AJ Butterwick
@btrwkart.bsky.social
As Buddy Guy says - Whiskey, Beer, and Wine. Plus a lot of TV and Movies. Some woodworking. Stay-at-home dad to two kids.
How... Literally How do you think you are a good person if you want to deport a fucking muppet? (Sorry about the language, Elmo.)
We're leaving aside that bad Bunny is a citizen and can't be deported, but these people can't understand that there are actual citizens that aren't lily white.
We're leaving aside that bad Bunny is a citizen and can't be deported, but these people can't understand that there are actual citizens that aren't lily white.
February 9, 2026 at 3:32 AM
How... Literally How do you think you are a good person if you want to deport a fucking muppet? (Sorry about the language, Elmo.)
We're leaving aside that bad Bunny is a citizen and can't be deported, but these people can't understand that there are actual citizens that aren't lily white.
We're leaving aside that bad Bunny is a citizen and can't be deported, but these people can't understand that there are actual citizens that aren't lily white.
"The world is full of compromise and infinite red tape, but the music's got the magic, you're one chance for escape,
Turn me on, turn me up, It's your turn to dream. A little Magic Power makes it better than it seems."
There is magic in music.
Turn me on, turn me up, It's your turn to dream. A little Magic Power makes it better than it seems."
There is magic in music.
February 9, 2026 at 2:20 AM
"The world is full of compromise and infinite red tape, but the music's got the magic, you're one chance for escape,
Turn me on, turn me up, It's your turn to dream. A little Magic Power makes it better than it seems."
There is magic in music.
Turn me on, turn me up, It's your turn to dream. A little Magic Power makes it better than it seems."
There is magic in music.
I am not watching the CTE Bowl. The idea that the commercials were a thing left 10 years ago.
What are you doing that isn't superb owl?
What are you doing that isn't superb owl?
February 9, 2026 at 2:09 AM
I am not watching the CTE Bowl. The idea that the commercials were a thing left 10 years ago.
What are you doing that isn't superb owl?
What are you doing that isn't superb owl?
Happy birthday, Mom. You would have been 84. Time for Manhattans and M&Ms.
February 8, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Happy birthday, Mom. You would have been 84. Time for Manhattans and M&Ms.
So, @paultassi.bsky.social, I have my favorite D2 soundtrack tracks in my current playlist, so I went looking for videos of the missions. Because we can't play them anymore.
I am discovering how clueless we were on the first pass. And remembering that shotguns, sniper rifles were Power weapons.
I am discovering how clueless we were on the first pass. And remembering that shotguns, sniper rifles were Power weapons.
February 7, 2026 at 3:45 AM
So, @paultassi.bsky.social, I have my favorite D2 soundtrack tracks in my current playlist, so I went looking for videos of the missions. Because we can't play them anymore.
I am discovering how clueless we were on the first pass. And remembering that shotguns, sniper rifles were Power weapons.
I am discovering how clueless we were on the first pass. And remembering that shotguns, sniper rifles were Power weapons.
Sooo, there are some weird possible connections in these replies with someone I've never interacted with before?
This account is followed by people I follow. And that first reply to me? I want to finish reading something so I can read something else. And *that* is their reply?
This account is followed by people I follow. And that first reply to me? I want to finish reading something so I can read something else. And *that* is their reply?
February 5, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Sooo, there are some weird possible connections in these replies with someone I've never interacted with before?
This account is followed by people I follow. And that first reply to me? I want to finish reading something so I can read something else. And *that* is their reply?
This account is followed by people I follow. And that first reply to me? I want to finish reading something so I can read something else. And *that* is their reply?
February 5, 2026 at 1:52 AM
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Almost like people hate when a political party turns our country into a living hell idk
JUST IN: Democrats flip a red seat in the Texas Senate.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
February 1, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Almost like people hate when a political party turns our country into a living hell idk
Also, I know this probably won't go far, but #WonderMan on Disney is so totally not what you were thinking it is. And Ben Kingsley continues to kill it as Trevor, Trevor Slattery.
February 1, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Also, I know this probably won't go far, but #WonderMan on Disney is so totally not what you were thinking it is. And Ben Kingsley continues to kill it as Trevor, Trevor Slattery.
I play D&D. You have no idea how well I can name things goofily.
Yes that is now a word. Deal.
Yes that is now a word. Deal.
innnncredibly stupid and absurd
please someone give me 20 million dollars, I can make a show with a goofier name
please someone give me 20 million dollars, I can make a show with a goofier name
January 29, 2026 at 3:06 AM
I play D&D. You have no idea how well I can name things goofily.
Yes that is now a word. Deal.
Yes that is now a word. Deal.
Sooo, #Daredevil #BornAgainS2 trailer.
JESSICA JONES!!!
I am not sure I understood how much I wanted more Krysten Ritter Jessica Jones until that 3 seconds in the trailer.
JESSICA JONES!!!
I am not sure I understood how much I wanted more Krysten Ritter Jessica Jones until that 3 seconds in the trailer.
January 28, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Sooo, #Daredevil #BornAgainS2 trailer.
JESSICA JONES!!!
I am not sure I understood how much I wanted more Krysten Ritter Jessica Jones until that 3 seconds in the trailer.
JESSICA JONES!!!
I am not sure I understood how much I wanted more Krysten Ritter Jessica Jones until that 3 seconds in the trailer.
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Every time pple think of saying, “why aren’t more publications covering [topic xyz],“ please don’t. This is why. been in media for 35 years & rich assholes destroyed it. media of past no longer exists. We are trying. Subscribe. But let go of the idea of “media” from 10-20-30 years ago. That’s gone.
A billionaire bought a legacy institution and immediately took it to hell… because that’s what they do
From Paul Farhi at the other site. Former media reporter there.
January 26, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Every time pple think of saying, “why aren’t more publications covering [topic xyz],“ please don’t. This is why. been in media for 35 years & rich assholes destroyed it. media of past no longer exists. We are trying. Subscribe. But let go of the idea of “media” from 10-20-30 years ago. That’s gone.
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Race as a construct is so powerful that only now are many people saying ‘they are killing us’.
They have been killing us. We have all been us the whole time.
They have been killing us. We have all been us the whole time.
January 27, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Race as a construct is so powerful that only now are many people saying ‘they are killing us’.
They have been killing us. We have all been us the whole time.
They have been killing us. We have all been us the whole time.
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I continue to believe that the fastest way to get Stephen Miller fired is to convince Trump that Miller's ICE operations are what cost him the Nobel Peace Prize.
January 27, 2026 at 4:54 AM
I continue to believe that the fastest way to get Stephen Miller fired is to convince Trump that Miller's ICE operations are what cost him the Nobel Peace Prize.
Yup, this.
If this isn't seen as moderate given what's going on, then you are useless in fixing things.
If this isn't seen as moderate given what's going on, then you are useless in fixing things.
The moderate position is unwinding the entire post-9/11 security state
January 27, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Yup, this.
If this isn't seen as moderate given what's going on, then you are useless in fixing things.
If this isn't seen as moderate given what's going on, then you are useless in fixing things.
It's a bad sign when the social media site you came to for Alf Hog, bird pictures, and @scalzi.com and @chuckwendig.bsky.social is full of the stuff you left Xitter for.
In another rowing against the current post, Man are we supposed to get a lot of snow tomorrow.
$200 for the people who shovel.
In another rowing against the current post, Man are we supposed to get a lot of snow tomorrow.
$200 for the people who shovel.
January 25, 2026 at 2:30 AM
It's a bad sign when the social media site you came to for Alf Hog, bird pictures, and @scalzi.com and @chuckwendig.bsky.social is full of the stuff you left Xitter for.
In another rowing against the current post, Man are we supposed to get a lot of snow tomorrow.
$200 for the people who shovel.
In another rowing against the current post, Man are we supposed to get a lot of snow tomorrow.
$200 for the people who shovel.
I'm going to row against the current here.
Re-watching #SlowHorses, just started season 4.
But Jackson Lamb is the best spy in the whole series, and I think Taverner is the only one who knows it.
Re-watching #SlowHorses, just started season 4.
But Jackson Lamb is the best spy in the whole series, and I think Taverner is the only one who knows it.
January 25, 2026 at 2:23 AM
I'm going to row against the current here.
Re-watching #SlowHorses, just started season 4.
But Jackson Lamb is the best spy in the whole series, and I think Taverner is the only one who knows it.
Re-watching #SlowHorses, just started season 4.
But Jackson Lamb is the best spy in the whole series, and I think Taverner is the only one who knows it.
Oh, @herdingphotons.bsky.social trying to peek into my bedroom.
#5 Biggest Turn On.
Well, at the risk of being just another CIS guy, FF. But not really "biggest". Because as much as it sounds cliche, I love my wife. And I'm not giving out this one.
#5 Biggest Turn On.
Well, at the risk of being just another CIS guy, FF. But not really "biggest". Because as much as it sounds cliche, I love my wife. And I'm not giving out this one.
@ratphooey.bsky.social liked this, so I will go with #4 - Do I believe in soulmates?
No because I don't believe in souls. Also, the law of large numbers kind of says that a TTRPGer might meet a collaborative storyteller on a USENET newsgroup and hit it off.
No because I don't believe in souls. Also, the law of large numbers kind of says that a TTRPGer might meet a collaborative storyteller on a USENET newsgroup and hit it off.
#2 - Compliment Never Forgotten.
My parents admitting to my sister and I that they fully believe they raised good children. 70s-80s Parents didn't always say it even when they believed it.
My parents admitting to my sister and I that they fully believe they raised good children. 70s-80s Parents didn't always say it even when they believed it.
January 22, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Oh, @herdingphotons.bsky.social trying to peek into my bedroom.
#5 Biggest Turn On.
Well, at the risk of being just another CIS guy, FF. But not really "biggest". Because as much as it sounds cliche, I love my wife. And I'm not giving out this one.
#5 Biggest Turn On.
Well, at the risk of being just another CIS guy, FF. But not really "biggest". Because as much as it sounds cliche, I love my wife. And I'm not giving out this one.
@ratphooey.bsky.social liked this, so I will go with #4 - Do I believe in soulmates?
No because I don't believe in souls. Also, the law of large numbers kind of says that a TTRPGer might meet a collaborative storyteller on a USENET newsgroup and hit it off.
No because I don't believe in souls. Also, the law of large numbers kind of says that a TTRPGer might meet a collaborative storyteller on a USENET newsgroup and hit it off.
#2 - Compliment Never Forgotten.
My parents admitting to my sister and I that they fully believe they raised good children. 70s-80s Parents didn't always say it even when they believed it.
My parents admitting to my sister and I that they fully believe they raised good children. 70s-80s Parents didn't always say it even when they believed it.
I mean, I can try?
Not sure I have enough followers to get through them all, so I may have to cheat with Likes on other answers.
Not sure I have enough followers to get through them all, so I may have to cheat with Likes on other answers.
January 22, 2026 at 1:59 AM
@ratphooey.bsky.social liked this, so I will go with #4 - Do I believe in soulmates?
No because I don't believe in souls. Also, the law of large numbers kind of says that a TTRPGer might meet a collaborative storyteller on a USENET newsgroup and hit it off.
No because I don't believe in souls. Also, the law of large numbers kind of says that a TTRPGer might meet a collaborative storyteller on a USENET newsgroup and hit it off.
#3 Want to tell someone something but won't?
If I put it on the internet, aren't I telling them? But sure...
Oh, I will rage against other drivers while in my own car and not say anything if we end up in the same parking lot.
If I put it on the internet, aren't I telling them? But sure...
Oh, I will rage against other drivers while in my own car and not say anything if we end up in the same parking lot.
I mean, I can try?
Not sure I have enough followers to get through them all, so I may have to cheat with Likes on other answers.
Not sure I have enough followers to get through them all, so I may have to cheat with Likes on other answers.
sure, why not?
January 22, 2026 at 1:37 AM
#3 Want to tell someone something but won't?
If I put it on the internet, aren't I telling them? But sure...
Oh, I will rage against other drivers while in my own car and not say anything if we end up in the same parking lot.
If I put it on the internet, aren't I telling them? But sure...
Oh, I will rage against other drivers while in my own car and not say anything if we end up in the same parking lot.
#2 - Compliment Never Forgotten.
My parents admitting to my sister and I that they fully believe they raised good children. 70s-80s Parents didn't always say it even when they believed it.
My parents admitting to my sister and I that they fully believe they raised good children. 70s-80s Parents didn't always say it even when they believed it.
I mean, I can try?
Not sure I have enough followers to get through them all, so I may have to cheat with Likes on other answers.
Not sure I have enough followers to get through them all, so I may have to cheat with Likes on other answers.
sure, why not?
January 22, 2026 at 1:31 AM
#2 - Compliment Never Forgotten.
My parents admitting to my sister and I that they fully believe they raised good children. 70s-80s Parents didn't always say it even when they believed it.
My parents admitting to my sister and I that they fully believe they raised good children. 70s-80s Parents didn't always say it even when they believed it.
I mean, I can try?
Not sure I have enough followers to get through them all, so I may have to cheat with Likes on other answers.
Not sure I have enough followers to get through them all, so I may have to cheat with Likes on other answers.
January 21, 2026 at 2:38 AM
I mean, I can try?
Not sure I have enough followers to get through them all, so I may have to cheat with Likes on other answers.
Not sure I have enough followers to get through them all, so I may have to cheat with Likes on other answers.
I'm not sure what the advertising or marketing purpose is, but FX has been showing the MCU movies in order for like three days now.
Currently Infinity War.
I have memories in FB where I was trying to watch in order, and now they are doing the whole damn thing.
Currently Infinity War.
I have memories in FB where I was trying to watch in order, and now they are doing the whole damn thing.
January 19, 2026 at 2:18 AM
I'm not sure what the advertising or marketing purpose is, but FX has been showing the MCU movies in order for like three days now.
Currently Infinity War.
I have memories in FB where I was trying to watch in order, and now they are doing the whole damn thing.
Currently Infinity War.
I have memories in FB where I was trying to watch in order, and now they are doing the whole damn thing.
So I don't see Lovretta here, @emandras.bsky.social, but please let her know that even though wife and I are re-watching #Killjoys, HJK is currently on my TV as Ghost and she has been really good.
#NewAvengers
Sorry, might be AntMan and WASP on TV now.
#NewAvengers
Sorry, might be AntMan and WASP on TV now.
January 19, 2026 at 1:22 AM
So I don't see Lovretta here, @emandras.bsky.social, but please let her know that even though wife and I are re-watching #Killjoys, HJK is currently on my TV as Ghost and she has been really good.
#NewAvengers
Sorry, might be AntMan and WASP on TV now.
#NewAvengers
Sorry, might be AntMan and WASP on TV now.
I listen to the last few Red War mission soundtracks for Destiny 2 and it really makes me want to play them again. @paultassi.bsky.social And I know we would just destroy them.
But, in Payback, "You got us a TANK?" And Cayde's lament only for Zavala to show his love at the end?
But, in Payback, "You got us a TANK?" And Cayde's lament only for Zavala to show his love at the end?
January 16, 2026 at 6:09 AM
I listen to the last few Red War mission soundtracks for Destiny 2 and it really makes me want to play them again. @paultassi.bsky.social And I know we would just destroy them.
But, in Payback, "You got us a TANK?" And Cayde's lament only for Zavala to show his love at the end?
But, in Payback, "You got us a TANK?" And Cayde's lament only for Zavala to show his love at the end?