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Adam Halls
@adamhalls.bsky.social
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Marketing professional and copywriter. Lover of comics, Japan, TTRPGs and all things generally geeky. Socialist. He/Him.
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davidrrc.bsky.social
#Machu #Gquuuuuux
December 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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thenorthsace.bsky.social
The kind .. you find … in a second hand store
December 14, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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robertdallasgray.com
it’s instructive what sort of speech the bbc finds problematic and what sort of speech it finds absolutely fine. note, e.g., the complete lack of interest in alan sugar’s blatant racism.
robinince.bsky.social Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 15d
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
This is the saddest day of my professional life. Today is not only the final recording of the latest series of The Infinite Monkey Cage, it is my last ever Monkey Cage. I never thought that I would have to leave the show. I always imagined going on until | dropped dead under the studio lights due to a brain aneurysm caused by my final attempt to understand notions of quantum gravity or the shock of being told about fly maggot infestations in the sacks of macaque monkeys. I resigned in September, after sixteen years of dedication to the show, A show that I named and helped develop over all those years. Unfortunately, my opinions outside the BBC have been considered problematic for sometime, whether it has been voicing support for the trans community, criticism of Donald Trump, numerous other outlandish opinions, including once gently criticising Stephen Fry. These things were considered to conflict with being a freelance BBC science presenter In a recent meeting where BBC Studio executives again voiced problems with me, I realised my choices. Obedience and being quieter to remain making Monkey Cage, or 'Resign and have the freedom to speak out against what I believe are injustices'. • I chose the latter. It broke my heart. I love this show and I love the audience, and it is because of the audience in particular, that this decision was so difficult to make. I kept thinking about all the extremist voices promoting hate and division. They are being given so many platforms, while voices that represent kindness, open mindedness, empathy seem to be scarcer and scarcer. I felt I couldn't pamper myself with the luxury of silence. One of my many privileges is that I am able to resign and I can speak out even if it is to the detriment of my career. I have thought a lot about my heroes, Sinead O Connor, James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, and so many more. I think of Sinead's words, "the job of an artist is to be themselves at any cost". James Baldwin said prejudice was really just a word for cowardice. Audre Lorde, viewing her life, wrote that her only regrets were her silences. I think of my father as I resign, he brought me up to believe in fairness , justice and kindness. Though my heart is broken, it is also full of fire. I apologise to our incredible listeners for my departure, your love of the show means a great deal. I am so sorry to let you down. I hope that you can understand my reasoning. I have to accept that I am not what the current BBC expects of their freelance presenters. Despite this I should add that I have always worked far more than my contracted hours to try and ensure the show was always the best it could be, as well as making myself accessible and responsive to the audience wherever and whenever I met them. Every night, we have recorded, I have been filled with determination to make the best show possible. This was not "just a job" I hope that with my departure I can be a better ally to the LGBTQ community, to the neurodivergent community, to activists fighting against those who aim to brutalise society, to those currently in prison on hunger strike, and to all those who fight for a more inclusive world. From many conversations, I know there are many Monkey Cage listeners who support these communities and activists too. The strawberry is dead. Long live the strawberry. B
December 13, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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scriblit.bsky.social
Can't wait for Robin Ince to get as many column inches in the national press over his actual establishment silencing due to his stance on lgbt+ rights as phobes get over their former friends not wanting to hang out so much any more
December 13, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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robinince.bsky.social
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
This is the saddest day of my professional life. Today is not only the final recording of the latest series of The Infinite Monkey Cage, it is my last ever Monkey Cage. I never thought that I would have to leave the show. I always imagined going on until | dropped dead under the studio lights due to a brain aneurysm caused by my final attempt to understand notions of quantum gravity or the shock of being told about fly maggot infestations in the sacks of macaque monkeys. I resigned in September, after sixteen years of dedication to the show, A show that I named and helped develop over all those years. Unfortunately, my opinions outside the BBC have been considered problematic for sometime, whether it has been voicing support for the trans community, criticism of Donald Trump, numerous other outlandish opinions, including once gently criticising Stephen Fry. These things were considered to conflict with being a freelance BBC science presenter In a recent meeting where BBC Studio executives again voiced problems with me, I realised my choices. Obedience and being quieter to remain making Monkey Cage, or 'Resign and have the freedom to speak out against what I believe are injustices'. • I chose the latter. It broke my heart. I love this show and I love the audience, and it is because of the audience in particular, that this decision was so difficult to make. I kept thinking about all the extremist voices promoting hate and division. They are being given so many platforms, while voices that represent kindness, open mindedness, empathy seem to be scarcer and scarcer. I felt I couldn't pamper myself with the luxury of silence. One of my many privileges is that I am able to resign and I can speak out even if it is to the detriment of my career. I have thought a lot about my heroes, Sinead O Connor, James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, and so many more. I think of Sinead's words, "the job of an artist is to be themselves at any cost". James Baldwin said prejudice was really just a word for cowardice. Audre Lorde, viewing her life, wrote that her only regrets were her silences. I think of my father as I resign, he brought me up to believe in fairness , justice and kindness. Though my heart is broken, it is also full of fire. I apologise to our incredible listeners for my departure, your love of the show means a great deal. I am so sorry to let you down. I hope that you can understand my reasoning. I have to accept that I am not what the current BBC expects of their freelance presenters. Despite this I should add that I have always worked far more than my contracted hours to try and ensure the show was always the best it could be, as well as making myself accessible and responsive to the audience wherever and whenever I met them. Every night, we have recorded, I have been filled with determination to make the best show possible. This was not "just a job" I hope that with my departure I can be a better ally to the LGBTQ community, to the neurodivergent community, to activists fighting against those who aim to brutalise society, to those currently in prison on hunger strike, and to all those who fight for a more inclusive world. From many conversations, I know there are many Monkey Cage listeners who support these communities and activists too. The strawberry is dead. Long live the strawberry. B
December 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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brainmage.bsky.social
Listen. Even if you disagree with their politics, it's NOT okay to celebrate a racist falling to his death while putting up a 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 in an attempt to make people who aren't white feel intimidated

We should show compassion, and encourage more racists to climb ladders leant precariously against lampposts
December 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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richterscale.bsky.social
SKULL OF THOMAS AQUINAS: TAKE A LEFT NOW
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
sardonicus.eu Sardonicus @sardonicus.eu · 18d
'Skull of St. Thomas Aquinas being transported to Fossanova Abbey.'
Photograph by Daniel Ibanez
a shot of a god botherer in a car, next to him on the passenger seat is a skull in an ornate box
December 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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edzitron.com
Currently playing @aftermath.site's "Uh Oh, You Have Billions Invested In Generative AI"
woe-industries.itch.io/you-have-bil...
You're not a dumbass. You're not a dumbass fucking dork who wastes money on insane bullshit. MAKE ED ZITRON GO AWAY I DON'T LIKE WHERE MY MIND IS GOING
December 10, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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monocerus.bsky.social
December 15, 2024 at 8:09 AM
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tracketpacer.bsky.social
every year around christmas time the ballet dancers who play the rats in the nutcracker come out with a series of unexplained banger tiktok videos and anyway this is my favorite part of the holiday season
December 14, 2024 at 5:06 PM
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esqueer.net
What did you think would happen when you restricted access to care?
“A screenshot of a news article from The Times website. The headline reads: ‘Children taking DIY cross-sex hormones before going to gender clinics.’ The subheadline states: ‘Hundreds of young trans people are buying puberty blockers, oestrogen and testosterone without prescription from websites and even recreational drug dealers.’ The page header includes navigation links, a log-in button, and a ‘Start trial’ button.”
December 8, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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wholesomememe.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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celestelabedz.bsky.social
You are ABSOLUTELY NOT going to regret listening to this bird:
c0nc0rdance.bsky.social c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 22d
A male rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) in winter plumage.

Ptarmigan is from Gaelic 'tarmachan' meaning "croaker". The p- was added when people mistakenly assumed it was a Greek word.

A bird forever warning people: "A werewolf!" (just in case of werewolves).
December 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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ianboudreau.com
I've been through the forest on a
December 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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gogdog.bsky.social
Good on Penn Jillette. Having to come to terms with your entire political identity and philosophy being wrong is not easy and most people could never do it.
December 7, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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tumerboy.bsky.social
A drawing of the Enterprise E from behind, with a pinky/purpley space backdrop including a large planet just poking into frame from above. Text says: "Much like the Federation, I too have lofty ideals and no money."
December 4, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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kaatokunart.bsky.social
Mega Miku Z
A gijinka (human version) of Mega Lucario Z, with Miku elements
December 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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mikedrucker.bsky.social
I wrote a bit for McSweeney's about Isaac Chotiner interviewing Santa Claus. Just a little something for the holiday season. Enjoy!
The New Yorker’s Isaac Chotiner Interviews Santa Claus
For several centuries, Santa Claus has been one of the most prolific mythical gift-givers in the world. Formerly known as Saint Nicholas of Myra, a...
www.mcsweeneys.net
December 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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jaimi.bsky.social
Kisunla, a dementia drug by Eli Lilly, is administered by IV, and also

- requires frequent MRIs to check for fatal brain bleeds
- has “difficulty walking” and “confusion” as listed side effects

kisunla.lilly.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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cineblah.bsky.social
There is absolutely nothing left to the UK but bigotry and spite. A hateful place, you can almost taste it in the air, makes it hard to breathe.
December 3, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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danandev.bsky.social
Just listened to Toby Buckle's podcast episode "Appeasement Isn't Working" and... it makes so much sense!

youtu.be/uYwfbDoiOZQ?...
December 4, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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duncombe.bsky.social
I can't listen to the song without thinking of
Screenshot of tweet that says: "giddy up jingle horse, pick up your feet" sounds like something a homophobic gym teacher would say
December 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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davidallengreen.bsky.social
Streeting to next launch inquiry into “over-diagnosis” of left-handedness.

“Never used to be like this,” he insists.
December 4, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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gailsimone.bsky.social
I used to be a fan of Richard Dawkins, JK Rowling, and Graham Linehan.

They can all go straight to hell.
a close up of a bright light in a red background
ALT: a close up of a bright light in a red background
media.tenor.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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athenakugblenu.bsky.social
So orgs have no agency over their admissions, and are are being forced to oprress people against their own and their members' wishes. If trans women making jam makes you angry please know you're a contemptible degenerate, disliked by everyone with an actual soul

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Women’s Institute will no longer accept trans women as members from April
Exclusive: CEO says decision taken with ‘utmost regret and sadness’ after supreme court ruling on definition of a woman
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM