Gavin (who is back in town)
@11mmyjohns.bsky.social
Big root beer guy. Once and future trader. Not top 20 in the world at crosswords but maybe top 200. Appreciator of the fact that the 1999 New Orleans Saints had two quarterbacks named Billy Joe.
One time I lost a game of NBA 2K to the computer and swore so loudly and foully that a guy who lived downstairs came up and berated me through my closed door for using that language in a way his kids could hear
let's hear some more of these Olympic Moments, what's your greatest personal sports-related tantrum
Yinz guys are special writers and always make me laugh.......
This is beyond relatable
I rolled a bowling bowl across a parking lot and into the woods. I drove home in my bowling shoes. I haven't picked a ball up since. Almost 24 years.
This is beyond relatable
I rolled a bowling bowl across a parking lot and into the woods. I drove home in my bowling shoes. I haven't picked a ball up since. Almost 24 years.
February 17, 2026 at 6:42 PM
One time I lost a game of NBA 2K to the computer and swore so loudly and foully that a guy who lived downstairs came up and berated me through my closed door for using that language in a way his kids could hear
Wow the last leg of the men’s biathlon relay (I’m no longer at it) is going to kick ass
February 17, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Wow the last leg of the men’s biathlon relay (I’m no longer at it) is going to kick ass
I think the reason I am compelled to discuss politics on here even though it is unhealthy for me is that the most important goal of American politics, more than any left-liberal war, must be to hate Republicans and drive them from power. I think that hate is necessary? But intoxicating and painful
February 16, 2026 at 6:56 PM
I think the reason I am compelled to discuss politics on here even though it is unhealthy for me is that the most important goal of American politics, more than any left-liberal war, must be to hate Republicans and drive them from power. I think that hate is necessary? But intoxicating and painful
I saw this post yesterday and it inspired me to watch Casablanca on the plane just now - I’ve always been like “yeah I’m sure it’s fine, whatever.” It’s so good
The thing about Casablanca being the greatest film of all time is people don't believe you and then they watch it
You ever stop and think about CASABLANCA? You ever stop and think about "Welcome back to the fight, this time, I know our side will win?" You ever think about a bar full of people defiantly singing La Marseillaise, played by a soundstage full of Jewish refugees? You ever think about CASABLANCA??????
February 16, 2026 at 11:40 AM
I saw this post yesterday and it inspired me to watch Casablanca on the plane just now - I’ve always been like “yeah I’m sure it’s fine, whatever.” It’s so good
Pete Hegseth is a real drag on the quality of guys who went to Princeton and like beer
Pete Hegseth (Princeton/ Harvard) and Brett Kavanaugh (Yale/ Yale) exemplify a standard type of elite-educated Likes Beer guy.
February 15, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Pete Hegseth is a real drag on the quality of guys who went to Princeton and like beer
Update on European perception of Americans from my week at the biathlon:
They will ask you straight out if you like Trump. I was able to convince everyone I talked to of my deep hatred for him, after which they ranged from mildly positive to highly positive. I imagine it goes poorly if you say yes.
They will ask you straight out if you like Trump. I was able to convince everyone I talked to of my deep hatred for him, after which they ranged from mildly positive to highly positive. I imagine it goes poorly if you say yes.
February 15, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Update on European perception of Americans from my week at the biathlon:
They will ask you straight out if you like Trump. I was able to convince everyone I talked to of my deep hatred for him, after which they ranged from mildly positive to highly positive. I imagine it goes poorly if you say yes.
They will ask you straight out if you like Trump. I was able to convince everyone I talked to of my deep hatred for him, after which they ranged from mildly positive to highly positive. I imagine it goes poorly if you say yes.
It’s not a biathlon event until Country Roads plays so today is officially a biathlon event
February 15, 2026 at 12:19 PM
It’s not a biathlon event until Country Roads plays so today is officially a biathlon event
lol Sturla holm laegreid might get bronze again (but I bet he gets silver, Jacquelin won’t have enough energy)
February 15, 2026 at 10:41 AM
lol Sturla holm laegreid might get bronze again (but I bet he gets silver, Jacquelin won’t have enough energy)
My sister has left but I am plowing ahead with a full weekend of biathlon. Today is the day I am hoping to make some new biathlon friends. @penaltyloop.bsky.social @wolfpacfive.bsky.social are you here, or have any recommendations? Usually I just drink beers until I feel ready to approach strangers
February 14, 2026 at 10:57 AM
My sister has left but I am plowing ahead with a full weekend of biathlon. Today is the day I am hoping to make some new biathlon friends. @penaltyloop.bsky.social @wolfpacfive.bsky.social are you here, or have any recommendations? Usually I just drink beers until I feel ready to approach strangers
Biathlon fans continue to LOVE Sweet Caroline
February 13, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Biathlon fans continue to LOVE Sweet Caroline
Biathlon off day was a success - my luggage finally arrived and my sister and I went to a three star Michelin restaurant that happens to be 30 minutes from where we are staying. I’m very full in my big bird 1969 shirt and SpongeBob flannel pjs and ready for some biathlon men tomorrow
February 12, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Biathlon off day was a success - my luggage finally arrived and my sister and I went to a three star Michelin restaurant that happens to be 30 minutes from where we are staying. I’m very full in my big bird 1969 shirt and SpongeBob flannel pjs and ready for some biathlon men tomorrow
Time to party at the biathlon again! Not enough country roads yesterday so they’re playing it today too
February 11, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Time to party at the biathlon again! Not enough country roads yesterday so they’re playing it today too
Reposted by Gavin (who is back in town)
SBF is a Peter IMO. he wanted to be Ender but he’s Peter
February 11, 2026 at 1:59 AM
SBF is a Peter IMO. he wanted to be Ender but he’s Peter
Reposted by Gavin (who is back in town)
aella is alt timeline grown up Valentine from Ender's Game send tweet
February 11, 2026 at 1:47 AM
aella is alt timeline grown up Valentine from Ender's Game send tweet
Had my first real interaction with someone here at the biathlon, a nice older Estonian man who when he found out I was American said “so you like Donald Trump?” And I said “no I hate him with every fiber of my being” and he smiled and said “I like American people but I hate Donald Trump”
February 10, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Had my first real interaction with someone here at the biathlon, a nice older Estonian man who when he found out I was American said “so you like Donald Trump?” And I said “no I hate him with every fiber of my being” and he smiled and said “I like American people but I hate Donald Trump”
If you are going to argue that US soft power has begun to wane I beseech you to spend an hour in a tent as 1000 drunk Europeans belt out Proud Mary, Country Roads, and Summer of ‘69
This is arguing for evidence of future events not yet on offer
people born in america probably don’t realize how cool america used to be. the death of US soft power is going to have long term consequences we are only beginning to see
February 10, 2026 at 4:50 PM
If you are going to argue that US soft power has begun to wane I beseech you to spend an hour in a tent as 1000 drunk Europeans belt out Proud Mary, Country Roads, and Summer of ‘69
New York City - Amsterdam - Innsbruck - Brennero - Fortezza - Olang - arena shuttle. I’m almost to the biathlon! Giddy with excitement.
February 10, 2026 at 12:46 PM
New York City - Amsterdam - Innsbruck - Brennero - Fortezza - Olang - arena shuttle. I’m almost to the biathlon! Giddy with excitement.
So not only is there a Learned League 1DS about @defector.com today, I am personally mentioned in it. This goes a long way toward making me feel better about my luggage not being at the Innsbruck airport as I expected, probably the first and last time I will have these specific mixed emotions
February 10, 2026 at 9:07 AM
So not only is there a Learned League 1DS about @defector.com today, I am personally mentioned in it. This goes a long way toward making me feel better about my luggage not being at the Innsbruck airport as I expected, probably the first and last time I will have these specific mixed emotions
I just took a deep breath and did nothing instead of entering a thread in Will Stancil’s mentions in which people are misunderstanding what the 3/5 compromise was. Please clap.
February 9, 2026 at 6:33 PM
I just took a deep breath and did nothing instead of entering a thread in Will Stancil’s mentions in which people are misunderstanding what the 3/5 compromise was. Please clap.
This map is very cool.
I am the “neither Holy nor Roman nor an Empire” of the “Catholic Left Intelligentsia”
I am the “neither Holy nor Roman nor an Empire” of the “Catholic Left Intelligentsia”
I made a map of 3.4 million Bluesky users - see if you can find yourself!
bluesky-map.theo.io
I've seen some similar projects, but IMO this seems to better capture some of the fine-grained detail
bluesky-map.theo.io
I've seen some similar projects, but IMO this seems to better capture some of the fine-grained detail
Bluesky Map
Interactive map of 3.4 million Bluesky users, visualised by their follower pattern.
bluesky-map.theo.io
February 9, 2026 at 1:19 PM
This map is very cool.
I am the “neither Holy nor Roman nor an Empire” of the “Catholic Left Intelligentsia”
I am the “neither Holy nor Roman nor an Empire” of the “Catholic Left Intelligentsia”
I must lean into the cosmic justice of me talking about how important it is for teams to go for two down 14 and 15 and 22 for the last decade and then being in a situation in which the patriots kicking the extra point, stupidly and wrongly, would, Super Bowl square wise, been much better for me
February 9, 2026 at 3:52 AM
I must lean into the cosmic justice of me talking about how important it is for teams to go for two down 14 and 15 and 22 for the last decade and then being in a situation in which the patriots kicking the extra point, stupidly and wrongly, would, Super Bowl square wise, been much better for me
When I was six years old I watched Dartmouth beat Colgate 35-14 in the pouring rain. It was 35-0 at halftime. Have not surpassed it as the worst football game I’ve ever seen. This one is pretty rough though.
I don’t mean to be dramatic, but I think this is the worst football game I’ve ever seen
February 9, 2026 at 2:33 AM
When I was six years old I watched Dartmouth beat Colgate 35-14 in the pouring rain. It was 35-0 at halftime. Have not surpassed it as the worst football game I’ve ever seen. This one is pretty rough though.
NFC East As US Politics:
Eagles: Far left. Angry when they lose, even angrier when they win.
Giants: Democrats. Consider selves superior, mostly shat on, reminisce about lucky glory days
Commanders: Never-Trump Republicans. Took 'em a while, but they stopped using racial slurs.
Cowboys: MAGA
Eagles: Far left. Angry when they lose, even angrier when they win.
Giants: Democrats. Consider selves superior, mostly shat on, reminisce about lucky glory days
Commanders: Never-Trump Republicans. Took 'em a while, but they stopped using racial slurs.
Cowboys: MAGA
February 8, 2026 at 6:38 PM
NFC East As US Politics:
Eagles: Far left. Angry when they lose, even angrier when they win.
Giants: Democrats. Consider selves superior, mostly shat on, reminisce about lucky glory days
Commanders: Never-Trump Republicans. Took 'em a while, but they stopped using racial slurs.
Cowboys: MAGA
Eagles: Far left. Angry when they lose, even angrier when they win.
Giants: Democrats. Consider selves superior, mostly shat on, reminisce about lucky glory days
Commanders: Never-Trump Republicans. Took 'em a while, but they stopped using racial slurs.
Cowboys: MAGA
This is just an interest rate trade. It’s a silly way of doing it, but that’s what it is
On Polymarket you can now bet on how many people in a different market on Polymarket think Jesus Christ will return in this calendar year.
29% of bets say that more than 5% of bets in the Jesus Christ return market will be a "yes" 9 days from now.
Anyway everyone involved in this needs jailtime.
29% of bets say that more than 5% of bets in the Jesus Christ return market will be a "yes" 9 days from now.
Anyway everyone involved in this needs jailtime.
February 8, 2026 at 5:49 PM
This is just an interest rate trade. It’s a silly way of doing it, but that’s what it is
Kinda insane that Johannes Thingnes Bo is one of my favorite athletes ever and an absolute living legend and top three all time in his sport but he’s not the most successful Norwegian in a skiing sport whose name starts with Johannes and ends with Bo
February 8, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Kinda insane that Johannes Thingnes Bo is one of my favorite athletes ever and an absolute living legend and top three all time in his sport but he’s not the most successful Norwegian in a skiing sport whose name starts with Johannes and ends with Bo