Michael Toney
@rustbeltmike.bsky.social
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Chicago, cycling, cfb, things of that nature
Chicago, cycling, cfb, things of that nature
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the magic of the Muppets is that there are two fourth walls. they constantly break the one that reminds the audience they are performers. they NEVER break the one that reminds the audience they are puppets. this dynamic is the key to their entire comedy style
MY KIDS: so why are there muppets in the AUDIENCE
ME: THE CONCEIT!! IS THAT THEY'RE PUTTING ON A VARIETY SHOW!!! IN A WORLD WHERE MUPPET AND HUMAN COEXIST!!! YOU ARE WATCHING A DOCUMENTARY!! FILMED!! IN REAL TIME!!!
ME: THE CONCEIT!! IS THAT THEY'RE PUTTING ON A VARIETY SHOW!!! IN A WORLD WHERE MUPPET AND HUMAN COEXIST!!! YOU ARE WATCHING A DOCUMENTARY!! FILMED!! IN REAL TIME!!!
February 8, 2026 at 6:22 AM
the magic of the Muppets is that there are two fourth walls. they constantly break the one that reminds the audience they are performers. they NEVER break the one that reminds the audience they are puppets. this dynamic is the key to their entire comedy style
Been a long time since we've seen a super bowl with this little juice
I probably shouldn’t say this out loud bc so many of you follow me for football reasons but I keep forgetting the Super Bowl is happening tomorrow
February 7, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Been a long time since we've seen a super bowl with this little juice
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I'm sorry the guy changing the rules on the fly is named what
I stand with County Executive Calvin Ball as he signs emergency legislation today prohibiting privately owned buildings from being used as ICE detention centers.
Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw
Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw
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February 7, 2026 at 2:34 PM
I'm sorry the guy changing the rules on the fly is named what
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production of The Muppet Show should not be dependent on petty vulgarities like “ratings” or “revenue.” it should be preserved as a vital function of american culture. it should have a taxpayer-funded budget rivaling the CIA
February 7, 2026 at 12:40 AM
production of The Muppet Show should not be dependent on petty vulgarities like “ratings” or “revenue.” it should be preserved as a vital function of american culture. it should have a taxpayer-funded budget rivaling the CIA
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GM: Charisma check.
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
February 7, 2026 at 5:01 AM
GM: Charisma check.
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
"everybody wang chung tonight" is on at the spot I'm grabbing lunch, and it has me wondering:
Would the present participle form of "Wang chung" be, "Wang chunging" or "wanging chung"?
Would the present participle form of "Wang chung" be, "Wang chunging" or "wanging chung"?
February 6, 2026 at 8:36 PM
"everybody wang chung tonight" is on at the spot I'm grabbing lunch, and it has me wondering:
Would the present participle form of "Wang chung" be, "Wang chunging" or "wanging chung"?
Would the present participle form of "Wang chung" be, "Wang chunging" or "wanging chung"?
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I think it’s weird we’ve never seen Jason Mantzoukas and Animal from the Muppets together. And I don’t mean in TV shows or movies, necessarily. I just mean, like, hanging out, having lunch, in paparazzi photos and such.
February 3, 2026 at 3:34 AM
I think it’s weird we’ve never seen Jason Mantzoukas and Animal from the Muppets together. And I don’t mean in TV shows or movies, necessarily. I just mean, like, hanging out, having lunch, in paparazzi photos and such.
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"no human is illegal on stolen land" is a stupid slogan because of the stolen land part. indigenous peoples, whatever that means, also don't have a right to deny the legal protections of citizenship to foreigners
February 3, 2026 at 4:05 PM
"no human is illegal on stolen land" is a stupid slogan because of the stolen land part. indigenous peoples, whatever that means, also don't have a right to deny the legal protections of citizenship to foreigners
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It always feels like all the wrong people die, but I think it’s because there are far more beloved people than there are bastards.
January 31, 2026 at 12:28 AM
It always feels like all the wrong people die, but I think it’s because there are far more beloved people than there are bastards.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:41 PM
The audio was leaked like literally as soon as the meeting ended
During Bari Weiss's employee town hall at CBS News today, Gayle King gave a passionate speech, rallying the troops and criticizing leakers: "I'll be curious to see how long it takes for this to get out. 'Cause it'll be somebody in this room." w/ Mike Grynbaum
January 28, 2026 at 5:46 PM
The audio was leaked like literally as soon as the meeting ended
It's fine to order food in bad weather if you tip heavy. Delivery guys still need to make money in bad weather
Rode the elevator yesterday with a DoorDasher delivering a paper bag of Taco Bell and. Listen. I am devoted to Taco Bell. But it is 20° and the streets are snow walled and you have this man fully risking death so you can reheat a thirty-four-dollar six-dollar crunchwrap in your microwave
January 28, 2026 at 5:34 PM
It's fine to order food in bad weather if you tip heavy. Delivery guys still need to make money in bad weather
"ICE abolisher" is a better name for a snowplow
"Abolish ICE" was submitted 9,200 times for Chicago's snowplow naming contest, records show. blockclubchi.co/3ZAnDTZ
January 28, 2026 at 5:14 PM
"ICE abolisher" is a better name for a snowplow
I think this might be the saddest reddit post I've ever seen
January 28, 2026 at 4:32 PM
I think this might be the saddest reddit post I've ever seen
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my grandmother, an Auschwitz survivor, was Anne Frank’s neighbor in Amsterdam, and Oma thinks this comparison is perfectly apt
The Minnesota governor is getting widespread criticism for comparing children dealing with immigration enforcement to Holocaust victim Anne Frank.
Tim Walz condemned for comparing Minnesota children to Anne Frank
The Minnesota governor is getting widespread criticism for comparing children dealing with immigration enforcement to Holocaust victim Anne Frank.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:37 AM
my grandmother, an Auschwitz survivor, was Anne Frank’s neighbor in Amsterdam, and Oma thinks this comparison is perfectly apt
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Living in the trump era makes me feel very connected to my ancestors, who lived as serfs under a succession of insane moron god kings
January 28, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Living in the trump era makes me feel very connected to my ancestors, who lived as serfs under a succession of insane moron god kings
Hall of Fame levels of not getting the joke here
January 28, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Hall of Fame levels of not getting the joke here
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(finding out a person you vaguely dislike roots for a team you hate) mmm, once again my intuition proves impeccable
January 28, 2026 at 12:00 AM
(finding out a person you vaguely dislike roots for a team you hate) mmm, once again my intuition proves impeccable
Absolute heater from @parkermolloy.com today
January 27, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Absolute heater from @parkermolloy.com today
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this is a common sentiment from liberal Democrats! a whole "know your enemy" thing, but as I can tell you or @katmabu.bsky.social can tell you or many other people can tell you there is absolutely nothing you can "learn" from being exposed to right-wing media bc it's not intellectually coherent
January 27, 2026 at 5:23 PM
this is a common sentiment from liberal Democrats! a whole "know your enemy" thing, but as I can tell you or @katmabu.bsky.social can tell you or many other people can tell you there is absolutely nothing you can "learn" from being exposed to right-wing media bc it's not intellectually coherent
James Franklin just did this at Virginia tech
if I'm Joe Brady, I am absolutely trying to hire Sean McDermott as my DC. it's a good scheme fit with the players they have
January 27, 2026 at 5:39 PM
James Franklin just did this at Virginia tech
Deflecting your responsibility for perpetuating am unpopular agency seems like good politics to me!
Democrats may think they are softening the message when they say things like "Abolish Trump's ICE" but this is a mistake.
The qualifier of "Trump's" shows a deflection of Dem responsibility for perpetuating this agency and funding it.
The qualifier of "Trump's" shows a deflection of Dem responsibility for perpetuating this agency and funding it.
January 27, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Deflecting your responsibility for perpetuating am unpopular agency seems like good politics to me!