Andrew Polino
@a-yank-downunda.bsky.social
Tee hee.
Former digital journalist. Fled the U.S. to raise a family in Australia. Social media manager for Save the Children Australia. Enthused about VR and Buffalo chicken recipes.
Former digital journalist. Fled the U.S. to raise a family in Australia. Social media manager for Save the Children Australia. Enthused about VR and Buffalo chicken recipes.
Wonder what they'll claim causes autism next.
Chlorine?
Peanut butter?
Kosher salt?
FM radio?
Bath bombs?
E-books?
Leather upholstery?
Tupperware containers?
Plug-in air fresheners?
Slow jazz?
Pineapple on pizza?
Wearing white after Labor Day?
The moon?
Chlorine?
Peanut butter?
Kosher salt?
FM radio?
Bath bombs?
E-books?
Leather upholstery?
Tupperware containers?
Plug-in air fresheners?
Slow jazz?
Pineapple on pizza?
Wearing white after Labor Day?
The moon?
September 23, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Wonder what they'll claim causes autism next.
Chlorine?
Peanut butter?
Kosher salt?
FM radio?
Bath bombs?
E-books?
Leather upholstery?
Tupperware containers?
Plug-in air fresheners?
Slow jazz?
Pineapple on pizza?
Wearing white after Labor Day?
The moon?
Chlorine?
Peanut butter?
Kosher salt?
FM radio?
Bath bombs?
E-books?
Leather upholstery?
Tupperware containers?
Plug-in air fresheners?
Slow jazz?
Pineapple on pizza?
Wearing white after Labor Day?
The moon?
I'm "don't touch, that light bulb might be hot" years old.
September 22, 2025 at 1:11 PM
I'm "don't touch, that light bulb might be hot" years old.
Are we all just going to ignore that "Five Little Ducks" is a horrifying song?
If you've ever lived near a lake, you've seen mother duck show up with fewer little ducks with her than the day before.
And miss me with that 'they all came back' ending. That's some straight up 'Atonement' shite.
If you've ever lived near a lake, you've seen mother duck show up with fewer little ducks with her than the day before.
And miss me with that 'they all came back' ending. That's some straight up 'Atonement' shite.
September 22, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Are we all just going to ignore that "Five Little Ducks" is a horrifying song?
If you've ever lived near a lake, you've seen mother duck show up with fewer little ducks with her than the day before.
And miss me with that 'they all came back' ending. That's some straight up 'Atonement' shite.
If you've ever lived near a lake, you've seen mother duck show up with fewer little ducks with her than the day before.
And miss me with that 'they all came back' ending. That's some straight up 'Atonement' shite.
From the opening shot of John Waters' "Desperate Living" (1977).
Gotta appreciate the glorious absence of subtlety!
Also that was apparently a real dead rat plucked off the street and oven-roasted for this image.
Gotta appreciate the glorious absence of subtlety!
Also that was apparently a real dead rat plucked off the street and oven-roasted for this image.
September 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
From the opening shot of John Waters' "Desperate Living" (1977).
Gotta appreciate the glorious absence of subtlety!
Also that was apparently a real dead rat plucked off the street and oven-roasted for this image.
Gotta appreciate the glorious absence of subtlety!
Also that was apparently a real dead rat plucked off the street and oven-roasted for this image.
Cancel your trip to Disneyland, Disney World, or any of their other experiences.
If you want to send them a message they'll understand, let them know that stifling free speech and bending the knee to authoritarians is a TERRIBLE business decision.
Sincerely,
A former Disney Adult.
If you want to send them a message they'll understand, let them know that stifling free speech and bending the knee to authoritarians is a TERRIBLE business decision.
Sincerely,
A former Disney Adult.
September 22, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Cancel your trip to Disneyland, Disney World, or any of their other experiences.
If you want to send them a message they'll understand, let them know that stifling free speech and bending the knee to authoritarians is a TERRIBLE business decision.
Sincerely,
A former Disney Adult.
If you want to send them a message they'll understand, let them know that stifling free speech and bending the knee to authoritarians is a TERRIBLE business decision.
Sincerely,
A former Disney Adult.
What movie do you consider "perfect"?
September 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
What movie do you consider "perfect"?
The way to defeat hate IS love, but don't get it twisted.
It's not about showing love toward the enemy.
It's about showing love and taking care of the people they're trying to hurt.
It's not about showing love toward the enemy.
It's about showing love and taking care of the people they're trying to hurt.
September 19, 2025 at 6:26 AM
The way to defeat hate IS love, but don't get it twisted.
It's not about showing love toward the enemy.
It's about showing love and taking care of the people they're trying to hurt.
It's not about showing love toward the enemy.
It's about showing love and taking care of the people they're trying to hurt.
Trans people, I feel for you.
It has to be terrifying and exhausting watching people twist themselves into pretzels to find SOME way to make the problems in America all your fault.
Try to remember: Some of us want you to live your best lives. You are who you are, and that's f@&%ing GREAT! ❤️
It has to be terrifying and exhausting watching people twist themselves into pretzels to find SOME way to make the problems in America all your fault.
Try to remember: Some of us want you to live your best lives. You are who you are, and that's f@&%ing GREAT! ❤️
September 19, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Trans people, I feel for you.
It has to be terrifying and exhausting watching people twist themselves into pretzels to find SOME way to make the problems in America all your fault.
Try to remember: Some of us want you to live your best lives. You are who you are, and that's f@&%ing GREAT! ❤️
It has to be terrifying and exhausting watching people twist themselves into pretzels to find SOME way to make the problems in America all your fault.
Try to remember: Some of us want you to live your best lives. You are who you are, and that's f@&%ing GREAT! ❤️
I am sorry to all non-white, non-Christian, LGBTQ+ and other marginalised Americans who saw their media, government, even family/friends try to make a tragic hero of Charlie Kirk: a man who made millions painting targets on their backs and would've gladly traded their lives for a gun.
September 19, 2025 at 6:13 AM
I am sorry to all non-white, non-Christian, LGBTQ+ and other marginalised Americans who saw their media, government, even family/friends try to make a tragic hero of Charlie Kirk: a man who made millions painting targets on their backs and would've gladly traded their lives for a gun.
Don't let them manipulate you into playing by their rules.
Don't let them gaslight you into doubting what you know.
And above all: Do NOT let them intimidate you into silence.
Kimmel said nothing wrong.
NOBODY owes Charlie Kirk, a hateful white supremacist, their respect or mourning. Period.
Don't let them gaslight you into doubting what you know.
And above all: Do NOT let them intimidate you into silence.
Kimmel said nothing wrong.
NOBODY owes Charlie Kirk, a hateful white supremacist, their respect or mourning. Period.
September 19, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Don't let them manipulate you into playing by their rules.
Don't let them gaslight you into doubting what you know.
And above all: Do NOT let them intimidate you into silence.
Kimmel said nothing wrong.
NOBODY owes Charlie Kirk, a hateful white supremacist, their respect or mourning. Period.
Don't let them gaslight you into doubting what you know.
And above all: Do NOT let them intimidate you into silence.
Kimmel said nothing wrong.
NOBODY owes Charlie Kirk, a hateful white supremacist, their respect or mourning. Period.
I've got some names I need you to repeat after me so they aren't forgotten.
Trey Reed is one of them.
All of them were found hanged, and authorities seem to be trying to forget about them very fast.
Part 1:
Trey Reed is one of them.
All of them were found hanged, and authorities seem to be trying to forget about them very fast.
Part 1:
September 19, 2025 at 4:14 AM
I've got some names I need you to repeat after me so they aren't forgotten.
Trey Reed is one of them.
All of them were found hanged, and authorities seem to be trying to forget about them very fast.
Part 1:
Trey Reed is one of them.
All of them were found hanged, and authorities seem to be trying to forget about them very fast.
Part 1:
You want me to explain this to you like you're 5!? Fine!!
1. 1st Amendment says the gov't can't mess with your free speech.
2.Trump's FCC PUBLICLY THREATENED to punish ABC/Disney unless they punished Kimmel.
1. 1st Amendment says the gov't can't mess with your free speech.
2.Trump's FCC PUBLICLY THREATENED to punish ABC/Disney unless they punished Kimmel.
September 19, 2025 at 4:04 AM
You want me to explain this to you like you're 5!? Fine!!
1. 1st Amendment says the gov't can't mess with your free speech.
2.Trump's FCC PUBLICLY THREATENED to punish ABC/Disney unless they punished Kimmel.
1. 1st Amendment says the gov't can't mess with your free speech.
2.Trump's FCC PUBLICLY THREATENED to punish ABC/Disney unless they punished Kimmel.
"Gunman DESTROYS Charlie Kirk at campus debate...LITERALLY!"
September 10, 2025 at 10:48 PM
"Gunman DESTROYS Charlie Kirk at campus debate...LITERALLY!"
Well, I'm back from disassociating. Anything shakin'?
May 24, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Well, I'm back from disassociating. Anything shakin'?
Reposted by Andrew Polino
Well, since we're once again talking about the moral bankruptcy of American healthcare, I guess I'll retell the story of how my wife and I fled to Australia this year because of our healthcare providers in Florida:
December 11, 2024 at 4:32 AM
Well, since we're once again talking about the moral bankruptcy of American healthcare, I guess I'll retell the story of how my wife and I fled to Australia this year because of our healthcare providers in Florida:
P.S.A.: He got less than half the popular vote, and 1/3 of the electorate didn't vote. His support's not that strong, and the opposition is heavy and most likely pissed.
Don't let the insane, rapidfire bullshit wear you down. They've already shown they'll cave if the backlash is fierce enough.
Don't let the insane, rapidfire bullshit wear you down. They've already shown they'll cave if the backlash is fierce enough.
January 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
P.S.A.: He got less than half the popular vote, and 1/3 of the electorate didn't vote. His support's not that strong, and the opposition is heavy and most likely pissed.
Don't let the insane, rapidfire bullshit wear you down. They've already shown they'll cave if the backlash is fierce enough.
Don't let the insane, rapidfire bullshit wear you down. They've already shown they'll cave if the backlash is fierce enough.
In my experience, if a bully thinks you're not intimidated or even really fazed by him, most of the time he'll fold like a paper napkin.
On 3 occasions, some bro has threatened to kick my ass. Each time, I stood up straight, smiled and said: "Go for it."
All 3 times, the other guy walked away.
On 3 occasions, some bro has threatened to kick my ass. Each time, I stood up straight, smiled and said: "Go for it."
All 3 times, the other guy walked away.
January 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
In my experience, if a bully thinks you're not intimidated or even really fazed by him, most of the time he'll fold like a paper napkin.
On 3 occasions, some bro has threatened to kick my ass. Each time, I stood up straight, smiled and said: "Go for it."
All 3 times, the other guy walked away.
On 3 occasions, some bro has threatened to kick my ass. Each time, I stood up straight, smiled and said: "Go for it."
All 3 times, the other guy walked away.
Melbourne CBD is to coffee as Wall Street is to cocaine. ☕🌨️
January 16, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Melbourne CBD is to coffee as Wall Street is to cocaine. ☕🌨️
Anyone here want to go full-blown misanthrope with me?
Not much to it. Just hate the human race. Give up on a decent society. Hope for extinction. Simple!
There's even room for empathy! Just cause humanity is a mistake doesn't mean loved ones and vulnerable people should suffer its cruelty.
Not much to it. Just hate the human race. Give up on a decent society. Hope for extinction. Simple!
There's even room for empathy! Just cause humanity is a mistake doesn't mean loved ones and vulnerable people should suffer its cruelty.
January 15, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Anyone here want to go full-blown misanthrope with me?
Not much to it. Just hate the human race. Give up on a decent society. Hope for extinction. Simple!
There's even room for empathy! Just cause humanity is a mistake doesn't mean loved ones and vulnerable people should suffer its cruelty.
Not much to it. Just hate the human race. Give up on a decent society. Hope for extinction. Simple!
There's even room for empathy! Just cause humanity is a mistake doesn't mean loved ones and vulnerable people should suffer its cruelty.
Having read the full article on the allegations against Neil Gaiman...
What can I add? The details are genuinely, no exaggeration, stomach-turning.
I know we're all learning not to put people on a pedestal, but are we now naive to assume they might have basic human-level decency?
What can I add? The details are genuinely, no exaggeration, stomach-turning.
I know we're all learning not to put people on a pedestal, but are we now naive to assume they might have basic human-level decency?
January 15, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Having read the full article on the allegations against Neil Gaiman...
What can I add? The details are genuinely, no exaggeration, stomach-turning.
I know we're all learning not to put people on a pedestal, but are we now naive to assume they might have basic human-level decency?
What can I add? The details are genuinely, no exaggeration, stomach-turning.
I know we're all learning not to put people on a pedestal, but are we now naive to assume they might have basic human-level decency?
Reposted by Andrew Polino
I understand wanting immortality. I don't want to die.
But Alan Moore did the best counterargument in Whatever Happened To The Man Of Tomorrow, I think. Mr. Mxyzptlk started killing because he spent 2000 years being cheeky & wanted to try being cruel instead.
That's just so human it hurts.
But Alan Moore did the best counterargument in Whatever Happened To The Man Of Tomorrow, I think. Mr. Mxyzptlk started killing because he spent 2000 years being cheeky & wanted to try being cruel instead.
That's just so human it hurts.
January 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I understand wanting immortality. I don't want to die.
But Alan Moore did the best counterargument in Whatever Happened To The Man Of Tomorrow, I think. Mr. Mxyzptlk started killing because he spent 2000 years being cheeky & wanted to try being cruel instead.
That's just so human it hurts.
But Alan Moore did the best counterargument in Whatever Happened To The Man Of Tomorrow, I think. Mr. Mxyzptlk started killing because he spent 2000 years being cheeky & wanted to try being cruel instead.
That's just so human it hurts.
Aussies, as a yank, I've adapted to and embraced your culture. Not everything here has to make me feel at home.
BUT...I don't care how much you love a good barbecue...Putting BBQ sauce on meat lovers' pizza is just WRONG. Especially when you use that inedible sugary crap from Woolworth's.
'Kay?
BUT...I don't care how much you love a good barbecue...Putting BBQ sauce on meat lovers' pizza is just WRONG. Especially when you use that inedible sugary crap from Woolworth's.
'Kay?
January 13, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Aussies, as a yank, I've adapted to and embraced your culture. Not everything here has to make me feel at home.
BUT...I don't care how much you love a good barbecue...Putting BBQ sauce on meat lovers' pizza is just WRONG. Especially when you use that inedible sugary crap from Woolworth's.
'Kay?
BUT...I don't care how much you love a good barbecue...Putting BBQ sauce on meat lovers' pizza is just WRONG. Especially when you use that inedible sugary crap from Woolworth's.
'Kay?
Hey HEY!
Follow this guy!
Dan Pacheco was my mentor during my postgrad term. He taught me VR storytelling, he's a boss when it comes to immersive content, hardware, and software, and he's also a cool dude with a great heart and endless supply of savvy.
Follow this guy!
Dan Pacheco was my mentor during my postgrad term. He taught me VR storytelling, he's a boss when it comes to immersive content, hardware, and software, and he's also a cool dude with a great heart and endless supply of savvy.
Meta’s elimination of moderators isn’t the worst of it. It also updated its community standards to specifically allow claims of mental illness tied to people who are gay or trans. What a garbage move! Share this widely, please. https://www.advocate.com/news/meta-policies-lgbtq-attacks#toggle-gdpr
What LGBTQ+ people should know about Meta’s new rules
Exploring the consequences of rolling back Instagram and Facebook’s content moderation policies.
www.advocate.com
January 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Hey HEY!
Follow this guy!
Dan Pacheco was my mentor during my postgrad term. He taught me VR storytelling, he's a boss when it comes to immersive content, hardware, and software, and he's also a cool dude with a great heart and endless supply of savvy.
Follow this guy!
Dan Pacheco was my mentor during my postgrad term. He taught me VR storytelling, he's a boss when it comes to immersive content, hardware, and software, and he's also a cool dude with a great heart and endless supply of savvy.
Hey fellow Sky residents.
Follow my former classmate, current talented artist/musician, and full-time mermaid siren, Max.
Please do!
Follow my former classmate, current talented artist/musician, and full-time mermaid siren, Max.
Please do!
January 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Hey fellow Sky residents.
Follow my former classmate, current talented artist/musician, and full-time mermaid siren, Max.
Please do!
Follow my former classmate, current talented artist/musician, and full-time mermaid siren, Max.
Please do!
We all have an emotional support dead famous guy and who he is says a lot about you.
January 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
We all have an emotional support dead famous guy and who he is says a lot about you.