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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 22/09/2026

Man, the NYT is bending over backwards to avoid saying Trump is lying. -We control 60 percent of oil? Exaggerated! It’s only 22. -Ended the War in Gaza in just a few weeks? Exaggerated! Its been going on almost two years since he took office. -Eliminated 97 percent of drugs? No evidence!

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 16/09/2026

First, welcome to the resistance Ron White. Second, this perfectly encapsulates the fraud that is Joe Rogan: he has no issue being confidently wrong on so many topics. But when a guest pushes back with facts, suddenly he’s like “I’m just a dumb fucking idiot and don’t know enough on this topic.”

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 16/09/2026

The reactions are as measured as you’d expect

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 11/09/2026

Hey @nytimes.com I’m confused on this clue. The answer to this seems right, but then the other words don’t make sense.

A screenshot of a crossword puzzle app on a smartphone. The timer at the top reads 5:45. Most of the crossword grid is filled in, with answers including MAGI, LIST, OXEN, NASKS, CENSORSHIP, LETLCE, ADERBS, IMAGE, BEET, TOURS, ELLE, ENDAT, ALMA, MAIM, and MAAM. Several squares near the lower-right are circled. A vertical entry near the center is highlighted in blue, with its first square highlighted yellow. At the bottom, the displayed clue is “Threesome.”

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 11/09/2026

Was listening to @pablo.show and @lebatardshow.bsky.social discuss Van Natta’s response, and it hit me: DVN moved the goalposts. He reported NBA found no evidence. He’s now pointing to no *direct* evidence. Sure, but there was more than enough *indirect* evidence for a finding he did it.

A bullet point stating that the NBA found no direct evidence that Steve Ballmer funneled money through Aspiration to Kawhi Leonard, noting that the allegation was not a central focus of the report.

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 05/09/2026

Steve Ballmer can’t be around NBA players for a while, but there is still a group of people he can hang out with instead…

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 05/09/2026

Clips from “Suits” have been popping up in my YouTube feed, and Louis has to be one of my favorite characters in recent memory because of how painfully unaware he is 95% of the time.

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 04/09/2026

Hey @nytimes.com I think you messed up tomorrow’s Mini. I have 4 across right but it has five spots. Should I put a space in there?

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 04/09/2026

Steve Ballmer can’t hang around NBA players for the next year, but there is one group of people he can still hang out with…

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 02/09/2026

Man, that whole “the NBA couldn’t find evidence the Clippers were funneling money to Kawhi” story the Clippers leaked a few weeks ago looks really bad now, considering there’s apparently evidence they engaged in at least one sham deal that they funded.

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 02/09/2026

I’ve decided to start adding weird clauses into the CBA on @mlblockout2027.bsky.social The first one requires @katienolan.bsky.social to call one game for each team while high and a playoff game called by Dan Soder as MAGA Andre the Giant. The players will warm up to the idea.

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 28/08/2026

I only learned today about Floyd Mayweather’s law firm. I have many questions, but I’ll start with just this one. How can you have 200+ attorneys with 50+ years experience? So each attorney has been in the profession for three months on average?

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 27/08/2026

Do you remember what we paid when we went a couple years ago for a collision taping in Greensboro? I feel like it was $70 for these same seats. Definitely not… Whatever this is.

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 27/08/2026

These threads were an hour apart. If it’s engagement farming, he’s doing a great job. If it’s satire it’s incredible. If he’s serious there’s no way he has any friends.

Screenshot of two consecutive Threads posts by user “atheistadam,” discussing the reported death of Dolly Parton at age 80. The first post says she was the fourth of 12 children, raised in a one-room cabin in the Tennessee mountains, graduated high school on a Friday, left for Nashville the next day, and became known for her big blonde hair and flashy clothes. The second post explains that as a child, Dolly admired a woman in town who wore piled-high blonde hair, bright lipstick, high heels, and flashy clothes, despite others calling her the “town tramp,” and decided that was how she wanted to look. The posts show engagement icons and counts.

Screenshot of two consecutive Threads posts by “atheistadam,” part of a six-post series about Dolly Parton. The first says Parton deserves more scrutiny than the “saintly” version of her legacy receives. It acknowledges her philanthropy, including the Imagination Library’s distribution of hundreds of millions of books and donations to disaster relief, education, and medical research, while arguing there was a contradiction between the woman who wrote “9 to 5” and the economic position she later occupied. The second post says Parton became extremely wealthy through businesses and intellectual property associated with her name. It discusses Dollywood, co-owned with Herschend, and claims many frontline workers were paid below MIT’s estimated living-wage level for Sevier County, while noting that Parton did not personally set every wage, Dollywood offered benefits such as tuition assistance, and those facts should be considered. The screenshot shows engagement counts and a “View 4 more” indicator.

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 11/08/2026

One of the most maddening things about Amazon delivery is you can provide a detailed step-by-step for how to reach your door, and you’ll inevitably get a driver who doesn’t read it and goes “I don’t know what to do!”

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 11/08/2026

eBay buyers are the worst sometime. “WHY HAVEN’T I RECEIVED THIS ITEM THAT RELEASED 12 HOURS AGO?”

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 09/08/2026

I know AJ has been a star for quite a while, and I get it this is his son he’s defending…but I’m a little surprised at how he’s coming off here. Michael Jordan’s kids were expected to be talented players but flamed out, in part because they tried to coast by simply being MJ’s kids. Same vibes here.

Screenshot of an X post showing a verified wrestling account responding to criticism about a wrestler’s responsibilities at a GCW event. The post says he was paid to wrestle, not help set up or take down the ring, and calls the critic jealous. A quoted post criticizes the wrestler for allegedly avoiding helping at the show.

Screenshot of an X thread in which a wrestling promoter criticizes a young wrestler for allegedly avoiding responsibilities at a GCW event. A verified wrestling account defends him, arguing that he was invited to wrestle rather than perform setup work, and says a veteran would have addressed the issue professionally or face to face.

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 07/08/2026

If packages could talk, I imagine this would would say “Why the FUCK do you keep taking me away from this place, only to bring me right back?” BTW, the Everett facility it made it to eight stops ago? That was the post office that delivers it. Great work all around.

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 03/08/2026

It’s worth pointing out that even if the KUOW argument was true, that doesn’t really vindicate Barnes, but rather indicated Seattle PD had long had an issue with absenteeism with their leaders.

Screenshot of a text-heavy article excerpt. Several words are highlighted in red, including “making the rounds.” The passage discusses KUOW editor and reporter Catherine Smith and guest Angela Poe Russell, stating they incorrectly claimed that police chiefs commonly spend between one-quarter and one-third of their time out of town. It includes a quote from Russell criticizing one-sided journalism and notes that Smith agreed it was not “fair” to criticize one chief for traveling that much if other chiefs do the same.

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 27/07/2026

Finally did it. A little shocked I pulled it off without Chamberlain, Robertson, and/or MJ

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 25/07/2026

This is hilarious for a few reasons: 1. Elon tries a gotcha by comparison a country with 342 million people go a continent of 744 million people. 2. Even better of course, when he challenges the Economist to write about how Europe needs A/C, Beddoes points out they did, as recently as last week.

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 22/07/2026

Internet: Sydney Sweeney has made a new Instagram post Me:

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 21/07/2026

So I came across this because of a post I saw on Twitter by good ol’ baiter “Dov Kleiman” that quoted SAS saying this…read the article and quotes, nothing. So I listened to the clip “Dov” posted and sure enough, he doesn’t say anything close to that in the video. Accounts like his must be stopped.

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 19/07/2026

Purdue found its center in three years…

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 16/07/2026

This is what happens when you start using AI to write the bulk of your articles

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 15/07/2026

I’ve had to look these names up myself to make sure they’re real. Key and Peele was ahead of the time

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 09/07/2026

@darthamin.bsky.social I’m assuming you’ll cover this if you haven’t already but this seems significant. Is the NBA tipping its hand that they’re considering voiding Kawhi’s contract, since that’s the only risk Toronto would be taking on? Or are the Raptors just being overly cautious?

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 19/06/2026

Did an office building write this?

Screenshot of an opinion guest essay webpage. At the top, the words “OPINION” (in red) and “GUEST ESSAY” (in black) appear above a large headline that reads: “We Liked Remote Work. Then We Looked at the Data.” Below the headline is the date “June 17, 2026.” A vertical scroll bar is visible along the right edge of the page.

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 15/06/2026

Like, it’s absurd. It went from “Yep, seems legit” to “It’s clearly fake because the DMs say UFC 250 and not the full name of the event” in about two hours. Now it wants you to believe DC either intentionally posted fake DMs or couldn’t remember it he’s ever talked to Eric Trump. Fucking dunce

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 15/06/2026

Of all the bad lies over the years, this is my favorite. To believe this, you’d have to accept Daniel Cormier saw AI-generated screenshots of a conversation he didn’t have, posted them, and then deleted them because he…remembered he didn’t have that conversation? Bruh. Just say you were hacked.

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 05/06/2026

We should all strive to be this level of petty, especially when Bubba Ray Dudley is involved

Screenshot of an X.com post by verified user BostonNooga addressed to @bullyray5150. The post says the author lost 100 pounds over 400 days despite health challenges including diabetes, a bad hip, and a worse knee. They explain they were motivated partly by wanting to stay alive for their daughter and partly out of spite after being compared to Bully Ray and insulted as “fat” during online arguments. The post thanks Bully Ray sarcastically for motivating the weight loss and ends with an explicit insult followed by “Go Sox.”

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 04/06/2026

BTW, learning models still have some, abem, learning to do. Multiple issues here!

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 27/05/2026

And apparently I’m not the only one who feels that way.

Screenshot of a reposted social media post by Michael Bitzer featuring a verified account for The Cook Political Report. The post headline reads: “Texas Senate moves from Likely R to Lean R after Paxton’s runoff win.” Below it is a preview card linking to an article titled “Texas Senate Moves to Lean Republican After Paxton Runoff Win,” with a photo of Ken Paxton speaking into a microphone. The preview text mentions Paxton’s victory in Tuesday’s Texas Senate runoff.

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 23/05/2026

The solution to the opioid epidemic is clear, the Editorial Board writes. We need to do fewer drugs. @nytpitchbot.bsky.social

A screenshot of an iPhone notification from the New York Times Opinion section. The notification says:

“The solution to the housing crisis in America is clear, the editorial board writes. We need to build more homes.”

The notification shows:

* New York Times app icon with a badge showing 27 notifications
* “From Opinion” at the top
* Timestamp: “1m ago”
* A small thumbnail image on the right with abstract line-art graphics
* Red/orange gradient wallpaper in the background

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 16/05/2026

Everyone needs a friend who will do this.

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 16/05/2026

This part will never get old

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 16/05/2026

The first 45 seconds of photos and videos include the other OG Freebird Buddy Roberts but only Jimmy Garvin gets a mention. “Sometimes Jimmy Jam came along!”

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 15/05/2026

So apparently this T-shirt is being sold at Hot Topic. While I appreciate paying tribute to the 2001 Rumble, which was one of the best ever, something seems… Not quite right about the shirt.

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 05/05/2026

So I’ve been getting more involved in card collecting groups where people do things like post their latest pickups. I’ve started sneaking random things into my photos and seeing what people say.

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 04/05/2026

Like really, do they think someone white dude is about to be promoted but then a person of color swoops in and throws this on the table?

A stylized playing card inspired by a reverse-style game card design. The card has a bold purple background with a thick white border and rounded corners. In the center, two large white arrows curve in opposite directions, forming a circular “reverse” symbol. Across the arrows is a white ribbon banner with the words “REVERSE DISCRIMINATION” in bold purple capital letters. Smaller versions of the reverse arrow icon appear in the top-left and bottom-right corners. The overall design is clean, high-contrast, and graphic, with a slight radial glow effect behind the central symbol.

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 02/05/2026

Posting this for two reasons: 1. Despite turning on Trump, Tucker Carlson is not a good person. 2. I *hate* these sorts of gimmicks. Sure, it’s nice to edit things to easily show he’s lying. But show HIM the video. Make him answer to it in real time. She’s got an iPad. This isn’t hard.

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 30/04/2026

Can’t imagine how these athletes fall prey to gambling addiction…

Screenshot of a CBS Sports article showing college football news. The text reports that Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is away from the team indefinitely after entering a gambling addiction program. It notes that Texas Tech’s Big 12 championship odds have dropped to +100, their projected win total decreased from 11.5 to 10.5, and Sorsby is no longer listed in Heisman Trophy odds after opening at +2500.

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 30/04/2026

Portland: Hey, Tom Dundon. Welcome to Portland. Given your track record of success with the Hurricanes, how much do you plan on investing to improve the Blazers? Tom Dundon:

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 29/04/2026

Personally, I think it’s fucked up that the DOJ indicted Comey using a picture from an unfinished project.

Alt text: A social media post showing the numbers “8647 5309” arranged on sand using small seashells and smooth dark stones.

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Mike Bowers @themikebowers.com · 28/04/2026

If anyone has passports expiring prior to 2029, you should probably renew now. Maybe pay for expedited.

Front and back of a stylized identification or commemorative card themed around the United States.

Left (front): A blue-toned portrait of fucking Donald Trump in a suit centered over a faded image of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. An American flag pattern overlays the background. Below the portrait is a gold stylized version of his signature, along with the text “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.”

Right (back): A similar flag-themed background with a circular blue illustration of historical figures (resembling the signing of the Declaration of Independence). Beneath it appears “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” with a star emblem, and at the bottom is a barcode with the number “A12345678.”

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