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This is probably ok
February 14, 2026 at 9:31 PM
"Hey Benny, Björn. Did you write that song about the fear of being disappeared bt the KGB like we talked about?"

"Sure did, ladies. Proper banger: catchy chorus, synth hooks, guitar solo, driving beat, the works"

"Sounds good, let's hit the studio"

#ABBA

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February 14, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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To give you an idea of how deranged the UK has become about gender stuff, here's Enid Blyton - the absolute avatar of classic English conservatism and a huge fan of racist "gollywogs" - casually describing a gender non-conforming kid in the 1940s and having their friends be totally cool with it.
February 14, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Tonight, Candi Staton has come as a dreamcatcher #TOTP
February 13, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Taking advantage of Five Star to check out how our chap is doing in the Olympic Tea-Tray #TOTP
February 13, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Suddenly fancy a yogurt #TOTP
February 13, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Torn here. On one hand, pointless cover klaxon. On the other hand, it's not Simply Red... #TOTP
February 13, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Just popped over to BBC2 for a few minutes of snowboarding. Couldn't fucking stand Flat Bear in 1999, and time hasn't mellowed me on it #TOTP
February 13, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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An obscure detail in early Pokemon games:

In the Pewter City Pokemart in Gen 1, there is an NPC complaining that he was ripped off by a Magikarp salesman. But if you visit the same building in Gen 2, you can find the same person bragging about a Gyarados he's trained.
February 13, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Outstanding photo
A Moist Owlette is freshly showered at Owl Park San Vigilio, a zoological park in northern Italy 🇮🇹 via fb.com/816647270688... #owlsintowels 💛🦉
February 13, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Football. Bloody hell.
February 11, 2026 at 10:18 PM
No idea if me using this will make any difference, but it can't hurt
New pronoun labeller just dropped! Instructions are in the thread and as this is something that becomes more useful the more people are using it, plz do pass it along
The pronoun labeler, which was by far the most useful labeler on the site, was deleted by its creator. But thanks to @ripperoni.com there’s a new one available. I highly recommend it. It’s a great way to share your pronouns or see someone else’s pronouns at a glance.

bsky.app/profile/pron...
February 11, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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So a Norwegian biathlete cheated on his girlfriend at the Olympics (many such cases) and then told her about it on the phone (fair play) she dumped him (which I respect) and he then gave an interview where he told the whole world about everything in an attempt to do penance or something
What happened? WHAT DID I MISS? Sounds interesting.....
February 11, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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Another day, another slightly baffling vintage advert from the archives ('a showerfully good idea' was right there!)
February 11, 2026 at 10:25 AM
February 11, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Amazing

*Saves that one for when Turbos & Tantrums gets to '99*
So RTÉ (Ireland's national broadcaster), showed Formula 1 here from 1995 to 2004.

This was their promo/advert for the 1999 Spanish GP.

One of the most baffling/somewhat funny things I've ever watched. What were they sniffing when deciding this was a good idea 😂
February 11, 2026 at 7:34 AM
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ah yes, the unrealistic timeline of Cyberpunk 2020
February 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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This photo is funnier than it has any business being

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February 7, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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I don’t want to laugh at a small business but also VERY funny
February 6, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Cheer up Morrissey, it might never happen...

#TOTP
February 6, 2026 at 8:54 PM
For balance reasons, the BBC is legally obliged to play an Alfie Boe track later #TOTP
February 6, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Dog pictures ready #Totp
February 6, 2026 at 8:13 PM