Merlin Mann
@hotdogsladies.bsky.social
Shackling the masses with drastic rap tactics.
You may be shocked to learn how many things actually can be overstated.
Really, almost anything can be overstated. It's one placid but predictable condition of the entire universe.
And the entire universe literally cannot be overstated.
Really, almost anything can be overstated. It's one placid but predictable condition of the entire universe.
And the entire universe literally cannot be overstated.
February 17, 2026 at 9:49 PM
You may be shocked to learn how many things actually can be overstated.
Really, almost anything can be overstated. It's one placid but predictable condition of the entire universe.
And the entire universe literally cannot be overstated.
Really, almost anything can be overstated. It's one placid but predictable condition of the entire universe.
And the entire universe literally cannot be overstated.
Reposted by Merlin Mann
Wait. What does Mac and cheese make you do?
February 17, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Wait. What does Mac and cheese make you do?
I just heard someone use "action" as a transitive verb, and I am not loving it.
This unnecessary neologism did not, in fact, action my affection.
This unnecessary neologism did not, in fact, action my affection.
February 17, 2026 at 2:43 AM
I just heard someone use "action" as a transitive verb, and I am not loving it.
This unnecessary neologism did not, in fact, action my affection.
This unnecessary neologism did not, in fact, action my affection.
Roderick on the Line, Ep. 615: "Number One Madam"
The Problem: We were slender then.
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The Problem: We were slender then.
www.merlinmann.com/roderick/ep-...
Ep. 615: "Number One Madam" - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann
The Problem : We were slender then.
(Recorded on Monday, February 16, 2026.)
www.merlinmann.com
February 16, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Roderick on the Line, Ep. 615: "Number One Madam"
The Problem: We were slender then.
www.merlinmann.com/roderick/ep-...
The Problem: We were slender then.
www.merlinmann.com/roderick/ep-...
"There's absolutely no rush on this, but I'd love an orange juice in the next five minutes."
youtu.be/iL2W3Y_cgGY?...
youtu.be/iL2W3Y_cgGY?...
Ben Schwartz | Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster Podcast | Full Episode
YouTube video by Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
youtu.be
February 14, 2026 at 6:11 AM
"There's absolutely no rush on this, but I'd love an orange juice in the next five minutes."
youtu.be/iL2W3Y_cgGY?...
youtu.be/iL2W3Y_cgGY?...
Here's me whenever someone in my house has just made a good point.
February 14, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Here's me whenever someone in my house has just made a good point.
My life is replete with interesting prototypes.
February 13, 2026 at 11:45 PM
My life is replete with interesting prototypes.
FWIW, the season of Taskmaster NZ running now is really good. Outstanding cast.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak6H...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak6H...
Taskmaster NZ Season 6, Episode 1 - 'It’s like a Make A Wish' | Full Episode
YouTube video by Taskmaster
www.youtube.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:10 PM
FWIW, the season of Taskmaster NZ running now is really good. Outstanding cast.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak6H...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak6H...
This is my favorite kind of live comedy. It's so alive.
"You don't always know if your dog's going to eat an onion."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxB9...
"You don't always know if your dog's going to eat an onion."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxB9...
Lucia Keskin (Chi With A C) doesn’t learn ANYTHING the hard way | Off Menu Podcast
YouTube video by Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
www.youtube.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:40 AM
This is my favorite kind of live comedy. It's so alive.
"You don't always know if your dog's going to eat an onion."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxB9...
"You don't always know if your dog's going to eat an onion."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxB9...
This might be the best starter episode of Off Menu.
Stevie Martin really likes bread.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ_m...
Stevie Martin really likes bread.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ_m...
Stevie Martin | Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster Podcast | Full episode
YouTube video by Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
www.youtube.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:00 AM
This might be the best starter episode of Off Menu.
Stevie Martin really likes bread.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ_m...
Stevie Martin really likes bread.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ_m...
The story goes that one night in 1969, Groucho guested on Dick Cavett, and he was hot that they just kept the cameras rolling for another hour.
It's so incredible to watch Groucho's mind working in real time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vckm...
It's so incredible to watch Groucho's mind working in real time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vckm...
Groucho Marx Dick Cavett 1969
YouTube video by Archy L
www.youtube.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:13 AM
The story goes that one night in 1969, Groucho guested on Dick Cavett, and he was hot that they just kept the cameras rolling for another hour.
It's so incredible to watch Groucho's mind working in real time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vckm...
It's so incredible to watch Groucho's mind working in real time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vckm...
This encapsulates a lot about what makes Graham Norton's show so weird and special to me.
Judi Dench just…does a sonnet.
And then Arnold Schwarzenegger says something legitimately hilarious.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_0V...
Judi Dench just…does a sonnet.
And then Arnold Schwarzenegger says something legitimately hilarious.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_0V...
Dame Judi Dench Masterfully Does A Shakespeare Sonnet | The Graham Norton Show
YouTube video by The Graham Norton Show
www.youtube.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:48 AM
This encapsulates a lot about what makes Graham Norton's show so weird and special to me.
Judi Dench just…does a sonnet.
And then Arnold Schwarzenegger says something legitimately hilarious.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_0V...
Judi Dench just…does a sonnet.
And then Arnold Schwarzenegger says something legitimately hilarious.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_0V...
For Alex and for you:
Here's Stevie Martin from Taskmaster being hilarious with Mitchell and Webb.
"YOU DON'T NEED A TRAY FOR THE CASE"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=soO9...
Here's Stevie Martin from Taskmaster being hilarious with Mitchell and Webb.
"YOU DON'T NEED A TRAY FOR THE CASE"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=soO9...
FIRST LOOK: The Stresses Of Airport Security | Mitchell And Webb Are Not Helping | Channel 4 Comedy
YouTube video by Channel 4 Comedy
www.youtube.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:16 AM
For Alex and for you:
Here's Stevie Martin from Taskmaster being hilarious with Mitchell and Webb.
"YOU DON'T NEED A TRAY FOR THE CASE"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=soO9...
Here's Stevie Martin from Taskmaster being hilarious with Mitchell and Webb.
"YOU DON'T NEED A TRAY FOR THE CASE"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=soO9...
Do By Friday #439: "Theymaphrodite"
This week's challenge: Watch "Marty Supreme"
dobyfriday.com/episodes/439
This week's challenge: Watch "Marty Supreme"
dobyfriday.com/episodes/439
Theymaphrodite | Do By Friday
This week's challenge: watch "Marty Supreme."
(Recorded on Wednesday, February 11, 2026)
dobyfriday.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Do By Friday #439: "Theymaphrodite"
This week's challenge: Watch "Marty Supreme"
dobyfriday.com/episodes/439
This week's challenge: Watch "Marty Supreme"
dobyfriday.com/episodes/439
Sometimes, I'll be watching an ostensible documentary, and I suddenly start thinking:
I'd watch a "making-of" documentary about this documentary that's twice as long as the actual documentary.
Which often feels like the sign of an interesting documentary.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTBB...
I'd watch a "making-of" documentary about this documentary that's twice as long as the actual documentary.
Which often feels like the sign of an interesting documentary.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTBB...
Journey to EPCOT Center: A Symphonic History
YouTube video by Defunctland
www.youtube.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:23 AM
Sometimes, I'll be watching an ostensible documentary, and I suddenly start thinking:
I'd watch a "making-of" documentary about this documentary that's twice as long as the actual documentary.
Which often feels like the sign of an interesting documentary.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTBB...
I'd watch a "making-of" documentary about this documentary that's twice as long as the actual documentary.
Which often feels like the sign of an interesting documentary.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTBB...
I have just learned that the Orlando Sentinel Star used to refer to itself as "Florida's Most Interesting Newspaper."
Which fucking rules.
Which fucking rules.
February 11, 2026 at 6:00 AM
I have just learned that the Orlando Sentinel Star used to refer to itself as "Florida's Most Interesting Newspaper."
Which fucking rules.
Which fucking rules.
In fairness, I do own several well-regarded O'Reilly books.
February 11, 2026 at 5:21 AM
In fairness, I do own several well-regarded O'Reilly books.
I hope they find him because of his weird little gun.
February 11, 2026 at 1:16 AM
I hope they find him because of his weird little gun.
"Hmm," Bando's face always used to say.
February 10, 2026 at 3:15 AM
"Hmm," Bando's face always used to say.
Timestamp to Jim Downey on "Change Bank."
The man sweated every excruciating syllable.
youtu.be/QvXG7dcpoDc?...
The man sweated every excruciating syllable.
youtu.be/QvXG7dcpoDc?...
Conan Remembers Some Of His Favorite Jim Downey “SNL” Sketches | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
YouTube video by Team Coco
youtu.be
February 10, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Timestamp to Jim Downey on "Change Bank."
The man sweated every excruciating syllable.
youtu.be/QvXG7dcpoDc?...
The man sweated every excruciating syllable.
youtu.be/QvXG7dcpoDc?...
Reposted by Merlin Mann
Late to the Lucia Keskin party but I just want to point out the Paul Williams T-Shirt James is wearing in this episode. Still waiting for the album but what a lineup! I love how wholesome the Taskmaster community is.
February 9, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Late to the Lucia Keskin party but I just want to point out the Paul Williams T-Shirt James is wearing in this episode. Still waiting for the album but what a lineup! I love how wholesome the Taskmaster community is.
