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According to Star Trek canon, MLB folds in 2042. So let’s enjoy baseball while we can.
I’m just saying, if a group of people are maybe in need of a name for a new site that covers Washington sports and would make potential subscribers giddy with nostalgia, would Lewis and company really put up a fight over the D.C. Sports Bog trademark?
February 4, 2026 at 10:59 PM
I’m just saying, if a group of people are maybe in need of a name for a new site that covers Washington sports and would make potential subscribers giddy with nostalgia, would Lewis and company really put up a fight over the D.C. Sports Bog trademark?
Deleted the last post because I got my Washington Post Genes mixed up.
I’m positive that Bezos is still going to Hell, though.
I’m positive that Bezos is still going to Hell, though.
February 4, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Deleted the last post because I got my Washington Post Genes mixed up.
I’m positive that Bezos is still going to Hell, though.
I’m positive that Bezos is still going to Hell, though.
Living in America in 2026 means being genuinely surprised that the Supreme Court didn’t find some way to rule that politically-motivated gerrymandering was legal in Texas but illegal in California.
I bet Thomas gave it his best shot, though!
I bet Thomas gave it his best shot, though!
BREAKING: The Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats.
Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats
The Supreme Court has allowed California to use a new voter-approved congressional map that is favorable to Democrats in this year’s elections, rejecting a last-ditch plea from state Republicans and the Trump administration.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Living in America in 2026 means being genuinely surprised that the Supreme Court didn’t find some way to rule that politically-motivated gerrymandering was legal in Texas but illegal in California.
I bet Thomas gave it his best shot, though!
I bet Thomas gave it his best shot, though!
Say what you will about the Wizards’ front office, but at least it isn’t boring.
Now let’s see what meh relief pitcher Paul Toboni has picked up off waivers today!
Now let’s see what meh relief pitcher Paul Toboni has picked up off waivers today!
February 4, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Say what you will about the Wizards’ front office, but at least it isn’t boring.
Now let’s see what meh relief pitcher Paul Toboni has picked up off waivers today!
Now let’s see what meh relief pitcher Paul Toboni has picked up off waivers today!
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not the world’s biggest NBA fan. And so a lot of nuance probably goes right over my head when it comes to trades.
That said, a lot of NBA trade deadline deals seem like they were made while one or both GMs were drunk.
That said, a lot of NBA trade deadline deals seem like they were made while one or both GMs were drunk.
February 4, 2026 at 6:52 PM
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not the world’s biggest NBA fan. And so a lot of nuance probably goes right over my head when it comes to trades.
That said, a lot of NBA trade deadline deals seem like they were made while one or both GMs were drunk.
That said, a lot of NBA trade deadline deals seem like they were made while one or both GMs were drunk.
Seems like Svrluga and Janes haven’t commented on their status. Which makes me suspect they’re staying for the new sports-but-now-as-culture approach.
I don’t blame them. But if, hypothetically, ex-Posties were to start their own Defector-like D.C. sports site, I kind of think it would need them.
I don’t blame them. But if, hypothetically, ex-Posties were to start their own Defector-like D.C. sports site, I kind of think it would need them.
February 4, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Seems like Svrluga and Janes haven’t commented on their status. Which makes me suspect they’re staying for the new sports-but-now-as-culture approach.
I don’t blame them. But if, hypothetically, ex-Posties were to start their own Defector-like D.C. sports site, I kind of think it would need them.
I don’t blame them. But if, hypothetically, ex-Posties were to start their own Defector-like D.C. sports site, I kind of think it would need them.
I suspect Will Lewis mostly views his responsibilities as publisher of a newspaper as attending Davos and various cocktail parties and saying things like “Interesting,” or “Let me put you in touch with Jeff,” not actually publishing a newspaper.
February 4, 2026 at 4:17 PM
I suspect Will Lewis mostly views his responsibilities as publisher of a newspaper as attending Davos and various cocktail parties and saying things like “Interesting,” or “Let me put you in touch with Jeff,” not actually publishing a newspaper.
If they’d said “We’re going digital-only,” people would have accepted it. Sure, there’d be nostalgic teeth-gnashing. But everyone knows newspaper margins are bleak.
Similarly, they could’ve spun Sports off into an Athletic-like vertical. I think people would’ve paid for it.
Instead they did…this.
Similarly, they could’ve spun Sports off into an Athletic-like vertical. I think people would’ve paid for it.
Instead they did…this.
FWIW, I think the President’s take here is clouded by historical ire. Bezos will still own a Washington Post-shaped thing, but it won’t be a newspaper in any meaningful sense of the word. The next step will be to go digital only. And then one day it will disappear with a whimper.
Bezos doesn't want to run the Post out of business. No one ever bought a newspaper who didn't want to use it for his own ends. He is doing what he does well; slashing everything that doesn't work toward his ends.
February 4, 2026 at 3:57 PM
If they’d said “We’re going digital-only,” people would have accepted it. Sure, there’d be nostalgic teeth-gnashing. But everyone knows newspaper margins are bleak.
Similarly, they could’ve spun Sports off into an Athletic-like vertical. I think people would’ve paid for it.
Instead they did…this.
Similarly, they could’ve spun Sports off into an Athletic-like vertical. I think people would’ve paid for it.
Instead they did…this.
Not sure if this is trolling or good timing, but it underscores how dumb this is. You gain subscribers by giving them stuff they want.
Who is this hypothetical reader the Post is banking on who doesn’t care about local news or sports, but will pay for the same coverage available elsewhere for free?
Who is this hypothetical reader the Post is banking on who doesn’t care about local news or sports, but will pay for the same coverage available elsewhere for free?
February 4, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Not sure if this is trolling or good timing, but it underscores how dumb this is. You gain subscribers by giving them stuff they want.
Who is this hypothetical reader the Post is banking on who doesn’t care about local news or sports, but will pay for the same coverage available elsewhere for free?
Who is this hypothetical reader the Post is banking on who doesn’t care about local news or sports, but will pay for the same coverage available elsewhere for free?
Lots of “Bezos is doing this to destroy democracy” takes. I don’t buy it. If he wanted to do that, he’d spend MORE and turn the paper into the Fox News Post. And getting rid of sports, a truly bipartisan section, would make no sense.
I think the truth is far simpler: Will Lewis is a fucking idiot.
I think the truth is far simpler: Will Lewis is a fucking idiot.
February 4, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Lots of “Bezos is doing this to destroy democracy” takes. I don’t buy it. If he wanted to do that, he’d spend MORE and turn the paper into the Fox News Post. And getting rid of sports, a truly bipartisan section, would make no sense.
I think the truth is far simpler: Will Lewis is a fucking idiot.
I think the truth is far simpler: Will Lewis is a fucking idiot.
“Well, bloody hell, why didn’t anyone TELL me that Americans love sports and enjoy reading about them?” - Will Lewis six months from now in the face of plummeting subscription and page view numbers
February 4, 2026 at 2:18 PM
“Well, bloody hell, why didn’t anyone TELL me that Americans love sports and enjoy reading about them?” - Will Lewis six months from now in the face of plummeting subscription and page view numbers
“It seems as though you have engaged in creating the wokest content in the history of the world!”
(Sarandos chuckles) “Senator, just last week on your beloved Paramount, a Klingon reveals his parents were in a throuple…”
(Gallery murmurs)
“…with TWO fathers!”
(Gallery explodes)
“Order! Order!”
(Sarandos chuckles) “Senator, just last week on your beloved Paramount, a Klingon reveals his parents were in a throuple…”
(Gallery murmurs)
“…with TWO fathers!”
(Gallery explodes)
“Order! Order!”
Republicans haul Netflix before Congress for being too ‘woke’
Republicans haul Netflix before Congress for being too ‘woke’
Yes, they brought up Cuties again.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:38 AM
“It seems as though you have engaged in creating the wokest content in the history of the world!”
(Sarandos chuckles) “Senator, just last week on your beloved Paramount, a Klingon reveals his parents were in a throuple…”
(Gallery murmurs)
“…with TWO fathers!”
(Gallery explodes)
“Order! Order!”
(Sarandos chuckles) “Senator, just last week on your beloved Paramount, a Klingon reveals his parents were in a throuple…”
(Gallery murmurs)
“…with TWO fathers!”
(Gallery explodes)
“Order! Order!”
The MPD sees illegal activity. I see D.C. making an early push for the 2026 Darwin Awards. It’s called civic pride.
February 3, 2026 at 4:13 AM
The MPD sees illegal activity. I see D.C. making an early push for the 2026 Darwin Awards. It’s called civic pride.
If they’d told us 30 years ago that the internet would one day be used to spoil Super Bowl ads a week before they aired, we could’ve smothered the whole thing in its infancy.
Then the Washington Post would still be a functioning newspaper and Elon Musk would be managing a Red Lobster or something.
Then the Washington Post would still be a functioning newspaper and Elon Musk would be managing a Red Lobster or something.
February 3, 2026 at 2:43 AM
If they’d told us 30 years ago that the internet would one day be used to spoil Super Bowl ads a week before they aired, we could’ve smothered the whole thing in its infancy.
Then the Washington Post would still be a functioning newspaper and Elon Musk would be managing a Red Lobster or something.
Then the Washington Post would still be a functioning newspaper and Elon Musk would be managing a Red Lobster or something.
Can’t entirely discount the possibility that these people are all aliens who have no idea how basic human things like movie theaters work, so they say stuff like this.
Love a standing room only movie theater. Just butts to nuts at the AMC
Kayleigh: My mom went to see Melania. She said the theater was packed, it was standing room only. People were cheering through it, they were excited. It was interactive—people interplaying with the film. She said it was just electric.
February 2, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Can’t entirely discount the possibility that these people are all aliens who have no idea how basic human things like movie theaters work, so they say stuff like this.
Apple’s ongoing commitment to making its products worse is amazing. Tech companies need a consumer representative with veto power.
“Once we redesign our UI, people can—“
“Nah. It’s fine the way it is.”
“But by moving the search bar to the bottom of the app—“
“Jesus, Tim, I said no. Next item?”
“Once we redesign our UI, people can—“
“Nah. It’s fine the way it is.”
“But by moving the search bar to the bottom of the app—“
“Jesus, Tim, I said no. Next item?”
February 2, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Apple’s ongoing commitment to making its products worse is amazing. Tech companies need a consumer representative with veto power.
“Once we redesign our UI, people can—“
“Nah. It’s fine the way it is.”
“But by moving the search bar to the bottom of the app—“
“Jesus, Tim, I said no. Next item?”
“Once we redesign our UI, people can—“
“Nah. It’s fine the way it is.”
“But by moving the search bar to the bottom of the app—“
“Jesus, Tim, I said no. Next item?”
Oh no.
Get well soon, @williambwest.bsky.social. The local toy economy needs you.
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Get well soon, @williambwest.bsky.social. The local toy economy needs you.
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February 2, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Oh no.
Get well soon, @williambwest.bsky.social. The local toy economy needs you.
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Get well soon, @williambwest.bsky.social. The local toy economy needs you.
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Fuck yeah.
More snow! More snow! More snow!
More snow! More snow! More snow!
Breaking: Groundhog Phil sees shadow... This means: SIX MORE WEEKS OF WINTER!!!
February 2, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Fuck yeah.
More snow! More snow! More snow!
More snow! More snow! More snow!
Are spoiler warnings for live TV still a thing? There’s not even a three-hour delay anymore.
Anyway, spoiler for Industry:
How do you survive five seasons of Stranger Things only to not make it through four episodes of Industry? Demogorgons, Mind Flayers and Vecnas are no match for laced cocaine.
Anyway, spoiler for Industry:
How do you survive five seasons of Stranger Things only to not make it through four episodes of Industry? Demogorgons, Mind Flayers and Vecnas are no match for laced cocaine.
February 2, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Are spoiler warnings for live TV still a thing? There’s not even a three-hour delay anymore.
Anyway, spoiler for Industry:
How do you survive five seasons of Stranger Things only to not make it through four episodes of Industry? Demogorgons, Mind Flayers and Vecnas are no match for laced cocaine.
Anyway, spoiler for Industry:
How do you survive five seasons of Stranger Things only to not make it through four episodes of Industry? Demogorgons, Mind Flayers and Vecnas are no match for laced cocaine.
Wherever SEAL Team Six is, they’re currently being pulled out of there so they can fly to New York and conduct the raid on ProPublica’s office tomorrow.
February 1, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Wherever SEAL Team Six is, they’re currently being pulled out of there so they can fly to New York and conduct the raid on ProPublica’s office tomorrow.
Whoever staged this photo apparently hated Tim Meadows.
February 1, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Whoever staged this photo apparently hated Tim Meadows.
“Mann first entered the headlines in 2012 when he was charged with 13 felonies for defrauding the city of Oakland through his medical marijuana business. He later pled no contest to five of those charges and was sentenced to probation.”
February 1, 2026 at 3:11 PM
“Mann first entered the headlines in 2012 when he was charged with 13 felonies for defrauding the city of Oakland through his medical marijuana business. He later pled no contest to five of those charges and was sentenced to probation.”
The Now You See Me films have confounded me because they’re incredibly bad and yet also annoyingly watchable. (I grudgingly admit that casting Daniel Radcliffe as the villain in the second one was a brilliant idea.)
Anyway, I’m happy to report that Now You See Me 3 is both bad AND unwatchable.
Anyway, I’m happy to report that Now You See Me 3 is both bad AND unwatchable.
February 1, 2026 at 2:07 AM
The Now You See Me films have confounded me because they’re incredibly bad and yet also annoyingly watchable. (I grudgingly admit that casting Daniel Radcliffe as the villain in the second one was a brilliant idea.)
Anyway, I’m happy to report that Now You See Me 3 is both bad AND unwatchable.
Anyway, I’m happy to report that Now You See Me 3 is both bad AND unwatchable.