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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Delighted to have been a funder for @themodernist.bsky.social Modernist Scotland. Got to tick off an entry today on a Highland mooch.

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Took a Heritage Open Day visit to Brackenfell, a modernist house built in 1938 by Sadie Speight and Leslie Martin for Alistair Morton, artist and director of Morton Sundour textiles and Edinburgh Weavers. Such generosity from the owner, thanks! @grindrod.bsky.social

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Did Morrisons get feedback that cat owners sight is failing? (Guilty) Either way I'm here for this incredibly legible design. #accessible

The back of the box of Scout! The ingredients and info FILLS the back of the box it must be 50pt type.

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Happy retirement! I will have to now limit my enjoyment of Gardener's World to singing PARKLIFE! every time Adam Frost comes on screen. #Photoshop #MontyDon

Monty Don holding Vito Corleone's cat on the day of his daughter's wedding...

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

All I'm saying is that Brent Crude is a great character name.

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Halfway through The Golden Road @willdalrymple.bsky.social really enjoying it, but so glad you got in and highlighted it might come across as slightly Indian dad from GGM before someone else did :) It has raised my anthropeum.com game significantly, those Indians sure got around.

The cover of William Dalrymple's book The Golden Road - How ancient India transformed the world.

Sanjeev Bhaskar in Goodness Gracious Me, as the Indian father who insists everything is Indian! "Royalty... Indian! Except Prince Charles, he's African, got the larger ears"

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Luxuriating in the musical warm bath of listening to TV Theme Tunes and I discover something that seems highly unlikely about Fawlty Towers, I feel @dirtyfeed.org would surely have mentioned it..? Yeah, nah Spotify en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_...

A Spotify Playlist 'UK TV Theme Tunes' its got absolute bangers like Grandstand, Studio 69 (Dave Allen) The Professionals etc.

the extra info for Fawlty Towers lists the composer/artist as Dennis Wilson, The London Ensemble. It then goes on to detail Dennis Wilson out of the Beach Boys bio. Reader, it was not THAT Dennis Wilson
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Wilson_(composer)

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I have to say the swift, coordinated response from the core parties to bodyswerve Clacton was a great move. Chef's kiss Whichever SPAD had to spend a tortuous hour explaining to Badenoch that there was such a thing as working with opponents for the greater good... chapeau!

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Camping trip to Borth, and I think we may have blown this cold case right open...

A petrol stove in a camping field in Borth with a bright orange kettle.

In front of the stove is a tub of Welsh 'Shirgar' Spreadable

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Re-visiting Fleming's Bond novels, he regularly mentions characters 'sunburned', 'sunburnt' 'burnt and burned by the sun'. Never meaning what we understand today, red, raw, he means tanned, dark or brown, a healthy glow. Was this a general switch or just Fleming? @susiedentwords.bsky.social #Bond

Bond author Ian Fleming and Sean Connery on location in Jamaica in 1962 filming Dr No.

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

As @hebtroco.bsky.social have been discovering since they started... people will tell you they want to shop ethically, they'll tell you they want to 'bring back manufacturing' etc. then when you tell them how much the real cost is... ...well it gets to ugly name calling about hipsters real quick

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What Andy Burnham's £80 T-shirt really tells us

This isn't just a story about expensive clothes. It's about where things are made, about why you can't really trust what it says on the label and about what happens after the "end of geography"

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

old bloke in my local wearing this t-shirt yesterday. It's a case study in quite a few things isn't it? @nateo.bsky.social It wasn't actually this 'design' but the exact wording. Which is its own tale about AI slop and the ability to churn out cheap viral t-shirts.

A t-shirt with an AI generated image of a soldier over a Union Jack flag with large words saying "Sorry if my patriotism offends you. Trust me your lack of spine offends me more"

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

A rare find at Audlem Festival of Transport... never seen a VW XL1 before! A curio from back when diesel was a possible green solution. 310 mpg was incredible. So was £120k for a 1 litre VW.

A light metallic blue VW XL1 and astonishingly efficient diesel electric hybrid from 2013

A white Peugeot 205 gti in Rally spec next yo a green mini moke

A blue charabanc parked up outside the Bridge Inn in Audlem

A pretty green XL120 wearing spats at s car show

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Teams of scientists and engineers working around the clock at SpaceX on one of the most challenging problems facing the world today. Can they come up with the incredible technology that allows Elon Musk to 'land' a joke? Huge if true! cartoon by the always amazing @smoothdunk2.bsky.social

A SpaceX rocket being'caught' as onlookers watch from boats

A sweating, crying upset little bitch Elon Musk as drawn by @smoothdunk2.bsky.social

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Not a lot of tme for bike pics on holiday in Morocco, but noticeable how 95%+ of bikes are C50 clones made by docker.ma - Me either, but they're everywhere! I'm assuming a Chinese Marok collab? Trad brands have had they're dinner eaten up. Fascinating to see what's getting bought en masse #MotoSky

Morocco's ubiquitous C50 clone made by Rocker. This is a strong 90% of the bikes on the road in the country in my short experience

Very common too... a utility trike made by Docker on a larger bike donor, RWD with a differential.

A collection of new and shiny BMW motorbikes parked up in Imlil. Moroccan registered, mostly GS's but a K16 too and a poor relation V-strom (anywhere else in Morocco he would be Jack the biscuit, but in this company... not so much)

A CF Moto adventure bike parked high in the valley overlooking Imlil Morocco, looking very much the part.

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

That silly happiness when a number pops up that tickles your particular nerdery... off on holiday from Manchester airport @sniffpetrol.com #Porsche

An Easyjet plane on Stand 917 at Manchester Airport

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Staffordshire doing it's Umbria impression again. Hot and sticky, how I like my tarmac #MotoSky

A metallic orange Ducati Scrambler on a gorgeous hot summer evening in the British countryside

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I've realised why May's comment cuts through. He's one of 'their guys'. Also he's flipped it to a driving skills issue... go further make it into a Moto Gymkhana challenge. Who can drive at exactly 20mph through the course? Look the Stig can do it! Are you a good driver? Are you?

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

You know when you listen to a well loved track on different headphones and suddenly hear something new? Sat at work and Holding Out For a Hero has a great choppy guitar part in the right channel I'd never heard before... I mean its not like Jim Steinman to add layers right? RIP Bonnie Tyler

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

this is a generationally niche post, and I'm here for it...

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I try hard not to yuck somebody else's yum... but I struggle with these. What's your take? #MotoSky

A black Triumph Sprint motorcycle converted into a trike

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Me on my Enfield in India in... 1993/4? For the longest time I was a weirdo enthusiast for the brand. Incredible to see what has happened to it #MotoSky

A young man riding a british racing green Royal Enfield 500 Bullet, somewhere in Kerala

A mechanic/modifier in Calangute cretaed the cut down rear fender from a standard rear mudguard

Bruce (Australian, natch) riding his 500 Export Bullet through a ford somewhere in Goa/Kerala

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Love that Tim Burton character design

Catwoman and Greenwater Boss John J. Cafaro

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Watching #lemans with my best dog friend. Winning

Watching Le Mans on a tablet with my dog

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

the first time I heard of David Hockney was Painting With Light 1987. 'Six painters create pictures that exist only on your television set at home. Howard Hodgkin, Sir Sidney Nolan, Richard Hamilton and tonight, David Hockney, are confronted with the extraordinary Quantel Paintbox.' It changed me.

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'Painting With Light' Episode 1: David Hockney's first digital art, created on a Quantel Paintbox

YouTube video by Quantel Paintbox

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

For the first time in a very long time I revisited Dr No. Also going through the original books. Always stayed in my mind a bit of a dud film. Old fashioned looking and lacking the 'proper' Bond set pieces, gadgets and stunts. To a 10-12 year old it just didn't cut it. #Bond [1]

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

"...if they ever asked me to make a Bond film now, my answer would be: you can’t afford me.” Hate to tell you Steven, got nowt to do with the Broccoli family any more, and the new lads... they definitely could.

theguardian.com

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

An incredible photo. Sad that I see something composed and created so well that it triggers suspicion... Ach... don't worry this is the real deal.

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

When I used to freelance I was often asked if there was work I wouldn't do. 'Yeah I won't design for racists'. Who knew a tech would arrive to remove such troublemakers? Tech for people who can't read to incite people who can't think. Pushed by billionaires who hate all of them.

Excerpts from a flyer produced by the far right created to incite violence in Northern Ireland. It has the errors typical of a piece made by generative AI. "ALL BUNNESSES TO CLOSE" and a clockface showing the wrong time.

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Experimenting with a base global colour that make generating alternate versions far quicker. Also an experiment to see if I can embed a mindworm for the rest of the day... Drums keep pounding a rhythm to the brain #Illustrator #Vector @sniffpetrol.com La de da de de La de da de da

A vector illustration of a yellow Honda BEAT Kei car on a yellow background. Lettering on the background sorrounding the car says 'AND THE _____ GOES ON'

A vector illustration of a blue Honda BEAT Kei car on a blue background. Lettering on the background sorrounding the car says 'AND THE BEAT GOES ON' the word beat is in the handwritten style of the sticker on the side of the car.

A vector illustration of a red Honda BEAT Kei car on a spattered paint background, think Jackson Pollock or John Squire depending on your generation. Red lettering on the background sorrounding the car says 'AND THE _____ GOES ON'

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

What a belter of a day to go out for some pootling with a pillion. #MotoSky

An open face helmet and a pair of yellow leather gloves in the interpretation area at Croxden Abbey

Ducati Scrambler parked at Croxden Abbey on a glorious sunny day

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Beautiful day to give the new flat-screen nav a test. Verdict good, but the ear buds are a drama. Alright going into the helmet but a pain taking it off... does anybody do a helmet friendly ear bud? #MotoSky

A metallic orange Ducati Scrambler by the Ponderosa Cafe in north Wales

A metallic orange Ducati Scrambler by the Ponderosa Cafe in north Wales, there are heaps of slate in the background

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Thrilled with the success of the pond for encouraging invertebrates. No wonder the tadpole numbers dropped, dragonfly nymphs are scary pond predators!

A dragonfly emerging from the nymph stage at 8pm in the evening, the empty nymphs bodyshell is clinging to the underside of a pond lily.

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Every paper that you read Says tomorrow's your lucky day Well, here's your lucky day

Julian Opie prints of Blur commissioned for their greatest hits, headshots on solid colured backgrounds two of them are wearing spectacles

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Every time I see this I think Douglas Adams did a project with a young and dashing René Artois

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

I'm telling you Darren, sooner or later you're going to have to put those record players away and do something with your life. Yes mum.

A white Luton bodied Mercedes van. It has an orange livery 'VANTAZIA moving to & fro'

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

I'm not sure it comes across in the pics, but the metal parts on this Scrambler Rizoma Special Edition are a peachy bronze... chacun à son goût and all that but it looks like it wants a 'Live, Laugh, Love' graphic on one side and 'Prosecco o'clock' on the other. #MotoSky

Peachy bronze details on the Rizoma Special Edition Ducati Scrambler

Peachy bronze details on the Rizoma Special Edition Ducati Scrambler, there is plastic wrap on the timing belt covers

Peachy bronze details on the Rizoma Special Edition Ducati Scrambler. The footings say 'Urban Protect' on them. Ooof!

Peachy bronze screen on the Rizoma Special Edition Ducati Scrambler

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

I will have to go back and check when Radio 4's Today programme is uploaded... but I'm fairly sure I heard (approx 6:53am) the expert reporter talking about the OpenAI/Musk court case describe OpenAI as having massive 'profits' and my double-take nearly broke my neck @edzitron.com

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Man Slowly Opens Eyes Meme

ALT: Man Slowly Opens Eyes Meme

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

This is excellent fascinating work, and it only reflects badly on me that every time I see the first photograph I think a stereotypical american hippy is passing me the absolute end of a teeny joint.

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Interesting being given a courtesy bike latest model of your own bike, curious to see what's alike, and what's not... #MotoSky

Flat-screen 'dash' on the 2026 Ducati Scrambler

Front view of the 2026 Ducati Scrambler in red and silver

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Great show from @cud.bsky.social last night at The Rigger. Please bands, play Newcastle-Under-Lyme and Stoke! Also... Amazing how flyer technology has progressed @mooseallain.bsky.social

CUD live at The Rigger, Newcastle-Under-Lyme

A signed copy of CUD album When in Rome Kill Me

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Scratched an itch and bought a supplementary screen to run Android CarPlay on the bike. Impressively easy to fit and get started... #MotoSky

A 'Multimedia Smart motorcycle display' fresh from ebay. It arrived really quickly btw.

What you get in the box. A small touchscreen with a power cable. The matching power cable with enough length to get from the handlebars to the battery. A handlebar clamp and a 'double-ball' (?) connector.

She's Alive! Android car play working about 1 minute after switching it on. Pretty impressive.

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P.C. Hipsta @pchipsta.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Saving Private Ryan has an incredible opening that distracts from the boring one note story. Bonus take. The Wolf of Wall Street is exactly as interesting as hearing somebody talk about the drugs they took, and they were really out of it. Yawn.

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