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Ben McCluskey
@benmccluskey89.bsky.social
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History graduate living in York. Interests include football (Liverpool/York City fan), wrestling (mostly AEW), and Taskmaster. He/Him
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In All Bar One at The O2 ready for Forbidden Door! A woman complimented me on my Pink Pony Bullet Club t-shirt and gave me a friendship bracelet 🥰 #AEW #ForbiddenDoor
Me wearing my Forbidden Door friendship bracelet A photo of my Pink Pony Bullet Club t-shirt and my Forbidden Door friendship bracelet A selfie wearing my Pink Pony Bullet Club t-shirt
August 24, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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This one’s for you @marimurphy.bsky.social #LFC #LIVCRY #YNWA
Wataru Endo lifting the Premier League trophy
May 25, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Ready to watch Liverpool lift the Premier League trophy 🏆 #LFC #LIVCRY #YNWA
May 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Almost five years ago, I sat at home and watched Liverpool lift the Premier League trophy. Looking back, it feels a little bittersweet… @francesmc94.bsky.social and I had just moved to York, but we were stuck at home due to Covid, Fran wasn’t very well, and I was at risk of redundancy.
April 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Premier League Champions. 20 times! What a time to be alive #LFC #LIVTOT
Me and my wife Frances celebrating Liverpool win the Premier League. Fran is a Middlesbrough fan but she’s wearing a Liverpool shirt today because she’s a keeper
April 27, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Here’s mine. YOU CAN’T WASH A COW
Google’s AI result when I asked it the meaning of “you can’t wash a cow”, a phrase I just made up. The saying "you can't wash a cow" is a humorous way of saying that something is impossible, impractical, or just plain silly. It's similar to the expression "you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear," implying that a poor starting point will not result in a high-quality outcome. Here's a more detailed breakdown: The image of a cow: Cows are generally considered dirty animals, especially when they're grazing in a field. Washing a cow would require a significant amount of effort and resources, and the result would be temporary at best. The impossibility of the task: The sheer size and stubbornness of a cow make it nearly impossible to wash them thoroughly, especially in the open. The effort would likely be wasted, as the cow would quickly get dirty again. The broader meaning: The saying is used to illustrate that certain attempts are futile or pointless, even when they might seem like a good idea initially. In essence, "you can't wash a cow" is a metaphor for a situation where a task is impractical, unrealistic, or simply not worth the effort.
April 23, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Had a great time seeing the Taskmaster himself, @gregdaviescomedian.bsky.social, at York Barbican with @francesmc94.bsky.social. Cried with laughter several times, and got to meet Greg after the show! He was lovely 🥲
Me and my wife, Fran, with the Taskmaster himself, Greg Davies. I am wearing my blue Horne Section Henry Hoover t-shirt, Fran is wearing a Popsy dress with colourful violins on it, and Greg is wearing a black cap, a black jacket, and jeans.
April 4, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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For the first time in our lifetime, it’s Liverpool v Newcastle in a cup final. May the best team win… #LFC #NUFC #LIVNEW #CarabaoCup
Me and my brother Alex, who is (unfortunately) a Newcastle fan, watching the League Cup final together. Alex is in a Newcastle shirt, whilst I am (of course) wearing a Liverpool shirt.
March 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Can I just shock you? I’ve always liked West Ham
Bryn (Rob Brydon) from Gavin and Stacey wearing a West Ham kit
February 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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#LFC #EVELIV
The image says “Thank you for changing my life” “I’m literally Mo Salah”
February 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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The image says “Thank you for changing my life” “I’m literally Mo Salah”
February 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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There’ll be no quadruple then. I’ll tell the children. #LFC
Simpsons “there’ll be no hospital then” meme
February 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Enjoy the money, Leanne #TheTraitors #TheTraitorsUK
“What a sad little life Jane” meme
January 24, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Seeing Charlotte *finally* get her comeuppance #TheTraitors #TheTraitorsUK
Everyone liked that
January 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Now that Minah is gone, I’m 100% Team Alexander now. My prince, my king #TheTraitors
Alexander from The Traitors
January 23, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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Excellent, haha! Thankfully despite some silly mistakes, I came home with a medal and a lovely duck ☺️
January 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Mike Wozniak on Taskmaster. It is revealed he guzzles 37 pints of milk per month (the absolute madman).
January 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Unlike you, I get my news from a reliable source.
Joe Lycett as “Straight Talking” Richard Yewtree, sat next to an uncomfortable looking Alan Carr.
January 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Chris Ramsey saying “no way!” on Taskmaster, but on this photo the caption is “Norway!” where Steffi is going. It’s a hilarious pun
January 11, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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The exchange @jaycfraser.bsky.social and I have every time Mo Salah scores for Liverpool #LFC #NEWLIV
The Finding Neverland “crying kid on a bench” meme. On the first panel, Barrie asks “what are you going to do when Mo Salah leaves?” On the second panel, a teary eyed Peter replies “I don’t know!” On the third panel, Barrie gives Peter a hug.
December 4, 2024 at 9:06 PM
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Christmas 2024 🥰 @francesmc94.bsky.social
A photo of our Christmas tree
December 1, 2024 at 9:17 PM
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What a time to be alive. #LFC #LIVMCI
Full-time graphic for Liverpool vs Manchester City. Mo Salah is celebrating with Alexis Mac Allister and Darwin Nunez. The final score is Liverpool 2-0 Manchester City.
December 1, 2024 at 6:04 PM
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I just love him so much 🥹 #MoSalah #LFC #SOULIV
The “thank you for changing my life” meme with the response being “I’m literally Mo Salah”
November 24, 2024 at 3:53 PM