Andrew Tobolowsky
@andytobo.bsky.social
Associate prof, biblical studies, but in a cool way. Author, dreamweaver etc.
You’re the Worst!
Given that apparently the Stranger Things finale was meh (idk, didn't watch it, just the scuttlebutt) and we're not that far removed from the disastrous GOT finale that retroactively made everyone have never cared about the show:
What's the *best* ending to a show you've ever seen? Quote/reply etc
What's the *best* ending to a show you've ever seen? Quote/reply etc
January 7, 2026 at 12:20 AM
You’re the Worst!
Are we still doing that if I won the lottery there would be signs thing
January 6, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Are we still doing that if I won the lottery there would be signs thing
My own diagnosis of how the Dems Failed Us viz. j6 has basically to do with a way that millions of angry posters are also Failing Us: confusing elections with governing! I think a lot of people don't even know that all they're debating is how to win elections, what things to say
January 6, 2026 at 9:30 PM
My own diagnosis of how the Dems Failed Us viz. j6 has basically to do with a way that millions of angry posters are also Failing Us: confusing elections with governing! I think a lot of people don't even know that all they're debating is how to win elections, what things to say
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this isn't even a case of bad phrasing in a headline, the lede legitimately presumes (pretends? assumes? asserts? idek) that the CSAM machine has independent agency and is making active choices
January 6, 2026 at 9:13 PM
this isn't even a case of bad phrasing in a headline, the lede legitimately presumes (pretends? assumes? asserts? idek) that the CSAM machine has independent agency and is making active choices
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Been wanting to check out those new Air Keds... looks like they got some buckets in them.
January 6, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Been wanting to check out those new Air Keds... looks like they got some buckets in them.
Got some shots up
January 6, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Got some shots up
I guess the creators of Octonauts like Dr. Who
January 6, 2026 at 2:45 AM
I guess the creators of Octonauts like Dr. Who
I’m sure every parent reading this is excited about giving their children shots at as many different appts as possible, something many parents enjoy
January 6, 2026 at 1:41 AM
I’m sure every parent reading this is excited about giving their children shots at as many different appts as possible, something many parents enjoy
Who WAS that hooded figure who occasionally wandered off to parent
January 6, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Who WAS that hooded figure who occasionally wandered off to parent
The Hilton thing (of course) wasn't real, and there is no universe where a mega, multi-national corporation refuses services to ICE, but I do wonder if the administration ever takes a minute to even think about whether it wants to wildly attack the profit margins of billionaires
January 5, 2026 at 10:11 PM
The Hilton thing (of course) wasn't real, and there is no universe where a mega, multi-national corporation refuses services to ICE, but I do wonder if the administration ever takes a minute to even think about whether it wants to wildly attack the profit margins of billionaires
I’m actually still open to this opportunity
I would like to announce that after careful consideration, I am removing my name from the Las Vegas Raiders coaching search and will instead remain with the United States Forest Service. I will not be taking questions at this time.
January 5, 2026 at 7:03 PM
I’m actually still open to this opportunity
I was just thinking today that one of the reasons I still write articles despite how annoying the process is, is to cite myself. Which is to say if I do the complicated textual math to prove a point in an article I can just refer to it in something for broader audiences and save a lot of headache
Scholars, please cite yourselves when relevant! You are creating a body of work, a world even, and we want to know where all the pieces are, and how they fit together.
I saw a LinkedIn post making fun of senior scholars for citing themselves, but I've seen academics Columbus entire well developed fields of study and be applauded for it by the AHA, so...?
January 5, 2026 at 4:56 PM
I was just thinking today that one of the reasons I still write articles despite how annoying the process is, is to cite myself. Which is to say if I do the complicated textual math to prove a point in an article I can just refer to it in something for broader audiences and save a lot of headache
Hand down man down baby
January 5, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Hand down man down baby
I think Walz shoulda run. Minnesota may be different than most places, but they're just gonna pin the same scandal on whoever is running. Yesterday the president was posting stuff about whether Walz had Melissa Hortman murdered, I don't think they're too concerned with how legitimate the smears are
January 5, 2026 at 2:23 PM
I think Walz shoulda run. Minnesota may be different than most places, but they're just gonna pin the same scandal on whoever is running. Yesterday the president was posting stuff about whether Walz had Melissa Hortman murdered, I don't think they're too concerned with how legitimate the smears are
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even my favored structural reforms are just finding ways to brute force a less destructive republican party, whether that is ending as much as possible the electoral bonus for representing rural areas or making multi-partyism more viable.
January 5, 2026 at 12:04 AM
even my favored structural reforms are just finding ways to brute force a less destructive republican party, whether that is ending as much as possible the electoral bonus for representing rural areas or making multi-partyism more viable.
I still think what’s weirdest about all this is that at the moment at least the entire Maduro gov is still in place except for Maduro. Like even if they hate Maduro that much, why would they be celebrating like this about being led by his VP, cabinet, officers….
This video, viewed millions of times on TikTok, Facebook and X, claims to show Venezuelans taking to the street to thank the US for detaining Maduro.
But the video is a combination of four AI-generated clips and was first posted on TikTok by a user who frequently shares AI videos. It's not real.
But the video is a combination of four AI-generated clips and was first posted on TikTok by a user who frequently shares AI videos. It's not real.
January 5, 2026 at 12:35 AM
I still think what’s weirdest about all this is that at the moment at least the entire Maduro gov is still in place except for Maduro. Like even if they hate Maduro that much, why would they be celebrating like this about being led by his VP, cabinet, officers….
I always feel bad piggybacking off J Bouie bc he’s so insightful it feels even more like a contribution no one needs than usual. But yes people will act like the end results of the GOP starting with - pick your poison, Gingrich or McConnell - just refusing to be part of governance -
yep. i can identify any number of structural issues but at the end of the day the basic problem is the republican party. this has been apparent for at least 20 years. it is also an incredibly unpopular observation to make among “serious” people.
Right.
If you want a good explanation of why the American system of government worked well enough for 200 years and then suddenly stopped, it's because Republicans in Congress suddenly started letting their partisan interests COMPLETELY override their institutional interests
If you want a good explanation of why the American system of government worked well enough for 200 years and then suddenly stopped, it's because Republicans in Congress suddenly started letting their partisan interests COMPLETELY override their institutional interests
January 5, 2026 at 12:32 AM
I always feel bad piggybacking off J Bouie bc he’s so insightful it feels even more like a contribution no one needs than usual. But yes people will act like the end results of the GOP starting with - pick your poison, Gingrich or McConnell - just refusing to be part of governance -
Again, I think the most logical explanation for all of this is that 1) Trump is one among many idiot conservatives who believe that you should conquer a place with oil, e.g., Iraq, and take their oil, then oil is magically cheaper and 2) he believes this kidnapping was so intimidating...
Trump says they're going to make a "lot of money" from Venezuela's oil, oil companies say that's not possible, Rubio says they're not doing regime change and is now in charge of the government but there's still a Venezuelan government in place, they said it's about fentanyl but no charges mention it
January 4, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Again, I think the most logical explanation for all of this is that 1) Trump is one among many idiot conservatives who believe that you should conquer a place with oil, e.g., Iraq, and take their oil, then oil is magically cheaper and 2) he believes this kidnapping was so intimidating...
A frustrating throughline of the Trump years is that he basically tries to get everything done through intimidation but he sucks at intimidation but he still often gets what he wants because of America's pre-existing power and the value of sucking up at him, then he takes credit -
WELKER: Is the Cuban government the Trump administration's next target?
MARCO RUBIO: Well, the Cuban government is a huge problem. Yeah.
WELKER: Is that a yes?
RUBIO: I think they're in a lot of trouble, yes
MARCO RUBIO: Well, the Cuban government is a huge problem. Yeah.
WELKER: Is that a yes?
RUBIO: I think they're in a lot of trouble, yes
January 4, 2026 at 3:49 PM
A frustrating throughline of the Trump years is that he basically tries to get everything done through intimidation but he sucks at intimidation but he still often gets what he wants because of America's pre-existing power and the value of sucking up at him, then he takes credit -
Max Christie is really a pretty good player
January 4, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Max Christie is really a pretty good player
It does seem like Trump's claim to be ruling Venezuela is based on what he assumed would happen if we kidnapped the president and left and not what anyone is in a position to do
January 4, 2026 at 2:46 AM
It does seem like Trump's claim to be ruling Venezuela is based on what he assumed would happen if we kidnapped the president and left and not what anyone is in a position to do
did they just go to wikipedia to get the first picture
January 4, 2026 at 12:47 AM
did they just go to wikipedia to get the first picture
This shit is so naked!
“What appears to be a newly created account appeared to invest $30,000 Friday in Maduro's exit. After Maduro went into custody Saturday morning, that same investor netted $436,759.61.”
Someone made $400K by predicting Maduro's capture. Here's what happened
The winnings come as the rules governing prediction markets are still evolving.
www.axios.com
January 3, 2026 at 7:56 PM
This shit is so naked!