Dan Merker
@danmerker.bsky.social
Humble genius.
World traveler. K-State Wildcat. Arsenal supporter. Baseball nerd - Go Royals! Music & nostalgia romantic. Be kind. Go Birds.
World traveler. K-State Wildcat. Arsenal supporter. Baseball nerd - Go Royals! Music & nostalgia romantic. Be kind. Go Birds.
HUGE win for #KStateVB over #21 Baylor. Barring a complete faceplant, that should cement them in the NCAA Tournament field. Likely playing for seed now. 😎
November 13, 2025 at 2:37 AM
HUGE win for #KStateVB over #21 Baylor. Barring a complete faceplant, that should cement them in the NCAA Tournament field. Likely playing for seed now. 😎
Somewhat recently I lamented that I have never seen Joe Jackson live, and I was sure he wasn’t going to tour again, at least nearby, and any chance had passed.
So it was to my very grateful surprise to hear this morning that not only is he touring next summer, but he’s coming to KC!! 🤩
So it was to my very grateful surprise to hear this morning that not only is he touring next summer, but he’s coming to KC!! 🤩
November 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Somewhat recently I lamented that I have never seen Joe Jackson live, and I was sure he wasn’t going to tour again, at least nearby, and any chance had passed.
So it was to my very grateful surprise to hear this morning that not only is he touring next summer, but he’s coming to KC!! 🤩
So it was to my very grateful surprise to hear this morning that not only is he touring next summer, but he’s coming to KC!! 🤩
I spent the majority of my day off cleaning, as my place had gotten embarrassingly dirty. Still a few things to do but it is way better.
It shouldn’t feel like a big accomplishment, but it does. Since I so often find excuses to procrastinate. I hate it so much.
It shouldn’t feel like a big accomplishment, but it does. Since I so often find excuses to procrastinate. I hate it so much.
a man stands in front of a sign that says ' usted leadership for a stronger america '
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November 12, 2025 at 5:02 AM
I spent the majority of my day off cleaning, as my place had gotten embarrassingly dirty. Still a few things to do but it is way better.
It shouldn’t feel like a big accomplishment, but it does. Since I so often find excuses to procrastinate. I hate it so much.
It shouldn’t feel like a big accomplishment, but it does. Since I so often find excuses to procrastinate. I hate it so much.
I just used the term “crop dust” in a work meeting. Because I am a professional.
tom from tom and jerry is wearing a tuxedo and holding a conductor 's baton .
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November 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I just used the term “crop dust” in a work meeting. Because I am a professional.
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😎😎😎😎 GOOD THINGS CAN STILL HAPPEN 😎😎😎😎
November 5, 2025 at 5:22 AM
😎😎😎😎 GOOD THINGS CAN STILL HAPPEN 😎😎😎😎
I like what I see from Nate Johnson. He’s the early favorite for My Guy. #KStateMBB
(this early in the season, that is very fluid)
(this early in the season, that is very fluid)
November 5, 2025 at 2:31 AM
I like what I see from Nate Johnson. He’s the early favorite for My Guy. #KStateMBB
(this early in the season, that is very fluid)
(this early in the season, that is very fluid)
I just had an epiphany. I think I just summarized my entire job and career — and the entire corporate experience — in 2 sentences in a MS Teams chat. 🤯
November 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I just had an epiphany. I think I just summarized my entire job and career — and the entire corporate experience — in 2 sentences in a MS Teams chat. 🤯
Just heard a co-worker reference another co-worker whose last name is Terwilliger. Hard not to think of this guy:
a cartoon character with red hair is sitting in a chair with his hands folded
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November 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Just heard a co-worker reference another co-worker whose last name is Terwilliger. Hard not to think of this guy:
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It may be hard at this point to buy this argument, but your vote tomorrow in elections big and small does matter and is incredibly important to all of us who care about shoring up our American democracy. So please do it.
November 4, 2025 at 3:18 AM
It may be hard at this point to buy this argument, but your vote tomorrow in elections big and small does matter and is incredibly important to all of us who care about shoring up our American democracy. So please do it.
The Current led the league in goals scored. And fewest goals conceded. They conceded 13 in 26 games — exactly 0.5 per game. Second-best was 27 — more than double that of #KCBaby.
Goal difference:
KC: +36
Other 7 playoff teams combined: +39
Goal difference:
KC: +36
Other 7 playoff teams combined: +39
November 3, 2025 at 3:36 AM
The Current led the league in goals scored. And fewest goals conceded. They conceded 13 in 26 games — exactly 0.5 per game. Second-best was 27 — more than double that of #KCBaby.
Goal difference:
KC: +36
Other 7 playoff teams combined: +39
Goal difference:
KC: +36
Other 7 playoff teams combined: +39
A personal favorite moment. The timing of Tye’s commentary was impeccable!
Was hoping to find this while the World Series was still going, but please enjoy me, @danmerker.bsky.social and others narrating a Vladdy grand slam in Kauffman Stadium.
November 3, 2025 at 3:24 AM
A personal favorite moment. The timing of Tye’s commentary was impeccable!
Me, singy-songy: “Debinha’s gonna score here…and it’ll be awesome.”
Debinha: <does that>
Debinha: <does that>
a man in a red robe is dancing with his arms in the air .
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November 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Me, singy-songy: “Debinha’s gonna score here…and it’ll be awesome.”
Debinha: <does that>
Debinha: <does that>
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This is the sixth straight season in which a Will Smith wins a World Series:
2025: C Will Smith (LAD)
2024: C Will Smith (LAD)
2023: LHP Will Smith (TEX)
2022: LHP Will Smith (HOU)
2021: LHP Will Smith (ATL)
2020: C Will Smith (LAD)
2025: C Will Smith (LAD)
2024: C Will Smith (LAD)
2023: LHP Will Smith (TEX)
2022: LHP Will Smith (HOU)
2021: LHP Will Smith (ATL)
2020: C Will Smith (LAD)
November 2, 2025 at 4:48 AM
This is the sixth straight season in which a Will Smith wins a World Series:
2025: C Will Smith (LAD)
2024: C Will Smith (LAD)
2023: LHP Will Smith (TEX)
2022: LHP Will Smith (HOU)
2021: LHP Will Smith (ATL)
2020: C Will Smith (LAD)
2025: C Will Smith (LAD)
2024: C Will Smith (LAD)
2023: LHP Will Smith (TEX)
2022: LHP Will Smith (HOU)
2021: LHP Will Smith (ATL)
2020: C Will Smith (LAD)
I was at one of these games
Teams leading entering the 9th with a chance to clinch WS are 102-6 all-time
Losses
2011 g6 rangers
2001 g7 Yankees
1997 g7 Cleveland
1985 g6 cardinals
1911 g5 A’s
1910 g4 A’s
Losses
2011 g6 rangers
2001 g7 Yankees
1997 g7 Cleveland
1985 g6 cardinals
1911 g5 A’s
1910 g4 A’s
November 2, 2025 at 6:55 AM
I was at one of these games
start treinen you coward
Dave Roberts in interview room in Toronto said tomorrow's starter is TBD. Glasnow will be available, "everyone is available" except Yamamoto, he said
November 1, 2025 at 5:29 AM
start treinen you coward
Approximately 6 weeks ago, I witnessed Max Scherzer give up seven (7!) runs and not get out of the first inning in what I suspected surely had to be the last start of his career.
Now he starts Game 7 of the World Series.
Baseball!!
Now he starts Game 7 of the World Series.
Baseball!!
Max Scherzer will be the 4th pitcher to start multiple World Series winner-take-all Game 7s, joining:
Bob Gibson (3)
Lew Burdette
Don Larsen
Bob Gibson (3)
Lew Burdette
Don Larsen
November 1, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Approximately 6 weeks ago, I witnessed Max Scherzer give up seven (7!) runs and not get out of the first inning in what I suspected surely had to be the last start of his career.
Now he starts Game 7 of the World Series.
Baseball!!
Now he starts Game 7 of the World Series.
Baseball!!
v appropriate today, but nevertheless, hearty hooray to 90.9 The Bridge for playing XTC’s “Battle of Peter Pumpkinhead.” Haven’t heard that one *forever*!!
October 31, 2025 at 10:29 PM
v appropriate today, but nevertheless, hearty hooray to 90.9 The Bridge for playing XTC’s “Battle of Peter Pumpkinhead.” Haven’t heard that one *forever*!!
mf’er just sent userid/password in a group Teams message… 🤦♂️
a donkey from shrek is standing in the dirt and looking at the camera .
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October 30, 2025 at 10:18 PM
mf’er just sent userid/password in a group Teams message… 🤦♂️
The stereotypical, cringeworthy, almost SNL-skit-level corporate speak makes me want to poke my eyes out.
“Let’s double-click into this.”
Duuuude, nothing makes me think you lack charisma or originality more than saying shit like this.
I think we could easily do corporatespeak bingo in 10 min.
“Let’s double-click into this.”
Duuuude, nothing makes me think you lack charisma or originality more than saying shit like this.
I think we could easily do corporatespeak bingo in 10 min.
October 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The stereotypical, cringeworthy, almost SNL-skit-level corporate speak makes me want to poke my eyes out.
“Let’s double-click into this.”
Duuuude, nothing makes me think you lack charisma or originality more than saying shit like this.
I think we could easily do corporatespeak bingo in 10 min.
“Let’s double-click into this.”
Duuuude, nothing makes me think you lack charisma or originality more than saying shit like this.
I think we could easily do corporatespeak bingo in 10 min.
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I regret to inform everyone that my pedantic brain couldn’t let me live until I knew whether or not dodger blue and blue jays blue are the same blue. They are ONE PANTONE NUMBER APART.
October 29, 2025 at 2:18 AM
I regret to inform everyone that my pedantic brain couldn’t let me live until I knew whether or not dodger blue and blue jays blue are the same blue. They are ONE PANTONE NUMBER APART.
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Should be wearing a Greinke jersey as a show of solidarity between guys who got a 9-figure deal in LA after abandoning the Royals
October 29, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Should be wearing a Greinke jersey as a show of solidarity between guys who got a 9-figure deal in LA after abandoning the Royals
He is me if I could play baseball!
Oh no he’s also a cat person. I am afraid I adore him. He has been added to the list of players I love.
October 28, 2025 at 7:34 AM
He is me if I could play baseball!
The stupid analysts panel hasn’t discussed Will Klein nearly enough.
October 28, 2025 at 7:08 AM
The stupid analysts panel hasn’t discussed Will Klein nearly enough.
Arod, non-boxing knower: “this was a Mike Tyson uppercut.” Awful metaphor. This was nothing like that. This is the Thrilla in Manila. 14 rounds of brutality that barely either survived. A war of attrition.
October 28, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Arod, non-boxing knower: “this was a Mike Tyson uppercut.” Awful metaphor. This was nothing like that. This is the Thrilla in Manila. 14 rounds of brutality that barely either survived. A war of attrition.