Simon M. Clabby
@smclabby.bsky.social
I write stuff and take photos for @maryrosemuseum.bsky.social . Some people seem to like it. Also sometimes dinosaurs, when I can.
All opinions my own.
All opinions my own.
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Simon M. Clabby
@smclabby.bsky.social
· Apr 15
a blue whale is swimming in the dark water
ALT: a blue whale is swimming in the dark water
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Just seen two different people complain about "That bloody Mary Rose thread"
My work is done.
My work is done.
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Love it when people blame any sort of social media thing on an intern.
You think any large, internationally known organisation is letting the work experience loose unsupervised on their social media channels?
You think any large, internationally known organisation is letting the work experience loose unsupervised on their social media channels?
The British Museum posted Al slop and quietly deleted it. Here's what it was and why it matters.
#archaeology🏺#musuem #culture #heritage #history
#archaeology🏺#musuem #culture #heritage #history
February 2, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Love it when people blame any sort of social media thing on an intern.
You think any large, internationally known organisation is letting the work experience loose unsupervised on their social media channels?
You think any large, internationally known organisation is letting the work experience loose unsupervised on their social media channels?
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behind every social media post
February 7, 2026 at 5:45 AM
behind every social media post
"The spikes likely served as a deterrent against predators.... They may also have played roles in thermoregulation or sensory perception."
Ah, I love the classics...
www.naturalsciences.be/en/science/n...
Ah, I love the classics...
www.naturalsciences.be/en/science/n...
“Spiny dragon” reveals hidden secrets of dinosaur skin after 125 million years | Institute of Natural Sciences
An exceptionally well-preserved fossil from China reveals the true appearance and possible defence strategies of iguanodontian dinosaurs. The new species Haolong dongi preserves skin at cellular level...
www.naturalsciences.be
February 6, 2026 at 3:01 PM
"The spikes likely served as a deterrent against predators.... They may also have played roles in thermoregulation or sensory perception."
Ah, I love the classics...
www.naturalsciences.be/en/science/n...
Ah, I love the classics...
www.naturalsciences.be/en/science/n...
Love it when people blame any sort of social media thing on an intern.
You think any large, internationally known organisation is letting the work experience loose unsupervised on their social media channels?
You think any large, internationally known organisation is letting the work experience loose unsupervised on their social media channels?
The British Museum posted Al slop and quietly deleted it. Here's what it was and why it matters.
#archaeology🏺#musuem #culture #heritage #history
#archaeology🏺#musuem #culture #heritage #history
February 2, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Love it when people blame any sort of social media thing on an intern.
You think any large, internationally known organisation is letting the work experience loose unsupervised on their social media channels?
You think any large, internationally known organisation is letting the work experience loose unsupervised on their social media channels?
The first time I heard someone reference this song, I thought they were referencing the Paul Shane performance
January 27, 2026 at 9:28 AM
The first time I heard someone reference this song, I thought they were referencing the Paul Shane performance
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🚨Our new study is out! We've put AI to good use, to classify and identify dinosaur footprints!
Dinosaur footprints are more common than bones. But to figure out which dinosaur made a track, we need to do the Cinderella thing, and match a footprint to a foot. And that's hard.
Dinosaur footprints are more common than bones. But to figure out which dinosaur made a track, we need to do the Cinderella thing, and match a footprint to a foot. And that's hard.
January 26, 2026 at 8:47 PM
🚨Our new study is out! We've put AI to good use, to classify and identify dinosaur footprints!
Dinosaur footprints are more common than bones. But to figure out which dinosaur made a track, we need to do the Cinderella thing, and match a footprint to a foot. And that's hard.
Dinosaur footprints are more common than bones. But to figure out which dinosaur made a track, we need to do the Cinderella thing, and match a footprint to a foot. And that's hard.
Quote post with a gif that has a clue about where you're from.
Too cryptic?
Too cryptic?
January 23, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Quote post with a gif that has a clue about where you're from.
Too cryptic?
Too cryptic?
BENNY FROM CROSSROADS!
January 21, 2026 at 2:48 PM
BENNY FROM CROSSROADS!
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who the fuck WANTS their posts to go viral, have you ever had that actually happen? it's like getting a winning pull on a slot machine if wasps started pouring out the bottom instead of quarters
January 19, 2026 at 11:48 PM
who the fuck WANTS their posts to go viral, have you ever had that actually happen? it's like getting a winning pull on a slot machine if wasps started pouring out the bottom instead of quarters
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U-571 is on tonight, a historical film that, surprisingly, doesn't get as many cries of "It's not a documentary, who cares if it's not accurate" as most other films...
a man with a paramount network logo behind him and the words accuracy is important
ALT: a man with a paramount network logo behind him and the words accuracy is important
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January 11, 2026 at 7:07 PM
U-571 is on tonight, a historical film that, surprisingly, doesn't get as many cries of "It's not a documentary, who cares if it's not accurate" as most other films...
Reposted by Simon M. Clabby
Via Sally Hollingworth and Sue Forrest comes the unexpected news that Richard passed this morning. This is a shock and a major loss. Richard is a notable person in the Mesozoic research community, known for his work on marine reptiles and his role in organising conferences and meetings. Very sad.
January 9, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Via Sally Hollingworth and Sue Forrest comes the unexpected news that Richard passed this morning. This is a shock and a major loss. Richard is a notable person in the Mesozoic research community, known for his work on marine reptiles and his role in organising conferences and meetings. Very sad.
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I've known Richard since the 1990s and he was a mentor, advisor and friend to many of us. He did a massive amount to build collabs, help in excavations and pass on advice and enthusiasm. He was a warm and welcoming person who promoted inclusion, collaboration and the role of amateurs in science.
January 9, 2026 at 11:13 AM
I've known Richard since the 1990s and he was a mentor, advisor and friend to many of us. He did a massive amount to build collabs, help in excavations and pass on advice and enthusiasm. He was a warm and welcoming person who promoted inclusion, collaboration and the role of amateurs in science.
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As opposed to the suave and sophisticated crimes being committed in nearby Chippenham.
January 2, 2026 at 4:05 PM
As opposed to the suave and sophisticated crimes being committed in nearby Chippenham.
It wasn't the pointing out of spelling mistakes that got him blacklisted.
If that was the case, I'd have cleared out my museum when we did the new website!
If that was the case, I'd have cleared out my museum when we did the new website!
If you immediately thought “It MUST be something more than that”, you’d be 100% correct. Non-paywalled link in comments.
January 2, 2026 at 12:09 PM
It wasn't the pointing out of spelling mistakes that got him blacklisted.
If that was the case, I'd have cleared out my museum when we did the new website!
If that was the case, I'd have cleared out my museum when we did the new website!
Footage of the staff who operate my account.
December 31, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Footage of the staff who operate my account.
@nerdcubed.co.uk will you be making that adaptation to your model?
December 14, 2025 at 8:25 PM
@nerdcubed.co.uk will you be making that adaptation to your model?
🎵🎶Deck the halls with boughs of holly,
Fa-la-la la la, la-la ULLA!🎶🎵
Fa-la-la la la, la-la ULLA!🎶🎵
December 9, 2025 at 10:49 AM
🎵🎶Deck the halls with boughs of holly,
Fa-la-la la la, la-la ULLA!🎶🎵
Fa-la-la la la, la-la ULLA!🎶🎵
Just received a Comms Toolkit where every Social Media post template begins "We're proud/pleased/excited to announce/support/host..."
Did that twitter account that called that sort of thing out die in vain? Did nobody listen to @adamkoszary.bsky.social at @museumsassociation.org #Museums2025?
Did that twitter account that called that sort of thing out die in vain? Did nobody listen to @adamkoszary.bsky.social at @museumsassociation.org #Museums2025?
a cartoon character from south park is speaking into a microphone and says anything a little more original
ALT: a cartoon character from south park is speaking into a microphone and says anything a little more original
media.tenor.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Just received a Comms Toolkit where every Social Media post template begins "We're proud/pleased/excited to announce/support/host..."
Did that twitter account that called that sort of thing out die in vain? Did nobody listen to @adamkoszary.bsky.social at @museumsassociation.org #Museums2025?
Did that twitter account that called that sort of thing out die in vain? Did nobody listen to @adamkoszary.bsky.social at @museumsassociation.org #Museums2025?
Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (either War or Trek), LOTR, or Marvel
December 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (either War or Trek), LOTR, or Marvel
Watching the Magnificent Miniature Workshop, wishing it was more about the miniature making and less a social history/Repair Shop-style emotional stories thing.
December 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Watching the Magnificent Miniature Workshop, wishing it was more about the miniature making and less a social history/Repair Shop-style emotional stories thing.
Everyone: "Ooh, Peter Davison and Janet Fielding have reunited for a BluRay promo, we need more adventures featuring them, as well as all the other old Doctors!"
@bigfinish.bsky.social :
@bigfinish.bsky.social :
a man wearing a shirt that says surf pizza says what the f * k do you think i 've been doing
ALT: a man wearing a shirt that says surf pizza says what the f * k do you think i 've been doing
media.tenor.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Everyone: "Ooh, Peter Davison and Janet Fielding have reunited for a BluRay promo, we need more adventures featuring them, as well as all the other old Doctors!"
@bigfinish.bsky.social :
@bigfinish.bsky.social :
Bluesky Wrapped but it's all the things going on in the world that are actually more important, yet you don't seem to be doing anything about them so someone else who's doing nothing about them is going to try and make you feel guilty about it.
Bluesky Wrapped and it's how many times your own joke was explained to you
December 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Bluesky Wrapped but it's all the things going on in the world that are actually more important, yet you don't seem to be doing anything about them so someone else who's doing nothing about them is going to try and make you feel guilty about it.
Just had a look through my inspiration folder, I first thought about doing this post two years ago!
Not sure if this or the Titanic one took longer to get from idea to screen. They aren't even the oldest...
Not sure if this or the Titanic one took longer to get from idea to screen. They aren't even the oldest...
There are loads of great Christmas gift ideas at shop.maryrose.org - all proceeds go towards the maintenance and conservation of the Mary Rose and the objects found on board!
#ChristmasGift
#ChristmasGift
December 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Just had a look through my inspiration folder, I first thought about doing this post two years ago!
Not sure if this or the Titanic one took longer to get from idea to screen. They aren't even the oldest...
Not sure if this or the Titanic one took longer to get from idea to screen. They aren't even the oldest...