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Melonie
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Many interests... politics - communication - education - writer and reader - NZer in Canada - she/her/they/them
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Melonie @quioui.bsky.social · Dec 19
A year-end thread of music starting with AMÉMÉ for Boiler Room: Lagos www.youtube.com/watch?v=dECF...
AMÉMÉ | Boiler Room: Lagos
YouTube video by Boiler Room
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mirandakeeling.com
Girl on the bus (to her boyfriend who's just put on a Vader mask): Stop it.
Him: Why? Am I scary?
Her: No Tim. Just very, very irritating.

Art by Ron Leunissen. Words by me.
A woman sits on the bus next to a man in a Vader mask. She looks faintly amused. Her hair is in braids. The image is in colour. She wears a yellow top.
January 15, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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lukesteuber.com
When the mania ends and I’m stuck at home with all the shit I bought
An old painting of a man in a golden robe with a golden staff holding a dragon on a leash
January 31, 2026 at 4:09 AM
quioui.bsky.social
"...any group of people that gives him the time of day, he gets very excited by” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘It’s about ego’: Matt Goodwin’s journey from far-right expert to firebrand Reform candidate
Anti-immigration activist is contesting poll in borough where he previously researched far-right extremism
www.theguardian.com
February 1, 2026 at 5:51 AM
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hetanshah.bsky.social
I love the term Kartoffel-Flut
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Record harvest sparks mass giveaway of free potatoes across Berlin
From zoos to soup kitchens, people are hauling away tonnes of surplus spuds after the biggest crop in 25 years
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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willmckinley.bsky.social
SCTV is on Internet Archive if you'd like to enjoy the early work of Catherine O'Hara and her fellow sketch comedy gods.

S1: archive.org/details/sctv...
S2: archive.org/details/sctv...
S3: archive.org/details/19-m...
S4-5: archive.org/details/66-s...
S6 + Cinemax: archive.org/details/sctv... #TVSky
The cast of SCTV
January 31, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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debcha.bsky.social
Reminded of the time that a BBC World Service presenter asked their guest how long there had been a Latino presence in Los Angeles and I yelled at my car stereo, “The name of the city is **LOS ANGELES**!”
sheologian.bsky.social Sheo @sheologian.bsky.social · 2d
I may have a stroke.

Someone said protests don’t belong in church and it took every ounce of self-censure within me not to say “Deborah you are literally a Protestant.”

A PROTESTant.

I assume they think Luther was nailing Bed, Bath, & Beyond coupons to the door.
January 31, 2026 at 7:43 PM
quioui.bsky.social
I think I am fed up with people who constantly complain about politics, crap on various parties (including the one they vote for), etc but refuse to get involved in any form of political activity, campaigning, activism etc. Yes, you have the right to complain and I also have the option to mute you.
January 31, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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annmemmott.bsky.social
ndconnection.co.uk/blog/autism-... Latest research roundup for autism, neurodivergence generally, and the best/most debate-worthy of the papers. This one, a double issue Dec 25/Jan 26.
The studies span education, healthcare, social work, mental health, relationships, and the built environment.
Autism, Neurodivergence, Support Needs and Inclusion — What’s New in December and January — Neurodiverse Connection
In this research roundup, Ann Memmott brings together recent papers from December and January exploring Autism and other Neurodivergent conditions, with a particular focus on support needs, inclusio...
ndconnection.co.uk
January 31, 2026 at 4:35 PM
quioui.bsky.social
I mean... it already is, and I thought we all knew that, but I'm seeing some comments to the contrary 😬
anna-orridge.bsky.social Anna Orridge @anna-orridge.bsky.social · 1d
Fabulous 10/10 no notes
A headline from Sophia Money-Coutts which reads I shit you not, 'Being posh should be a protected characteristic'
January 31, 2026 at 4:27 PM
quioui.bsky.social
LinkedIn comment I just saw [by accident, I stress] - "perhaps abandoning EDI is the new productivity hack? Wonder how long this trend will last before someone notices the impact."
January 31, 2026 at 3:54 PM
quioui.bsky.social
I read this as "he's done a good job of pushing out anyone in the party who doesn't like him"
January 31, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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sadlydefunct.bsky.social
A screenshot from a google search page (I looked up Mothman): PEOPLE ALSO ASK Is Mothman a queer icon?
January 31, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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dieworkwear.bsky.social
Not true. I've been writing about menswear for 15+ years, so there's a clear record of what I believe. My posts include:

— Nearly 700 posts rounding up quality menswear on eBay
— Guides on how to thrift online
— Guides on how to build a wardrobe on a budget
— Guides to high-value brands
A screenshot of some eBay roundups. Each post includes links to quality menswear on eBay. A screenshot to a post showing how you can thrift from the comfort of your own home. A screenshot from a post titled "Is It Classist To Be Against Fast Fashion?" A section from that article reads: "Building a Quality Wardrobe on a Budget I suspect a lot of the language used to justify shopping at Shein doesn’t stem from bad intent, but just a lack of understanding of how to thrift or build a wardrobe outside of trends. True, fashion prices have rapidly outpaced inflation over the last ten years (with menswear prices leading the way). It also takes a little more effort to shop secondhand, as thrifting has grown in popularity, and thrift stores are more likely to be filled with low-quality cast-offs from the 1990s rather than quality garments from previous eras. But it is possible. One of the problems with building a quality wardrobe today is that it’s not enough to find quality clothes that will last for many years. You’re dressing not only your body but also an identity and a lifestyle. The scope for these things is much larger today than two generations ago. People from vastly different backgrounds will have very different requirements. This is what makes writing about men’s clothing so challenging. For example, I could suggest that you build a wardrobe around affordable American basics. You can find vintage Shetland knits on eBay for about $25—the same price as Shein’s knitwear, but better made—by searching for the terms “Shetland,” “Scottish,” and “Scotland” and clicking “include descriptions.” Shetlands are hardwearing sweaters, so they’re likely to be in good condition even if they’re vintage. You can also search eBay for Brooks Brothers MiUSA oxford button-downs and under-the-radar British shoes. Durable chinos from Bronson and Duck Head can be had for as little as $40. LL Bean, Lands End, and Spier & Mackay are also all good sources for these sorts of clothes. Remember, the people who used to make up the online Ivy-style community were almost never Old Money WASPs. They were frequently just ardent thrifters who knew how to spot quality and … A screenshot from a post titled "The Best Value-Focused Brands, Part One." The visible text reads: "Last year, when shopping for a new digital camera, I found myself asking the same question everyone asks when they find themselves in unfamiliar consumer territory: which brands offer the most value?"
January 31, 2026 at 4:15 AM
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mcsweeneys.net
"After a decade on dating apps, I’ve decided to enter a different market. This is why I’m listing myself on Zillow until I find a good match—which, to my understanding, will be about forty-eight hours."
Tinder Hasn’t Worked, So I’m Putting Myself on Zillow
After a decade on dating apps, I’ve decided to enter a different market. This is why I’m listing myself on Zillow until I find a good match—which, ...
buff.ly
January 31, 2026 at 2:40 AM
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chantalalive.blacksky.app
They broke or something? Good luck with that.
January 31, 2026 at 1:45 AM
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thomasha.bsky.social
when no one but you sees BUG
tabby, gazing up, eyes huge, CONCERN
January 31, 2026 at 1:11 AM
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rollingstone.com
Catherine O’Hara, a Comedy Great from ‘SCTV’ to ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ Dead at 71

The celebrated actress was also known for her appearances in the Home Alone movies and many collaborations with Christopher Guest.

Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
January 30, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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louisathelast.bsky.social
Like things haven't been sucking enough in 2026?? This is awful news. RIP Catherine O'Hara. 71 is too young. www.tmz.com/2026/01/30/c...
Catherine O'Hara Dead at 71
Catherine O'Hara -- famous for her work in "Schitt's Creek," "Home Alone," and "Best In Show" -- is dead ... TMZ has learned.
www.tmz.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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karengregory.bsky.social
"I work as a plumber, something I've done since leaving education at 16... I've lived in the constituency and still work here."

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Greens name Hannah Spencer as Gorton and Denton by-election pick
The Green Party's leader on Trafford Council has also worked as a plumber since she was 16.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 30, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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impossiblephd.bsky.social
Oh lol, J Michael Bailey is the PI for this study, and Kenneth Zucker is part of it, and their study won't even describe trans people as trans--they use "gender dysphoric youth."

This is 100% a study that's gonna try and prove that conversion therapy is effective.
The Adolescent and Young Adult Gender Dysphoria Outcomes Study (AYAGDOS) is a research study of gender dysphoria that occurs during adolescence or young adulthood. Currently, we are enrolling gender dysphoric youth ages 13-25, as well as the parents of gender dysphoric youth of those ages, for the initial research phase. Participation requires completion of an Internet survey, is voluntary, and is not compensated. We hope to follow research participants over several years to study their outcomes. For example, what percentage of gender dysphoric youth transition to the other sex, and what percentage of them decide not to transition? What factors predict what gender dysphoric youth decide? Are gender dysphoric youth happier if they transition?
January 30, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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impossiblephd.bsky.social
Hey, pals, this study is headed by Lisa Littman, noted transphobe and pseudoscientist. She's on the advisory board for the genocidal anti-trans group GENSPECT.

Do not, under any circumstance, participate in this junk study.
January 30, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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justinhendrix.bsky.social
"Domestic abusers are increasingly using AI, smartwatches and other technology to attack and control their victims, a domestic abuse charity says." Record numbers of women who were abused and controlled through technology were referred to Refuge’s specialist services.
Abusers using AI and digital tech to attack and control women, charity warns
Exclusive: Smartwatches, Oura rings, smart home devices and Fitbits being weaponised, says Refuge
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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btfstills.bsky.social
JUST LIKE THE REST OF US (1983)
An image captured from JUST LIKE THE REST OF US (1983)
January 30, 2026 at 3:55 AM
quioui.bsky.social
This whole situation is horrible. I had family members there who left on Wednesday night and found their caravan and tents buried when they went back.
January 30, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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niallmcdiarmid.bsky.social
London - Jan' 2026
January 27, 2026 at 9:54 AM