Belle
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Belle. Dyslexic af,❤️ 90s music and fashion.
Finished Astro’s Playroom last night. The final boss is tough for me, though not difficult in the overall sense. It's an old school, memorize the attack pattern after losing a few times and then just execute all the counters on, like, your 10th try.
But, um, I'm not good at consistency.
But, um, I'm not good at consistency.
February 8, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Finished Astro’s Playroom last night. The final boss is tough for me, though not difficult in the overall sense. It's an old school, memorize the attack pattern after losing a few times and then just execute all the counters on, like, your 10th try.
But, um, I'm not good at consistency.
But, um, I'm not good at consistency.
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February 8, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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So, I went to play Final Fantasy VII Rebirth today with the goal of finishing it, and then I immediately get caught up with a fucking side quest.
I love side quests. But FFVII Rebirth has a lot of them, and most of them are just repeats of another one.
I love side quests. But FFVII Rebirth has a lot of them, and most of them are just repeats of another one.
February 8, 2026 at 4:01 AM
So, I went to play Final Fantasy VII Rebirth today with the goal of finishing it, and then I immediately get caught up with a fucking side quest.
I love side quests. But FFVII Rebirth has a lot of them, and most of them are just repeats of another one.
I love side quests. But FFVII Rebirth has a lot of them, and most of them are just repeats of another one.
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A few weeks ago I saw a commercial for like genAI or sports betting or something and it was like “don’t bet against the underdog” and one of the examples they depicted was the Spartans at Thermopylae.
And like… my brother in Zeus, they lost. The were the underdogs and they FAMOUSLY lost.
And like… my brother in Zeus, they lost. The were the underdogs and they FAMOUSLY lost.
February 8, 2026 at 3:23 AM
A few weeks ago I saw a commercial for like genAI or sports betting or something and it was like “don’t bet against the underdog” and one of the examples they depicted was the Spartans at Thermopylae.
And like… my brother in Zeus, they lost. The were the underdogs and they FAMOUSLY lost.
And like… my brother in Zeus, they lost. The were the underdogs and they FAMOUSLY lost.
Forgive me, but this is one of the stupidest Star Wars things I’ve read.
Jabba probably regularly sends people to the Sarlacc pit and Luck would know that because he fucking grew up there.
It’s a heist. You put all your characters in position and then a chain of events goes off.
Jabba probably regularly sends people to the Sarlacc pit and Luck would know that because he fucking grew up there.
It’s a heist. You put all your characters in position and then a chain of events goes off.
What Was Luke's Plan in 'Return of the Jedi'?
This was a piece that published on February 28, 2018 when I worked at Uproxx. I would just link to it, but Uproxx has removed its archives before 2022, so this piece has been lost to the internet. But...
www.thehardpass.net
February 8, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Forgive me, but this is one of the stupidest Star Wars things I’ve read.
Jabba probably regularly sends people to the Sarlacc pit and Luck would know that because he fucking grew up there.
It’s a heist. You put all your characters in position and then a chain of events goes off.
Jabba probably regularly sends people to the Sarlacc pit and Luck would know that because he fucking grew up there.
It’s a heist. You put all your characters in position and then a chain of events goes off.
Ideally, the sun should only set between 5:30 and 7:30. Any earlier, and it's like “where did the day go?” Any later and it’s like “um, when do I sleep?”
February 7, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Ideally, the sun should only set between 5:30 and 7:30. Any earlier, and it's like “where did the day go?” Any later and it’s like “um, when do I sleep?”
Thank the gods, it's going to be properly cold this upcoming week.
February 7, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Thank the gods, it's going to be properly cold this upcoming week.
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It's time for “clear the kitchen Saturday” where Belle has to...checks notes...clean the kitchen.
February 7, 2026 at 7:23 PM
It's time for “clear the kitchen Saturday” where Belle has to...checks notes...clean the kitchen.
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A Batman/Sonic crossover where Two-Face tries to kidnap Tales.
February 7, 2026 at 1:23 AM
A Batman/Sonic crossover where Two-Face tries to kidnap Tales.
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Riverdale Week in Review (“Archie” strips from February 7-12, 1949):
February 6, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Riverdale Week in Review (“Archie” strips from February 7-12, 1949):
One of the weirder things about being old now is that sometimes, someone says "oh wow, I loved that game/show/whatever when I was 13! It was such a big part of my childhood!"
And I too, loved that thing a lot. But I was 23.
And I too, loved that thing a lot. But I was 23.
February 6, 2026 at 6:09 PM
One of the weirder things about being old now is that sometimes, someone says "oh wow, I loved that game/show/whatever when I was 13! It was such a big part of my childhood!"
And I too, loved that thing a lot. But I was 23.
And I too, loved that thing a lot. But I was 23.
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Here's an unsold con sketch that didn't make the flash sale the other day, maybe I'll include it in the next one.
February 6, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Here's an unsold con sketch that didn't make the flash sale the other day, maybe I'll include it in the next one.
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While I appreciate the classic rock this morning, usually it’s mariachi or reggaeton, you are still blasting it too fucking loud. Why can I make out lyrics when my window is closed and the source of the sound is across the parking lot and on the other side of a brick wall?
February 6, 2026 at 4:14 PM
While I appreciate the classic rock this morning, usually it’s mariachi or reggaeton, you are still blasting it too fucking loud. Why can I make out lyrics when my window is closed and the source of the sound is across the parking lot and on the other side of a brick wall?
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I recently saw Hogan’s Alley #23 for sale on eBay. Its price got my attention: $100.99! (In the seller’s defense, it DOES come with a bag and a board.) Normally I’d say it’s a bargain but not this time. But you can get a copy from us for the much lower price of $8 at www.hoganmag.com/stores/order...
February 6, 2026 at 1:21 AM
I recently saw Hogan’s Alley #23 for sale on eBay. Its price got my attention: $100.99! (In the seller’s defense, it DOES come with a bag and a board.) Normally I’d say it’s a bargain but not this time. But you can get a copy from us for the much lower price of $8 at www.hoganmag.com/stores/order...
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I’m so sad and angry. Everywhere I go, everything I see, I just see things my mom would have loved.
Sabrina Carpenter sang “Islands in the Stream" with Kermit and Miss Piggy and my mom loved by the Bee Gees (who wrote the song) and The Muppets.
If only she’d let me take her to the hospital!
Sabrina Carpenter sang “Islands in the Stream" with Kermit and Miss Piggy and my mom loved by the Bee Gees (who wrote the song) and The Muppets.
If only she’d let me take her to the hospital!
February 5, 2026 at 11:03 PM
I’m so sad and angry. Everywhere I go, everything I see, I just see things my mom would have loved.
Sabrina Carpenter sang “Islands in the Stream" with Kermit and Miss Piggy and my mom loved by the Bee Gees (who wrote the song) and The Muppets.
If only she’d let me take her to the hospital!
Sabrina Carpenter sang “Islands in the Stream" with Kermit and Miss Piggy and my mom loved by the Bee Gees (who wrote the song) and The Muppets.
If only she’d let me take her to the hospital!
People: likes some thing
Some other people: you worship that thing!
Some other people: you worship that thing!
February 5, 2026 at 10:29 PM
People: likes some thing
Some other people: you worship that thing!
Some other people: you worship that thing!
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I made a little comic celebrating something nice in the world that my family loves. It can also serve as a recommendation for those of you who are (or are considering becoming) parents. Finding joy where you can is a survival skill in bizarre and awful times. I ‘ll fix the typos (I just noticed!)
February 5, 2026 at 10:04 PM
I made a little comic celebrating something nice in the world that my family loves. It can also serve as a recommendation for those of you who are (or are considering becoming) parents. Finding joy where you can is a survival skill in bizarre and awful times. I ‘ll fix the typos (I just noticed!)
LOL, we all voted in Prop 50 because of Texas gerrymandering and it looks like the gerrymandering might not even work.
I don’t regret my vote, I’m just laughing at the Texas GOP.
I don’t regret my vote, I’m just laughing at the Texas GOP.
February 5, 2026 at 8:41 PM
LOL, we all voted in Prop 50 because of Texas gerrymandering and it looks like the gerrymandering might not even work.
I don’t regret my vote, I’m just laughing at the Texas GOP.
I don’t regret my vote, I’m just laughing at the Texas GOP.
This curler from Italy is actually from the city where they're playing. Her whole family is there and she lives an hour away. Love that for her. It would be like if I went to the Olympics and they were in Oakland.
February 5, 2026 at 7:05 PM
This curler from Italy is actually from the city where they're playing. Her whole family is there and she lives an hour away. Love that for her. It would be like if I went to the Olympics and they were in Oakland.
Each curling stone has a record of its performance.
February 5, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Each curling stone has a record of its performance.