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Sarah Dempster

@dempster2000.bsky.social

Shout out to the introverts and socially-uncomfortables who’ll be spending the next few days in a rictus of bejumpered terror.

December 24, 2025 at 12:19 PM

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Neil Norman And His Cosmic Orchestra

@fubsyshabaroon.bsky.social

#TOTP

Neil Norman And His Cosmic Orchestra @fubsyshabaroon.bsky.social · 19d

“It can't be bargained with. It can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop... ever, until you are dead!”

December 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM

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Father Grumpmas

@maxwellshabbsby.bsky.social

Explain this then!

Jim Bowen in front of a caravan on Bullseye

December 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM

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derek guy

@dieworkwear.bsky.social

For better or worse, public figures are judged when they die — their character, contributions, beliefs. It's undeniable that millions have mourned Rob Reiner's tragic death, celebrating his talent and contributions. I suspect when a certain public figure kicks the bucket, sentiments wont be the same

December 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM

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God Is In The TV Zine

@godisinthetvzine.bsky.social

Released #thisweek in 1989 Electronic 's 'Getting Away With It'. @billcummings80.bsky.social www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk/2024/12/11/p...

Pop Classics #55: Electronic - Getting Away With It - God Is In The TV

Originally released on this day in 1989 and sticking around in the charts at the beginning of the 1990s, Electronic‘s ‘Getting Away With It’ is a

www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk

December 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM

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Birmingham 81

@birmingham81.bsky.social

Remembering Chris Bailey on his birthday
youtu.be/UJlGBFIIfBo

The Saints (I'm) Stranded HQ

YouTube video by Ed Kuepper

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November 29, 2025 at 8:55 AM

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ʕᵔᴥᵔʔ Milla Lorelei Mélomane 💙 ʕᵔᴥᵔʔ

@britpoptarts.bsky.social

"Many novelties have come from America. The most startling of these, a thing without precedent, is a mass of undignified poor. They do not love one another because they do not love themselves."
— Kurt Vonnegut, Slaughterhouse-Five

[Full quote in alt text.]

"America is the wealthiest nation on Earth, but its people are mainly poor, and poor Americans are urged to hate themselves. To quote the American humorist Kin Hubbard, 'It ain’t no disgrace to be poor, but it might as well be.' It is in fact a crime for an American to be poor, even though America is a nation of poor. Every other nation has folk traditions of men who were poor but extremely wise and virtuous, and therefore more estimable than anyone with power and gold. No such tales are told by the American poor. They mock themselves and glorify their betters. The meanest eating or drinking establishment, owned by a man who is himself poor, is very likely to have a sign on its wall asking this cruel question: 'if you’re so smart, why ain’t you rich?' There will also be an American flag no larger than a child’s hand – glued to a lollipop stick and flying from the cash register.

Americans, like human beings everywhere, believe many things that are obviously untrue. Their most destructive untruth is that it is very easy for any American to make money. They will not acknowledge how in fact hard money is to come by, and, therefore, those who have no money blame and blame and blame themselves. This inward blame has been a treasure for the rich and powerful, who have had to do less for their poor, publicly and privately, than any other ruling class since, say Napoleonic times. Many novelties have come from America. The most startling of these, a thing without precedent, is a mass of undignified poor. They do not love one another because they do not love themselves."

—Kurt Vonnegut, Slaughterhouse-Five
(Book: https://amzn.to/4ifFisN)

November 23, 2025 at 10:51 PM

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Blue Fairylicious Girl🧚

@bluesnowflake.bsky.social

“It’s too fcking cold & I can’t get out of bed” day for those who celebrate

November 22, 2025 at 12:06 PM

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Simon Pegg

@simonpegg.bsky.social

Reminded of the time I visited Spitalfields Market last year and nearly purchased the height of fashion.

November 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM

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Neil Norman And His Cosmic Orchestra

@fubsyshabaroon.bsky.social

November 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM

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H e t e r o t o p ia

@artsofexistence.bsky.social

November 11, 2025 at 1:45 AM

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Chris Orton

@chriso1.bsky.social

Tron (1982, Dir: Steven Lisberger)

Shot of the grid from The Adventure Game.

October 22, 2025 at 11:04 PM

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Neil Norman And His Cosmic Orchestra

@fubsyshabaroon.bsky.social

50lbs of shite in a 5lb bag.

General Boles @generalboles.bsky.social · Oct 21

Just the most marvellous triptych of Boris Johnson arriving at the Covid inquiry (Getty Images)

- car exit arse scratch (classic Boris)
- Honey Monster dipping for line in charity 5k race
- man caught entering apartment building of mistress

October 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM

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The Blaine Clause

@blainecapatch.bsky.social

can you imagine half-assing a last-minute ceasefire that won't last a week and still not getting the Nobel Peace Prize

October 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM

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Geraint

@geraintg.bsky.social

This is not Paddington Bear. It's a dog wearing a costume. The dirty, scamming pig.

A stuffed toy dog masquerading as Paddington Bear

August 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM

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Goon Pod

@goonpod.bsky.social

The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town is cornered... at Rillington Place!

September 4, 2025 at 1:52 PM

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Birmingham 81

@birmingham81.bsky.social

Happy 40th birthday to the glorious Primitive Painters by Felt featuring Elizabeth Fraser, which was released on this day in 1985. Here's the original video from back then (THREAD)
youtu.be/Rp8AvC_ESdM