Crimson Capacitor
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Scientist, Nerd, Aspiring to be a decent human being, dog person.
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When I interviewed Spinal Tap and Marty DiBergi this summer, none of them broke character, for the whole hour. Except Rob Reiner, once, losing it when Michael McKean's David St Hubbins talked about minimalism. I didn't use this in the feature and hadn't published any audio, but this is joyful.
December 15, 2025 at 10:24 AM
When I interviewed Spinal Tap and Marty DiBergi this summer, none of them broke character, for the whole hour. Except Rob Reiner, once, losing it when Michael McKean's David St Hubbins talked about minimalism. I didn't use this in the feature and hadn't published any audio, but this is joyful.
If a headline asks a question, chances are far more than likely the answer is "No."
“You’re on a plane. Your pilot is inexperienced and unqualified. Is that a good thing?”
December 15, 2025 at 1:03 PM
If a headline asks a question, chances are far more than likely the answer is "No."
If a headline asks a question, it is far more than likely the answer is "No."
December 15, 2025 at 12:31 PM
If a headline asks a question, it is far more than likely the answer is "No."
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This entire weekend
December 15, 2025 at 3:58 AM
This entire weekend
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He's also responsible for raising all the money that paid for bringing Hollingsworth v. Perry & even more importantly Bostic v. Schaefer, which created the circuit split that forced SCOTUS to take on Obergefell v. Hodges. The role he played in American marriage equality cannot be overstated.
The cultural impact of Rob Reiner cannot be understated. Legend isn't big enough a word. It goes to 11. You can't handle the truth. As you wish. I'll have what she's having. I'm your number one fan. You guys wanna see a dead body? The very idea of a bucket list. The West Wing.
All from his movies.
All from his movies.
December 15, 2025 at 3:59 AM
He's also responsible for raising all the money that paid for bringing Hollingsworth v. Perry & even more importantly Bostic v. Schaefer, which created the circuit split that forced SCOTUS to take on Obergefell v. Hodges. The role he played in American marriage equality cannot be overstated.
My timeline here has gone from, "Mass shooting at Brown University" to "Mass Shooting at Bondi Beach" to "Rob Reiner and his Wife Murdered."
OK universe. Enough. Can we call a time out on awful news?
OK universe. Enough. Can we call a time out on awful news?
December 15, 2025 at 4:03 AM
My timeline here has gone from, "Mass shooting at Brown University" to "Mass Shooting at Bondi Beach" to "Rob Reiner and his Wife Murdered."
OK universe. Enough. Can we call a time out on awful news?
OK universe. Enough. Can we call a time out on awful news?
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What a horrifying weekend of news. Too much.
December 15, 2025 at 3:30 AM
What a horrifying weekend of news. Too much.
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Crushing. Rob gave us so much laughter & joy. From the Smothers Brothers to "All in the Family" to wonderful movies ("Princess Bride, "Spinal Tap"). And he was a passionate progressive advocate—and a great guy, full of stories and enthusiasm, to spend time with. A horrific end to a horrific weekend.
“Our sources say the two suffered lacerations consistent with a knife. The LAPD's Robbery Homicide Division is still investigating.”
Rob Reiner, Wife Michele Found Dead in Their L.A. Home with Knife Wounds
Rob Reiner -- the legendary director -- and his wife Michele Singer Reiner have died ... TMZ has confirmed.
www.tmz.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Crushing. Rob gave us so much laughter & joy. From the Smothers Brothers to "All in the Family" to wonderful movies ("Princess Bride, "Spinal Tap"). And he was a passionate progressive advocate—and a great guy, full of stories and enthusiasm, to spend time with. A horrific end to a horrific weekend.
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what a fucked weekend
December 15, 2025 at 3:38 AM
what a fucked weekend
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Mel Brooks having to bury Rob Reiner is against all laws of nature and I’m not ok about it
December 15, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Mel Brooks having to bury Rob Reiner is against all laws of nature and I’m not ok about it
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I can’t unsee this
December 15, 2025 at 12:08 AM
I can’t unsee this
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Commiserations to Dick Van Dyke, such sad news. I can't believe it
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At 100 years old, he can no longer play with Lego
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At 100 years old, he can no longer play with Lego
December 14, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Commiserations to Dick Van Dyke, such sad news. I can't believe it
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At 100 years old, he can no longer play with Lego
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At 100 years old, he can no longer play with Lego
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WATCH: Bystander disarms active shooter at Bondi Beach in Sydney
December 14, 2025 at 9:23 AM
WATCH: Bystander disarms active shooter at Bondi Beach in Sydney
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Learned today that “Galápagos” comes from a Spanish word for tortoise, meaning that “Galápagos Tortoise” is,
in fact,
a tortology
in fact,
a tortology
December 13, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Learned today that “Galápagos” comes from a Spanish word for tortoise, meaning that “Galápagos Tortoise” is,
in fact,
a tortology
in fact,
a tortology
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The RFK, jr effect.
December 13, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The RFK, jr effect.
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Throwback to the Xmas when I spoofed mobile game ads too accurately, and no one clicked on the video.
December 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Throwback to the Xmas when I spoofed mobile game ads too accurately, and no one clicked on the video.
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I had the most wonderful time doing this, and I want everyone in the world to watch it.
Intense #TalesFromWoodcreek episode from #DeborahAnnWoll tonight! 😁 Cool to see @wilwheaton.net playing with the group! 😊
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AFC...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AFC...
Tales From Woodcreek: Chapter 7 (D&D w/ Wil Wheaton & Deborah Ann Woll)
YouTube video by Dungeon Dudes
www.youtube.com
December 13, 2025 at 4:59 AM
I had the most wonderful time doing this, and I want everyone in the world to watch it.
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a friend made this and because i am not selfish i am now sharing it with you, namaste
December 12, 2025 at 11:44 PM
a friend made this and because i am not selfish i am now sharing it with you, namaste
All hat, no cattle.
December 12, 2025 at 10:49 PM
All hat, no cattle.
For God's sake, NYT, this is an espresso COCKTAIL. It's not a martini just because it's served in a martini glass.
A Martini consists of: Gin or Vodka, Vermouth, and is garnished with an olive.
Calling this a martini is like saying Orange Juice & vodka in a glass with a salted rim is a margarita
A Martini consists of: Gin or Vodka, Vermouth, and is garnished with an olive.
Calling this a martini is like saying Orange Juice & vodka in a glass with a salted rim is a margarita
Here's how to make an espresso martini at home: nyti.ms/4oSaOif
December 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM
For God's sake, NYT, this is an espresso COCKTAIL. It's not a martini just because it's served in a martini glass.
A Martini consists of: Gin or Vodka, Vermouth, and is garnished with an olive.
Calling this a martini is like saying Orange Juice & vodka in a glass with a salted rim is a margarita
A Martini consists of: Gin or Vodka, Vermouth, and is garnished with an olive.
Calling this a martini is like saying Orange Juice & vodka in a glass with a salted rim is a margarita
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I was lamenting the fact that my cats get tired of one brand of food after two days then I tried to think of it in a different way and asked myself "What if YOU ate salt’n’vinegar crisps every day?" then realised I do that already and that my cats should shut the fuck up and stop acting so entitled.
December 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I was lamenting the fact that my cats get tired of one brand of food after two days then I tried to think of it in a different way and asked myself "What if YOU ate salt’n’vinegar crisps every day?" then realised I do that already and that my cats should shut the fuck up and stop acting so entitled.
Is it just me, or does the purple neon light in the bakcground kinda make him look like a wannabe Galactus?
A new look at Cody Rhodes as Guile in the new Street Fighter movie
December 12, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Is it just me, or does the purple neon light in the bakcground kinda make him look like a wannabe Galactus?
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Recently stumbled upon this Instagram account that's just a guy who lives in a downtown Chicago high rise throwing paper airplanes out his window. Dudes rock, tbh www.instagram.com/reel/DR3CmxB...
December 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Recently stumbled upon this Instagram account that's just a guy who lives in a downtown Chicago high rise throwing paper airplanes out his window. Dudes rock, tbh www.instagram.com/reel/DR3CmxB...
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This the core problem with the White House Press Corps encapsulated: Karoline Leavitt just lied right to your face, you know she's incorrect, and you just move on to your next topic.
It matters that she's wrong and/or lying about it! Stay there!
It matters that she's wrong and/or lying about it! Stay there!
Q: You acknowledged that CPI in January was 3%. In September, the last month we have data, it was also 3%
LEAVITT: It's 2.5%
Q: Not in September. It was 3%
LEAVITT: I have it in front of me
LEAVITT: It's 2.5%
Q: Not in September. It was 3%
LEAVITT: I have it in front of me
December 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
This the core problem with the White House Press Corps encapsulated: Karoline Leavitt just lied right to your face, you know she's incorrect, and you just move on to your next topic.
It matters that she's wrong and/or lying about it! Stay there!
It matters that she's wrong and/or lying about it! Stay there!