gooneruk
@gooneruk.bsky.social
I get distracted by shiny things.
A beautiful juxtaposition on my reddit frontpage today.
November 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
A beautiful juxtaposition on my reddit frontpage today.
I'm reading a book about the AIDS crisis in the 80s, mostly centred around NYC and the activists/scientists there. It's an emotional and inspiring read, with death seemingly on every page, but far too often the 'Everyone Has AIDS' song from Team America pops into my head. It's very off-putting...
November 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I'm reading a book about the AIDS crisis in the 80s, mostly centred around NYC and the activists/scientists there. It's an emotional and inspiring read, with death seemingly on every page, but far too often the 'Everyone Has AIDS' song from Team America pops into my head. It's very off-putting...
This is frankly a terrifying read. How does someone so batshit have so much influence at the top of US politics, and how do we not know who is funding her?
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Laura Loomer’s Endless Payback
The President’s self-appointed loyalty enforcer inspires fear and vexation across Washington. What’s behind her vetting crusades?
www.newyorker.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:28 PM
This is frankly a terrifying read. How does someone so batshit have so much influence at the top of US politics, and how do we not know who is funding her?
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Right, let's fiddle with the qualification process to attract more viewers, rather than tackle the fundamental issue of the expanded tournament size that basically no fans ever asked for.
The same lack of jeopardy pretty much applies to tournament group stages too: see Euro24.
The same lack of jeopardy pretty much applies to tournament group stages too: see Euro24.
FA throw their weight behind international tournament qualifying revamp: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
FA pushes for new tournament qualifying format amid fears process is stale
The FA has thrown its weight behind plans to revamp the European qualifying format for major international tournaments amid fears the process has become stale
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Right, let's fiddle with the qualification process to attract more viewers, rather than tackle the fundamental issue of the expanded tournament size that basically no fans ever asked for.
The same lack of jeopardy pretty much applies to tournament group stages too: see Euro24.
The same lack of jeopardy pretty much applies to tournament group stages too: see Euro24.
I wonder if the current dip to a 12-month low for UK 5-year gilts will get as much media coverage as the brief spike above 4.5% did at the start of this year.
October 23, 2025 at 9:10 AM
I wonder if the current dip to a 12-month low for UK 5-year gilts will get as much media coverage as the brief spike above 4.5% did at the start of this year.
I love articles like this; not because I necessarily fully understand them, but because of the way somebody has a spark of genius that brings together two different strands of mathematics/physics in order to show something new
www.quantamagazine.org/origami-patt...
www.quantamagazine.org/origami-patt...
Origami Patterns Solve a Major Physics Riddle | Quanta Magazine
The amplituhedron, a shape at the heart of particle physics, appears to be deeply connected to the mathematics of paper folding.
www.quantamagazine.org
October 21, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I love articles like this; not because I necessarily fully understand them, but because of the way somebody has a spark of genius that brings together two different strands of mathematics/physics in order to show something new
www.quantamagazine.org/origami-patt...
www.quantamagazine.org/origami-patt...
Whatever news about him that’s about to come out must be REALLY bad.
October 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Whatever news about him that’s about to come out must be REALLY bad.
@andrewsparrowgdn.bsky.social re: Farage frequency at PMQs. Interesting that Bertram's article omits data to make his point. He says Green MPs have asked 9 Qs, and Farage 6, and that this is unfair. But doesn't mention the 4 Qs from other Reform MPs in the same period, for an overall "score" of 10-9
October 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
@andrewsparrowgdn.bsky.social re: Farage frequency at PMQs. Interesting that Bertram's article omits data to make his point. He says Green MPs have asked 9 Qs, and Farage 6, and that this is unfair. But doesn't mention the 4 Qs from other Reform MPs in the same period, for an overall "score" of 10-9
Nowadays I pretty much exclusively read books from my local libraries, so I treat them as if they are a sacred object and am incredibly gentle with them. And then I glance at my own bookshelves and see some of my favourites that look like they've been attacked by a rabid racoon.
The veneration of Books As Objects misses the point entirely. If you're reading a book, turn the corners down, break the spine, spill soup on it. It's your book, go nuts. A pristine, unread book is a tragedy in a way that a beloved, much-read book that looks like the dog's been at it could never be.
Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat
October 14, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Nowadays I pretty much exclusively read books from my local libraries, so I treat them as if they are a sacred object and am incredibly gentle with them. And then I glance at my own bookshelves and see some of my favourites that look like they've been attacked by a rabid racoon.
Massive news, this. Jackson's done an excellent job at Wimbledon so far.
AFC Wimbledon are delighted to announce that manager Johnnie Jackson, assistant manager Terry Skiverton and first-team coach Dave Reddington have all extended their contracts through until the end of the 2026/27 season ✍️
#AFCW 🟡🔵
www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/2025/oc...
#AFCW 🟡🔵
www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/2025/oc...
Johnnie Jackson, Terry Skiverton and Dave Reddington extend contracts
Johnnie Jackson, Terry Skiverton and Dave Reddington extend contracts
www.afcwimbledon.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Massive news, this. Jackson's done an excellent job at Wimbledon so far.
This seems an especially French way of saying “and fuck YOU in particular”
October 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This seems an especially French way of saying “and fuck YOU in particular”
The ISS (top-middle), and a Hong Kong-bound A350 (bottom-middle), from south London tonight. I think that it’s Cygnus top-right as well.
September 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The ISS (top-middle), and a Hong Kong-bound A350 (bottom-middle), from south London tonight. I think that it’s Cygnus top-right as well.
Imagine being in Amsterdam Arena when this dropped. open.spotify.com/track/7jTRBT...
Adagio For Strings - Radio Edit
open.spotify.com
September 6, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Imagine being in Amsterdam Arena when this dropped. open.spotify.com/track/7jTRBT...
Middle-age is wanting to stay up until stupid o’clock listening to tunes, but knowing your kids need to be at rugby training by 10am on Sunday and so you’re frantically trying to find radio edits for amazing songs.
September 6, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Middle-age is wanting to stay up until stupid o’clock listening to tunes, but knowing your kids need to be at rugby training by 10am on Sunday and so you’re frantically trying to find radio edits for amazing songs.
10.45pm on a Saturday and I’m in my kitchen giving my my headbanging muscles a workout to TOOL.
September 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
10.45pm on a Saturday and I’m in my kitchen giving my my headbanging muscles a workout to TOOL.
My favourite Saturday evenings are being pretty boozed at my kitchen table, trying to convince myself that there’s a better album which combines metal with orchestral strings than Metallica - S&M.
‘One’ is simply phenomenal.
‘One’ is simply phenomenal.
September 6, 2025 at 9:32 PM
My favourite Saturday evenings are being pretty boozed at my kitchen table, trying to convince myself that there’s a better album which combines metal with orchestral strings than Metallica - S&M.
‘One’ is simply phenomenal.
‘One’ is simply phenomenal.
We are now on our 7th (SEVENTH) Home Secretary in 3 years. SEVENTH.
Is it any wonder that so many parts of our government are essentially dysfunctional when there is a turnover of ministers like this?
Is it any wonder that so many parts of our government are essentially dysfunctional when there is a turnover of ministers like this?
September 5, 2025 at 3:22 PM
We are now on our 7th (SEVENTH) Home Secretary in 3 years. SEVENTH.
Is it any wonder that so many parts of our government are essentially dysfunctional when there is a turnover of ministers like this?
Is it any wonder that so many parts of our government are essentially dysfunctional when there is a turnover of ministers like this?
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Lads at the wedding when all the girls go off to dance
September 3, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Lads at the wedding when all the girls go off to dance
If you’re not watching this USA v Australia World Cup game, you’re missing out on a great game of rugby.
August 30, 2025 at 7:49 PM
If you’re not watching this USA v Australia World Cup game, you’re missing out on a great game of rugby.
2 matches in 1 day? Can’t beat it. Admittedly, I had to leave the AFC Wimbledon game at half-time to get to the Arsenal on time, but it counts!
August 23, 2025 at 10:21 PM
2 matches in 1 day? Can’t beat it. Admittedly, I had to leave the AFC Wimbledon game at half-time to get to the Arsenal on time, but it counts!
Sheffield Utd’s goals conceded record going to be under threat this season. How bad are West Ham?!
August 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Sheffield Utd’s goals conceded record going to be under threat this season. How bad are West Ham?!
Eurovision 2026 host city announced as Vienna at 7.15am. My flights booked by 9.15am...
August 20, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Eurovision 2026 host city announced as Vienna at 7.15am. My flights booked by 9.15am...
Reposted by gooneruk
A must-read, must-share piece - clearly deconstructing the shoddy science of the Geiers (who are inexplicably in charge of studies at HHS).
Consider this an early warning for what lies ahead. 🛟🩺🧪
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Consider this an early warning for what lies ahead. 🛟🩺🧪
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Opinion | The Playbook Used to ‘Prove’ Vaccines Cause Autism (Gift Article)
Data can easily be manipulated to show a causation that doesn’t exist.
www.nytimes.com
August 19, 2025 at 12:40 PM
A must-read, must-share piece - clearly deconstructing the shoddy science of the Geiers (who are inexplicably in charge of studies at HHS).
Consider this an early warning for what lies ahead. 🛟🩺🧪
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Consider this an early warning for what lies ahead. 🛟🩺🧪
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
I made this playlist forever ago, when I was trying to convince myself to become a runner. I love club/house music, but the massive, dirty, and dangerous beats of certain hip-hop tunes were exactly what I needed. open.spotify.com/playlist/3C3...
Running Rap
Playlist · gooneruk_rob · 147 items
open.spotify.com
August 7, 2025 at 11:14 PM
I made this playlist forever ago, when I was trying to convince myself to become a runner. I love club/house music, but the massive, dirty, and dangerous beats of certain hip-hop tunes were exactly what I needed. open.spotify.com/playlist/3C3...