Martin Barker 1863
@barkus24.bsky.social
Potteries born Australian. Indie rock/rugby league/football/architecture/design/art/darts/working class culture.
On a lilo, in a sea of alright.
On a lilo, in a sea of alright.
I get that news orgs don’t want to get it wrong but JFC you’re not Trump stenographers and you do have access to social media. And eyes.
January 24, 2026 at 11:32 PM
I get that news orgs don’t want to get it wrong but JFC you’re not Trump stenographers and you do have access to social media. And eyes.
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"I'M IN A WHEELBARROW, AND THIS TIME IT'S PERSONAL!"
For Jim Moir/Vic Reeves' birthday, a reminder it's thirty years this year since this advert.
January 24, 2026 at 3:03 PM
"I'M IN A WHEELBARROW, AND THIS TIME IT'S PERSONAL!"
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Stephen Miller called the victim, an ICU nurse at the VA filming ICE, a “domestic terrorist who tried to assassinate federal law enforcement.” Greg Bovino said he “wanted to massacre law enforcement.” You saw the videos. How can any Republican not call for their resignations?
January 24, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Stephen Miller called the victim, an ICU nurse at the VA filming ICE, a “domestic terrorist who tried to assassinate federal law enforcement.” Greg Bovino said he “wanted to massacre law enforcement.” You saw the videos. How can any Republican not call for their resignations?
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Time for a brand new game, Picking an episode of Last of the Summer Wine at random and telling you the brief synopsis!
Anyone, give me a number between 1 and 295.
Anyone, give me a number between 1 and 295.
January 23, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Time for a brand new game, Picking an episode of Last of the Summer Wine at random and telling you the brief synopsis!
Anyone, give me a number between 1 and 295.
Anyone, give me a number between 1 and 295.
Quote a post with a clue where you're from
January 23, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Quote a post with a clue where you're from
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@coldwarsteve.bsky.social knocking it out of the park.
January 23, 2026 at 1:20 PM
@coldwarsteve.bsky.social knocking it out of the park.
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Latest additions to Donald Trump’s Board Of Peace include Professor James Moriarty, Chief Scientist Davros of Skaro and Emperor Ming the Merciless of the planet Mongo. I feel safer already.
January 22, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Latest additions to Donald Trump’s Board Of Peace include Professor James Moriarty, Chief Scientist Davros of Skaro and Emperor Ming the Merciless of the planet Mongo. I feel safer already.
If the Albanese is serious about making Australia safer for Jewish people a good start would be not treating Netanyahu’s murderous extremist government like normal human beings.
Violence begets violence
Violence begets violence
January 22, 2026 at 8:40 AM
If the Albanese is serious about making Australia safer for Jewish people a good start would be not treating Netanyahu’s murderous extremist government like normal human beings.
Violence begets violence
Violence begets violence
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Just found out not only do I need to get a British passport to visit the UK now but my daughters (who are UK citizens by birth, despite being born in 🇦🇺) *also* need a 🇬🇧 passport to travel there. In fact the only person with a straightforward arrangement is my 🇦🇺 born wife, who can just fly in 🤷♂️
January 20, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Just found out not only do I need to get a British passport to visit the UK now but my daughters (who are UK citizens by birth, despite being born in 🇦🇺) *also* need a 🇬🇧 passport to travel there. In fact the only person with a straightforward arrangement is my 🇦🇺 born wife, who can just fly in 🤷♂️
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RIP hip hop legend E LOVE,,, the man in the middle of the iconic Public Enemy logo
January 19, 2026 at 10:34 PM
RIP hip hop legend E LOVE,,, the man in the middle of the iconic Public Enemy logo
Might skip a swim with the dog at the beach tomorrow morning 😳
January 19, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Might skip a swim with the dog at the beach tomorrow morning 😳
I’ve followed Stoke long enough to know we aren’t winning today.
I can’t explain why, it’s a home game, it’s easy enough on paper and yet it’s not gonna happen.
I can’t explain why, it’s a home game, it’s easy enough on paper and yet it’s not gonna happen.
https://paper.it’s
January 17, 2026 at 12:45 PM
I’ve followed Stoke long enough to know we aren’t winning today.
I can’t explain why, it’s a home game, it’s easy enough on paper and yet it’s not gonna happen.
I can’t explain why, it’s a home game, it’s easy enough on paper and yet it’s not gonna happen.
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#20FaveVideos
Day 17 of 20 (random order)
‘Fell In Love With A Girl’ by
The White Stripes
m.youtube.com/watch?v=fTH7...
#MusicSky
#MusicChallenge
Day 17 of 20 (random order)
‘Fell In Love With A Girl’ by
The White Stripes
m.youtube.com/watch?v=fTH7...
#MusicSky
#MusicChallenge
The White Stripes - Fell In Love With A Girl (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by The White Stripes
m.youtube.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:04 AM
#20FaveVideos
Day 17 of 20 (random order)
‘Fell In Love With A Girl’ by
The White Stripes
m.youtube.com/watch?v=fTH7...
#MusicSky
#MusicChallenge
Day 17 of 20 (random order)
‘Fell In Love With A Girl’ by
The White Stripes
m.youtube.com/watch?v=fTH7...
#MusicSky
#MusicChallenge
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Let’s have one anyway and see what happens.
January 15, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Let’s have one anyway and see what happens.
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OTD 25 years ago I was off to tour the U.S with 2nd division indie hopefuls Ides of Space.
A quarter of a century…enjoy it kids, it’s later than you think 🤓
A quarter of a century…enjoy it kids, it’s later than you think 🤓
January 12, 2026 at 9:39 PM
OTD 25 years ago I was off to tour the U.S with 2nd division indie hopefuls Ides of Space.
A quarter of a century…enjoy it kids, it’s later than you think 🤓
A quarter of a century…enjoy it kids, it’s later than you think 🤓
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Check out the stylish audience in this fantastic photo of drag racing on Brighton's Madeira Drive, taken by Allan Allard in 1963. The image was used as a backdrop for the recent Brighton Museum exhibition, The In Crowd: Mod Fashion and Style 1958-1966.
January 12, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Check out the stylish audience in this fantastic photo of drag racing on Brighton's Madeira Drive, taken by Allan Allard in 1963. The image was used as a backdrop for the recent Brighton Museum exhibition, The In Crowd: Mod Fashion and Style 1958-1966.
Post a pic of the venue where you saw your first concert and the band or artist.
January 11, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Post a pic of the venue where you saw your first concert and the band or artist.
Just watched that Cisse strike from every angle 😍
I hope Stoke put his pocket money up 😁
I hope Stoke put his pocket money up 😁
January 10, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Just watched that Cisse strike from every angle 😍
I hope Stoke put his pocket money up 😁
I hope Stoke put his pocket money up 😁
Can’t decide if the holders of the FA Cup being defeated by a team 117 places below them in the pyramid is a good or bad sign 🤷♂️ but well done Macc nevertheless 👏
January 10, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Can’t decide if the holders of the FA Cup being defeated by a team 117 places below them in the pyramid is a good or bad sign 🤷♂️ but well done Macc nevertheless 👏
The owner gave a nazi salute over a year ago but Louise wants a medal for quitting
Yesterday I posted my last ever Tweet and called on the Government to do the same.
Read more below on why I think it’s time to leave the cesspit formerly known as Twitter.
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
Read more below on why I think it’s time to leave the cesspit formerly known as Twitter.
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
It is time to leave the cesspit formerly known as Twitter
Grok is just one of many reasons why Westminster should finally get off the website.
www.politicshome.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:57 PM
The owner gave a nazi salute over a year ago but Louise wants a medal for quitting
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The world’s ocean absorbed more heat in 2025 than in any other year on record
Ocean Temperatures Just Hit a Dire New Record
The world’s ocean absorbed more heat in 2025 than in any other year on record
www.scientificamerican.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:50 PM
The world’s ocean absorbed more heat in 2025 than in any other year on record