whirlingnerdish
@whirlingnerdish.bsky.social
Writer. TTRPGs (esp. 5e D&D and Cypher System). Horror nerd. Metal & punk. Co-host of Eerie Earfuls podcast (on hiatus)
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I guess it's fitting that it's a reimagined, worse version of someone else's artwork
December 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM
I guess it's fitting that it's a reimagined, worse version of someone else's artwork
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I dunno, man.
If I have to keep calling my representative and screaming at them to not vote for stuff like the Nailing Babies to Wolverines Act, and if I don't they'll vote to nail babies to wolverines, then it seems to me that person shouldn't be my representative.
If I have to keep calling my representative and screaming at them to not vote for stuff like the Nailing Babies to Wolverines Act, and if I don't they'll vote to nail babies to wolverines, then it seems to me that person shouldn't be my representative.
December 11, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I dunno, man.
If I have to keep calling my representative and screaming at them to not vote for stuff like the Nailing Babies to Wolverines Act, and if I don't they'll vote to nail babies to wolverines, then it seems to me that person shouldn't be my representative.
If I have to keep calling my representative and screaming at them to not vote for stuff like the Nailing Babies to Wolverines Act, and if I don't they'll vote to nail babies to wolverines, then it seems to me that person shouldn't be my representative.
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Holiday tip number 1: Always make sure you know where the closest indie bookstore is. You never know when you'll need to flee for some "me" time.
December 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Holiday tip number 1: Always make sure you know where the closest indie bookstore is. You never know when you'll need to flee for some "me" time.
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Tapping the sign
December 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Tapping the sign
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One of the many reasons AI can't produce good writing is it can't hate its own writing. It can't think to itself "Maybe I'm illiterate" during the writing process. And that's essential
December 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
One of the many reasons AI can't produce good writing is it can't hate its own writing. It can't think to itself "Maybe I'm illiterate" during the writing process. And that's essential
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The future is building a humanoid robot at great cost to replace hiring a guy to hand out water bottles, then hiring a guy to remote control the robot handing out water bottles.
can't stop watching this clip of a tesla Optimus teleoperator taking his headset off before properly logging out the robot
December 8, 2025 at 11:46 AM
The future is building a humanoid robot at great cost to replace hiring a guy to hand out water bottles, then hiring a guy to remote control the robot handing out water bottles.
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Most discussions about “misinformation” treat the problem as if people simply don’t have good enough critical-thinking skills. It sounds intuitive, but it’s not entirely accurate. The problem isn’t just individual ignorance, it’s the structure of the information environment people are placed into.
Finland has emerged as a global leader in countering “fake news”. Here's how they've done it
Teaching when to trust
As fake news accelerates, we need to teach our children how to think critically. Finnish schools are leading the charge
newhumanist.org.uk
December 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Most discussions about “misinformation” treat the problem as if people simply don’t have good enough critical-thinking skills. It sounds intuitive, but it’s not entirely accurate. The problem isn’t just individual ignorance, it’s the structure of the information environment people are placed into.
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A very important thread. When I was probably no more than 10, I saw this picture of the woman known as Harlow in the Philly Inquirer. A little babygay, I was shocked that such a glamour queen could live in my hometown and even more shocked to see her described as "a former man."
December 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
A very important thread. When I was probably no more than 10, I saw this picture of the woman known as Harlow in the Philly Inquirer. A little babygay, I was shocked that such a glamour queen could live in my hometown and even more shocked to see her described as "a former man."
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This man did a photo opp of himself destroying homeless people's last possessions.
California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Thursday that the Democratic Party needed to be “more culturally normal” and “less judgmental.”
December 7, 2025 at 1:36 AM
This man did a photo opp of himself destroying homeless people's last possessions.
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Remember folks: if you have any small amount of artistic talent, any sex appeal, or can make your friends laugh, the richest man on earth is crying screaming throwing up because he can’t be you.
December 6, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Remember folks: if you have any small amount of artistic talent, any sex appeal, or can make your friends laugh, the richest man on earth is crying screaming throwing up because he can’t be you.
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extrajudicial killings are a lot like Jesus healing someone when you really think about it
Quite the shift from "I think if you do something bad you should die" immediately to "as they say in the Bible..."
December 6, 2025 at 10:25 PM
extrajudicial killings are a lot like Jesus healing someone when you really think about it
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Matthew Lillard is a national god damned treasure, not only as an enjoyable as fuck actor, but as a D&D ambassador and co-owner with his friends of Beadle & Grimm's (makers of the best D&D accessories on the market.) The only person who looks worse for Quentin shitting on him is fucking Quentin.
December 6, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Matthew Lillard is a national god damned treasure, not only as an enjoyable as fuck actor, but as a D&D ambassador and co-owner with his friends of Beadle & Grimm's (makers of the best D&D accessories on the market.) The only person who looks worse for Quentin shitting on him is fucking Quentin.
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Sneering douchebag: "You're gonna be famous on the internet!"
The Internet:
The Internet:
December 5, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Sneering douchebag: "You're gonna be famous on the internet!"
The Internet:
The Internet:
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DC Public Library with a friendly reminder 📚
December 6, 2025 at 12:13 PM
DC Public Library with a friendly reminder 📚
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I love holiday music but The First Noel is a snooze. Bored is the king of Isreal.
December 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I love holiday music but The First Noel is a snooze. Bored is the king of Isreal.
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hot diggity dog
It's Official: The Original Theatrical Cut of 'Star Wars' Is Coming Back to Theaters
Lucasfilm is celebrating the films 50th anniversary on February 17, 2027, in the best possible way.
gizmodo.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
hot diggity dog
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This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
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And that’s how Calvin got a degree in physics at OU
November 30, 2025 at 11:18 PM
And that’s how Calvin got a degree in physics at OU
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good news everyone the Mistaken Text From Grandma Thanksgiving buddy drama is still going strong
this story delights me every year
this story delights me every year
From text to tradition: Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench mark 10th Thanksgiving together after accidental invitation.
Arizona pair celebrates decade of friendship that started with wrong text
From text to tradition: Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench mark 10th Thanksgiving together after accidental invitation.
www.azfamily.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:34 AM
good news everyone the Mistaken Text From Grandma Thanksgiving buddy drama is still going strong
this story delights me every year
this story delights me every year
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one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
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Thanks! Thanks so much! Thanks for reaching out! Can't wait to connect! Can't wait to hear more! Looking forward to our conversation! Looking forward to hearing from you! Let me know! Let me know if this works for you! Let me know if this works for your schedule! Let me know when you're available!
November 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Thanks! Thanks so much! Thanks for reaching out! Can't wait to connect! Can't wait to hear more! Looking forward to our conversation! Looking forward to hearing from you! Let me know! Let me know if this works for you! Let me know if this works for your schedule! Let me know when you're available!
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bluesky to the MAX
not to be a self promoter but @thelouvreof.bsky.social I just… I cannot believe this interaction ????
November 25, 2025 at 12:35 AM
bluesky to the MAX
