Dr Alexandra Marley
@bulletproofling.bsky.social
Linguist. Living on Ngunnawal and Ngambri country. Researching: Australian Indigenous languages, sociolinguistics, ethnobotany, decolonisation and epistemologies. Always was, always will be. Also post about other random stuff.
I have been enjoying more and more linguistics content on here over the past couple of years since I left the Other Place.
I hope we can keep it growing!
I hope we can keep it growing!
Bluesky is the new science Twitter, new study by @whysharksmatter.bsky.social and Julia Wester concludes!
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
Scientists no Longer Find Twitter Professionally Useful, and have Switched to Bluesky
Synopsis. Social media has become widely used by the scientific community for a variety of professional uses, including networking and public outreach. For
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February 14, 2026 at 10:43 PM
I have been enjoying more and more linguistics content on here over the past couple of years since I left the Other Place.
I hope we can keep it growing!
I hope we can keep it growing!
After almost 4 weeks, our little boy has finally been discharged from the hospital and we're home!
Can't thank the incredible staff at Centenary Hospital for Women and Children enough for saving the life of our newborn. 💚
Medicare is a TREASURE. Protect it. Don't take it for granted! 💪⚕️💚
Can't thank the incredible staff at Centenary Hospital for Women and Children enough for saving the life of our newborn. 💚
Medicare is a TREASURE. Protect it. Don't take it for granted! 💪⚕️💚
February 13, 2026 at 2:54 AM
After almost 4 weeks, our little boy has finally been discharged from the hospital and we're home!
Can't thank the incredible staff at Centenary Hospital for Women and Children enough for saving the life of our newborn. 💚
Medicare is a TREASURE. Protect it. Don't take it for granted! 💪⚕️💚
Can't thank the incredible staff at Centenary Hospital for Women and Children enough for saving the life of our newborn. 💚
Medicare is a TREASURE. Protect it. Don't take it for granted! 💪⚕️💚
The hunchback of Mariah Carey:
Just learned that the Italian word for 'teleprompter' is the same as their word for 'hunchback' - 'gobbo'.
Points if you recognise the song from the "phonetic" lyrics on the screen.
Just learned that the Italian word for 'teleprompter' is the same as their word for 'hunchback' - 'gobbo'.
Points if you recognise the song from the "phonetic" lyrics on the screen.
February 7, 2026 at 2:08 AM
The hunchback of Mariah Carey:
Just learned that the Italian word for 'teleprompter' is the same as their word for 'hunchback' - 'gobbo'.
Points if you recognise the song from the "phonetic" lyrics on the screen.
Just learned that the Italian word for 'teleprompter' is the same as their word for 'hunchback' - 'gobbo'.
Points if you recognise the song from the "phonetic" lyrics on the screen.
What not to say when someone tells you their newborn is in the ICU (a real-life casestudy):
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February 5, 2026 at 4:53 AM
What not to say when someone tells you their newborn is in the ICU (a real-life casestudy):
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My toddler having a meltdown because she "needs" a walrus. Not a toy one. Not a picture. She needs to go to a zoo and see a walrus apparently.
And so today I discovered that there are no walruses in Australia.
And so today I discovered that there are no walruses in Australia.
January 29, 2026 at 3:48 AM
My toddler having a meltdown because she "needs" a walrus. Not a toy one. Not a picture. She needs to go to a zoo and see a walrus apparently.
And so today I discovered that there are no walruses in Australia.
And so today I discovered that there are no walruses in Australia.
My bub ended up in the NICU and needed emergency surgery just 24 hours after he was born. He's fine now and recovering well but this past week has been the most terrifying and traumatic week of my life.
January 25, 2026 at 10:59 AM
My bub ended up in the NICU and needed emergency surgery just 24 hours after he was born. He's fine now and recovering well but this past week has been the most terrifying and traumatic week of my life.
I was so convinced I wasn't in labour this morning (at 35 weeks) that I took my toddler to a birthday party then when my contractions didn't abate, left my partner and child at the party playing hide and seek and drove myself to hospital.
Anyway, I now have a wee lad with no name yet. All well. 👶
Anyway, I now have a wee lad with no name yet. All well. 👶
January 17, 2026 at 10:42 AM
I was so convinced I wasn't in labour this morning (at 35 weeks) that I took my toddler to a birthday party then when my contractions didn't abate, left my partner and child at the party playing hide and seek and drove myself to hospital.
Anyway, I now have a wee lad with no name yet. All well. 👶
Anyway, I now have a wee lad with no name yet. All well. 👶
Sweet merciful crap 🤦♀️
The ‘Bush Legend’ is bringing us short videos of an Aboriginal person teaching us about native animals. But he isn’t real.
👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/this-ti...
👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/this-ti...
January 15, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Sweet merciful crap 🤦♀️
Reposted by Dr Alexandra Marley
"My community’s security will not be possible at the expense of others. That is not safety. It is scapegoating."
January 13, 2026 at 10:38 PM
"My community’s security will not be possible at the expense of others. That is not safety. It is scapegoating."
Referring to my midwife as a "consequences of sex worker"
January 14, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Referring to my midwife as a "consequences of sex worker"
This juvenile eastern Koel just arrived in our birdbath. First time overt ever actually seen one (we can hear them all the time though in early summer).
They are parasitic nesters, and sure enough after a minute, a poor wattle bird turned up with a meal for its gargantuan imposter baby...
They are parasitic nesters, and sure enough after a minute, a poor wattle bird turned up with a meal for its gargantuan imposter baby...
January 11, 2026 at 6:10 AM
This juvenile eastern Koel just arrived in our birdbath. First time overt ever actually seen one (we can hear them all the time though in early summer).
They are parasitic nesters, and sure enough after a minute, a poor wattle bird turned up with a meal for its gargantuan imposter baby...
They are parasitic nesters, and sure enough after a minute, a poor wattle bird turned up with a meal for its gargantuan imposter baby...
Summernats has once again blessed Canberra. 🚗💨🍩
I will say this for the hoons:
- they're pretty serious about sun protection
- they really know how to carpool
Canberrans could actually learn something...
I will say this for the hoons:
- they're pretty serious about sun protection
- they really know how to carpool
Canberrans could actually learn something...
January 9, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Summernats has once again blessed Canberra. 🚗💨🍩
I will say this for the hoons:
- they're pretty serious about sun protection
- they really know how to carpool
Canberrans could actually learn something...
I will say this for the hoons:
- they're pretty serious about sun protection
- they really know how to carpool
Canberrans could actually learn something...
Reposted by Dr Alexandra Marley
another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
December 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
Reposted by Dr Alexandra Marley
Christmas with my in-laws this year. Just remembered that the last time I had Xmas with them, my MiL abruptly and obliviously burst out after xmas eve dinner: "who wants to see my succulent ring?"
Almost died laughing.
It was a wreath, folks. Will take photos if she's made another one this year.
Almost died laughing.
It was a wreath, folks. Will take photos if she's made another one this year.
December 22, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Christmas with my in-laws this year. Just remembered that the last time I had Xmas with them, my MiL abruptly and obliviously burst out after xmas eve dinner: "who wants to see my succulent ring?"
Almost died laughing.
It was a wreath, folks. Will take photos if she's made another one this year.
Almost died laughing.
It was a wreath, folks. Will take photos if she's made another one this year.
Reposted by Dr Alexandra Marley
AUSTRALIAN AI: G’day! I’m Bonza, the LLM trained on dinky-di Aussie lingo! What can I do for you tod-
ME: Potato cake.
AUSTRALIAN AI: [sparks fly out of computer, explodes]
ME: Potato cake.
AUSTRALIAN AI: [sparks fly out of computer, explodes]
📢 Sovereign Australia AI wants to build a model that understands Australian culture and values. But does the country really need it?
👉 Report issues, make suggestions
👉 Report issues, make suggestions
‘Thongs aren’t underwear’: The case for an Australian ChatGPT
www.smh.com.au
November 30, 2025 at 8:02 AM
AUSTRALIAN AI: G’day! I’m Bonza, the LLM trained on dinky-di Aussie lingo! What can I do for you tod-
ME: Potato cake.
AUSTRALIAN AI: [sparks fly out of computer, explodes]
ME: Potato cake.
AUSTRALIAN AI: [sparks fly out of computer, explodes]
Reposted by Dr Alexandra Marley
Reposted by Dr Alexandra Marley
hey, did we ever get an update on how this turned out
December 5, 2023 at 2:36 PM
hey, did we ever get an update on how this turned out
Am 27 weeks pregnant and have the actual real-life flu and it is *horrendous*. Nurse just told me it would be so much worse if I hadn't got the flu booster a few months ago. 😱
Get vaccinated folks.💪💉
Get vaccinated folks.💪💉
November 21, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Am 27 weeks pregnant and have the actual real-life flu and it is *horrendous*. Nurse just told me it would be so much worse if I hadn't got the flu booster a few months ago. 😱
Get vaccinated folks.💪💉
Get vaccinated folks.💪💉
Reposted by Dr Alexandra Marley
An Australian, tasked with explaining this to people from another country: "Yeah, nah. Can't."
This is the most Australian thing I have seen all week and it's a mood
November 20, 2025 at 7:14 AM
An Australian, tasked with explaining this to people from another country: "Yeah, nah. Can't."
Now do Australia next
November 17, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Now do Australia next
Yesterday received an email from an ex-boyfriend from 20 years ago with the subject: are you still alive?
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November 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Yesterday received an email from an ex-boyfriend from 20 years ago with the subject: are you still alive?
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PSA for anyone else suddenly inundated with unwanted baseball content:
> Settings > Moderation> Add muted words> "baseball"
> Settings > Moderation> Add muted words> "baseball"
November 2, 2025 at 11:18 AM
PSA for anyone else suddenly inundated with unwanted baseball content:
> Settings > Moderation> Add muted words> "baseball"
> Settings > Moderation> Add muted words> "baseball"
Just discovered this guy. Thought you all might enjoy him too. youtube.com/shorts/oWjOF...
You’re welcome. #politics #economy #property
YouTube video by Chris Kohler
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October 7, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Just discovered this guy. Thought you all might enjoy him too. youtube.com/shorts/oWjOF...