Joel Cunningham
@joelevard.com
writing, editing, existential dread
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I hope Zohran is focused on my priorities, like making it illegal to scalp Mitski tickets before they've even gone on sale to the general public
February 12, 2026 at 10:38 PM
I hope Zohran is focused on my priorities, like making it illegal to scalp Mitski tickets before they've even gone on sale to the general public
The thing about N64 games was even the super shitty ones cost $75, which is like $150 today
February 12, 2026 at 8:56 PM
The thing about N64 games was even the super shitty ones cost $75, which is like $150 today
We will definitely get something straightforward. I feel like more than most games, Zelda is about vibes and the thrill of exploring (especially the 3D games, which I could never get into because they were too overwhelmingly open), and a blockbuster will have trouble replicating that.
February 12, 2026 at 3:25 PM
We will definitely get something straightforward. I feel like more than most games, Zelda is about vibes and the thrill of exploring (especially the 3D games, which I could never get into because they were too overwhelmingly open), and a blockbuster will have trouble replicating that.
You form a different relationship with the show and characters when you binge versus watching it play out over 8+ years. People who got into Lost late said the same thing.
February 12, 2026 at 3:23 PM
You form a different relationship with the show and characters when you binge versus watching it play out over 8+ years. People who got into Lost late said the same thing.
That's not how I would have put it
Pam Bondi’s testimony on the Epstein files revealed one key thing: The attorney general isn't interested in truth or justice.
Opinion | Pam Bondi's testimony on the Epstein files revealed one thing
The attorney general isn't interested in truth or justice.
www.ms.now
February 12, 2026 at 2:12 PM
That's not how I would have put it
On the day ICE was established, The Simpsons was in the middle of its 15th season.
February 12, 2026 at 3:35 AM
On the day ICE was established, The Simpsons was in the middle of its 15th season.
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How to make sure you aren't late for your own funeral
February 7, 2026 at 12:01 PM
How to make sure you aren't late for your own funeral
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In 2019, Tig Notaro did a really funny series called "Under a Rock," in which she would interview famous people she had never heard of, all the while trying to guess who they were. One of my favorite episodes was with James Van Der Beek, who was lovely.
James Van Der Beek Doesn't Believe in Astrology | Under A Rock with Tig Notaro
YouTube video by Funny Or Die
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February 11, 2026 at 7:45 PM
In 2019, Tig Notaro did a really funny series called "Under a Rock," in which she would interview famous people she had never heard of, all the while trying to guess who they were. One of my favorite episodes was with James Van Der Beek, who was lovely.
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Over on threads someone just use ai;dr and we all need to adopt that right quick
February 11, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Over on threads someone just use ai;dr and we all need to adopt that right quick
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Also, like, what the fuck am I supposed to do with that information? Yes, also maybe a rogue asteroid could wipe out all white collar jobs within my lifetime. Certainly climate change is coming for a lot of them too! As a liberal, what can I do about that? Email my congressperson?
February 11, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Also, like, what the fuck am I supposed to do with that information? Yes, also maybe a rogue asteroid could wipe out all white collar jobs within my lifetime. Certainly climate change is coming for a lot of them too! As a liberal, what can I do about that? Email my congressperson?
This is going to be a tough one for us elder millennials to swallow
February 11, 2026 at 7:36 PM
This is going to be a tough one for us elder millennials to swallow
Glanced at Reddit and saw that Bud Court had died and before I could process being sad about it, I the next post revealed that James Van Der Beek had died. Not cool Reddit!
February 11, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Glanced at Reddit and saw that Bud Court had died and before I could process being sad about it, I the next post revealed that James Van Der Beek had died. Not cool Reddit!
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THEY ARE BUYING UP WAREHOUSES TO HOLD HUMAN BEINGS IN DETENTION INDEFINITELY.
I feel crazy at how everyone is acting like this is normal. These are concentration camps being built right before our eyes. These buildings are not meant to house human beings. People will be caged like cattle and die.
I feel crazy at how everyone is acting like this is normal. These are concentration camps being built right before our eyes. These buildings are not meant to house human beings. People will be caged like cattle and die.
February 10, 2026 at 11:19 PM
THEY ARE BUYING UP WAREHOUSES TO HOLD HUMAN BEINGS IN DETENTION INDEFINITELY.
I feel crazy at how everyone is acting like this is normal. These are concentration camps being built right before our eyes. These buildings are not meant to house human beings. People will be caged like cattle and die.
I feel crazy at how everyone is acting like this is normal. These are concentration camps being built right before our eyes. These buildings are not meant to house human beings. People will be caged like cattle and die.
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the rollout of the mRNA vaccines was one of the greatest public health triumphs in history and the end result has been the all-around triumph of the antivax movement and I will never get over it
I genuinely cannot believe the degree to which we are pissing away this generational breakthrough, even given the fuckmuppets who are involved www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
FDA declines to review Moderna's mRNA flu shot
Under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Food and Drug Administration has taken an aggressive stance against mRNA technology.
www.nbcnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:22 AM
the rollout of the mRNA vaccines was one of the greatest public health triumphs in history and the end result has been the all-around triumph of the antivax movement and I will never get over it
In the ‘80s my brother just “had trouble in school.” As an adult he was diagnosed.
Increasing autism rates over the last 25 years may just be kids with mild forms getting diagnosed. Rates of moderate to severe impairment due to autism have actually fallen slightly.
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![The autistic community is a large, growing, and heterogeneous population, and there is a need for improved methods to describe their diverse needs. Measures of adaptive functioning collected through public health surveillance may provide valuable information on functioning and support needs at a population level. We aimed to use adaptive behavior and cognitive scores abstracted from health and educational records to describe trends over time in the population prevalence of autism by adaptive level and co-occurrence of intellectual disability (ID). Using data from the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, years 2000 to 2016, we estimated the prevalence of autism per 1000 8-year-old children by four levels of adaptive challenges (moderate to profound, mild, borderline, or none) and by co-occurrence of ID. The prevalence of autism with mild, borderline, or no significant adaptive challenges increased between 2000 and 2016, from 5.1 per 1000 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 4.6–5.5) to 17.6 (95% CI: 17.1–18.1) while the prevalence of autism with moderate to profound challenges decreased slightly, from 1.5 (95% CI: 1.2–1.7) to 1.2 (95% CI: 1.1–1.4). The prevalence increase was greater for autism without co-occurring ID than for autism with co-occurring ID. The increase in autism prevalence between 2000 and 2016 was confined to autism with milder phenotypes. This trend could indicate improved identification of milder forms of autism over time. It is possible that increased access to therapies that improve intellectual and adaptive functioning of children diagnosed with autism also contributed to the trends.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:j76trmiofvaxxpvx2vnb2vwf/bafkreibeoudvh2b4ifuiqq7pmnzwg6y6n3caschubukvo6kzqcfn2kdf5i@jpeg)
February 11, 2026 at 12:17 AM
In the ‘80s my brother just “had trouble in school.” As an adult he was diagnosed.
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Peanuts by Schulz: Wednesday, October 22, 1952
February 10, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Peanuts by Schulz: Wednesday, October 22, 1952
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In fiery remarks, Rep. Goldman tells Lyons if he doesn't want ICE to be called "a fascist regime" or "secret police," then his agency needs "to stop acting like one."
"People are simply just observing what they are seeing. That’s why people are making those comments."
"People are simply just observing what they are seeing. That’s why people are making those comments."
February 10, 2026 at 5:10 PM
In fiery remarks, Rep. Goldman tells Lyons if he doesn't want ICE to be called "a fascist regime" or "secret police," then his agency needs "to stop acting like one."
"People are simply just observing what they are seeing. That’s why people are making those comments."
"People are simply just observing what they are seeing. That’s why people are making those comments."
As someone who saw their early career trajectory undone by 2008, that screenshot requires a trigger warning
February 10, 2026 at 7:41 PM
As someone who saw their early career trajectory undone by 2008, that screenshot requires a trigger warning
JFC. He's really gone off the deep end in the past year. Which is saying something!
February 10, 2026 at 7:40 PM
JFC. He's really gone off the deep end in the past year. Which is saying something!
Post a banger not in english www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQfz...
February 10, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Post a banger not in english www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQfz...
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Weirdly the order just reads "no shit"
NEW: An immigration court has terminated removal proceedings against Tufts doctoral student Rümeysa Öztürk, finding that DHS did not meet its burden of establishing that she was removable, her lawyers tell the Second Circuit. live-awp-vermont.pantheonsite.io/app/uploads/...
February 10, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Weirdly the order just reads "no shit"
Given the bloodbath in arts criticism over the past TK years, I think they may need to hold a Squid Game to figure out who gets this job
Extremely exciting news: We're hiring a full-time film critic to come work with me at The A.V. Club!
You probably have an idea if you're qualified for this, but if there's something that's not in the job listing, I'm sure I can answer Qs www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
You probably have an idea if you're qualified for this, but if there's something that's not in the job listing, I'm sure I can answer Qs www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
The A.V. Club hiring Film Critic in Greater Chicago Area | LinkedIn
Posted 8:42:22 PM. The A.V. Club is seeking an experienced Film Critic to join our team of trenchant writers and…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
www.linkedin.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Given the bloodbath in arts criticism over the past TK years, I think they may need to hold a Squid Game to figure out who gets this job