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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 09/09/2026

We have a Photo Booth at work that I've never stopped at. 📸 Until today. Enjoy the stupid faces!😜

A photo collage featuring black and white self-portraits of a person making various exaggerated facial expressions. The images are framed with a blue and yellow design that includes the text "1962" and "New York," along with an illustration of Spider-Man

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 12/08/2026

The sign that summer is ending soon ☹️

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 07/08/2026

Happy National Lighthouse Day! Last week we chased lighthouses all over Door County. Highly en‑light‑ning 💡

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 02/08/2026

My original write-up on @magicaltrash.com years ago: www.magicaltrash.com/post/7689385...

Compactor trash can in Germany pavilion at Epcot

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 25/07/2026

When your lawn mower reminds you it has boundaries

A broken lawn‑mower pull cord lying on green grass. One end has a black T‑shaped handle, and the other end is frayed with white fibers showing.

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 18/07/2026

Spreading my love of #SleepBaseball while hanging out with Rooty the Great Root Bear at A&W. Northwoods Baseball Radio Network fan on duty. www.sleepbaseball.com @sleepbaseball.bsky.social

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 18/07/2026

Sunset clouds over Chicago on Friday night, as the wildfire smoke finally started to break up

A towering cumulonimbus cloud glows with orange and pink light from the setting sun, rising dramatically behind the rooftops of houses. Brown-shingled roofs and chimneys sit in the foreground, with a few power lines stretching across the sky. The vivid, warm illumination highlights the cloud’s height and texture against the otherwise calm evening sky.

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 14/07/2026

That was added as well. Per the release notes:

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 06/07/2026

Peacock serves up #TDF2026, and right next to it is this relic of the doping era pretending to be analysis. #Dopestrong

A promotional graphic for the cycling show THEMOVE featuring Lance Armstrong, George Hincapie, and Sir Bradley Wiggins standing close together and smiling in front of a blurred mountain landscape. Bold text announces the show title and describes their Tour de France 2026 stage analysis with insights and guest appearances. A yellow “WATCH REPLAY” button and a gray “+ MY STUFF” button appear below the description.

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 01/07/2026

You know when you get stupid things stuck in your head…

A hand‑drawn cartoon of a red chili pepper character wearing a large tan sombrero, sporting a curled mustache, and happily playing a small guitar. The background is filled with energetic red, orange, and brown motion lines. The drawing sits on a dotted notebook page, and handwritten text beside it reads “HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM THE CHI CHI’S CREW!!”

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 24/06/2026

Go home Hootsuite, you're drunk. "What if we renamed all our core enterprise features... ... after owls?" Narrator: They did it.

Screenshot of Hootsuite's renamed navigation

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 19/06/2026

When you take your "Code Ninja" theme seriously

A white sign with a blue border reads “DID WE EARN A HI‑YAH! TODAY?” in bold, playful lettering. Below the text is a stylized blue graphic featuring mountains, trees, a pagoda, a bridge, and a torii gate, creating an East Asian landscape motif.

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 10/06/2026

Just finished 'Cryptid Chronicles: Mothman' with my 9‑year‑old 📘 A fun “New Classics” #ChooseYourOwnAdventure pick, boosted by our spring‑break trip to the Mothman Museum in WV. With a 68% bad‑ending ratio, my son was very entertained with new ways to die! ☠️ #CYOA #Gamebooks

Open notebook with handwritten notes listing 19 endings from the Choose Your Own Adventure: Mothman book, with tallies of good vs. bad endings beside the book.

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 10/06/2026

How long has this Slinky been on the shelf at our local CVS?

A red Slinky box sits on a toy‑store shelf, its metal spring visible through a cutout in the packaging. A small American flag appears on the front. To the right, a white price tag reads “Slinky $6.59 each.” Above it, another tag lists “Pokeball Tin $16.49 each.” Nearby shelves display Sonic‑themed toys and a Funko Pop figure.

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 04/06/2026

When you know your theater hasn’t updated their Coke Freestyle branding in years.

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 27/05/2026

#137 Scene of the Crime 🔍 A 1993 late‑era #ChooseYourOwnAdventure. The series was well past its peak and the endings were shrinking, but this one still works better than most from that period. Poor Frank never stood a chance.

“Close‑up photo of a printed book page showing the final lines of a mystery story. The text mentions police searching a warehouse, a missing body, and ends with ‘The End.’”

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 23/05/2026

🦃 Your most obscure nightmare involving poultry is about to come true!😱 (📷: "Spooky Thanksgiving" by R.A. Montgomery. Illustration by Ron Wing. Choose Your Own Adventure for Younger Readers #47, 1988) #ChooseYourOwnAdventure #CYOA

A black‑and‑white ink illustration shows a startled young person standing in a cluttered room lined with shelves of jars and containers. Behind them, a large turkey has wandered inside and stands near a multi‑paned window, its tail feathers fanned slightly. The young person’s eyes are wide and their hands are raised in surprise as they turn toward the bird, creating a humorous moment of unexpected indoor wildlife.

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 22/05/2026

Good luck surpassing the pure cinematic power of this 80-minute 2006 CYOA masterpiece… with William H. Macy and Frankie Muniz!

A DVD case rests on green grass. The cover shows the animated artwork for Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman. Three characters snowboard down a snowy mountain while the large, shadowy face of an abominable snowman looms in the sky behind them. Cast names—William H. Macy, Frankie Muniz, Lacey Chabert, Daryl Sabara, and Felicity Huffman—appear above the title, along with a note that it’s an interactive movie with 11 possible stories.

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 22/05/2026

Wet 💦 or weeds 🌱? Make a choice in this vintage 1986 #ChooseYourOwnAdventure!

A page from a children’s Jungle Book–themed choose‑your‑own‑adventure book. At the top is a small illustration of dense green jungle foliage. Below it, printed text shows Mowgli climbing out of the water and explaining he was raised by wolves and must leave because Shere Khan has returned. Another character tells him he’s tired. Two choices appear at the bottom: go swimming and turn to page 8, or rest on the grass and turn to page 11.

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 16/05/2026

Because Packard wasn’t involved in Chooseco’s 2003 revival, his interactive book couldn’t carry the CYOA branding. The original title, Journey to the Year 3000, was off‑limits, so it became Journey 3000, one of just two Super Adventure releases. The subseries was hard; 1 good ending per book.

A vintage-style sci‑fi book cover titled “Journey to the Year 3000” by Edward Packard. A giant bald figure in dark clothing looms over a group of people in futuristic outfits. Behind them, a swirling planet, a spaceship, and large insect-like creatures fill the cosmic background. A yellow burst on the corner advertises “Bigger adventure! More challenging choices! More thrilling dangers!”

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 10/05/2026

Speed Racer's eyes are closed the entire time, but let's go with this medical assessment 👀

Animated character wearing a black helmet with a white X‑shaped design and a blue visor stands in a rocky cave-like setting. Subtitles read: “This is bad. Your eyeballs have been damaged.”

Animated character in a white helmet with a red “M,” red scarf, and purple gloves touches their forehead with eyes closed against a rocky landscape and blue sky. Subtitles read: “You can’t stay in the race like this.”

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 07/05/2026

Well, didn't expect to see this comics series from @dynamitecomicshq.bsky.social. Additional background: www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/in... #TheMuppets

Cover of a comic titled The Muppets Noir issue 01. Kermit the Frog stands at the center dressed as a trench‑coat‑wearing detective with a fedora. Miss Piggy stands beside him in glamorous noir style with pearls and a confident pose. Behind them, Fozzie Bear and Sam Eagle appear as police officers. Gonzo, Rowlf, and several chickens fill the scene around them. Stylized city buildings rise in the background, giving the cover a classic crime‑noir atmosphere.

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 16/04/2026

Didn't think we needed pornographic Dew, but here we are.

A bright green plastic bottle of “Dirty Mountain Dew – Cream Soda Dew” stands upright on grass outdoors. The label is clearly visible, and the background is softly blurred, showing trees, houses, and a few parked cars on a sunny day.

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 14/04/2026

I like the “Snoopy Unleashed” title. Solves the awareness problem of the last film (and its various localized names), while playing up the most recognizable character globally - assuming we see a theatrical release. www.annecyfestival.com/en/the-festi... #Peanuts #CharlieBrown

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 04/04/2026

Traveling with the fam for spring break and learning that Ohio is one of those stupid age verification states. VPNing for Bluesky use, I guess 🤷‍♂️

Screenshot of a mobile app interface (likely Bluesky) in dark mode. At the top is the time (8:16), signal, Wi-Fi, and battery icons. The main navigation shows tabs labeled “For You,” “Popular With Friends,” and “Quiet Posters,” with “For You” selected. A banner message reads: “The laws in your region require you to verify you’re an adult to access certain features. Tap to learn more.” A shield icon appears next to the message, with an “X” to dismiss it.

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 29/03/2026

Niche Peanuts holiday character who did NOT get a TV special! (April 7, 1979)

Four-panel Peanuts comic strip. Linus runs excitedly, shouting “Is it? It is!” and tells Lucy, “He’s coming! He’s coming!” Lucy guesses the Easter Beagle, then the Great Pumpkin, and Linus rejects both. When she asks who, Linus announces, “The April Fool!!” In the final panel, Snoopy appears in a clown costume with a party hat, glasses, and a red nose, while Charlie Brown sighs, “Why can’t I have a normal dog like everyone else?”

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 28/03/2026

May your weekend involve zero impalements.

Open book showing a page of a Choose Your Own Adventure–style story. The text reads, “Mak is shaking you awake. It’s morning. Turn to the next page.” Below it is a surreal, unsettling illustration of a distorted face with bulging eyes in the foreground. Behind it, several human heads are mounted on tall poles among palm trees, with distant hills in the background.

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 11/03/2026

In NYC helping roll out @relativity.com's new look on the social media side of things. Wild that our last rebrand, from kCura to Relativity, was 9 years ago. Feels way more recent than that. www.relativity.com/blog/relativ... #Legalweek26 #Legaltech

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 04/03/2026

From my #ViewMaster collection: a 1977 “Special Subject” reel featuring the Harlem Globetrotters. Unfortunately like many View‑Master reels from this era, the film has developed the notorious red‑tint shift as the stock breaks down, but it’s still a fantastic little time capsule.

A vintage GAF View‑Master packet titled “Special Subjects: Harlem Globetrotters” sits on a surface alongside its circular photo reel. The cover shows five Globetrotters in red, white, and blue uniforms posing with a basketball, with “©1977 Harlem Globetrotters, Inc.” printed at the bottom. Partially visible behind the packet is a signed certificate featuring names including Emel Smith, Edmond Lawrence, and Meadowlark Lemon.

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 03/03/2026

Life can get Superdangerous without a Supercomputer around! #ChooseYourOwnAdventure

A vintage Choose Your Own Adventure book titled “Supercomputer” features a colorful, chaotic sci‑fi scene: a space shuttle marked “United States” arcs through a starry sky, a bright red hot‑air balloon floats nearby, and a boxy robot with a glowing green screen‑face stands in the foreground. Clouds swirl beneath the spacecraft, and the cover banner highlights “You’re the star of the story!” and “Choose from 22 possible endings,” with a note that this is a Special Book Fair Edition priced at $1.95.

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 02/03/2026

Happy Casimir Pulaski Day to all who celebrate! 🙂 Chicago kids know: this was the elite holiday — no school, Polish hero energy, and in my case, it often doubled as my birthday. Including today! 🎂 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casimir...

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 26/02/2026

Coca-Cola Cherry Float Zero Sugar (2/26): Basically Cherry Coke with a smoother, lightly creamy twist, like a Coke take on the Dr Pepper & Cream Soda vibe. Not bad, but nothing to write home about. Honestly, Holiday Creamy Vanilla was a stronger limited release. #BevReview

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Steve Tanner @tannerman.tannerworld.com · 21/02/2026

February is almost over, but our free Chex Party Mix Holiday Tin just arrived. Snoopy is worth waiting for! #Peanuts #Cereal

A holiday-themed Peanuts tin filled with Chex mix sits in front of a box of Chocolate Chex cereal. The tin features Snoopy and Woodstock surrounded by presents and candy canes, with text promoting a holiday Chex mix. The cereal box behind it shows a Peanuts character and an offer for a free holiday tin.

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