Facetious Maximus
@facetious-maximus.bsky.social
Music, books, poetry, cricket, tennis, food, opinions, and a bit of silliness.
Preferred pronouns: he/him. Preferred adjectives: annoying woolly liberal bastard.
Preferred pronouns: he/him. Preferred adjectives: annoying woolly liberal bastard.
Not quite finished this, about 20 pages left, and it's already the best book I've read all year. Not just a story about one life, but a story about many lives, and the paths we travel. I've had tears in my eyes on numerous occasions. Captivating and very moving. 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
#pattismith #booksky
#pattismith #booksky
November 30, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Not quite finished this, about 20 pages left, and it's already the best book I've read all year. Not just a story about one life, but a story about many lives, and the paths we travel. I've had tears in my eyes on numerous occasions. Captivating and very moving. 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
#pattismith #booksky
#pattismith #booksky
I picked this album up from Vinted this week for £5.70, in perfect condition too. An absolute bargain. Can't quite believe it's 36 years old, it's as fresh as newly sliced lemon.
#nowspinning #nowplaying #musicsky #stoneroses
#nowspinning #nowplaying #musicsky #stoneroses
November 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
I picked this album up from Vinted this week for £5.70, in perfect condition too. An absolute bargain. Can't quite believe it's 36 years old, it's as fresh as newly sliced lemon.
#nowspinning #nowplaying #musicsky #stoneroses
#nowspinning #nowplaying #musicsky #stoneroses
In a world so full of awful news, this story is so heartwarming.🙂
World’s longest-married couple reveals key to a lasting relationship: ‘We love each other’
Eleanor Gittens, 107, and Lyle Gittens, 108, of Miami met at a basketball game in 1941 and have been married for 83 years
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:06 PM
In a world so full of awful news, this story is so heartwarming.🙂
In light of Elon Musk's eye watering pay deal with Tesla, here's some equally eye watering numbers. 1 million seconds = 11.5 days; a billion seconds = 31.7 years; a trillion seconds = 31,688 years. Read that again, and think about it when you start ranting about immigrants fucking up the world.🙂
November 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
In light of Elon Musk's eye watering pay deal with Tesla, here's some equally eye watering numbers. 1 million seconds = 11.5 days; a billion seconds = 31.7 years; a trillion seconds = 31,688 years. Read that again, and think about it when you start ranting about immigrants fucking up the world.🙂
A lot of Joy Division for my Saturday afternoon entertainment. 45 years old and this music still sounds like it's from the future. There was nobody like Joy Division, there's been nobody like them since, and there never will be. A truly original band.
#nowplaying #joydivision #musicsky
#nowplaying #joydivision #musicsky
October 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
A lot of Joy Division for my Saturday afternoon entertainment. 45 years old and this music still sounds like it's from the future. There was nobody like Joy Division, there's been nobody like them since, and there never will be. A truly original band.
#nowplaying #joydivision #musicsky
#nowplaying #joydivision #musicsky
Has the President of the United States really responded to the No Kings protests by posting a video of himself shitting on the American people, or did that slip through a crack in the space time continuum from a bizarre dystopian alternative reality?🤔
October 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Has the President of the United States really responded to the No Kings protests by posting a video of himself shitting on the American people, or did that slip through a crack in the space time continuum from a bizarre dystopian alternative reality?🤔
An anti-war poem of my own making, which I wrote over the past couple of days, which alludes to the endless conflict in the Middle-East. I think I've made lots of the words up, but I'm sure you'll get the gist.
For best results, please read in your most indignantly angry voice.😡
#poetry #poem
For best results, please read in your most indignantly angry voice.😡
#poetry #poem
October 12, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Nigel Farage accuses teachers of "poisoning our kids" on race issues.
Here's a reminder of what teachers and fellow pupils at Farage's own school remember of his own views on that subject.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
Here's a reminder of what teachers and fellow pupils at Farage's own school remember of his own views on that subject.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
October 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Nigel Farage accuses teachers of "poisoning our kids" on race issues.
Here's a reminder of what teachers and fellow pupils at Farage's own school remember of his own views on that subject.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
Here's a reminder of what teachers and fellow pupils at Farage's own school remember of his own views on that subject.
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
What a fucking nut job. Anybody who votes for this hateful piece of poison, and makes him PM, whether you are friend, colleague, or relative, our relationship will be immediately discontinued. Zero fucking tolerance.
Nigel Farage says UK teachers are ‘poisoning our kids’ and predicts strikes as PM
Exclusive: Reform UK leader, speaking at event for private US college, also claimed the ‘Marxist left’ controls education
www.theguardian.com
October 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
What a fucking nut job. Anybody who votes for this hateful piece of poison, and makes him PM, whether you are friend, colleague, or relative, our relationship will be immediately discontinued. Zero fucking tolerance.
You're No Big Deal: Grunge, the US Underground & Beyond.
Nearly 5 hours of dirge, noise, and chaos featuring: #sonicyouth #mudhoney #HuskerDU #greenriver #hole #L7 #pavement #babesintoyland #pixies #dinosaurjr and many more.
Awesome!
#nowplaying
Nearly 5 hours of dirge, noise, and chaos featuring: #sonicyouth #mudhoney #HuskerDU #greenriver #hole #L7 #pavement #babesintoyland #pixies #dinosaurjr and many more.
Awesome!
#nowplaying
October 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
You're No Big Deal: Grunge, the US Underground & Beyond.
Nearly 5 hours of dirge, noise, and chaos featuring: #sonicyouth #mudhoney #HuskerDU #greenriver #hole #L7 #pavement #babesintoyland #pixies #dinosaurjr and many more.
Awesome!
#nowplaying
Nearly 5 hours of dirge, noise, and chaos featuring: #sonicyouth #mudhoney #HuskerDU #greenriver #hole #L7 #pavement #babesintoyland #pixies #dinosaurjr and many more.
Awesome!
#nowplaying
Just realised my profile description says "annoying wooly liberal bastard". Does that mean, according to the new definition, I'm also a radical leftwing terrorist? Who'd have thought?
October 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Just realised my profile description says "annoying wooly liberal bastard". Does that mean, according to the new definition, I'm also a radical leftwing terrorist? Who'd have thought?
This new album by Saint Etienne is poptastic.
October 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
This new album by Saint Etienne is poptastic.
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October 3, 2025 at 10:11 AM
My Bandcamp Friday. Four King Gizzard albums for 50p each, the new Saint Etienne, a couple of Four Tet albums, and a single by old fashioned indie stalwarts The Popguns.🙂
October 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
My Bandcamp Friday. Four King Gizzard albums for 50p each, the new Saint Etienne, a couple of Four Tet albums, and a single by old fashioned indie stalwarts The Popguns.🙂
What's this "radical left" that Trump, and his UK poodle Nigel Farage keep bleating on about. When you go as far right as these two, even Reagan and Thatcher would be "radical left".🙄
September 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
What's this "radical left" that Trump, and his UK poodle Nigel Farage keep bleating on about. When you go as far right as these two, even Reagan and Thatcher would be "radical left".🙄
The best way to watch Ryder Cup golf, is with the fucking volume turned down.🙄
September 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The best way to watch Ryder Cup golf, is with the fucking volume turned down.🙄
Heaven or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins.
An absolute classic from 1990. 35 years old and it still sounds as unique and original as it did then. The only thing that sounds similar is another Cocteau Twins record.
#nowplaying #nowspinning #vinyl #myrecordcollection
An absolute classic from 1990. 35 years old and it still sounds as unique and original as it did then. The only thing that sounds similar is another Cocteau Twins record.
#nowplaying #nowspinning #vinyl #myrecordcollection
September 28, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Heaven or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins.
An absolute classic from 1990. 35 years old and it still sounds as unique and original as it did then. The only thing that sounds similar is another Cocteau Twins record.
#nowplaying #nowspinning #vinyl #myrecordcollection
An absolute classic from 1990. 35 years old and it still sounds as unique and original as it did then. The only thing that sounds similar is another Cocteau Twins record.
#nowplaying #nowspinning #vinyl #myrecordcollection
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‼️ Christian nationalism has become increasingly visible within the far right in the UK, with Tommy Robinson’s September rally in London being a prime example 👇
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/09/25/t...
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/09/25/t...
The Book of Revel-hate-ions: How Christianity is being co-opted by the far right – HOPE not hate
Scattered amongst the crowd at Tommy Robinson AKA Stephen Lennon’s September rally were wooden crosses. They were flanked by flags which read ‘Jesus is King’...
hopenothate.org.uk
September 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
‼️ Christian nationalism has become increasingly visible within the far right in the UK, with Tommy Robinson’s September rally in London being a prime example 👇
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/09/25/t...
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/09/25/t...
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Stu McKenzie of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard chats with Bandcamp Daily about making their music name-your-price, his favorite thing about their fanbase, and more fun stuff.
King Gizzard Rules Our Hearts
And our charts.
daily.bandcamp.com
September 22, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Stu McKenzie of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard chats with Bandcamp Daily about making their music name-your-price, his favorite thing about their fanbase, and more fun stuff.
Reposted by Facetious Maximus
Newborn Loses Faith In Humanity After Record 6 Days https://theonion.com/newborn-loses-faith-in-humanity-after-record-6-days-1819573929/
September 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Newborn Loses Faith In Humanity After Record 6 Days https://theonion.com/newborn-loses-faith-in-humanity-after-record-6-days-1819573929/
From this day forth, let it be known, I formally announce, on behalf of all decent people of this great nation, I recognise Nigel Farage is the worst kind of cunt, and I fucking hate him and everything he stands for.🙄
September 22, 2025 at 10:12 AM
From this day forth, let it be known, I formally announce, on behalf of all decent people of this great nation, I recognise Nigel Farage is the worst kind of cunt, and I fucking hate him and everything he stands for.🙄
I'm a bit behind the times here, but I've been watching the American espionage thriller Homeland, which is very good, but I can't help but notice how Islamic terrorism is so old hat nowadays, when we now know the true enemy of western civilisation are the stupid racist white bigots within.🤔
September 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
I'm a bit behind the times here, but I've been watching the American espionage thriller Homeland, which is very good, but I can't help but notice how Islamic terrorism is so old hat nowadays, when we now know the true enemy of western civilisation are the stupid racist white bigots within.🤔
September 20, 2025 at 6:04 PM
London Calling by The Clash.
Tonight's listening is this, the greatest rock and roll record ever released. Convince me otherwise.
#nowplaying #nowspinning #vinyl #myrecordcollection #theclash
#LondonCalling
Tonight's listening is this, the greatest rock and roll record ever released. Convince me otherwise.
#nowplaying #nowspinning #vinyl #myrecordcollection #theclash
#LondonCalling
September 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
London Calling by The Clash.
Tonight's listening is this, the greatest rock and roll record ever released. Convince me otherwise.
#nowplaying #nowspinning #vinyl #myrecordcollection #theclash
#LondonCalling
Tonight's listening is this, the greatest rock and roll record ever released. Convince me otherwise.
#nowplaying #nowspinning #vinyl #myrecordcollection #theclash
#LondonCalling
This band are one of my recent discoveries on Bandcamp.
Check the lyrics, they sum up the dire state of the world pretty well.
"It's not radical to not be a dick."
#nowplaying #nowlistening
Check the lyrics, they sum up the dire state of the world pretty well.
"It's not radical to not be a dick."
#nowplaying #nowlistening
The Sexy Wild East - Cuntroversial (Lyric Video)
YouTube video by The Sexy Wild East
youtu.be
September 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
This band are one of my recent discoveries on Bandcamp.
Check the lyrics, they sum up the dire state of the world pretty well.
"It's not radical to not be a dick."
#nowplaying #nowlistening
Check the lyrics, they sum up the dire state of the world pretty well.
"It's not radical to not be a dick."
#nowplaying #nowlistening