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Xander Cosgrave

@rascalcook.bsky.social
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Really leaning into my disaffected artist lifestyle. Talking about food, booze, nerd stuff. They/Siad

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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
I do love that AI really needs to be jammed right at the top of my search engine
An image of an AI generated top result on duckduckg saying that independence day is on the 3rd of July 2026, and then further detailing the correct date of celebration as the 4th of July. I was searching for the movie though.
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
It's giving Rome rule
Anti Home Rule Propaganda declaring 'Home Rule Means Rome Rule'
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Was playing battletech over the weekend with the arcade rules, and uh, something happened to my mech.
Battletech Hex grid map with 3d terrain placed on it and plastic robot miniatures. And a bright orange transformer that should not be there in any normal version of the game.
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
More people are considering AI lovers, and we shouldn't judge.
The human form Cylon 6 and Gaius Baltar from the 2003 Battlestar Galactica show. Baltar famously helps destroy mankind because he's down bad for the robo hotties, and then remains down bad throughout the show making worse and worse decisions chasing that Cylon Tail
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
I'll start myself
A glass of red wine and a hand holding a pipe
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Gilda are my favourite snack food I ate like 10 of them yesterday
A gilda held up in foreground with ingredients for making it in the background (anchovies, pickled peppers and olives)
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 27/10/2024
The signed articles of Colonisation for the Battlestar Galactica LARP I ran at @gaelcon.bsky.social today
Document with corners cut off and stylised phoenix watermark, with 12 signatures in red from each of the 12 Colonies of Kobol, text on document reads:

-The Articles of Colonisation-

Signed by the representatives of the 12 colonies who agree to execute and uphold the 
‘articles of colonisation’.

Signed by the representatives of the 12 colonies who agree to execute and uphold the article 
‘charters of unification’

Signed by the representatives of the 12 colonies who agree to the creation of an executive government for the colonies and act on behalf of the colonies in adherence to the
 articles of colonisation and charters of unification

Signed by the representatives of the 12 colonies who agree to the creation and election of a Quorum of 12 who in turn shall elect a COLONIAL PRESIDENT to govern and uphold the 
charters of unification and the articles of colonisation.
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 16/09/2024
Did a few photos at a festival, River Runs Round, while down in cork this week.
Singer lit by candles while sitting on the ground
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 01/09/2024
Made some ajoblanco
Ajoblanco, a white gazpacho, topped with chives and oil
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 17/06/2024
I do not make anywhere near enough money to be drinking martinis from oyster shells but the trick is really blag your way into things so people think you should be there and have very handsome and talented friends as well.
Martini being poured into an oyster shell
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 26/05/2024
Well Bluesky isn't actively ripping my work for AI feeding so I guess I'm posting here more
Who Is Filmore? At the single launch in the workman's cellar
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 30/04/2024
look it's a good game but like, use some compression tools
Baldurs gate three size on disk 142.3 GB
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 16/04/2024
The constant issue of being the photographer friend is not having enough hot photos of me. My Friends look good though.
Someone absoultely covered in Neon Glow ringsSomeone sitting at a desk being handed a beersomeone in a fisherman jumper laughingsomeone in a gig
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 31/03/2024
Doing some photos of my buds in Touch Excellent this week.
Guitarist Playing in a slightly washed out lightDrummer doing a big wave in a pink/blue lightsinger and bassist close up in high contrast greyscale with shadows on their face.
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 16/03/2024
Drop a ship that's not from Star Trek or Star Wars
A lunar class cruiser from Warhammer 40k,  illustrated by John Blanche
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 10/03/2024
In my constant effort to try and make use of everything when I cook, I dehydrated the lemons from making cheong this month, they'll be good drink garnishes, and I may see if I can blend some of them down and mix them with sugar as a topping for desserts.
Dehydrated lemons
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 17/02/2024
Big aul gang out for the protest
Photo of a protest walking past doyles bar to the trinity luas stop with hundreds of people around. Lots of SIPTU and fórsa flags as well as Palestine flags
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 08/02/2024
Not gonna lie the dunking on Fetterman is top tier.
Picture of Jon Fetterman with the text 'listen up Hamas, my wife left me'
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 11/01/2024
For no reason I was inspired to make the below. (I did have a reason I had to explain to someone that work from home is still crossing a picket)
Poster of a stylised desk and empty office chair with the text 'Scabbing from home is still scabbing, join your union today!'
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 31/12/2023
I got gifted extremely fancy baklava which is immediately going into the new years feast because I cannot justify eating it at any other point
A kilo of well presented and fancy baklava. Too fancy to eat almost, my friends and I are plebs
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 14/12/2023
Did some photos for a fundraiser for Gaza in Wigwam
Two Lads really excited about a button in the bottom right corner with a spotlight across the shot. Or maybe they found the working USB slot I can't remember the conversation we had after this.B2B DJ's Deep in concentration trying to figure out a deck they had never seen until 2 minutes before their set.Single shot of a DJ in a washed pink light, extremely serene vibe that does not reflect the level of synth bangers she was droppingjust three dudes, having a good time, playing music, in their lane, thriving
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 30/11/2023
Tony, you would have loved today.
Once you've been to Cambodia you'll never stop wanting to beat Henry Kissinger to death with your bare hands. You will never again be able to open a newspaper and read about that treacherous, prevaricating, murderous scumbag sitting down for a nice chat with Charlie Rose or attending some black-tie affair for a new glossy magazine without choking. Witness what Henry did in Cambodia ― the fruits of his genius for statesmanship ― and you will never understand why he’s not sitting in the dock at The Hague next to [Serbian President Slobodan] Milošević.
While Henry continues to nibble nori rolls and remaki at a list parties, Cambodia, the neutral country he secretly and illegally bombed, invaded, undermined, and then threw to the dogs, is still trying to raise itself up on its one remaining leg. (from a cooks tour: global adventure in extreme cuisine)
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 13/11/2023
Time to start rolling out the beyond satire bits I guess
Chris Morris on Brass eye with a photo of David Cameron over his shoulder with the words silly bugger underneath
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 24/10/2023
Working on my @gaelcon.bsky.social Battlestar Galactica Larp from the pub because my desk was getting stifling
A pint, a keyboard and a tablet on a wooden table. The tablet has text on screen about the cylons.
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 21/10/2023
Watching the match this evening as a Ireland fan.
Alien Vs Predator movie poster that says whoever wins we lose
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 08/10/2023
My phone background is usually a John Blanche artwork which is spooky as standard but decided to roll out this classic for Halloween
An afmg of skeletons March from right to left carrying weapons like swords, spears and scythes, as well as a banner saying we are legion. Behind them a gnarled and thorny tree is lit by a full moon and lightning while giant bat's swarm the sky.
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 02/10/2023
last saved celeb is your therapist. Uh. Well.
James Kirk, Manspreading in the Enterprise Captain's Chair
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 01/10/2023
I continue to test recipes this week, getting stuff ready to do braised Zucchini
Sliced zucchini and garlic topped with black pepper and lemon zest in a metal bowl.
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 24/09/2023
Made some spicy Rigatoni. Might make it again tommorow, maybe even the day after.
Rigatoni pasta in a red tomato sauce, topped with parmesan and black pepper. Served in a white shallow bowl and sitting on top of a red and green mix of placemats, with a fork to the right.
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 06/09/2023
Okay I know I've forgotten a lot of things but I think I'd remember a kid
Scam message saying hi dad I broke my phone can you text my new number
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 19/08/2023
I'm still stupidly proud of this bit but mostly because of how long I spent looking at fonts
Beer coaster that is in the style of the beamish logo but says Xander, genuine okay person.
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 10/08/2023
Everyone who helps out will get free Xander merch, or not depending on how you feel about that
Multiple holographic glitter stickers with the pride flag redone as a hand in the devil horns position with a fire behind itThe beamish logo, but it says Xander, genuine okay person, with a stylised x instead of a B
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 10/08/2023
Friends would anyone be willing to take some sweet Gaelcon flyers and put them on their stands. I will love you slightly more if you do @garymoloney.bsky.social
Poster with Gaelcon Details (27-30 October, Gaelcon.com, large Gaelcon with Ireland's premier game convention as subheading) and the image of a hero facing down three non Euclidean dice gods in front of a throne. Gaelcon logo of a cross imposed over a pink orange gradient sum behind the throne.
One god is on the ground defeated with the number one and in purple, one is on the left with the number three in blue, and one is on the right with 5 in green, making a spread out 35 between the two of them.
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 28/07/2023
Hey Gamers, do you like robot on robot violence? Well if that's the case do I have the Tabletop night for you!
Poster advertisement with text and a Mad Cat/timberwolf in the foreground and a small Masakari/Warhawk in the background. Advertisement for battletech game nights, in Association with the Irish Games Association and the catalyst demon lab. Event is in the clonsilla inn, on the 7/17/28 August, 7/18/28 September, 9/19 October.
further details can be found via Dublinbattletech@gmail.com

Happy robot smashing
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 25/07/2023
I also take photos occasionally as well as talk shit. Of gigs. And people. And food. Here are some gig photos.
Dude in white chinos standing spread eagle making devil horns singing into a mic behind a neon sign that says Hausu Greyscale image. Two people doing a weird puppeteer sex bit in the middle of a gig, one person is standing with their hand out while the other lies on the ground and thrusts upward. Neon hausu sign in foreground Greyscale neon hausu sign on a dark stage illuminated by a single light on the right. Greyscale image. Dude screams into a mic while holding a guitar. No hausu neon sign in this one because I couldn't fit it in the shot.
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 25/07/2023
Also on the stupid memes I've made in the past here's @rbosull.bsky.social as one of the terrible birthday posts I make every year.
A low res modified star trek poster in blue red and yellow called Rob Trek, with the taglines, Space - it's not cork, and where no feen has gone before.
there's more jokes in the starring section as well. As follows;
William Shatners existential dread after visiting space with Jeff bezos.
The eternal suffering of Chief O'brien.
The 18 good episodes of Enterprise
The Riker Manouvre
WARPcons star trek drinking game. 
Gay space lizards and the doctors who love them.
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 24/07/2023
In continued meme design I have made RAD PRIDE stickers
Glittery Pride stickers, with a pride fire in the background and devil horns hand symbol in the fornt
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Xander Cosgrave @rascalcook.bsky.social · 24/07/2023
I am investing too much time into nerdy jokes but also I have actually made a Warhammer/Supreme t-shirt for a friend now and it's basically exactly as nerdy as it looks.
It's the supreme redbox T-shirt logo, but it says warmaster insteadThe Word Warmaster in a redbox on a white t-shirt
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