Ben Rowe
@cineastbenrowe.bsky.social
Calgary Cinematheque Programming Co-ordinator, Scream Scene Podcast co-host, Dungeon Master, he/him.
Donald Duck is a man who is depicted as a duck. Daffy Duck is a duck who walks and talks like a man. I hope this clears things up.
November 22, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Donald Duck is a man who is depicted as a duck. Daffy Duck is a duck who walks and talks like a man. I hope this clears things up.
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Well put by @drrachelbarr.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Well put by @drrachelbarr.bsky.social
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there was an amazing article about exactly this somewhere
in the old days where everyone was paid well and was unionized, this chart was reversed, living expenses were cheap but luxuries like TVs and whatnot were what you had to save up for. You could live a comfortable life if you were frugal
in the old days where everyone was paid well and was unionized, this chart was reversed, living expenses were cheap but luxuries like TVs and whatnot were what you had to save up for. You could live a comfortable life if you were frugal
Pretty much all affordability discourse could benefit from just posting this chart.
If you're in the better off America, all the luxury goods you want in excess are for the most part much cheaper. If you're in the poorer America, most of the shit you need to live/grow is more expensive.
If you're in the better off America, all the luxury goods you want in excess are for the most part much cheaper. If you're in the poorer America, most of the shit you need to live/grow is more expensive.
November 18, 2025 at 7:12 AM
there was an amazing article about exactly this somewhere
in the old days where everyone was paid well and was unionized, this chart was reversed, living expenses were cheap but luxuries like TVs and whatnot were what you had to save up for. You could live a comfortable life if you were frugal
in the old days where everyone was paid well and was unionized, this chart was reversed, living expenses were cheap but luxuries like TVs and whatnot were what you had to save up for. You could live a comfortable life if you were frugal
So, it's been years since I've used an Adobe product to open a PDF, I just typically view it in my browser. But I am working on a computer with Adobe Suite rn and holy cow was I not prepared for how bad Adobe Acrobat is at viewing the file type Adobe invented.
November 18, 2025 at 6:41 AM
So, it's been years since I've used an Adobe product to open a PDF, I just typically view it in my browser. But I am working on a computer with Adobe Suite rn and holy cow was I not prepared for how bad Adobe Acrobat is at viewing the file type Adobe invented.
The prologue of GoldenEye being set in 1986 with Pierce Brosnan as Bond means it takes place in that brief period of 1986 when Brosnan was awarded the part before Remington Steele was renewed and he had to back out, leading to Timothy Dalton becoming Bond.
In this insane diatribe, I will...
In this insane diatribe, I will...
November 18, 2025 at 5:05 AM
The prologue of GoldenEye being set in 1986 with Pierce Brosnan as Bond means it takes place in that brief period of 1986 when Brosnan was awarded the part before Remington Steele was renewed and he had to back out, leading to Timothy Dalton becoming Bond.
In this insane diatribe, I will...
In this insane diatribe, I will...
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This moral radicalization happened at all levels in the Union army, very much including Ulysses S. Grant.
A lot of Northerners needed to SEE it to become true believers in the cause. But they did. It’s all there if you listen to the lyrics to The Battle Hymn of the Republic.
A lot of Northerners needed to SEE it to become true believers in the cause. But they did. It’s all there if you listen to the lyrics to The Battle Hymn of the Republic.
“I’ll fight until hell freezes over and then I’ll cut the ice and fight on”
November 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
This moral radicalization happened at all levels in the Union army, very much including Ulysses S. Grant.
A lot of Northerners needed to SEE it to become true believers in the cause. But they did. It’s all there if you listen to the lyrics to The Battle Hymn of the Republic.
A lot of Northerners needed to SEE it to become true believers in the cause. But they did. It’s all there if you listen to the lyrics to The Battle Hymn of the Republic.
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#3157 A helpful tutorial
November 17, 2025 at 11:40 PM
#3157 A helpful tutorial
I literally thought this was an Onion article at first. I didn't think Trump could still shock me.
When asked if there was anything "incriminating" in Epstein's emails, Trump pointed a finger in a female reporter's face and snapped. 'Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.'
people.com/donald-trump...
people.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:31 AM
I literally thought this was an Onion article at first. I didn't think Trump could still shock me.
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When asked if there was anything "incriminating" in Epstein's emails, Trump pointed a finger in a female reporter's face and snapped. 'Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.'
people.com/donald-trump...
people.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:55 AM
When asked if there was anything "incriminating" in Epstein's emails, Trump pointed a finger in a female reporter's face and snapped. 'Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.'
people.com/donald-trump...
people.com/donald-trump...
There is a panic in my heart that wants to scream, "Please don't hate me!" and I have no idea what's causing it other than a vague fear I'm not going to get all my work done on time.
November 17, 2025 at 10:22 PM
There is a panic in my heart that wants to scream, "Please don't hate me!" and I have no idea what's causing it other than a vague fear I'm not going to get all my work done on time.
It makes total sense to me that Trump would love Phantom of the Opera - they were both a big deal in New York in 1988.
November 16, 2025 at 12:44 AM
It makes total sense to me that Trump would love Phantom of the Opera - they were both a big deal in New York in 1988.
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If you need me, tap me on the shoulder. I’ll be happily working all day listening to this on a loop.
November 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
If you need me, tap me on the shoulder. I’ll be happily working all day listening to this on a loop.
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this goes right along with my theory that the AI obsession in *users* is often bc…
1. they were never educated (esp "ipad generation") & don't know how computers work
2. our tools and services are all SO AWFUL NOW, degraded at best, actively user-hostile at worst
1. they were never educated (esp "ipad generation") & don't know how computers work
2. our tools and services are all SO AWFUL NOW, degraded at best, actively user-hostile at worst
November 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
this goes right along with my theory that the AI obsession in *users* is often bc…
1. they were never educated (esp "ipad generation") & don't know how computers work
2. our tools and services are all SO AWFUL NOW, degraded at best, actively user-hostile at worst
1. they were never educated (esp "ipad generation") & don't know how computers work
2. our tools and services are all SO AWFUL NOW, degraded at best, actively user-hostile at worst
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I’m well beyond “why apply,” I’m at “I cannot in good conscience apply.”
Gift link to the NYT piece on the NEH’s awarded projects since it was gutted:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/a...
Gift link to the NYT piece on the NEH’s awarded projects since it was gutted:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/a...
November 16, 2025 at 12:28 AM
I’m well beyond “why apply,” I’m at “I cannot in good conscience apply.”
Gift link to the NYT piece on the NEH’s awarded projects since it was gutted:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/a...
Gift link to the NYT piece on the NEH’s awarded projects since it was gutted:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/a...
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All the Epstein emails are powerful elites saying shit like “Hello my friend the pedophile, i need your advice as a pedophile, what do you think about this other pedophile? Pedophilic Regards, your Friend ;)” and instead of swinging from a gibbet most of them are still writing op-eds against leftism
November 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
All the Epstein emails are powerful elites saying shit like “Hello my friend the pedophile, i need your advice as a pedophile, what do you think about this other pedophile? Pedophilic Regards, your Friend ;)” and instead of swinging from a gibbet most of them are still writing op-eds against leftism
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Epstein: I’m best friends with this pedo running for President, here’s a bunch of stories about how big a pedo he is
NYT: but her emails
NYT: but her emails
Landon Thomas Jr of the New York Times got told by Jeffrey Epstein that Trump walked into a glass door bc he was so busy staring at girls in Epstein's house and didn't print it. wild that the Times didn't consider that newsworthy.
November 12, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Epstein: I’m best friends with this pedo running for President, here’s a bunch of stories about how big a pedo he is
NYT: but her emails
NYT: but her emails
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I know I'm dumb as hell, but it feels like I'm at least smarter than so many people who make way more money than me so I should be able to figure out something to do that makes more money
November 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I know I'm dumb as hell, but it feels like I'm at least smarter than so many people who make way more money than me so I should be able to figure out something to do that makes more money
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Glad this story is finally public but also incredible that it is taking media so long to dig up what is essentially open knowledge in these communities rn.
November 12, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Glad this story is finally public but also incredible that it is taking media so long to dig up what is essentially open knowledge in these communities rn.
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thinking about it now: i've said it before but the argument gets more reasonable by the day that joe biden should be (and will be) historically viewed similarly to buchanan for his complete inability to respond appropriately to trump during his term. he had one job and he fucked it up.
March 1, 2025 at 8:03 PM
thinking about it now: i've said it before but the argument gets more reasonable by the day that joe biden should be (and will be) historically viewed similarly to buchanan for his complete inability to respond appropriately to trump during his term. he had one job and he fucked it up.
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It was a huge honor being interviewed and featured by @dndbeyond.bsky.social in their articles along an amazing artist such as Maihope! Thanks to Mike Bernier! www.dndbeyond.com/posts/2101-a...
Art of the Forgotten Realms: The Dalelands
Leave home for adventure across the Dalelands and dive into the legendary ruins of Myth Drannor! Click here to get behind-the-scenes commentary for epic...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
It was a huge honor being interviewed and featured by @dndbeyond.bsky.social in their articles along an amazing artist such as Maihope! Thanks to Mike Bernier! www.dndbeyond.com/posts/2101-a...
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The Epstein emails definitely are incriminating for Donald Trump and other high-profile figures, but they are arguably more incriminating for the multiple journalists at national publications who didn't just not print important news but also directly ask the people involved what they wanted
November 12, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The Epstein emails definitely are incriminating for Donald Trump and other high-profile figures, but they are arguably more incriminating for the multiple journalists at national publications who didn't just not print important news but also directly ask the people involved what they wanted
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I FORGOT: This also marks the release of Havilar's latest rework. Go check out my girl's new moves! #idlechampions
What happens if Havilar gets the Eye AND Hand of Vecna? And the Sword of Kas as a little treat? I’m sure nothing bad. (Bonus: her old hand, Lefty, can help!)
Twice-Cursed Havilar and Lefty the (Cute) Crawling Claw are now available in @idlechampions.bsky.social
Check them out at idlechampions.com
Twice-Cursed Havilar and Lefty the (Cute) Crawling Claw are now available in @idlechampions.bsky.social
Check them out at idlechampions.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I FORGOT: This also marks the release of Havilar's latest rework. Go check out my girl's new moves! #idlechampions
I get lonely easily. I used to be able to call friends and chat, catch up, even if we couldn't hang out we could have a phone call.
Then everyone stopped answering their phones. So I switched to texts, and I'd connect with friends that way.
Now no one even texts back anymore.
Is this just being 35?
Then everyone stopped answering their phones. So I switched to texts, and I'd connect with friends that way.
Now no one even texts back anymore.
Is this just being 35?
November 11, 2025 at 8:16 AM
I get lonely easily. I used to be able to call friends and chat, catch up, even if we couldn't hang out we could have a phone call.
Then everyone stopped answering their phones. So I switched to texts, and I'd connect with friends that way.
Now no one even texts back anymore.
Is this just being 35?
Then everyone stopped answering their phones. So I switched to texts, and I'd connect with friends that way.
Now no one even texts back anymore.
Is this just being 35?
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Probably a good way to tell right now if the job you’re applying for is run by absolute dumbfucks is to ask if they’re using AI.
"The AI industry’s most important product at this moment is not a chatbot or a video generator; it’s the story the AI industry is telling about itself.... According to an MIT study, 95% of businesses that have deployed generative AI have gotten no value from it." www.theringer.com/2025/11/04/t...
How Catastrophic Is It If the AI Bubble Bursts? An FAQ.
The AI industry's most important product is not a chatbot or a video generator; it's the story the AI industry is telling about itself
www.theringer.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Probably a good way to tell right now if the job you’re applying for is run by absolute dumbfucks is to ask if they’re using AI.
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Tech guys six months ago: haha yes we’re cutting all this WASTEFUL spending by eliminating medical research and USAID
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
November 8, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Tech guys six months ago: haha yes we’re cutting all this WASTEFUL spending by eliminating medical research and USAID
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine