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Bart Brooks
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· Sep 25
I bet whoever discovered the Shroud of Turin, upon spotting it, said, Holy sheet!
Ironically, the very first thing you see in this article is a useless AI summary of the thing you're about to read
NEW: AI “recipe slop” is overrunning search and social. Food creators say Google’s AI Overviews and glossy fake food pics are drowning out real, tested recipes — collapsing traffic and setting home cooks up for disaster, especially this Thanksgiving.
Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
AI Slop Recipes Are Taking Over the Internet -- And Thanksgiving Dinner
Food bloggers see traffic dip as home cooks turn to AI, inspired by impossible pictures
www.bloomberg.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Ironically, the very first thing you see in this article is a useless AI summary of the thing you're about to read
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NEW: AI “recipe slop” is overrunning search and social. Food creators say Google’s AI Overviews and glossy fake food pics are drowning out real, tested recipes — collapsing traffic and setting home cooks up for disaster, especially this Thanksgiving.
Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
AI Slop Recipes Are Taking Over the Internet -- And Thanksgiving Dinner
Food bloggers see traffic dip as home cooks turn to AI, inspired by impossible pictures
www.bloomberg.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
NEW: AI “recipe slop” is overrunning search and social. Food creators say Google’s AI Overviews and glossy fake food pics are drowning out real, tested recipes — collapsing traffic and setting home cooks up for disaster, especially this Thanksgiving.
Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Wicked: For Good reveals that the character of Scarecrow had amorous feelings and that canonically, there is a physical attraction thing going on.
I can't be the only one thinking about the physical implications of all this. When he climaxes, does he shoot straw? Horrifying.
I can't be the only one thinking about the physical implications of all this. When he climaxes, does he shoot straw? Horrifying.
November 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Wicked: For Good reveals that the character of Scarecrow had amorous feelings and that canonically, there is a physical attraction thing going on.
I can't be the only one thinking about the physical implications of all this. When he climaxes, does he shoot straw? Horrifying.
I can't be the only one thinking about the physical implications of all this. When he climaxes, does he shoot straw? Horrifying.
"But hey, is any of the AI stuff useful, at least? After trying out Microsoft’s “agentic OS” for a whole week, Antonio G. Di Benedetto at The Verge reported wearily that “It failed at everything I asked it to do.”"
November 23, 2025 at 1:26 PM
"But hey, is any of the AI stuff useful, at least? After trying out Microsoft’s “agentic OS” for a whole week, Antonio G. Di Benedetto at The Verge reported wearily that “It failed at everything I asked it to do.”"
Shower thought: Limes are the best of all citrus fruit. It's not even close and I'm tired of pretending otherwise
really wish that Fridays on Bluesky were "everyone post your weirdest finds / shower thoughts of the week"
I mean, we could just do it
I mean, we could just do it
November 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Shower thought: Limes are the best of all citrus fruit. It's not even close and I'm tired of pretending otherwise
Coming up with verbs for this could be a fun game:
"How Joan Didion seduced Thanksgiving"
"How Joan Didion murdered Thanksgiving"
"How Joan Didion escaped Thanksgiving"
"How Joan Didion seduced Thanksgiving"
"How Joan Didion murdered Thanksgiving"
"How Joan Didion escaped Thanksgiving"
The author Joan Didion embraced Thanksgiving. And she staged it the same way she conjured her essays, novels, screenplays and memoirs, with an almost military mustering of planning and ambition. nyti.ms/47PYF8i
November 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Coming up with verbs for this could be a fun game:
"How Joan Didion seduced Thanksgiving"
"How Joan Didion murdered Thanksgiving"
"How Joan Didion escaped Thanksgiving"
"How Joan Didion seduced Thanksgiving"
"How Joan Didion murdered Thanksgiving"
"How Joan Didion escaped Thanksgiving"
Pundits: Why aren't people having more children?
Also pundits: How dare people provide free childcare!
Also pundits: How dare people provide free childcare!
You guys realize that taxing people to pay for services isn't socialism, right? This is just how governments work.
November 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Pundits: Why aren't people having more children?
Also pundits: How dare people provide free childcare!
Also pundits: How dare people provide free childcare!
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Well, it's a little clearer now why billionaires are so invested in technology that produces better written emails.
November 12, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Well, it's a little clearer now why billionaires are so invested in technology that produces better written emails.
De Cecco is better anyway. That'll be a big blow to the Brooks household if they can't sell their stuff in the US
Incidentally, Barilla’s owner is a big Trump supporter and has said he doesn’t want gay people buying his pasta.
now they've done it www.wsj.com/world/europe...
November 10, 2025 at 8:58 PM
De Cecco is better anyway. That'll be a big blow to the Brooks household if they can't sell their stuff in the US
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Even the lawns at the Radcliffe Camera have stories to tell. 👏
This new pattern, designed by University Parks team leader James, transforms one of Oxford’s most iconic spaces into a work of art.
📸 | @jimigk13 (instagram)
This new pattern, designed by University Parks team leader James, transforms one of Oxford’s most iconic spaces into a work of art.
📸 | @jimigk13 (instagram)
November 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Even the lawns at the Radcliffe Camera have stories to tell. 👏
This new pattern, designed by University Parks team leader James, transforms one of Oxford’s most iconic spaces into a work of art.
📸 | @jimigk13 (instagram)
This new pattern, designed by University Parks team leader James, transforms one of Oxford’s most iconic spaces into a work of art.
📸 | @jimigk13 (instagram)
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News organizations are starting to call the New Jersey governor's race for Mikie Sherrill, and she recently called out one of my books as a recommendation, I'm not saying that recommending my books will nab you a governorship, but I am saying that the batting record so far is 1.000
November 5, 2025 at 1:32 AM
News organizations are starting to call the New Jersey governor's race for Mikie Sherrill, and she recently called out one of my books as a recommendation, I'm not saying that recommending my books will nab you a governorship, but I am saying that the batting record so far is 1.000
The Tainted Cup is so, so good. I devoured that book voraciously
The winners of the 2025 World Fantasy Awards have been announced—congratulations to all!
reactormag.com/here-are-the...
reactormag.com/here-are-the...
Here Are the 2025 World Fantasy Awards Winners - Reactor
Congratulations to the winners!
reactormag.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The Tainted Cup is so, so good. I devoured that book voraciously
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"Unlike cynicism, hopefulness is hard-earned, makes demands upon us, & can often feel like the most indefensible and lonely place on Earth. Hopefulness is not a neutral position - it is adversarial. It is the warrior emotion that can lay waste to cynicism."
- Nick Cave to Stephen Colbert, Aug. 2024.
- Nick Cave to Stephen Colbert, Aug. 2024.
November 2, 2025 at 11:15 PM
"Unlike cynicism, hopefulness is hard-earned, makes demands upon us, & can often feel like the most indefensible and lonely place on Earth. Hopefulness is not a neutral position - it is adversarial. It is the warrior emotion that can lay waste to cynicism."
- Nick Cave to Stephen Colbert, Aug. 2024.
- Nick Cave to Stephen Colbert, Aug. 2024.
One whole pastry a week -- pure insanity. What will they spend money on next, clothes?!
“At the same time, more than half of Gen Z members say they are struggling to make ends meet, yet a majority buy themselves a small treat, such as a pastry, coffee, or sweet, at least once a week. That can lead to overspending…”
archive.ph/2TI8J
archive.ph/2TI8J
October 31, 2025 at 5:17 PM
One whole pastry a week -- pure insanity. What will they spend money on next, clothes?!
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Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
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A Detroit police officer appeared in court virtually wearing his uniform top with no pants on
Judge: “You got some pants on, officer?”
Judge: “You got some pants on, officer?”
October 29, 2025 at 11:39 PM
A Detroit police officer appeared in court virtually wearing his uniform top with no pants on
Judge: “You got some pants on, officer?”
Judge: “You got some pants on, officer?”
I'd add "The City and the City" by China Mieville to this list
What's the weirdest fictional city you've ever encountered? How does it stack up against these 8 deeply strange settings from the work of Vajra Chandrasekera, Clive Barker, Hiron Ennes, and more?
reactormag.com/eight-strang...
reactormag.com/eight-strang...
Eight Strange Cities Where You'll Need More Than a Map to Survive - Reactor
Weird fiction loves its sprawling cities — the stranger, the better.
reactormag.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I'd add "The City and the City" by China Mieville to this list
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Ah, yes, fall, that time of year when I have to decide if I want to wear clothes that will make me cold now but comfortable later, or comfortable now but sweltering later
October 27, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Ah, yes, fall, that time of year when I have to decide if I want to wear clothes that will make me cold now but comfortable later, or comfortable now but sweltering later
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That's enough internet for me today
October 22, 2025 at 11:50 PM
That's enough internet for me today
*checks list to make sure the #1 spot is properly ranked*
*leaves satisfied*
*leaves satisfied*
Pumpkin-headed characters come in many varieties, from dangerous, demonic, and ghostly gourds to delightful singing (and rapping) goofballs. Check out our ranking of 13 of the best on-screen pumpkinheads! 🎃
reactormag.com/ranking-13-p...
reactormag.com/ranking-13-p...
Gourd, Better, Best: Ranking 13 Pumpkin-Headed Characters - Reactor
From the deadly and demonic to the whimsical and wonderful — also, one of these guys raps for some reason?!
reactormag.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
*checks list to make sure the #1 spot is properly ranked*
*leaves satisfied*
*leaves satisfied*
This gives me Too Many Cooks vibes in the best way
okay okay OKAY here are all 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
1. Slip out the back, Jack
2. Make a new plan, Stan
3. Hop on the bus, Gus
4. Drop off the key, Lee
5. Shit in the bed, Fred
1. Slip out the back, Jack
2. Make a new plan, Stan
3. Hop on the bus, Gus
4. Drop off the key, Lee
5. Shit in the bed, Fred
October 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This gives me Too Many Cooks vibes in the best way
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Block the slop
Despite early, and familiar, copyright growing pains, Sora may be the prelude to AI-generated on-demand TV and movies
Want to See Marilyn Monroe in Game of Thrones? AI Could Make It Soon
Despite early, and familiar, copyright growing pains, Sora may be the prelude to AI-generated on-demand TV and movies
www.scientificamerican.com
October 15, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Block the slop