Samuel Pinney
@ginbrogueshats.bsky.social
Writer. Scripts, but before that journalism. Still stumbles across a story every now and then. Makes swords, fixes robots, likes cats. Even better in person.
I have ADHD and who knows what else. He/Him.
I have ADHD and who knows what else. He/Him.
Wait. Polymarket isn't a non conventional dating website?
January 7, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Wait. Polymarket isn't a non conventional dating website?
The writing in Space Marine 2 absolutely bangs. It's way better than it needs to be.
In between missions you walk around the base overhearing conversation (fairly normal so far) but in SM2 - which is let's be clear a very silly game - the little chats are beautiful slices of satire and story.
In between missions you walk around the base overhearing conversation (fairly normal so far) but in SM2 - which is let's be clear a very silly game - the little chats are beautiful slices of satire and story.
January 7, 2026 at 9:54 AM
The writing in Space Marine 2 absolutely bangs. It's way better than it needs to be.
In between missions you walk around the base overhearing conversation (fairly normal so far) but in SM2 - which is let's be clear a very silly game - the little chats are beautiful slices of satire and story.
In between missions you walk around the base overhearing conversation (fairly normal so far) but in SM2 - which is let's be clear a very silly game - the little chats are beautiful slices of satire and story.
Important message: You can do things without the right gear. You don't need special equipment, the important part is the monkey with thumbs.
Example: I rode through the Himalayas in jeans and a leather jacket on a motorbike with standard street tyres costing $2. I didn't die*
*Luck
Example: I rode through the Himalayas in jeans and a leather jacket on a motorbike with standard street tyres costing $2. I didn't die*
*Luck
January 7, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Important message: You can do things without the right gear. You don't need special equipment, the important part is the monkey with thumbs.
Example: I rode through the Himalayas in jeans and a leather jacket on a motorbike with standard street tyres costing $2. I didn't die*
*Luck
Example: I rode through the Himalayas in jeans and a leather jacket on a motorbike with standard street tyres costing $2. I didn't die*
*Luck
The Barbican is a British Space Station that just happens to be in London.
January 6, 2026 at 6:54 PM
The Barbican is a British Space Station that just happens to be in London.
Reposted by Samuel Pinney
have a column on this in the next issue of the New World - between stuff like below and people turning up to eg non-existent fireworks or Christmas markets, I wonder if AI companies won't regret releasing their products too soon: people can be lazy and/or forgiving but they don't like feeling dumb!
my 75yo mother told me last night that she’s planning to delete Instagram and Facebook because she’s sick of not being able to tell what’s AI and what’s not, and I genuinely don’t think tech companies have reckoned with this kind of move as an actual possibility
January 6, 2026 at 11:54 AM
have a column on this in the next issue of the New World - between stuff like below and people turning up to eg non-existent fireworks or Christmas markets, I wonder if AI companies won't regret releasing their products too soon: people can be lazy and/or forgiving but they don't like feeling dumb!
Guys, I have some SHOCKING election news. The workshop* I am a member of selecting a new leader and _all_ the candidates would do a good job. Every single one. Imagine that, a selection of great people for the job.
*Makerspace / Workers commune?
*Makerspace / Workers commune?
January 6, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Guys, I have some SHOCKING election news. The workshop* I am a member of selecting a new leader and _all_ the candidates would do a good job. Every single one. Imagine that, a selection of great people for the job.
*Makerspace / Workers commune?
*Makerspace / Workers commune?
CW: SAUCY HOTNESS
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I am wearing a full set of thermals under my clothes.
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I am wearing a full set of thermals under my clothes.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:48 AM
CW: SAUCY HOTNESS
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I am wearing a full set of thermals under my clothes.
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I am wearing a full set of thermals under my clothes.
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Reposted by Samuel Pinney
Anyone who says money can’t buy you happiness has never lived a life such that approximately £1200 would fix 90% of your current worries
January 5, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Anyone who says money can’t buy you happiness has never lived a life such that approximately £1200 would fix 90% of your current worries
If you ask a man what his favourite Warhammer / Warhammer 40k armies are you'll know 1000 times more than you will by demanding his star sign.
But I'm a classic Undead/Dark Elf, so of course I'd say that.
But I'm a classic Undead/Dark Elf, so of course I'd say that.
January 1, 2026 at 8:37 PM
If you ask a man what his favourite Warhammer / Warhammer 40k armies are you'll know 1000 times more than you will by demanding his star sign.
But I'm a classic Undead/Dark Elf, so of course I'd say that.
But I'm a classic Undead/Dark Elf, so of course I'd say that.
A kid in the pub has Astrix toys and the Gaul action figures are my new look for 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 12:51 PM
A kid in the pub has Astrix toys and the Gaul action figures are my new look for 2026.
First thought for 2026. What if we brought long hats back? Like not just become a hat culture again, but one that prized LONG hats?
January 1, 2026 at 9:51 AM
First thought for 2026. What if we brought long hats back? Like not just become a hat culture again, but one that prized LONG hats?
If anyone on here as a mystery they can't solve in 2026 let me know. I reckon I could throw together a good 'amateur detective' outfit. Let's solve something.
No disgusting mysteries and they can't take more than 45 minutes.
No disgusting mysteries and they can't take more than 45 minutes.
January 1, 2026 at 8:55 AM
If anyone on here as a mystery they can't solve in 2026 let me know. I reckon I could throw together a good 'amateur detective' outfit. Let's solve something.
No disgusting mysteries and they can't take more than 45 minutes.
No disgusting mysteries and they can't take more than 45 minutes.
Sure everyone knows about The Ris, but few speak of the other five sacred stats: The Ren, The Teri, The Titu, The Lig and The Isdo,
Only when they have equal footing will be have a balanced adventuring party.
Only when they have equal footing will be have a balanced adventuring party.
December 31, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Sure everyone knows about The Ris, but few speak of the other five sacred stats: The Ren, The Teri, The Titu, The Lig and The Isdo,
Only when they have equal footing will be have a balanced adventuring party.
Only when they have equal footing will be have a balanced adventuring party.
Reposted by Samuel Pinney
I love sparkling water because sometimes what I really want is to be perfectly hydrated but also in a small amount of pain
December 30, 2025 at 7:59 PM
I love sparkling water because sometimes what I really want is to be perfectly hydrated but also in a small amount of pain
Ever since moving to London (in 2001) I have made a point of helping people with luggage on the underground or guiding lost people where they need to go. As a one person mission to improve London's reputation to visitors.
I reckon I've helped 1000s of tourists now.
I reckon I've helped 1000s of tourists now.
Please quote this with stories of your minor interactions with non-celebrities, e.g. “I once accidentally bumped into a man in the Wellingborough branch of Holland & Barrett”
December 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Ever since moving to London (in 2001) I have made a point of helping people with luggage on the underground or guiding lost people where they need to go. As a one person mission to improve London's reputation to visitors.
I reckon I've helped 1000s of tourists now.
I reckon I've helped 1000s of tourists now.
It's mad that if a European person from between 1634 and 1637 time travelled to now, aside from accent issues they would completely understand what is going on with AI if you simply said 'Tulips'
December 30, 2025 at 1:43 PM
It's mad that if a European person from between 1634 and 1637 time travelled to now, aside from accent issues they would completely understand what is going on with AI if you simply said 'Tulips'
Guys guys! I think I might have worked out the masc equivalent of getting a bunch of flowers.
New rechargeable batteries! Finally @wheatles.bsky.social is speaking my love language.
New rechargeable batteries! Finally @wheatles.bsky.social is speaking my love language.
December 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Guys guys! I think I might have worked out the masc equivalent of getting a bunch of flowers.
New rechargeable batteries! Finally @wheatles.bsky.social is speaking my love language.
New rechargeable batteries! Finally @wheatles.bsky.social is speaking my love language.
I'm going to start a thread of tiny good things I have done.
#1 'Wolfie' had a very serious leg injury and required stitches. He was very brave about it and is doing loads better.
#1 'Wolfie' had a very serious leg injury and required stitches. He was very brave about it and is doing loads better.
December 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I'm going to start a thread of tiny good things I have done.
#1 'Wolfie' had a very serious leg injury and required stitches. He was very brave about it and is doing loads better.
#1 'Wolfie' had a very serious leg injury and required stitches. He was very brave about it and is doing loads better.
Okay. I've got a Christmas fact that has haunted me for at least 20 years. It is true because it was told to me with pride by someone working at the company involved, but it's dark so if you aren't ready for something grim. Stop reading.
December 26, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Okay. I've got a Christmas fact that has haunted me for at least 20 years. It is true because it was told to me with pride by someone working at the company involved, but it's dark so if you aren't ready for something grim. Stop reading.
Now I have a hammer. Ho-ho-ho.
December 25, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Now I have a hammer. Ho-ho-ho.
For me the most magical thing about Christmas is being warm and full.
I realise that sounds way more wholesome than I expected, but what I mean is dozing in your favourite chair, post feast, in front of a fire. Perhaps with the pet of your choice snoring nearby.
That's Christmas for me.
I realise that sounds way more wholesome than I expected, but what I mean is dozing in your favourite chair, post feast, in front of a fire. Perhaps with the pet of your choice snoring nearby.
That's Christmas for me.
December 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
For me the most magical thing about Christmas is being warm and full.
I realise that sounds way more wholesome than I expected, but what I mean is dozing in your favourite chair, post feast, in front of a fire. Perhaps with the pet of your choice snoring nearby.
That's Christmas for me.
I realise that sounds way more wholesome than I expected, but what I mean is dozing in your favourite chair, post feast, in front of a fire. Perhaps with the pet of your choice snoring nearby.
That's Christmas for me.
The most realistic 'driving a giant robot in an urban setting' experience available to us currently is the front seats of the top deck of a London bus.
December 24, 2025 at 9:47 AM
The most realistic 'driving a giant robot in an urban setting' experience available to us currently is the front seats of the top deck of a London bus.
Reposted by Samuel Pinney
Some absolutely top notch orange cattery here
October 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Some absolutely top notch orange cattery here
This is a high level magic item. The name confirms it*
*In the thread.
*In the thread.
December 22, 2025 at 6:59 PM
This is a high level magic item. The name confirms it*
*In the thread.
*In the thread.
Important Christmas science news: If you eat at least 3 (Three) salted pistachios and then have a Cadbury Hero of your choice, it makes the Hero taste like they used to, before the recipe change.
*Yes I do understand how salt works but also try it.
*Yes I do understand how salt works but also try it.
December 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Important Christmas science news: If you eat at least 3 (Three) salted pistachios and then have a Cadbury Hero of your choice, it makes the Hero taste like they used to, before the recipe change.
*Yes I do understand how salt works but also try it.
*Yes I do understand how salt works but also try it.