Ian Reed
@ianreed.bsky.social
Artist, Designer, & Cartoonist.
I post about history (mostly Vermont and long 18th century), art, pro-wrestling, spurs and robins, ttrpgs, movies. Opinions my own.
I post about history (mostly Vermont and long 18th century), art, pro-wrestling, spurs and robins, ttrpgs, movies. Opinions my own.
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production of The Muppet Show should not be dependent on petty vulgarities like “ratings” or “revenue.” it should be preserved as a vital function of american culture. it should have a taxpayer-funded budget rivaling the CIA
February 7, 2026 at 12:40 AM
production of The Muppet Show should not be dependent on petty vulgarities like “ratings” or “revenue.” it should be preserved as a vital function of american culture. it should have a taxpayer-funded budget rivaling the CIA
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One thing I’ve found in my decade as a local newsman: the more you learn about Massachusetts the worse it gets
February 5, 2026 at 7:27 PM
One thing I’ve found in my decade as a local newsman: the more you learn about Massachusetts the worse it gets
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AI Chatbot That Only Responds ‘Huh’ Valued At $200 Billion https://theonion.com/ai-chatbot-that-only-responds-huh-valued-at-200-billion/
February 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
AI Chatbot That Only Responds ‘Huh’ Valued At $200 Billion https://theonion.com/ai-chatbot-that-only-responds-huh-valued-at-200-billion/
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What does Jack Rakove expect of the 250th?
“’I think it is going to be a complete disaster,’ I replied, and offered a few reasons to support that view. The most important one…was that the constitutional system is lurching toward collapse and outright failure.”
“’I think it is going to be a complete disaster,’ I replied, and offered a few reasons to support that view. The most important one…was that the constitutional system is lurching toward collapse and outright failure.”
February 5, 2026 at 1:41 PM
What does Jack Rakove expect of the 250th?
“’I think it is going to be a complete disaster,’ I replied, and offered a few reasons to support that view. The most important one…was that the constitutional system is lurching toward collapse and outright failure.”
“’I think it is going to be a complete disaster,’ I replied, and offered a few reasons to support that view. The most important one…was that the constitutional system is lurching toward collapse and outright failure.”
Dump these chumps!! Meta is slime. You don’t need them, they need you.
I just got this notification from this trial Meta is conducting. For art to be seen, fees are required. No more likes because your work is interesting to ppl, it is all just paid access to huge audiences. And these are just starting fees, they go up after a month. 👎😬😭
February 5, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Dump these chumps!! Meta is slime. You don’t need them, they need you.
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JUSTIFIED “FUCK ICE” CHANTS #AEWDynamite
February 5, 2026 at 3:04 AM
JUSTIFIED “FUCK ICE” CHANTS #AEWDynamite
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by the bane of my blade, a mighty spell is made and
far beyond the battle blood shall fall like a hard rain
far beyond the battle blood shall fall like a hard rain
February 4, 2026 at 9:27 PM
by the bane of my blade, a mighty spell is made and
far beyond the battle blood shall fall like a hard rain
far beyond the battle blood shall fall like a hard rain
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The Utah Historical Society just produced a new, excellent map of "The Peoples of North America in 1776." Great resource for anyone teaching, writing, presenting about Native peoples as part of their 250th work. america250.utah.gov/power-of-pla...
February 3, 2026 at 1:49 PM
The Utah Historical Society just produced a new, excellent map of "The Peoples of North America in 1776." Great resource for anyone teaching, writing, presenting about Native peoples as part of their 250th work. america250.utah.gov/power-of-pla...
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John Watkiss (1961-2017) — “The Birth of Free Will”
February 3, 2026 at 3:17 PM
John Watkiss (1961-2017) — “The Birth of Free Will”
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Can't believe Hiromu was never in a G1.
February 3, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Can't believe Hiromu was never in a G1.
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Katsuhiro Otomo
February 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Katsuhiro Otomo
Hell of a day to delete your meta accounts. Just a thought.
February 2, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Hell of a day to delete your meta accounts. Just a thought.
“Winter quarters in America are stupid and afford no description for the pen” got to agree w Tarleton there right now
February 2, 2026 at 11:36 AM
“Winter quarters in America are stupid and afford no description for the pen” got to agree w Tarleton there right now
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One of the greatest finishes you will EVER see. Simply jaw-dropping.
February 1, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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Take me down to the Parallax city where the far moves slow and the near moves quickly
February 1, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Take me down to the Parallax city where the far moves slow and the near moves quickly
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Heated Rivalry 🔥
Perry Von Vicious v Andy Brown
GRIND GRAND Championship on the line!
#ProWrestlingGRIND #NorthamptonMA #liveevents
Perry Von Vicious v Andy Brown
GRIND GRAND Championship on the line!
#ProWrestlingGRIND #NorthamptonMA #liveevents
January 31, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Heated Rivalry 🔥
Perry Von Vicious v Andy Brown
GRIND GRAND Championship on the line!
#ProWrestlingGRIND #NorthamptonMA #liveevents
Perry Von Vicious v Andy Brown
GRIND GRAND Championship on the line!
#ProWrestlingGRIND #NorthamptonMA #liveevents
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Pro Wrestling GRIND #BraveNewWorld LIVE from the VFW Ballroom!
Come catch the beginning of our 2026 season.
📍VFW Post 8006
🗓️Friday, Feb 27th
🔗GRINDPURO.eventbrite.com
#GRINDPuro
Come catch the beginning of our 2026 season.
📍VFW Post 8006
🗓️Friday, Feb 27th
🔗GRINDPURO.eventbrite.com
#GRINDPuro
January 30, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Pro Wrestling GRIND #BraveNewWorld LIVE from the VFW Ballroom!
Come catch the beginning of our 2026 season.
📍VFW Post 8006
🗓️Friday, Feb 27th
🔗GRINDPURO.eventbrite.com
#GRINDPuro
Come catch the beginning of our 2026 season.
📍VFW Post 8006
🗓️Friday, Feb 27th
🔗GRINDPURO.eventbrite.com
#GRINDPuro
I’ve been digging Hopper lately in a new way and it turns out my girlfriend had a big print of this one in the basement. Fun to have it up!
January 30, 2026 at 1:57 PM
I’ve been digging Hopper lately in a new way and it turns out my girlfriend had a big print of this one in the basement. Fun to have it up!
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We are participating in the Friday, Jan. 30 National Shutdown Day. Every small or big action you take matters. Let's build this movement and continue to grow towards a General Strike.
generalstrikeus.com/demands
generalstrikeus.com/demands
January 29, 2026 at 5:43 PM
We are participating in the Friday, Jan. 30 National Shutdown Day. Every small or big action you take matters. Let's build this movement and continue to grow towards a General Strike.
generalstrikeus.com/demands
generalstrikeus.com/demands
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'Haunt of the Heron.' Archibald Webb began experimenting with woodblock printing in 1921 - most of his works are strongly identified with aspects of daily life around the Swan River in Perth, Western Australia.
January 29, 2026 at 8:27 PM
'Haunt of the Heron.' Archibald Webb began experimenting with woodblock printing in 1921 - most of his works are strongly identified with aspects of daily life around the Swan River in Perth, Western Australia.
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I've been trying to get my version of the Bechdel Test to catch on called the Ballard Metric. It basically asks if the creator was able to work for free or for slave wages due to an invisible financial safety net and recontextualizes the work. (I'm kinda joking idk)
Many full time creatives have “invisible safety nets” like bread-winning partners, trust funds, external support, etc. No shame on anyone, but it creates a false vision of success. The cost of going to cons alone on top of hoping to eat as a freelancer are untenable, IMO.
When people hear that I'm returning to part time work they often ask "are things not going well with your art?"
The problem really is things are going well, but the world is so unstable that I long for some consistency and income that I don't have to pay quarterly taxes on
The problem really is things are going well, but the world is so unstable that I long for some consistency and income that I don't have to pay quarterly taxes on
November 3, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I've been trying to get my version of the Bechdel Test to catch on called the Ballard Metric. It basically asks if the creator was able to work for free or for slave wages due to an invisible financial safety net and recontextualizes the work. (I'm kinda joking idk)
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marker study from Excalibur (1981)
January 26, 2026 at 10:32 PM
marker study from Excalibur (1981)
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Oh, this will go well.
Ep 23: With a rebellion underway in New England, the Continental Congress orders an invasion of Quebec, confident that Catholic French Canadians will rally to the Patriot standard, a mere fifteen years after Protestant British Americans helped to conquer the old colony of New France for their king.
January 27, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Oh, this will go well.