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JK

@miniver.bsky.social

January 23, 2026 at 7:28 PM

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Bill Corbett

@billcorbett.bsky.social

Had a great show at @sfsketchfest.bsky.social last night. That figure with back turned is Mr John @hodgman.bsky.social. Also joined by Janey Varney, @frankconniff.bsky.social @tracebeaulieu.bsky.social & Cole Stratton.

AND had a chance to plug www.standwithminnesota.com. Which I’m doing here too!

January 23, 2026 at 6:39 PM

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Supper Mario Broth

@mariobrothblog.bsky.social

In Paper Mario, Mario has 8 partners. However, there are enough unused and scrapped partners referenced in the game's files to make another full party. Here is a glimpse of an alternate reality with all of Mario's potential partners.

Meet Mario's Potential Party!
Goompa
Joins Mario as a follower in the finished game, but has a lot of data referencing being a full partner. He even has four cut moves: One-Man Fool, Mumble, Lecture, and Awaken.
Goombaria
The unused partner closest to being implemented, she even has an unused partner list entry. Sadly, she has no known abilities.
Twink
Normally Peach's partner, but has an unused entry in Mario's partner list.
Seen in pre-release screenshots.
Ordinary Koopa
Likely replaced by Kooper. In a test room in the finished game, used as partner placeholder.
Bandit
Only the species is known.
Ninji Boy
Nothing is known about Ninji Boy except the line "HE CAN LOWER THE BLOCK", which was presumably his ability. Five colored Ninji sprites are unused in the code, one of them could have been him.
Chain Chomp
Only the species is known. Curiously, a Chain Chomp partner was planned for Paper Mario: Sticker Star, but also cut.
Red
The most mysterious partner, only his name レッド ("Red" in English in katakana) is given. The only character referred to as such in the finished Japanese text is Red Ninjakoopa, so unless the character was entirely original, it could have been him.
Source: info: tcrf.net/Paper_Mario/Unlocalized_Japanese_Text, mariowiki.com/List_of_Paper_Mario_pre-release_and_unused_content

January 23, 2026 at 5:04 PM

Isaac the Media Hunter

@isaac232.bsky.social

Of all the days to have to work a night shift...it's the night we get negative digit weather.

January 23, 2026 at 4:46 PM

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Erin Mills

@shallow15.bsky.social

At $225! Anything helps!

Erin Mills @shallow15.bsky.social · 9h

Okay, didn't want to do this but i'm out of options. For the last several months, I've been juggling bills, side hustling, & anything else to stay afloat. It's not sustainable anymore

I need $750 by Feb 5 in order to make rent. Anything helps. Cash app below.

cash.app/$shallow15

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January 23, 2026 at 4:41 PM

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MinnMax

@minnmax.com

In solidarity with today's ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA blackout, MinnMax is donating $1 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for every share of this Bluesky post for the next hour.

January 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM

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Benjamin Hall

@rippersspot.bsky.social

#mutualaid boost #urgent
@linkara.bsky.social can you please share this?

Juniper @coffinfairy.bsky.social · 8h

‼️SINGLE DISABLED MOM‼️ needing help with bills/food.
I need groceries for my kids and I as well as help paying my internet and phone before they get shut off.

Groceries-$488
Phone-$224
Internet-$265

PayPal- www.paypal.me/Coffinelf

Cashapp- cash.app/$juniperkewpie

Ko-fi - ko-fi.com/coffinfairy

A screenshot of text that reads: Hello, wanting to provide context to why need continuous help with survival funds.
I'm a single mom who also caretakes for my disabled child. He is high needs meaning he needs help with everything through out the day. I'm disabled myself. I have long covid which mostly entails POTs, ME/CFS and uterine fibroids. When I was last working I ended up in the ER from overworking my body and decided it was best for me to stay home especially since my disabled child was already struggling so much with the caretaker he had at the time. I also have a trans child so we live in California where it's safest for her and my family in general as two of us are disabled. I'm working towards getting on disability at the moment as well as exploring options to be paid to be my son's caregiver as his behavior gets worse when I'm not the one caring for him. Nothing goes unappreciated and I truly try to thank anyone who helps to the best of my ability. I suffer chronic fatigue so my spoons are limited. Thank you if you read this

January 23, 2026 at 4:11 PM

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Allison Pregler 📼🇨🇦🎃

@allisonpregler.bsky.social

Our lifeguard pals take a cruise to Alaska, where there's lots of product placement...and a surprise wedding??? A new Baywatching is now public, please share!
youtu.be/_UpeVyogpZI

The thumbnail for Baywatching: White Thunder at Glacier Bay. Neely smiles in a wedding dress. Behind her is a Princess Cruise ship!

January 23, 2026 at 11:30 AM

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Wario64

@wario64.bsky.social

Yakuza 0 is $10.99 on GOG buff.ly/jueC12v

delisted on other platforms

January 23, 2026 at 2:49 PM

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Erin Mills

@shallow15.bsky.social

Okay, didn't want to do this but i'm out of options. For the last several months, I've been juggling bills, side hustling, & anything else to stay afloat. It's not sustainable anymore

I need $750 by Feb 5 in order to make rent. Anything helps. Cash app below.

cash.app/$shallow15

Pay me on Cash App

Instantly exchange money for free on Cash App

cash.app

January 23, 2026 at 11:27 AM

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Allison Pregler 📼🇨🇦🎃

@allisonpregler.bsky.social

Yeah the thing about Mr. Rogers is his show was never political.

A still from Mr. Rogers in 1969. Mr. Rogers shares a pool with Officer Clemmons, a black police officer, in a time when pools were still segregated.

January 22, 2026 at 9:53 PM

Isaac the Media Hunter

@isaac232.bsky.social

I actually did this yesterday, but didn't have time to update it.

Progress:

1 Cutscene

10 Maps

Total: 75 Cutscenes and 205 Maps

#TalesOfNaturia #RPGMakerMZ

January 23, 2026 at 2:36 AM

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Rosen Thorne

@rosenthorne.bsky.social

GOD I MISS YOU BILLY

Male Teacher with Glasses: My name is Takuto Maruki.

January 23, 2026 at 12:01 AM

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Joaquín Baldwin

@joabaldwin.com

Pixar sent us some cupcakes. They cost around $1.7 billion.

Table covered in Zootopia-themed cupcakes, with a Gary the snake cake twirling in the middle of it all.

Closer view of the Judy-shaped cupcakes, with big ears.

Closer view of the Nick-shaped cupcakes. The eyes are rather creepy.

Closer view of the pacifier, Lynxley journal, and Bogo-shaped cupcakes.

January 23, 2026 at 12:16 AM

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High Priestess, Low Patience

@cheriepriest.com

Can someone on the ground near a detainment camp start a volunteer transport network? People could sign up to drive refugees home, one leg of the trip at a time. Animal rescues have moved dogs cross-country this way for years.

Thorpe Langton @mspdawg.bsky.social · 1d

Yesterday, I drove refugees that had been shipped off to Texas all the way back home to St. Paul

Seeing them reunite with their families reminded me this is their home.

So keep sending them to Texas. I’ll keep driving ‘em back and introducing them to Bucc-ee’s and KC barbecue along the way.

January 22, 2026 at 11:12 PM

Isaac the Media Hunter

@isaac232.bsky.social

One hour!

Isaac the Media Hunter @isaac232.bsky.social · 1d

Tonight, more Xenoblade X, and this time it will be normal length. www.twitch.tv/issac232

Twitch

Twitch is the world

www.twitch.tv

January 22, 2026 at 10:59 PM

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Genel Jumalon 🍉

@geneljumalon.bsky.social

For those actively protesting or in danger of ICE raids, please save this red card. These are your constitutional rights. Weaponize these rights.

You have constitutional rights:

-DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR if an immigration agent is knocking on the door.
-DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS from an immigration agent if they try to talk to you. You have the right to remain silent.
-DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING without first speaking to a lawyer. You have the right to speak with a lawyer.
-If you are outside of your home, ask the agent if you are free to leave and if they say yes, leave calmy.
-GIVE THIS CARD TO THE AGENT. If you are inside of your home, show the card through the window or slide it under the door.

I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions, or sign or hand you any documents based on my 5th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution.

I do not give you permission to enter my home based on my 4th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution unless you have a warrant to enter, signed by a judge or magistrate with my name on it that you slide under the door.

I do not give you permission to search any of my belongings based on my 4th Amendment rights.

I choose to exercise my constitutional rights.

These cards are available to citizens and noncitizens alike.

January 22, 2026 at 4:07 PM

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Tom, Legally Certified Date Simmelier

@iiotenki.bsky.social

Speaking as someone who's worked with Capcom, stays in touch with its people, and has, shall we say, professional room to maneuver, I'll just say that contrary to what the technical director in the IGN article asserts, I know for a *fact* many Capcom employees are VEHEMENTLY against this direction.

Duck AI Slop!! @duckaislop.bsky.social · 2d

Capcom is another studio embracing gen-ai sadly. Popular titles include: Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, Okami, Street Fighter, Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, and Mega Man. -y
Sources: giznewsdaily.com/capcom-discu...

www.ign.com/articles/cap...

Capcom Experimenting With Generative AI to Create 'Hundreds of Thousands of Unique Ideas' Needed to Build In-Game Environments - IGN

Capcom is experimenting with generative AI to create the "hundreds of thousands of unique ideas" needed to build in-game environments.

www.ign.com

January 22, 2026 at 7:32 PM

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Chise

@sailorrooscout.bsky.social

May I remind everyone that there is currently NO cure for rabies.

May I also remind everyone there is absolutely NO scientific proof connecting ANY vaccine that we produce today with autism.

This is true regarding vaccination in both humans AND in dogs.

Vaccinate your pets please.

Worries about vaccination rates in dogs
As rabies seems to be spreading more in wildlife, veterinarians are especially worried about vaccine hesitancy spreading among pet owners, a dangerous trend that could lead to more dogs - and their owners- becoming infected. A 2023 study published in the journal Vaccine found in nationally representative
sample of Americans that nearly 40% believed canine vaccines were unsafe and 37% believed that vaccines could lead their dogs to develop cognitive issues, such as autism.

January 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM

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ceej

@ceej.online

There is going to come a time in your life when you are chatting with a guy, at a barbecue or something, a new coworker maybe, a dad at school drop off, and he tells you he used to be in ICE. You’re going to need to spit on that guy

Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 1d

Minnesota: "School officials say the [5-year-old] child was used as bait. They say [ICE] agents made little Liam knock on the door to ask to be let in in order to see if anyone else was home."

January 22, 2026 at 2:27 AM

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Bill Corbett

@billcorbett.bsky.social

Hahaha I needed this

Atla Hrafney @atlathewriter.bsky.social · 3d

In the 2010s, the Icelandic tv station Channel 2 accidentally added subtitles from a gritty crime drama to an episode of Teletubbies.

I have translated some of the highlights

A screenshot of Lala and Po from the teletubbies. The screenshot is clearly taken from someone's phone, as the borders of the tv can be seen, as well as glimpses into the apartment behind them. Po is in bed wrapped up in a blanket. The text below them reads "I know you were high at my mother-in-laws funeral..."

More screenshots from the Teletubbies. Lala seems to be upset with a terrified Po. the text below reads "Did you kill the dog? Why would you do that?!"

A third screenshot from the Teletubbies, this time the same scene as before. Po is wearing an apron while Lala seems to still be upset at him. The text below reads "You're nothing but a failure of a man."

January 22, 2026 at 4:02 PM

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Gene Park

@gene.meme

hey guys, just to confirm this is my fundraiser. i didn't want to ask for help, but i do need it.

my cancer is back. i am going through a lobectomy next week, the same surgery Walter White undergoes. i can't express how grateful i am. thank you so much everyone.

www.gofundme.com/f/support-ge...