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@shadow298.bsky.social
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Shadow is my real name. Posts on other platforms as And The Geek Shall. Freelancer, writer, MTG addict, generalised geek, former academic & full time know-it-all. Look upon my works, ye mighty, and despair.

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J. L. Westover @mrlovenstein.bsky.social · 44m
get the fun book ❤️ kickstarter.com/projects/mrlovenstein/mr-lovenstein-presents-fun guaranteed to smell better than your phone
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PleasantKenobi @pleasantkenobi.bsky.social · 7h
Saying Brainstorm isn't good in Commander is telling me you don't know how to Brainstorm.
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Norin 🦈 🔜 Nycc 3679? @mahoukarp.com · 12h
giant pikachu 🐁⚡️ #art #pokemon
Illustration of a gigantic pikachu in the middle of a city
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Haus of Decline @hausofdecline.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
2015: A stereotypical hupster dressed in Buddy Holly glasses, moustache, beanie and plaid shirt encounters an older man who says "you lazy Millennials don't wanna work. The man leans in close to the Millennial and says "all you wanna do is avocado toast." The Millennial thinks to himself "I swear to God, when I'm in my thirties, I'm gonna be more charitable to Young People.

2025: The Millennial now in his thirties says "yeah, every zoomer I've ever met is a braindead piece of shit." A woman in an Animal Collective T-shirt nods in agreement.
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John Birmingham @birmo.bsky.social · 5h
Every time I see this image, I imagine Jack Smith imagining Ralph Wiggum saying “I’m in danger”, and then trying very very hard not to laugh.
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Michaela Joffe @joffeorama.bsky.social · 13h
not sure why I made this but now you have to see it
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🇺🇲📎Gigi Alexander 🇺🇦 Democracy Defender! 🌊 ❤️America.🌈 @gigialexander123.bsky.social · 14h
LMFAO
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 17h
Public Enemy stars Flavor Flav and Chuck D are known as rap pioneers who helped create a platform for political expression and advocated for social justice. The two say they want to see more "inspirational groups" in modern music. #PublicEnemy #FlavorFlav #ChuckD
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Katie 🔜 ATL @legdotegg.bsky.social · 20h
Screaming crying throwing up about the licensing on the new secret lair post
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OnlyFranz @protopigeon.lol · 22h
The Balrog with a speech bubble which makes it look like he's saying the quoted post, "Gandalf you cunt"
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Luke @llobrow.bsky.social · 14h
Cyanide and Happiness comic:
Panel 1: Guy with green shirt stands on the side of a bridge, looking ready to jump. He says "Today's the day"

Panel 2: Guy with orange shirt approaches, says "You're really going to end it all on thanksgiving?"

Panel 3: Green shirt says "No, I'm going to teabag the Snoopy balloon at terminal velocity"

Panel 4: Orange shirt has climbed over the railing to join green shirt, the two of them prepared to make ABC morning news history or die trying
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Shadow @shadow298.bsky.social · 11h
static.klipy.com
Capitain Harlock
ALT: Capitain Harlock
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Sam King @samcking.bsky.social · 14h
I hope everyone has a Hussein
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caden cockburn @cadencockburn.bsky.social · 15h
screenshot of google search "Is tweety a boy or girl"
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Daniel Kibblesmith @kibblesmith.bsky.social · 16h
Occasionally need to repost this Astro Boy panel where Dr. Ochanomizu's butt looks like the Bernie Sanders logo.
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Shen Comix @shenanigansen.bsky.social · 16h
CONTINUED, The Boy From Venus #15 🍄
Panel 1: Audrey and Val are facing one another on the river bank, seemingly in the late afternoon. They're wearing their last respective outfits from the previous episode. Audrey is saying "Well, you live right near the corner store, right? I was thinking, when I get off work ... I could bring over some snacks and we could watch a movie or something."

Panel 2: Val has a strained expression and starts sweating, sucking in her lips, like she is trying really hard to decide what to say.

Panel 3: Audrey holds his hands up and says "Okay, yep, no. That's definitely the NO face. Say no more!"

Panel 4: Val looks to the side with a strained, nervous expression, replying "No, no, Audrey, it's just, I don't think my apartment is ... Ready for visitors."Panel 5: Audrey tilts his head and asks "Oh? What's up with it?" as Val turns her head away from his, sweating.

Panel 6: Val says "UH," rapidly swinging her head back to face Audrey but with his eyes lagging to the side, giving her time to think.

Panel 7: Val recalls her room, which is an absolute mess, empty pizza boxes, trash bags, socks, unopened mail, miscellaneous chargers, and stains littering the floor. The mattress has no cover, the trash bin is overflowing, and there's a single sound insulating foam panel on the wall behind the computer monitor. A sound of a fly buzzing emanates through the room.

Panel 8: "Black mold," replies Val, finally looking directly at Audrey.Panel 9: Audrey suddenly leans close to Val and balls his hands with a worried expression, yelling "BLACK MOLD?? Val, you CAN'T BE LIVING THERE!!" Val leans back a bit.

Panel 10: Val gives a thumbs up and a close-eyed nervous smile, saying "No no it's okay. I like ... wear a mask."

Panel 11: Audrey has a comedically sad expression, like a toddler who got told that magic isn't real. Water eyes, tensed chin, as if about to cry.

Panel 12: Val, by contrast, just has her brow furrowed in slight annoyance, asking "What."Panel 13: Audrey, still watery-eyed, begins speaking in a baby talk voice, saying "My besht fwiend's wivving wiz bwack mowod."

Panel 14: Fisheye lens closeup of Val looking very unamused, brow still furrowed, the setting sun casting a hard shadow on half of the face. She says "Audrey. Audrey you know I hate the V-tuber baby voice."

Panel 15: Audrey raises his head and begins saying into sky, "OOWOWW DA BWACK MOWD IS" and Val interrupts him, hands together in a pleading gesture and eyes shut tight, saying "OKAY OKAY I'll call a mold specialist TODAY. And we can hang out tomorrow. No more ear terrorism."

Panel 16: With her hands still together, Val looks down towards the ground, her pupils hazy, as a bead of sweat rolls down her face. "God I am so f*cked," she thinks.
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sleepynaut @grovewalker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
photo of werner herzog with a speech bubble added so that it looks like he is saying the quoted post
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slump @slumpseal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
little water pal,,
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PowrDragn @powrdragn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
If you have a Steam account and want to help me out for FREE, here's a link to a game called Celestial Decks. Just add the game to your wishlist. That's it. Nothing else. : shorturl.at/yjIbb If you do want to download it and try it, here's a code to get 5 free packs: CH4Z-2EJJ-5Y3N #sponsored
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Celestial Decks on Steam
Life is brief... But death? That's another story. Celestial is a competitive card game where experience is worth its weight in gold. Weave your tale with beautifully illustrated cards. Uncover powerfu...
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The Spike Feeders @spikefeeders.com · 28/09/2026
We are doing a giveaway with @gamegenic.com over on Insta! Check the post for details on how to enter. www.instagram.com/p/Dd1cG54NLP...
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Vooks @vooks.net · 28/09/2026
Adidas x Pokémon collab out now in Australia www.vooks.net/adidas...
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FieldExplores (Gator Days) @fieldexplores.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Secret Ingredient - Gator Days
Secret Ingredient - Gator Days
 
Characters
 
Hannah - Goat - Daryl and Seth's Daughter

Daryl - Bear - Hannah's Papa
 
Seth - Otter - Hannah's Dad
 
Panel 1
 
Setting - The dinner table of the Hardy-Softbell house.
 
Hannah's family is having dinner.
 
Hannah: WOW! Dinner is extra good.
 
Daryl: Thank you. I tried a new secret ingredient.
 
Panel 2
 
Seth puts on a cute happy face. The backgrounds shifts to a pink color with hearts floating all around them.
 
Seth: Is it LOVE?
 
Daryl's face remains emotionless.
 
Panel  3
 
Daryl looks at Seth and responds.
 
Daryl: Toasted sesame oil.
 
Seth: Oh...
 
Daryl: Love isn't a secret ingredient. I put love in everything.
 
Seth: Oh...
 
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Daryl looks away.
 
Daryl: I used so much love and you never noticed.
 
Seth: I DID!
  
Daryl: From now on I'm putting sarcasm in yours.
 
Seth: NO!
 
Daryl: Yes.

Hannah is ignoring this and just browsing on her phone.
 
Hannah is ignoring all this and has pulled out her phone.
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Sean, avatar of Spectra @spectramtg.net · 28/09/2026
Alright everyone, this is my last week! I'd love to push my raised funds amount to $1k! I'm at $758, raised for Queerspace collective, please share this and donate if you can! My run is on October 3rd, This Saturday! raceroster.com/events/2026/...
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Help Sean raise money for participating in 2026 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend on October 4, 2026
Queer people in America have always faced challenges both legally and socially; however, 2026 has proven to be an escalation of the challenges, between harmful Supreme Court rulings, a rise of anti-qu...
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Decked Out EDH @deckedout.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We have a super fun episode this week. The team is playing Mystery Booster Commander Edition decks! Come see all the wacky situations they get themselves into and find out which commander reigns supreme! Watch the episode here ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGwU...
Thumbnail with VeggieWagon, NerdGirl, Kurohitsuki, and SchulzCubed advertising their new Mystery Booster 3 Commander Edition episode with commanders Grandmother Goby, Itazura, Lingering Wick, Homer the Hermit, and Ashaya's Enduring Bond
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David Bixenspan @davidbix.com · 28/09/2026
Tony Khan live streamed his speech about PAC/Ben Satterly at tonight's ROH tapings in Jacksonville. Heads up: This will probably make you cry.
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Vooks @vooks.net · 29/09/2026
Pokémon and Mario Kart World Uniqlo gear hitting Aussie stores this October www.vooks.net/pokemo...
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Andrew Schreck @andrewschreck.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
i don't think cis guys realize how much power they can shift in a conversation just by casually telling their friends
"that's fucked up, man" when someone says something
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Googly Eyes on Yu-Gi-Oh Cards @googly-oh.neocities.org · 28/09/2026
Amazoness Baby Tiger with googly eyes
the yugioh card amazoness baby tiger with googly eyes edited on it
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Commander Sterling @commandersterling.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Got a new video for you. It's ostensibly about Marvel's Wolverine, but it's more akin to a series of sharp kicks aimed at Sony's bollocks. youtu.be/5UQTABnglQQ
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Sony's Wolverine
YouTube video by Stephanie Sterling
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Gail Simone @gailsimone.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I said this same thing like twice last week.
Jumping weirdo
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Ironlily @ironlilyart.com · 27/09/2026
I bet you armour-loving boys and girls have all dreamed of having a magical girl transformation at least once.
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Paul McAuley @unlikelyworlds.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Hampstead Heath, 07:48
A crow perched on the back of a park bench, against a background of trees, with the tops of some of London's tower blocks rising in the distance.
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Shadow @shadow298.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Utterly terrible news.
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Standplaats Kraków could really use some cash! @standplaatskrk.pl · 27/09/2026
quixoticclown on twitter: "Yes, these Muppets have taken Manhattan. The question now is can they HOLD it"

[A still from Game of Thrones showing Tywin Lannister (Charles Dance). He is seated in a dimly lit room, wearing dark leather armor adorned with a Hand of the King pin, looking off-camera with a stern expression.]
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Kathleen De Vere @kathleen.loadingreadyrun.com · 27/09/2026
Power creep, amirite? youtube.com/shorts/moohH...
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Power Creep #mtg
YouTube video by LRRMTG
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MicheleMuse 💙🌈🦋🇺🇦 @michelemuse.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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Shadow @shadow298.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Thanks to @unsummonedskull.bsky.social for another great charity stream. Had lots of fun with everyone. Don't forget to give to your local suicide prevention charity. Also don't forget to check on your homies and to kiss them goodnight.
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Francesco Francavilla @ffrancavilla.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
This is making the rounds but be aware: it's A.I. slop! First: having those big trucks with tanks full of fuel going that fast off-terrain seems highly unrealistic. But there's also a SUV and a guy appearing all of sudden and walking in the middle of it at the 17 second :P So yeah, don't fall for it
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Bassim El-Wakil @basswakil.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
For those worried about the survey asking about a Harry Potter MtG set:
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
A provocative article in Rolling Stone titled "What some folks really mean when they claim to have never done the Humpty Hump."
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beetle moses @beetlemoses.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Two panel comic. Panel 1: a bat hangs upside-down from a telephone line at sunset. The bat is in front of a billboard advertising the Florida Mega Jackpot, which is valued at $5,318,008 - represented with a digital ticker. Panel 2: the POV flips to the bat’s upside-down perspective, which makes the digital numbers look like they spell “BOOBIES”. The bat appears delighted.
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J Ro, Unsummoned Thrull, the #Pokedeck Master @unsummonedskull.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The conceit is that we are acting as Guardian Angels for those in need. Joining me are @malakim2099.bsky.social, @nuclearrayne.bsky.social, and Arnaud from EDHREC at 2PM EST and @shadow298.bsky.social, @vinylmind.bsky.social, @sundaecat.bsky.social, and @goddessofblunder.bsky.social at 6PM EST
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Frog and Toad Bot @frogandtoadbot.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Toad sipped his tea. “Frog,” he asked, “are you making this up?” “Maybe yes and maybe no,” said Frog.
Toad leans forward in his chair, sipping tea, transfixed by Frog's ghost story.

From "Shivers"
In *Days with Frog and Toad*
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Democrat Cats @democratcats.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
So cool… Stick with it. #Caturday
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せきはん @sekihang.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
今日のrkgk
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#BruceSterling @bruces.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
*They're great as a duo, actually, the organic and the mechanical, that's a really strong ticket
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Angry Donkey News @angrydonkeynews.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Mark Zuckerberg Loses $9 Billion in a Day as Goldman Sachs Pours Cold Water on Meta Stock Rally www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
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Mark Zuckerberg Loses $9 Billion In A Day Amid AI Overspending Fears
Zuckerberg’s $9 billion loss was the biggest single-day drop among any billionaire Friday.
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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
NEW: I came across a bookseller who was afraid that a mysterious company trying to buy some of his rarest books was going to use them to train AI models. I went down the rabbithole with him, and was confused and altogether existentially weirded out by what I found www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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A bookseller confronts a mysterious company hunting his rarest books
Was a Kentucky retailer targeted by a destructive AI "predator"?
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