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Alaina Patterson

@willbefunorelse.bsky.social
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Geriatric millenial, bird app survivor, and Cat Donaghy's mom.

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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 12h
BREWERS!!!!!!
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Frances: Meh and Loving It @francesmeh.reviews · 09/01/2024
ok time to log on to the information superhighway and use my little ape brain to process the individual traumas of 8 billion people at once this will be fine
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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
statler and waldorf but it’s al-sayed and ossoff heckling republicans
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
First priority of Postseason: Fuck the Dodgers, I will root for any and every team against the Dodgers on the way to the last pitch of the last inning of the last game. Second priority: the Cubs done fucked the timeline in 2016, my superstitious ass is always wondering if *this* game will fix it
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Outwardly, I am rooting for the White Sox, 100%, Inwardly, I ponder whether, if the Guardians can get to the World Series, if they are the key to knocking us back onto the timeline that the Cubbies pushed us onto back in 2016.
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Mad Scholar Frights @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Wow, I wrote this one a long, long time ago – it's a rant about people going to see old movies so that they can watch them "ironically" and laugh
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Dad didn't have a post-hole digger, he was just gonna use shovels. I dug the hole myself, and thank jeebus I did, look at this big fuckin rock i excavated that was right where that stupid mailbox is gonna live
A big fuckin gray rock on the closed lid of a recycling trash container. A hand-held trowel is next to the big fuckin rock in an attempt at scale.
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Anyway. End thread. Sorry but also thank you, Skyline.
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
But YET FUCKING AGAIN The one thing I asked No one listens I'm so tired of this
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
In skeeting all this out, I've decided to ask Mom if I can dig the hole tomorrow - does Dad have a post-hole digger still, can I borrow it, I'll drive down before your party, pick it up, dig the hole, then Sunday Dad and I can mix the cement and install the damn thing.
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
static.klipy.com
Man Slams Desk, Papers Fly
Alt: A gif of Idris Elba forcefully flipping a table in rage.
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
TONIGHT: "Dad really wants to get it done, so we'll come down at 11 on Sunday. You don't even need to be there, just leave the door unlocked so we can get the water for the cement."
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
EXCEPT - Mom and Dad are going to an Oktoberfest party tomorrow - I have a celebration of life to attend on Sunday - Monday may be wet I very clearly said earlier this week, "I really don't want to do it Sun. AM before going to the celebration of life." Mom said, AND I QUOTE, "i understand."
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
So i have had a bag of cement, a post and a mailbox in my garage. Well, the ground's about to freeze. I've checked with the city planning and the USPS to make sure I don't install it in a stupid place, I've picked out the spot, now I need to get in installed. Hey, holiday weekend!
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Anyway. When Dad was delivering it, he and I agreed that I would help install it. Dad's 72 in November, I don't need him doing physical labor.
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Reader, I live in a neighborhood. The mail is delivered on foot. This is a gift for the mailman, not me.
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
And THEN - NOW - there's The Mailbox. For my birthday, Dad got me a mailbox. Because I needed it. Because where the current mailbox is - attached to my house, right outside the door - isn't good, it should be at the end of the driveway. Apparently.
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
*THAT IS ANOTHER RANT FOR ANOTHER DAY*
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
FFWD to now, I am now checking with my fellow managers AGAIN to see, heeeyyy, are you all still taking the three days before Thanksgiving off? Okay, can we check with the bureau head that remote work still counts as being "in the office"?*
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
They said that one was the last cruise. But then they got this great deal for a week cruise in 2026. [I know this sounds like she's asking me, but the fact that she's picked a date before letting me tell her when would be a good week means that That's The Week, Full Goddamned Stop]
A screenshot of a FB msg from my mother to me

Jan 15, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Hi, so question: IF (& it's a big if), IF we were to schedule an 8 day cruise this fall, would you be willing to watch Ginger? And IF you're willing, when would be a good week? Looks like Oct or Nov sailing - nothing in Dec. I would ask our travel agent if this deal could be put out till April of '27, but if not ... [redacted details y'all don't need] Thanks you for considering it. I was looking at the Nov 20th sailing which would be over Thanksgiving.  love you, talk tonight.
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Initially, ok, great, flight got back on the 12/22, not a problem. Until they added a two-day extension in Athens without letting me know, and now their flight back is on 12/24. Cool. I made it work at work, but it was tight.
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Two years ago, they went on a cruise and asked if I'd take care of their dog, the fabulous Hamilton Tickets. I said yes, but I needed them to be back in the States by Xmas Eve because *I* needed to be back in the office on that day (all other managers were taking vacation).
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
I just rage-mowed the front lawn because I am 43 years old and am still not being heard by my parents, AMA (Actually, feel free to mute this thread, I need to vent and Bluesky, you're my HVAC atm, sorry not sorry)
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Tom Scocca @tomscocca.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
It's weird how the same people who brought in the pitch clock and the extra-innings ghost runner to spare baseball fans from watching too much baseball think it's a good idea to add more early-round non-elimination playoff games
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
It has apparently been too long between my Hannibal rewatches because WHO HAS ONE TONGUE AND COMPLETELY FORGOT ABOUT THE COLUMBIAN NECKTIE IN "RÔTI" it's me. I forgot.
static.klipy.com
Vergil675 raises a glass of wine
Alt: Dr. Hannibal Lecter, as played by Mads Mikkleson, smiles and toasts with a glass of red wine.
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Dave Dustin @dustin.nz · 07/10/2026
"YOU’RE LISTENING TO SISYPHUS FM, THE HOME OF NON-STOP ROCK"
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Woodrow Peel 🆗🆒 @woodyluvscoffee.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Car ads overestimate how much I want to rock climb and kayak and underestimate how much I want to buy ice cream at midnight.
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
As someone who has closely observed ME Senate President Jackson in action - can confirm. And as weird as it feels for me to say ... Troy's going a good job tonight 👏
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Grudgie the Wail @grudgie.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
We are going to erase the national debt by selling chances to destroy Trump shit with a sledgehammer
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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
dennis hastert and jim bakker in the same day feels like an apology for dolly and tim curry
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Count Draugula @artd.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
the abolitionist's dilemma
venn diagram
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some people need their ass beat
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punishment does not transform people
middle
me
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
As a Cubs fan, I am also incredibly aware of how this win fucked up the universe, so yes, go Brewers!
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
For me, it's Yamamoto! I don't know what it IS about that guy, but man ... I do not like him at all. At least Ohtani has a cute dog.
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I, a Red Sox fan, will happily be cheering for the Yankees in the event it's a Yankees-Dodgers series. Fuck the Dodgers!
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Kevin Tompkins, but halloween @ktompkinsii.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
hating on the 2026 Yankees is weird focus on the real enemy: the Los Angeles Dodgers
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Jessica McKenzie @jessimckenzi.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
i don't think you should be allowed to call your business a speakeasy if it has a yelp page
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Fred, His Enemy Getting a Vote @thefred.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
That's great, and if the Democrats get a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress in 2029 and control 38 state governments, they too can make constitutional changes and remove judges the way Tisza is.
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roterote @roterote.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
For a very clear comparison, emulating Magyar would be removing all the MAGA justices and judges from Federal Courts in the first 100 days. That is the scale of democratic chemotherapy we are discussing.
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roterote @roterote.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The US Democrats need to look at their next Presidency as an endless sprint to obliterate MAGA, every day for years. Until the cancer is gone then there should be no time wasted on MAGA tears or conciliation. Only endless justice and rebuilding the democracy. Govern like every day is the last day.
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Dr. Sarah Parcak @indyfromspace.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I just called us "Homey Sapiens" as a typo in my book, wake up babe, new species name just dropped
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I HAD THE SWEATER IN MY CART But then ✨️three hours later✨️ ORDER *CANCELED* And i said out loud, to no one, from the back of the conference room where I was attending a training, "DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?"
A screenshot of an order confirmation email

We've Received Your Order!
September 29, 2026 at 10:08 AM
L.L. Bean
Thanks for Your Order!
Order #[redacted]A different screenshot of a different email:

Changes made to Order #01041...
September 29, 2026 at 1:31 PM
L.L. Bean
Your order Details 
Order#: [redacted]
Thanks for your recent order. Unfortunately, the items in your order are not available and we had to cancel them. We're sorry for this inconvenience. 

You won't be charged for the item(s) below. Any payment already received [...]
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
As a Maniac Evelyn Normielib who used to work for L.L. Bean, PLEASE NOTE that L.L. Bean is DEAD to me for canceling my order for the Beans x Dunkin sweater collaboration. I will carry this grudge to my grave
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Jake_Vig @jakevig.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
WARNING: Moose will try to diagnose what is wrong with your broken vehicle.
Road sign of smashed car and moose
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Tag yourself I'm the adhd chaos crafter who is also a political sicko
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I just tuned into the game and now I have ragerts
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Alaina Patterson @willbefunorelse.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
LET'S GO RED SOX (Yes I'm late. I was at a Symphony performance which was actually quite amazing I HAVE NO RAGERTS)
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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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samuelwa.de @samuelwa.de · 28/09/2026
My “Involved in Human Trafficking“ shirt has a lot of people asking questions that are making me want to stop wearing my shirt rather than reconsider my involvement in human trafficking
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J. R. Moock, jr. @jrmoockjr.northsky.social · 27/09/2026
This has fucked me up more than once. If you have a coconut allergy, you NEED to be careful about anything with “activated charcoal” anywhere near the label.
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