Ben
@franzferdinand2.bsky.social
The "R.R." in J.R.R. Tolkien stands for "Ruff Ryder". Same as George R.R. Martin, weird enough.
He/Him
He/Him
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Every time I see "USMNT" my brain parses it as "US Mutant Ninja Turtles" and it makes whatever headline 10x more confusing
January 3, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Every time I see "USMNT" my brain parses it as "US Mutant Ninja Turtles" and it makes whatever headline 10x more confusing
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In 2026 we're not sharing grifters to dunk on them. We're not spreading hate on the skyline in order to make a point about that hate. We're not quote skeeting small accounts with bad takes. We're just not gonna promote hostile stupid thought to our friends
December 31, 2025 at 10:41 PM
In 2026 we're not sharing grifters to dunk on them. We're not spreading hate on the skyline in order to make a point about that hate. We're not quote skeeting small accounts with bad takes. We're just not gonna promote hostile stupid thought to our friends
Watching Ronin on Tubi. We used to put Jean Reno in Hollywood movies, goddammit.
January 2, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Watching Ronin on Tubi. We used to put Jean Reno in Hollywood movies, goddammit.
My eldest informed me that in Japan they eat soba on the new year, so here’s black eyed peas and collards over soba. It’s good.
January 1, 2026 at 11:28 PM
My eldest informed me that in Japan they eat soba on the new year, so here’s black eyed peas and collards over soba. It’s good.
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Placing the order for my vast criminal conspiracy's easily identifiable lapel pins. What can I say, goons and minions love swag
December 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Placing the order for my vast criminal conspiracy's easily identifiable lapel pins. What can I say, goons and minions love swag
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Blondie and Dagwood going public domain kinda takes the shine off those old Tijuana bibles. Time to get the Lockhorns fuckin'
January 1, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Blondie and Dagwood going public domain kinda takes the shine off those old Tijuana bibles. Time to get the Lockhorns fuckin'
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Tired: posting a goodbye video
Wired: not realizing your choice of song is titled "Good Riddance"
Inspired: when the official NYC Mayor account switches to a new pic and it looks like Mamdani is telling Adams good riddance
Wired: not realizing your choice of song is titled "Good Riddance"
Inspired: when the official NYC Mayor account switches to a new pic and it looks like Mamdani is telling Adams good riddance
January 1, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Tired: posting a goodbye video
Wired: not realizing your choice of song is titled "Good Riddance"
Inspired: when the official NYC Mayor account switches to a new pic and it looks like Mamdani is telling Adams good riddance
Wired: not realizing your choice of song is titled "Good Riddance"
Inspired: when the official NYC Mayor account switches to a new pic and it looks like Mamdani is telling Adams good riddance
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Welcome to the year Twenty X-ty Six.
January 1, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Welcome to the year Twenty X-ty Six.
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Based on my study of grocery store aisles, there are four major cold weather holidays: Spooky, Family (bird), Family (Gifts) and Horny
January 1, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Based on my study of grocery store aisles, there are four major cold weather holidays: Spooky, Family (bird), Family (Gifts) and Horny
Listen, you could watch the Stranger Things finale, but Tubi does have Fist of Legend. Between the two of them, only one has Jet Ali and Yasuaki Kurata doing a blindfolded fight.
January 1, 2026 at 6:08 AM
Listen, you could watch the Stranger Things finale, but Tubi does have Fist of Legend. Between the two of them, only one has Jet Ali and Yasuaki Kurata doing a blindfolded fight.
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You there, boy! What year is this?
January 1, 2026 at 5:33 AM
You there, boy! What year is this?
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Still think that Ian McKellen in a digital fursuit, sounding like he's on the verge of tears as he bemoans the passing of the golden age of the theater, is the most accidentally potent commentary on the state of 21st century cinema as anyone could wish for.
January 1, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Still think that Ian McKellen in a digital fursuit, sounding like he's on the verge of tears as he bemoans the passing of the golden age of the theater, is the most accidentally potent commentary on the state of 21st century cinema as anyone could wish for.
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I never felt I was particularly great at doing covers, but surprising to myself, I have counted over 45 covers in year 2025! A lot of Blood&Thunder covers of course, but I am grateful for the editors that felt I was worthy of being on the cover of their books
#comic #ImageComics #Skybound
#comic #ImageComics #Skybound
January 1, 2026 at 2:55 AM
I never felt I was particularly great at doing covers, but surprising to myself, I have counted over 45 covers in year 2025! A lot of Blood&Thunder covers of course, but I am grateful for the editors that felt I was worthy of being on the cover of their books
#comic #ImageComics #Skybound
#comic #ImageComics #Skybound
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It’s almost 2026, we have to be gayer next go round everyone.
January 1, 2026 at 2:15 AM
It’s almost 2026, we have to be gayer next go round everyone.
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Me: Now, I know we’ve covered a lot of ground here going over Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles, but this was all just the setup for the real topic of our discussion... [switches slide to reveal a picture of Shadow the Hedgehog]
Carl Jung: oh my god
Carl Jung: oh my god
December 31, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Me: Now, I know we’ve covered a lot of ground here going over Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles, but this was all just the setup for the real topic of our discussion... [switches slide to reveal a picture of Shadow the Hedgehog]
Carl Jung: oh my god
Carl Jung: oh my god
Pointedly stares at @bycharlottefinn.bsky.social
MTV is officially ending all of its music channels.
In honor of that, what's your favorite music video?
In honor of that, what's your favorite music video?
December 31, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Pointedly stares at @bycharlottefinn.bsky.social
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There is actually a very interesting story to be told by tracing the apparent decline in cross-partisan dating through the rise of Fox News, Limbaugh, social media, and the wholesale rightwing cultural embrace of Donald Trump
December 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
There is actually a very interesting story to be told by tracing the apparent decline in cross-partisan dating through the rise of Fox News, Limbaugh, social media, and the wholesale rightwing cultural embrace of Donald Trump
I've been putting off this resolution too long. This is finally going to be the year I'm gonna bring an entire rotisserie chicken to a movie theater and eat it with my hands.
December 31, 2025 at 2:40 AM
I've been putting off this resolution too long. This is finally going to be the year I'm gonna bring an entire rotisserie chicken to a movie theater and eat it with my hands.
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45 minutes into the elliptical at the gym and I’m saying no no I can’t do I can’t go on then I bust out this audio smelling salt right here and close that shit out strong
youtu.be/1J9ffRgADRU?...
youtu.be/1J9ffRgADRU?...
Takenobu Mitsuyosh - Daytona USA: Let's Go Away!!
YouTube video by nerdrevoltadovgs
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December 31, 2025 at 1:48 AM
45 minutes into the elliptical at the gym and I’m saying no no I can’t do I can’t go on then I bust out this audio smelling salt right here and close that shit out strong
youtu.be/1J9ffRgADRU?...
youtu.be/1J9ffRgADRU?...
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It’s not Thucydides, but Snyder’s 300. Not Tacitus, but Ridley Scott’s Gladiator.
December 30, 2025 at 8:50 PM
It’s not Thucydides, but Snyder’s 300. Not Tacitus, but Ridley Scott’s Gladiator.
This also makes sense since it’s their culture. For all of their posturing about Western civilization, they aren’t talking about Caravaggio, they’re talking about brands. Their culture is the Fruity Pebbles commercial where Barney Rubble says “Ho-Ho-Ho I’m H-H-Hungry”.
There was a line on @trashfuture.bsky.social that all modern right wing movements are about getting angry at marketing campaigns and then that Reform UK lady straight up said “there are too many black people in advertisements”
There's a deep sense of entitlement they feel is owed from the media, knowledge centers, and the broader culture. As @adamserwer.bsky.social has pointed out, they want the right to monologue and force those they claim to dislike to nod along and give them the attention and adoration they desire.
December 30, 2025 at 8:26 PM
This also makes sense since it’s their culture. For all of their posturing about Western civilization, they aren’t talking about Caravaggio, they’re talking about brands. Their culture is the Fruity Pebbles commercial where Barney Rubble says “Ho-Ho-Ho I’m H-H-Hungry”.
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Most of the negative feedback I've ever gotten was down to the commentor trying to win an argument that only they were having.
One of the foundational problems with the 21st century Internet is the mistaken belief that everything is a dialogue. Naw, son. Sometimes I've just got the mic.
One of the foundational problems with the 21st century Internet is the mistaken belief that everything is a dialogue. Naw, son. Sometimes I've just got the mic.
This isn't even a gender issue (not that there isn't an issue for getting harassed as a journalist solely for being a woman). I don't even think a single GAMER (derogatory) reads the articles they criticize. 9 out of 10 times, the takes they ruin people over are the tamest shit you can imagine.
The immediate harassment I got for even suggesting I'm leaving the games industry, and the celebrations from the most mouth-breathing, plaque-ridden, obsessive weirdos is further proof that mama needs a break from y'all
December 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Most of the negative feedback I've ever gotten was down to the commentor trying to win an argument that only they were having.
One of the foundational problems with the 21st century Internet is the mistaken belief that everything is a dialogue. Naw, son. Sometimes I've just got the mic.
One of the foundational problems with the 21st century Internet is the mistaken belief that everything is a dialogue. Naw, son. Sometimes I've just got the mic.