Dave (@6502_ftw from Tweets)
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cursed.monster
Dave (@6502_ftw from Tweets)
@cursed.monster
Computer necromancer/vivisectionist, spoiler of grain, electromagnetic wave wrangler. Has strong opinions, weakly held. Pronouns (he/him) in bio, always antifascist.
Co-sponsored by Lisa Beamer
November 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
You want an ominous glow
November 11, 2025 at 11:52 PM
@gork is this true
November 11, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Reposted by Dave (@6502_ftw from Tweets)
how did i go so long not knowing we were literally teaching people to read wrong. i knew something wasn't right but jesus christ www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
How a flawed idea is teaching millions of kids to be poor readers
For decades, schools have taught children the strategies of struggling readers, using a theory about reading that cognitive scientists have repeatedly debunked. And many teachers and parents don't kno...
www.apmreports.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Reposted by Dave (@6502_ftw from Tweets)
And you'd be amazed what's in mostly-forgotten tunnels beneath France.

When I was down there with some RE, a few De Beers peeps were with us (don't ask). They asked what to do if they kicked a live shell.

ROYAL ENGINEER: Jump 50ft up. Burst through the surface. Scatter yourself over about 20 yards
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Pitchforks, torches
November 11, 2025 at 10:30 PM
lmao I had forgotten about that, though I would submit that our sister-in-law probably was not aware in the first place
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Those are priceless
November 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
No, but I’m willing to bet he played Spectre at some point
November 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Still not $2500 worth of clothes!
November 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Xennials, really, but yeah, it’s just funny where our knowledge gaps lie. I would be equally at sea with most opera singers if it hadn’t been the constant backscatter of her conversations with her coworkers for a decade, who knows what other equally omnipresent pop culture I’m unaware of?
November 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM
She later pointed out that the better comparison would be Pavarotti, which is absolutely correct.
November 11, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Me: Even if you’re not into metal, they’re easily like the most well-known metal band in the world.

Wife: That can’t be true.

Me: This would be like if someone doesn’t recognize Andrea Bocelli.

Wife: That’s ridiculous, everyone knows Andrea Bocelli.
November 11, 2025 at 7:26 PM