Area Man
@areamancm.bsky.social
I’ve never been wrong. I used to work in a record store.
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Area Man
@areamancm.bsky.social
· Apr 12
BLACK MIRROR 1848:
Dagguereotypes allow widows to see ghostly countenance of their beloved after death
Deposition of monarchs leads to people electing leaders who still make terrible decisions
Too much use of the telegraph leads to people no longer gathering around the pianoforte
Dagguereotypes allow widows to see ghostly countenance of their beloved after death
Deposition of monarchs leads to people electing leaders who still make terrible decisions
Too much use of the telegraph leads to people no longer gathering around the pianoforte
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In honour of Melania, here's a reminder that the thing Kane is applauding in this popular gif isn't good. It's very bad! It's his wife singing poorly in an opera he paid for.
a man in a tuxedo and bow tie is standing in front of a crowd .
Alt: Orson Welles as Kane in evening dress, applauding too hard to hide his humiliation.
media.tenor.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:17 PM
In honour of Melania, here's a reminder that the thing Kane is applauding in this popular gif isn't good. It's very bad! It's his wife singing poorly in an opera he paid for.
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oh I've written about this before! one of the big problems with people developing those assumptions is also that they become entirely unable to then engage with normies who represent like.....98% of the population, and whose beliefs are formed on a much more case-by-case basis
The problem with social media is that you’re only allowed to hold opinions in batches. If you believe X and Y, you must also believe Z, which is atmospherically similar to X and Y and believed by all the same people.
If you don’t do this, everyone hates you. It makes actual thinking impossible.
If you don’t do this, everyone hates you. It makes actual thinking impossible.
February 3, 2026 at 1:48 PM
oh I've written about this before! one of the big problems with people developing those assumptions is also that they become entirely unable to then engage with normies who represent like.....98% of the population, and whose beliefs are formed on a much more case-by-case basis
Fantastic, as ever
David Squires on … Ian Holloway’s epic rant and his rage against the machines
David Squires on … Ian Holloway’s epic rant and his rage against the machines
Our cartoonist on the Swindon Town manager’s fiery response after his captain was suspended at short notice
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Fantastic, as ever
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Because Control is 40. #WhenWasThings
February 3, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Because Control is 40. #WhenWasThings
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I Know What You Did Last Of The Summer Wine
February 1, 2026 at 2:03 PM
I Know What You Did Last Of The Summer Wine
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it is worth saying quite loudly that the conspiracy theories are still not correct
I really, REALLY do not like the flourishing "wow, it turns out conspiracy theories are correct!"
January 31, 2026 at 9:22 PM
it is worth saying quite loudly that the conspiracy theories are still not correct
Rest in peace Catherine O’Hara (meme courtesy of Simpsons Bortposting on FB)
January 31, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Rest in peace Catherine O’Hara (meme courtesy of Simpsons Bortposting on FB)
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Loves a mosey this lad.
Hokkun is a minimalistic orange mascot from Shimonoseki City, inspired by the oranges and sunsets there.
January 23, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Loves a mosey this lad.
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C: But there's just one thing I don't understand
P: Yes
C: This doctor, he told you to go see Pagliacci
P: That's right
C: But you ARE Pagliacci
P: Exactly
C: But sir, wouldn't he have known that? Wouldn't the receptionist have given him that information?
P: Detective, I have a show to do
P: Yes
C: This doctor, he told you to go see Pagliacci
P: That's right
C: But you ARE Pagliacci
P: Exactly
C: But sir, wouldn't he have known that? Wouldn't the receptionist have given him that information?
P: Detective, I have a show to do
January 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM
C: But there's just one thing I don't understand
P: Yes
C: This doctor, he told you to go see Pagliacci
P: That's right
C: But you ARE Pagliacci
P: Exactly
C: But sir, wouldn't he have known that? Wouldn't the receptionist have given him that information?
P: Detective, I have a show to do
P: Yes
C: This doctor, he told you to go see Pagliacci
P: That's right
C: But you ARE Pagliacci
P: Exactly
C: But sir, wouldn't he have known that? Wouldn't the receptionist have given him that information?
P: Detective, I have a show to do
6 Music absolutely smashing it today
“Ladyflash” by The Go! Team #nowplaying #6music
January 23, 2026 at 12:53 PM
6 Music absolutely smashing it today
Just spotted on FB, and I am filled with “I understood that reference”
January 21, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Just spotted on FB, and I am filled with “I understood that reference”
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"Meanwhile, Princess Anne went for a ride in Kirkbride, Queen Camilla went shopping in Wapping, Prince Edward dropped a clanger in Bangor, and the young ladies of Buckingham asked Prince Andrew if he'd mind staying at home.
Now it's goodnight from me ...
... and it's goodnight from him."
Now it's goodnight from me ...
... and it's goodnight from him."
January 21, 2026 at 8:22 AM
"Meanwhile, Princess Anne went for a ride in Kirkbride, Queen Camilla went shopping in Wapping, Prince Edward dropped a clanger in Bangor, and the young ladies of Buckingham asked Prince Andrew if he'd mind staying at home.
Now it's goodnight from me ...
... and it's goodnight from him."
Now it's goodnight from me ...
... and it's goodnight from him."
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"Why d'you think Windsor Castle's RINGED with Chinese Restaurants..."
January 21, 2026 at 10:56 AM
"Why d'you think Windsor Castle's RINGED with Chinese Restaurants..."
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'After curling in Stirling, the royal couple played chess in Inverness, and in Bude, they tried wrestling in the leisure centre.'
January 20, 2026 at 10:02 PM
'After curling in Stirling, the royal couple played chess in Inverness, and in Bude, they tried wrestling in the leisure centre.'
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This is such a garbage story: it froths about "AI-generated", and quotes the artist out of context. He clearly says, first, it's a quick rough idea, and the full quote is much less confrontational when seen in context. I'd die of shame if I'd written this misleading post.
January 20, 2026 at 3:47 PM
This is such a garbage story: it froths about "AI-generated", and quotes the artist out of context. He clearly says, first, it's a quick rough idea, and the full quote is much less confrontational when seen in context. I'd die of shame if I'd written this misleading post.
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Letter in Times today
January 20, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Letter in Times today
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Why is Donald Trump changing his mind every five minutes and saying completely mad stuff an embarrassment for Keir Starmer? It feels like it should chiefly be seen as an embarrassment for the United States.
January 20, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Why is Donald Trump changing his mind every five minutes and saying completely mad stuff an embarrassment for Keir Starmer? It feels like it should chiefly be seen as an embarrassment for the United States.
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Now THAT'S what I call Discourse!
The Red Army was a UK/US proxy force and I'm tired of pretending it wasn't.
January 17, 2026 at 4:42 AM
Now THAT'S what I call Discourse!
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