Ray "Scotch" Coulton
@rayscotchcoulton.bsky.social
Subject of an Emmy-nom'd doc re: anagrams. tinyurl.com/arsmagna-doc
Setter for Minute Cryptic. Geeky ephemera enthusiast. Casual gamer, lifelong TMBG diehard. #nokings #transrights #landback #blm
He/him.
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Setter for Minute Cryptic. Geeky ephemera enthusiast. Casual gamer, lifelong TMBG diehard. #nokings #transrights #landback #blm
He/him.
https://crosshare.org/rayscotchcoulton
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For anyone watching who wonders "Ugh, why is Carol LIKE that?" here's why, very succinctly, from the AV Club's A- review of the Pluribus S1 finale (spoilers)
Of all the English-language versions of Taskmaster, NZ's S6E2 "cake" task is top-tier diabolical and hilarious
Taskmaster fans, they just posted this episode from New Zealand S6 and you should take a few minutes to watch the second task (the cake one)
youtu.be/XMXLZ7o6ArI?...
youtu.be/XMXLZ7o6ArI?...
Taskmaster NZ Season 6, Episode 2 - 'Toxic Sexual Energy.' | Full Episode
YouTube video by Taskmaster
youtu.be
February 16, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Of all the English-language versions of Taskmaster, NZ's S6E2 "cake" task is top-tier diabolical and hilarious
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truth.
One of the great myths of our society is that really rich people are rich because they are smart.
They are not rich because they are smart.
They are rich because are broken. Because nothing matters more to them than hording wealth. Because they lack morality, empathy, and social responsibility.
They are not rich because they are smart.
They are rich because are broken. Because nothing matters more to them than hording wealth. Because they lack morality, empathy, and social responsibility.
It’s also virtually impossible to become a billionaire without choosing immorality many, many times.
February 16, 2026 at 2:34 AM
truth.
Arguably in any TM version!
The cake task on this episode of Taskmaster NZ is one of best in the shows history
Taskmaster NZ Season 6, Episode 2 - 'Toxic Sexual Energy.' | Full Episode
YouTube video by Taskmaster
youtu.be
February 13, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Arguably in any TM version!
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Sneak peek at tomorrows #minutecryptic
February 13, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Sneak peek at tomorrows #minutecryptic
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Video of the ICE expansion #RESIST #BLUECREW #VOTEBLUE #PROJECT2026 #CALLOUTTHEIRNAMES #TRUMPISAPEDOPHILE
From @wired.com: “Federal records reveal ICE is secretly expanding into 150+ facilities across nearly every state — many near schools, medical offices, and places of worship… DHS asked the General Services Administration to hide lease listings and bypass normal procedures…”🤔
February 12, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Video of the ICE expansion #RESIST #BLUECREW #VOTEBLUE #PROJECT2026 #CALLOUTTHEIRNAMES #TRUMPISAPEDOPHILE
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ICE has not left MN, & its citizens have not stopped documenting their evil deeds, despite the risks. #Resist
This lady in a bathrobe recording ICE kidnapping another of her neighbors in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Things haven't gotten better there; they've gotten worse. We need to give Minnesota our attention and support.
February 12, 2026 at 8:22 AM
ICE has not left MN, & its citizens have not stopped documenting their evil deeds, despite the risks. #Resist
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One of the music highlights of my life that I take pride in is when I randomly got to play along side drummer Ed Shaughnessy (at a jazz camp in the late 90’s). This clip of the Tonight Show Band with They Might Be Giants caught my eye on YouTube. So *technically* I’m only degree removed from TMBG!
They Might Be Giants - Birdhouse In Your Soul (The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 04/03/1990)
YouTube video by PinkJazzTrancers
youtu.be
February 11, 2026 at 11:38 PM
One of the music highlights of my life that I take pride in is when I randomly got to play along side drummer Ed Shaughnessy (at a jazz camp in the late 90’s). This clip of the Tonight Show Band with They Might Be Giants caught my eye on YouTube. So *technically* I’m only degree removed from TMBG!
Bands/musicians I've seen open for They Might Be Giants (roughly in chronological order, mostly complete):
- Presidents of the United States of America
- Harvey Danger
- Cub
- The Long Winters
- Moon Hooch
- Jonathan Coulton
Yes, yes, I'm bragging, what of it?
- Presidents of the United States of America
- Harvey Danger
- Cub
- The Long Winters
- Moon Hooch
- Jonathan Coulton
Yes, yes, I'm bragging, what of it?
February 11, 2026 at 7:14 AM
Bands/musicians I've seen open for They Might Be Giants (roughly in chronological order, mostly complete):
- Presidents of the United States of America
- Harvey Danger
- Cub
- The Long Winters
- Moon Hooch
- Jonathan Coulton
Yes, yes, I'm bragging, what of it?
- Presidents of the United States of America
- Harvey Danger
- Cub
- The Long Winters
- Moon Hooch
- Jonathan Coulton
Yes, yes, I'm bragging, what of it?
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Wu-Tang is for the Giants.
February 10, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Wu-Tang is for the Giants.
I imagine anyone search "Wu-Tang" on Bluesky will be confused why They Might Be Giants is suddenly filling up the search results
February 11, 2026 at 4:37 AM
I imagine anyone search "Wu-Tang" on Bluesky will be confused why They Might Be Giants is suddenly filling up the search results
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My reaction to today’s Minute Cryptic..
February 10, 2026 at 10:42 PM
My reaction to today’s Minute Cryptic..
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I’m sorry, I beg your finest pardon?!
February 10, 2026 at 9:28 AM
I’m sorry, I beg your finest pardon?!
It's not too late for the Wu-Tang clan to drop a single called "They Might Be Giants." Even "The Two Johns" would work.
February 10, 2026 at 9:26 PM
It's not too late for the Wu-Tang clan to drop a single called "They Might Be Giants." Even "The Two Johns" would work.
#TheyMightBeGiants fans, we've got a tracklist reveal for "The World is to Dig," courtesty of Consequnce of Sound. 18 tracks in all:
1. Back In Los Angeles
2. Wu-Tang
3. Sleep’s Older Sister
4.Je N’en Ai Pas
5. Outside Brain
6. Let’s Fall in Lava
7. Telescope
8. Garbage In
9. Get Down
(cont.)
1. Back In Los Angeles
2. Wu-Tang
3. Sleep’s Older Sister
4.Je N’en Ai Pas
5. Outside Brain
6. Let’s Fall in Lava
7. Telescope
8. Garbage In
9. Get Down
(cont.)
February 10, 2026 at 7:38 PM
#TheyMightBeGiants fans, we've got a tracklist reveal for "The World is to Dig," courtesty of Consequnce of Sound. 18 tracks in all:
1. Back In Los Angeles
2. Wu-Tang
3. Sleep’s Older Sister
4.Je N’en Ai Pas
5. Outside Brain
6. Let’s Fall in Lava
7. Telescope
8. Garbage In
9. Get Down
(cont.)
1. Back In Los Angeles
2. Wu-Tang
3. Sleep’s Older Sister
4.Je N’en Ai Pas
5. Outside Brain
6. Let’s Fall in Lava
7. Telescope
8. Garbage In
9. Get Down
(cont.)
Maybe this whole "hard word puzzle guy" persona that I've inadvertently cultivated is getting out of hand...
February 10, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Maybe this whole "hard word puzzle guy" persona that I've inadvertently cultivated is getting out of hand...
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They Might Be Giants (@tmbg.bsky.social) have announced their new album 'The World Is To Dig,' and its lead single is about the healing power of the Wu-Tang Clan
They Might Be Giants Announce New Album 'The World Is To Dig': Hear "Wu-Tang"
Less than a month since the release of their Eyeball EP, nerd-pop OGs They Might Be Giants are back today with news of a new LP. Due out in April, The World Is To Dig is the first TMBG album since 202...
stereogum.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:37 PM
They Might Be Giants (@tmbg.bsky.social) have announced their new album 'The World Is To Dig,' and its lead single is about the healing power of the Wu-Tang Clan
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Finally, two great tastes that taste great together.
February 9, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Finally, two great tastes that taste great together.
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Wu-Tang download
Produced by They Might Be Giants and Patrick Dillett
tmbgshop.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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And the owner of the Seahawks avidly hates Trump.
February 9, 2026 at 6:49 PM
And the owner of the Seahawks avidly hates Trump.
#TheyMightBeGiants 24th album update: their official newsletter puts the release around the 3rd week of April... just over 2 months away!
February 7, 2026 at 1:20 AM
#TheyMightBeGiants 24th album update: their official newsletter puts the release around the 3rd week of April... just over 2 months away!
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New Minute Cryptic clue from me today (6-Feb)! The surface may have you thinking of football/soccer... but don't be fooled!
Plus another members-only 7x7 mini puzzle dropped yesterday (folks seem to find this one quite hard... who am I to disagree? :) minutecryptic.com
Plus another members-only 7x7 mini puzzle dropped yesterday (folks seem to find this one quite hard... who am I to disagree? :) minutecryptic.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:49 PM
New Minute Cryptic clue from me today (6-Feb)! The surface may have you thinking of football/soccer... but don't be fooled!
Plus another members-only 7x7 mini puzzle dropped yesterday (folks seem to find this one quite hard... who am I to disagree? :) minutecryptic.com
Plus another members-only 7x7 mini puzzle dropped yesterday (folks seem to find this one quite hard... who am I to disagree? :) minutecryptic.com
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February 4, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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February 3, 2026 at 3:36 PM