John Ryan, holiday gauntlet survivor
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Senior Writer/Narrative Designer/Consultant for Games | Horizon Forbidden West | Destiny: The Taken King and beyond | IRON MAN VR | Guild Wars 2 | Forza 7 | Fable 2 | Lily's Garden. Husband, Marathoner, Cat Wrangler, BAFTA member. johnryanwrites.com
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”I shall diminish and go into the West and remain fucking Galadriel.”
The Lord of The Rings movies were rated PG-13. By current rules that means that each film could contain one use of the word "Fuck". Which line are you altering to insert the most useful swear word?
"All we have to decide is what the fuck to do with the time that is given us."
"All we have to decide is what the fuck to do with the time that is given us."
The Lord of The Rings movies were rated PG-13. By current rules that means that each film could contain one use of the word "Fuck". Which line are you altering to insert the most useful swear word?
"I can't carry it for you, but I can Fucking carry you"
"I can't carry it for you, but I can Fucking carry you"
December 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
”I shall diminish and go into the West and remain fucking Galadriel.”
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Now that I'm on this follower spike train:
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December 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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A frustrated Pedro Pascal asking Neil Druckmann, who was directing Pascal in a Last of Us episode, “do you like art?”
What's an insult you'll never forget?
December 26, 2025 at 2:46 AM
A frustrated Pedro Pascal asking Neil Druckmann, who was directing Pascal in a Last of Us episode, “do you like art?”
Make a Bond movie casual:
Dr. Ehhhhh Maybe?
Dr. Ehhhhh Maybe?
Make a Bond movie casual:
Live and Let Go
Live and Let Go
Make a Bond movie casual:
Casino Commons
Casino Commons
December 26, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Make a Bond movie casual:
Dr. Ehhhhh Maybe?
Dr. Ehhhhh Maybe?
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Fisherman's Worf
You’ve just opened up a Star Trek Themed Restaurant.
What are you calling it?
What are you calling it?
ncc-1701-g is written on the side of a spaceship
ALT: ncc-1701-g is written on the side of a spaceship
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December 26, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Fisherman's Worf
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“.. fame and exceptionalism can be very, very destructive. .. I think it’s good to make your own bed, it’s good to go do your shopping, to have your feet on the ground, to know that you’re a human being as well. The other stuff is projection.”
- Annie Lennox, born today in 1954 💕
- Annie Lennox, born today in 1954 💕
December 26, 2025 at 12:56 AM
“.. fame and exceptionalism can be very, very destructive. .. I think it’s good to make your own bed, it’s good to go do your shopping, to have your feet on the ground, to know that you’re a human being as well. The other stuff is projection.”
- Annie Lennox, born today in 1954 💕
- Annie Lennox, born today in 1954 💕
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And Tiny Sim, who DID die
December 24, 2025 at 10:56 PM
And Tiny Sim, who DID die
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Born this Day:
Rod Serling (born December 25, 1924) Best known as the creator and primary writer of The Twilight Zone, he won the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation in 1960, 1961, and 1962. His written works include the original screenplay for Planet of the Apes.
Rod Serling (born December 25, 1924) Best known as the creator and primary writer of The Twilight Zone, he won the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation in 1960, 1961, and 1962. His written works include the original screenplay for Planet of the Apes.
December 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Born this Day:
Rod Serling (born December 25, 1924) Best known as the creator and primary writer of The Twilight Zone, he won the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation in 1960, 1961, and 1962. His written works include the original screenplay for Planet of the Apes.
Rod Serling (born December 25, 1924) Best known as the creator and primary writer of The Twilight Zone, he won the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation in 1960, 1961, and 1962. His written works include the original screenplay for Planet of the Apes.
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wish they would just say UBI and universal healthcare “won’t work” bc keeping people sick and stressed and scared is the only thing allowing me personally to rob them blind
I wish they would just come out and say "it won't work because if people don't have that sword hanging over their head they won't feel as compelled to accept shitty pay, and also I want to make money off of it" because those are the actual reasons
December 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM
wish they would just say UBI and universal healthcare “won’t work” bc keeping people sick and stressed and scared is the only thing allowing me personally to rob them blind
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I'm a very good writer actually. HMU for tips on beating imposter syndrome*.
*spoiler: all the tips are just "you're awesome actually, wtf are you on about?!"
*spoiler: all the tips are just "you're awesome actually, wtf are you on about?!"
December 25, 2025 at 10:32 PM
I'm a very good writer actually. HMU for tips on beating imposter syndrome*.
*spoiler: all the tips are just "you're awesome actually, wtf are you on about?!"
*spoiler: all the tips are just "you're awesome actually, wtf are you on about?!"
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a very happy The Fellowship Sets Forth from Rivendell Day (December 25) to all who celebrate
![Screenshot from The Lord of the Rings Appendices
[3018] October
1
Gandalf leaves Bree.
3
He is attacked at night on Weathertop.
6
The camp under Weathertop attacked at night. Frodo wounded.
9
Glorfindel leaves Rivendell.
11
He drives the Riders off the Bridge of Mitheithel.
13
Frodo crosses the Bridge.
18
Glorfindel finds Frodo at dusk. Gandalf reaches Rivendell.
20
Escape across the Ford of Bruinen.
24
Frodo recovers and wakes. Boromir arrives in Rivendell at night.
25
Council of Elrond.
December
25
The Company of the Ring leaves Rivendell at dusk.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:rdgv7mbkq4as4vnezrgiukkl/bafkreibhumrpphxgky7h2b6pdgt2jfwfwyuyun45nqdm5szxtizpyhg7ka@jpeg)
December 26, 2024 at 2:40 AM
a very happy The Fellowship Sets Forth from Rivendell Day (December 25) to all who celebrate
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Be merry, be merry.
December 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Be merry, be merry.
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READ THIS: Still probably the best #ChristmasEve tradition I’ve heard. Iceland definitely does Christmas well — my Reykjavik clients had funny comments about this! Are you planning to curl up with a great new book on cities this #Christmas? Share your pick with us using hashtag #UrbanismBookClub!
December 24, 2025 at 5:25 AM
READ THIS: Still probably the best #ChristmasEve tradition I’ve heard. Iceland definitely does Christmas well — my Reykjavik clients had funny comments about this! Are you planning to curl up with a great new book on cities this #Christmas? Share your pick with us using hashtag #UrbanismBookClub!
I want 2026 to be the year everyone finally sees weirdos like this as the hyperdelicate freaks that they are and they get publicly ridiculed into the sun.
December 25, 2025 at 4:50 AM
I want 2026 to be the year everyone finally sees weirdos like this as the hyperdelicate freaks that they are and they get publicly ridiculed into the sun.
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Extremely funny to call the pope “holier-than-thou”
December 25, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Extremely funny to call the pope “holier-than-thou”
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As a recovering catholic, I can say that this is easily the coolest fucking priest I’ve ever seen.
December 25, 2025 at 4:27 AM
As a recovering catholic, I can say that this is easily the coolest fucking priest I’ve ever seen.
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My dog demonstrating what it’s like trying to work in video games
December 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
My dog demonstrating what it’s like trying to work in video games
And Tiny Tim, who did NOT die, grew up to become too obsessed with skin. When he grew older and stronger, animals started disappearing. Then neighborhood children. No one suspected Tim, now an accomplished tailor. He was famous for his exquisite leatherworks. He died peacefully in his bed at 77.
December 25, 2025 at 3:50 AM
And Tiny Tim, who did NOT die, grew up to become too obsessed with skin. When he grew older and stronger, animals started disappearing. Then neighborhood children. No one suspected Tim, now an accomplished tailor. He was famous for his exquisite leatherworks. He died peacefully in his bed at 77.
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time for the only holiday tradition that matters
December 25, 2025 at 3:15 AM
time for the only holiday tradition that matters
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It's Parasite Eve ...
December 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
It's Parasite Eve ...
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I can’t recommend Pacific Drive enough. If you haven’t tried yet, get into the Zone.
From now until January 5th you can get Pacific Drive at it's lowest price ever in the #SteamWinterSale!
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Ritual Edition 41% off 😱
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Pacific Drive 60% off 🚘
Whispers in the Woods 20% off 👁️
Ritual Edition 41% off 😱
Everything you need to explore the OEZ, and more!
December 25, 2025 at 1:38 AM
I can’t recommend Pacific Drive enough. If you haven’t tried yet, get into the Zone.
adapting the game Spec Ops The Line, complete with every ending being canon.
OK, less contentious post:
You've been placed in charge of a movie studio, and have an unlimited budget to adapt any work of your choosing that has never been made into a live-action TV series or film. What are you picking?
For me: PC Hodgell's Kencyrath Cycle and there's no close second
You've been placed in charge of a movie studio, and have an unlimited budget to adapt any work of your choosing that has never been made into a live-action TV series or film. What are you picking?
For me: PC Hodgell's Kencyrath Cycle and there's no close second
December 25, 2025 at 1:52 AM
adapting the game Spec Ops The Line, complete with every ending being canon.