowind-txt.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

That's disgusting. Dress yourself.

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

I think I've posted enough hints, but if not, here's a list of likes: Horror, movies, books, spooky shit, musicals, Disney, Batman, comics, cats, bats, ghosts, Lego, wall art, Titanic, Christopher Lee, Patti LuPone, Stephen Sondheim, Stephen King, board games, video games. #secretsantaaonz

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The Sondheim Hub @thesondheimhub.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

As we pass Through arrangements of shadows Toward the verticals of trees Forever.

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

I desperately want to be a puzzle person. I used to love a wasgij, but I think I need to accept that it's not really my thing? I like a crossword well enough as a time killer, but it's not something I'm passionate about. Not really a colouring person. 🤷 #SecretSantaAoNZ

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

I have a PS5. Some of my favourite video games: Batman Arkham series, Oblivion, Skyrim, Outer Worlds, the Lego games, Fallout 4. Fave board games: Disney Villainous, Horrified, Wingspan, Exploding Kittens. I like word games like wordle and crosswords, but they're not a big part of my life.

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

I just happened to find the perfect present for my giftee while walking down the road the other day. It's now wrapped, packed, and waiting for the courier! Feels pretty goooood. #secretsantaaonz

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Favourite musicians: mostly musicals. Stephen Sondheim & Patti LuPone are my two faves. Favourite authors: Stephen King, Joe Hill, Grady Hendrix (although I have all their stuff) Book and tv genres: horror mostly. Alice in Wonderland is a fave book, so any Alice merch is welcome. #SecretSantaAoNZ

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

The person I get to buy a pressie for seems so cool! I've already got so many ideas of what to get them and I can't wait! #SecretSantaAoNZ

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

I'd rather not receive any food or drink things please! My skin is delicate, so skin/beauty products are a strict nono. I also dislike dogs (I have a phobia), Andrew Lloyd Webber (less of a phobia, more that I think he writes shitty musicals), sports, and AI slop. #secretsantaaonz

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

I perform in a lot of musical theatre, so I act, I sing (a little), I write (short stories mostly), I have a Lego room in my house and have a big Lego City built up, I read pretty voraciously, I play video and board games, I watch movies, and enjoy a diamond painting now and then. #SecretSantaAoNZ

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Mike Bryant (he/him) @onehatmadder.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Bit of a pack rat! I collect Lego, books, Batman figures, horror figures, Titanic stuff, board games, etc etc.

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