Chris Uttenweiler
@bluesysum.bsky.social
Western Virginian that got pulled into NOVA, then fled to Central Virginia - Charlottesville-ish. Photography, silliness, freshly minted EMT, technology, and other stuff as it occurs to me.
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Chris Uttenweiler
@bluesysum.bsky.social
· May 19
I still drastically prefer the tone of the community here on BSky to other platforms, but damn, the "outraged for the thrill of being outraged" crowd does flourish here. History? Context? Pragmatism? Nah - that all gets in the way of the thrill of a good old fashioned cancelling.
He’s not “in” Russia, he’s only kissing their ass and licking their boots. There is a difference.
February 12, 2026 at 1:54 PM
He’s not “in” Russia, he’s only kissing their ass and licking their boots. There is a difference.
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Let a billionaire buy a newspaper and before you know it, he’s fired everyone who knew how to read a map.
February 12, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Let a billionaire buy a newspaper and before you know it, he’s fired everyone who knew how to read a map.
The IOC is a collection of boot licking cowards. First forcing another country to change its name because China doesn’t believe in its freedom, next allowing Russia to participate as Individual Neutral Athletes (AINs), and now this.
“This truth cannot be inconvenient, inappropriate, or called a ‘political demonstration at a sporting event’,” Zelenskyy said.
Ukrainian Olympics star banned from wearing helmet tribute to war dead
The IOC said Tuesday that skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych's helmet fell foul of its guidelines but that it would allow him to wear a black armband as a compromise.
www.nbcnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:53 PM
The IOC is a collection of boot licking cowards. First forcing another country to change its name because China doesn’t believe in its freedom, next allowing Russia to participate as Individual Neutral Athletes (AINs), and now this.
"We are living in a time where people break over things that previous generations pushed through without a second thought.
Discomfort is now trauma. Accountability is now an attack, and anyone who disagrees becomes the villain in someone's story.” - Tania Khazaal
Discomfort is now trauma. Accountability is now an attack, and anyone who disagrees becomes the villain in someone's story.” - Tania Khazaal
February 11, 2026 at 5:47 PM
"We are living in a time where people break over things that previous generations pushed through without a second thought.
Discomfort is now trauma. Accountability is now an attack, and anyone who disagrees becomes the villain in someone's story.” - Tania Khazaal
Discomfort is now trauma. Accountability is now an attack, and anyone who disagrees becomes the villain in someone's story.” - Tania Khazaal
I swear, the company I used to work for wasn’t so god damn evil at one point. Nor were they this “clumsy,” and willing to wave away long term wrong, for short term gains. It hurts my heart.
Amazon Ring’s Super Bowl ad sparks backlash amid fears of mass surveillance
Is it just for the dogs?
www.theverge.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:43 PM
I swear, the company I used to work for wasn’t so god damn evil at one point. Nor were they this “clumsy,” and willing to wave away long term wrong, for short term gains. It hurts my heart.
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The US Women’s Hockey team is terrifying.
They have scored twenty goals in this Olympiad so far.
Their opponents?
One.
They have scored twenty goals in this Olympiad so far.
Their opponents?
One.
February 11, 2026 at 7:02 AM
The US Women’s Hockey team is terrifying.
They have scored twenty goals in this Olympiad so far.
Their opponents?
One.
They have scored twenty goals in this Olympiad so far.
Their opponents?
One.
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i think they’re being overly optimistic regarding the canine literacy rate
February 9, 2026 at 2:10 PM
i think they’re being overly optimistic regarding the canine literacy rate
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February 8, 2026 at 5:53 AM
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BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
February 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
Jassy: “Well, basically everyone wants non-AI capacity so I mis-read the situation to the tune of $60B dollars. So logically we’ll cover that $60B oopsie AND continue our plan to spend $140B on AI capacity to push AI slop onto the public, whether they like it or not.”
Stock: Evaporates 15%
Stock: Evaporates 15%
February 5, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Jassy: “Well, basically everyone wants non-AI capacity so I mis-read the situation to the tune of $60B dollars. So logically we’ll cover that $60B oopsie AND continue our plan to spend $140B on AI capacity to push AI slop onto the public, whether they like it or not.”
Stock: Evaporates 15%
Stock: Evaporates 15%
🎼 Don't know why I feel this way
I get high on the pain
Look to the sky, but I'm to blame
You might hate me, and it might sound crazy
But it keeps me sane… 🎶
I get high on the pain
Look to the sky, but I'm to blame
You might hate me, and it might sound crazy
But it keeps me sane… 🎶
February 5, 2026 at 6:29 PM
🎼 Don't know why I feel this way
I get high on the pain
Look to the sky, but I'm to blame
You might hate me, and it might sound crazy
But it keeps me sane… 🎶
I get high on the pain
Look to the sky, but I'm to blame
You might hate me, and it might sound crazy
But it keeps me sane… 🎶
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This is Milo. He has the reflexes of a sloth and the composure of a statue. Learning catch is going to take a minute. 12/10 (TT: milocrazy8)
February 5, 2026 at 12:01 AM
This is Milo. He has the reflexes of a sloth and the composure of a statue. Learning catch is going to take a minute. 12/10 (TT: milocrazy8)
Necessary Evil.
February 5, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Necessary Evil.
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A publisher who lays off a reporter whose pen is freezing because she's covering a frigid war zone while dodging missiles is not an editor you want to work for, in a more perfect world
February 4, 2026 at 5:07 PM
A publisher who lays off a reporter whose pen is freezing because she's covering a frigid war zone while dodging missiles is not an editor you want to work for, in a more perfect world
This is hope for us all after all….
A new generation revives 'The Muppet Show' and it's as delightful as ever
This isn't the first reincarnation of Jim Henson's crew, but it's one of the best in a very long time. Seth Rogen is an executive producer, and Maya Rudolph and Sabrina Carpenter guest star.
www.npr.org
February 4, 2026 at 12:56 PM
This is hope for us all after all….
🎼 Now, keep in mind that a man's just as good as his word
And it takes twice as long to build bridges you've burnt
And there's hurt you can 'cause time alone cannot heal 🎶
And it takes twice as long to build bridges you've burnt
And there's hurt you can 'cause time alone cannot heal 🎶
February 3, 2026 at 11:23 PM
🎼 Now, keep in mind that a man's just as good as his word
And it takes twice as long to build bridges you've burnt
And there's hurt you can 'cause time alone cannot heal 🎶
And it takes twice as long to build bridges you've burnt
And there's hurt you can 'cause time alone cannot heal 🎶
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"It’s really a shame that I learned all of this too late."
Man Who Lost Everything In Crypto Just Wishes Several Thousand More People Had Warned Him
CHICAGO—Saying he had been absolutely blindsided by the sudden change in his fortunes, local 33-year-old Tyler Branton, a man who lost everything in cryptocurrencies, told reporters Thursday that he j...
theonion.com
January 31, 2026 at 11:38 PM
"It’s really a shame that I learned all of this too late."
He outta “pull himself up by the boot straps” and take some “personal responsibility” to “get it done.” No, but really, I’ll keep him in my thoughts and prayers. #EntitledCriminallyAppointedGoodOlBoy
January 28, 2026 at 11:25 PM
He outta “pull himself up by the boot straps” and take some “personal responsibility” to “get it done.” No, but really, I’ll keep him in my thoughts and prayers. #EntitledCriminallyAppointedGoodOlBoy
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This is Wynn. Her neighborhood friends came over to ask if she could come out to play, and she didn't look back. 13/10 (IG: wynn_thegolden)
January 28, 2026 at 10:58 PM
This is Wynn. Her neighborhood friends came over to ask if she could come out to play, and she didn't look back. 13/10 (IG: wynn_thegolden)
16,000 MORE folks out of work from Amazon. Folks give Bezos a ration of shit, but let me tell you from personal experiences: Jassey is a feckless asshole with zero regard for his employees - but for better or worse, he’s never denied it, not once.
January 28, 2026 at 4:56 PM
16,000 MORE folks out of work from Amazon. Folks give Bezos a ration of shit, but let me tell you from personal experiences: Jassey is a feckless asshole with zero regard for his employees - but for better or worse, he’s never denied it, not once.
This truck is a life saver. I get why people sing about them. 😂
January 28, 2026 at 4:52 PM
This truck is a life saver. I get why people sing about them. 😂
I GOT INTO ORANGE FIRE FIGHTER ACADEMY!!!!
January 22, 2026 at 4:45 PM
I GOT INTO ORANGE FIRE FIGHTER ACADEMY!!!!
Life has taken an interesting twist or two. Power lunches with GS-12’s or CIOs, to leftovers at the firehouse. The later is MUCH preferred.
January 20, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Life has taken an interesting twist or two. Power lunches with GS-12’s or CIOs, to leftovers at the firehouse. The later is MUCH preferred.
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Born January 17, 1959
American singer, guitarist, songwriter, author and actress Susanna Hoffs from The Bangles.
Hoffs has also co-written songs for the Go-Go's, Belinda Carlisle and Bette Midler. And taught us to walk like an Egyptian! 🎶🎸🎤
#MusicSky
youtu.be/Cv6tuzHUuuk?...
American singer, guitarist, songwriter, author and actress Susanna Hoffs from The Bangles.
Hoffs has also co-written songs for the Go-Go's, Belinda Carlisle and Bette Midler. And taught us to walk like an Egyptian! 🎶🎸🎤
#MusicSky
youtu.be/Cv6tuzHUuuk?...
The Bangles - Walk Like an Egyptian (Official Video)
YouTube video by TheBanglesVEVO
youtu.be
January 17, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Born January 17, 1959
American singer, guitarist, songwriter, author and actress Susanna Hoffs from The Bangles.
Hoffs has also co-written songs for the Go-Go's, Belinda Carlisle and Bette Midler. And taught us to walk like an Egyptian! 🎶🎸🎤
#MusicSky
youtu.be/Cv6tuzHUuuk?...
American singer, guitarist, songwriter, author and actress Susanna Hoffs from The Bangles.
Hoffs has also co-written songs for the Go-Go's, Belinda Carlisle and Bette Midler. And taught us to walk like an Egyptian! 🎶🎸🎤
#MusicSky
youtu.be/Cv6tuzHUuuk?...