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Fred Austere
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Mostly harmless.
Looks like Pete (hic) Hegseth is gathering the top US military, and heads will roll!
After all, it worked out just fine for Stalin.
September 28, 2025 at 2:21 AM
What’s this? Melanoma Trump starting a children’s charity? www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
So, now Epstein’s gone, they decided to cut out the middleman.
First lady announces ‘Fostering the Future Together’ world initiative - UPI.com
First lady Melania Trump announced a global initiative to improve children's well-being through education, innovation and technology at the United Nations.
www.upi.com
September 25, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Reposted by Fred Austere
bond girls but they’re also muppets: thread
September 21, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Product placement.
September 12, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Next up in glow-in-the-dark fun in the US: radioactive shrimp.
abcnews.go.com/US/fda-warns...
FDA warns public not to eat possibly radioactive shrimp sold at Walmart
The FDA is warning the public not to eat, sell or serve certain Great Value raw frozen shrimp sold at Walmart due to possible contamination with Cesium-137.
abcnews.go.com
August 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Got a new spot for my ‘Wolf Hall’ books. It’s a Hilary Mantel-piece.
August 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
www.bbc.com/news/article...
I love the line “Environmental groups have criticised the handling of the situation”.
They seem to be ignoring the fact that this is A FUCKING NEST FULL OF RADIOACTIVE WASPS.
Radioactive wasp nest discovered at old US nuclear weapons site
The nest with 10 times more radiation than permitted was found at a facility that once produced parts for US nuclear weapons.
www.bbc.com
August 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Sometimes life feels like this. With noodles and kaiju. m.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ9Y...
自主制作アニメーション『the TV show』
YouTube video by Kosuke Sugimoto
m.youtube.com
July 30, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Wake up, it’s Saturday, make a nice cup of…oh.
July 19, 2025 at 2:43 AM
To prepare for the coming week, may I recommend a touch of SFA fronted by our very own @gruffrhys.bsky.social ?

m.youtube.com/watch?v=GNB3...
Super Furry Animals - Golden Retriever (Video)
YouTube video by SFAVEVO
m.youtube.com
June 15, 2025 at 8:35 PM
So REM are auditioning as Top Gear presenters these days?
June 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
A bit of Captain Beefheart, Ry Cooder on guitar, from “Safe as Milk”. Enjoy! m.youtube.com/watch?v=ayUq...
Sure 'Nuff 'N Yes I Do - Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
YouTube video by MrWzzzW
m.youtube.com
May 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I’d forgotten that the capital of Bahrain is named “Manama”.
two pink stuffed animals are standing next to each other with their mouths wide open .
Alt: Mah Nà Mah Nà, as performed on the first Muppet Show.
media.tenor.com
April 26, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Q: How do you make a duck into a soul singer?
A: Stick it in the microwave and wait until it’s Bill Withers.
April 26, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Is this the Only Fans I’ve heard so much about?
April 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I love the fact that today Newsmax started trading publicly, opening the NYSE.
Now, let’s look at the indices…
Oops.
April 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
“Festive.”
“Welcome to Holiest Day of The Cult Of Black Horror, Suffering and Death! We’ve got…er…Spam™️Upside Down Pie.”
<aside> “Dave, this might be slightly excessive even for us.”
March 27, 2025 at 10:48 PM
“Psycho chicken,
Qu’est-ce c’est?
Cluck cluck cluck cluk bwaak cluck cluck cluck cluck bwaak cluck…”
March 26, 2025 at 9:07 AM
I was mixing some spices using Indian long pepper and then read this:
‘One recipe, from the Kama Sutra, calls for long pepper to be mixed with black pepper, other spices, and honey, with the promise to "utterly devastate your lady”.’
I read the last bit in Matt Berry’s voice.
March 20, 2025 at 12:46 PM
A happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone 🇮🇪!
Here’s your invitation to slink into a new week courtesy of Lee Morgan: “The Sidewinder” (1964).
As always, thanks to @bluenoterecords.bsky.social !

m.youtube.com/watch?v=qJi0...
Lee Morgan - The Sidewinder
YouTube video by JazzTuna
m.youtube.com
March 17, 2025 at 5:08 AM
A beauty from Duxford.
March 14, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Dear Dudettes and Dudes,
Wishing you a very happy Day of the Dude! Enjoy a smoke, a White Russian and go bowling.
a man with a beard is driving a car with his arm out the window .
Alt: The Dude, moments before another debacle.
media.tenor.com
March 6, 2025 at 1:42 AM
When buying popadoms, I always insist on buying the “Terrifying Rabbit” brand.
March 3, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Something chill for a Monday. What were the skies like when you were young?

m.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ecd...
The Orb - Little Fluffy Clouds (Original Mix) (1990)
YouTube video by 90srave
m.youtube.com
March 2, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Ooo! 1k followers!
Don’t you lot have anything better to do?
Thanks to you all. I promise that I’m trying to follow as many of you as possible, and thank everyone for your senses of justice, humanity and humour which is much needed these days.
Looking forward to seeing you around!
March 1, 2025 at 7:44 AM