hplovescats
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hplovescats
@hplovescats.bsky.social
· Nov 24
I follow artists, journalists, shitposters, cute animals, and people who talk about politics, comics, and RPGs. I will also follow stone cold weirdos with questionable views because I like weird ideas, no matter where they come from. Follows are not endorsements!
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@katelynburns.com: "The student's mom... is a former Springfield, MO city council member who faced a recall campaign in 2017 before resigning in late 2018. She's a conservative attorney who sued several cities in 2020 seeking to overturn local mask mandates and went on to defend several J6ers."
That Viral Essay Scandal is (SURPRISE!) Actually About Trans People
A shoddy Oklahoma University essay went viral. Cis people think this is about conservatives whining for better grades. Trans people see a planned attack on a trans academic.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
@katelynburns.com: "The student's mom... is a former Springfield, MO city council member who faced a recall campaign in 2017 before resigning in late 2018. She's a conservative attorney who sued several cities in 2020 seeking to overturn local mask mandates and went on to defend several J6ers."
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This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
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Every time I see one of those black and white American flags with the blue stripe I be irritated.
November 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Every time I see one of those black and white American flags with the blue stripe I be irritated.
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING
November 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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My take on Christmas was heavily informed by my dad, who threw medieval, Victorian, and Biblical practices in a bag and shook 'em up, in the public sphere.
When he passed, I inherited Falstaff here, who moved from his studio to mine. Dad had gotten him in trade decades ago, to use in church. 1/
When he passed, I inherited Falstaff here, who moved from his studio to mine. Dad had gotten him in trade decades ago, to use in church. 1/
November 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
My take on Christmas was heavily informed by my dad, who threw medieval, Victorian, and Biblical practices in a bag and shook 'em up, in the public sphere.
When he passed, I inherited Falstaff here, who moved from his studio to mine. Dad had gotten him in trade decades ago, to use in church. 1/
When he passed, I inherited Falstaff here, who moved from his studio to mine. Dad had gotten him in trade decades ago, to use in church. 1/
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Reinstate Goran NOW. Literally the only thing he's ever used his platform for is posting cool art and fundraising for people trying to survive a genocide.
Bluesky suspended Goran Gligovic, the guy that makes nice art. Jesus fucking Christ Bluesky
November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Reinstate Goran NOW. Literally the only thing he's ever used his platform for is posting cool art and fundraising for people trying to survive a genocide.
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
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Hey @bsky.app @safety.bsky.app @support.bsky.team please unsuspend Goran immediately.
Goran is a great person, a great artist, and the whole anti-Palestine thing youre on is one of those "Ford funding Hitler" disasters you remember being shocked and dismayed by when you learned of in middle school.
Goran is a great person, a great artist, and the whole anti-Palestine thing youre on is one of those "Ford funding Hitler" disasters you remember being shocked and dismayed by when you learned of in middle school.
November 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Hey @bsky.app @safety.bsky.app @support.bsky.team please unsuspend Goran immediately.
Goran is a great person, a great artist, and the whole anti-Palestine thing youre on is one of those "Ford funding Hitler" disasters you remember being shocked and dismayed by when you learned of in middle school.
Goran is a great person, a great artist, and the whole anti-Palestine thing youre on is one of those "Ford funding Hitler" disasters you remember being shocked and dismayed by when you learned of in middle school.
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It also misses a HUGE opportunity for dev whimsy.
I remember working on Magic: Duels and badly photoshopping tropical print shirts onto placeholder planeswalkers key art while waiting for the full-res files to come in. Because, y'know, we wanted it to be VERY OBVIOUS it wasn't final
I remember working on Magic: Duels and badly photoshopping tropical print shirts onto placeholder planeswalkers key art while waiting for the full-res files to come in. Because, y'know, we wanted it to be VERY OBVIOUS it wasn't final
Stop using AI for placeholder assets.
Use sketches. Use lorem ipsum. Use bright pink materials. Use programmer art for fucks sake, literally anything else.
If your studio is using AI even for temp, even if they think they've covered their tracks, SPEAK UP because people WILL FIND IT
Use sketches. Use lorem ipsum. Use bright pink materials. Use programmer art for fucks sake, literally anything else.
If your studio is using AI even for temp, even if they think they've covered their tracks, SPEAK UP because people WILL FIND IT
November 25, 2025 at 11:56 AM
It also misses a HUGE opportunity for dev whimsy.
I remember working on Magic: Duels and badly photoshopping tropical print shirts onto placeholder planeswalkers key art while waiting for the full-res files to come in. Because, y'know, we wanted it to be VERY OBVIOUS it wasn't final
I remember working on Magic: Duels and badly photoshopping tropical print shirts onto placeholder planeswalkers key art while waiting for the full-res files to come in. Because, y'know, we wanted it to be VERY OBVIOUS it wasn't final
House Republicans are used to being bullies, not the mid-tier henchfolk the administration demands. And they won't fight because 1) like bullies, when things gets hard, they'd rather take their ball and head home, and 2) they are terrified of Trump turning their base (death threats and primaries).
PUNCHBOWL: “.. GOP members messaged us over the weekend saying that they, too, are considering retiring in the middle of the term. Here’s one particularly exercised senior House Republican:
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November 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
House Republicans are used to being bullies, not the mid-tier henchfolk the administration demands. And they won't fight because 1) like bullies, when things gets hard, they'd rather take their ball and head home, and 2) they are terrified of Trump turning their base (death threats and primaries).
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Me casually rolling the critter ball from Critters 2 at this group, saving the world in a very enjoyable way.
November 24, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Me casually rolling the critter ball from Critters 2 at this group, saving the world in a very enjoyable way.
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Incredible!
Whew! Finally wrapped this one up just a few hours ago.
LONG overdue commission for a great client.
An homage to a classic Hulk poster from the 1970's, at the client's request. This one tested my problem solving abilities, for sure!
Gouache on Arches 300lb hot press paper, 16 x 20".
LONG overdue commission for a great client.
An homage to a classic Hulk poster from the 1970's, at the client's request. This one tested my problem solving abilities, for sure!
Gouache on Arches 300lb hot press paper, 16 x 20".
November 24, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Incredible!
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Weeki Wachee Springs is a state park, Florida
November 23, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Weeki Wachee Springs is a state park, Florida
Excellent thread, ends in some powerful wisdom
Home Alone makes changes to the Die Hard formula that render it hard for me to enjoy. The McClain character should feel overawed. And in theory having Kevin be a child versus adults achieves that. But the thing is: Kevin is a god. It's not just Tom & Jerry. This is some random punks versus Anansi.
November 23, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Excellent thread, ends in some powerful wisdom
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My dream is to get murdered while recording an audio log wondering why everything has gotten so spooky
I've always dreamed of becoming a skeleton that serves environmental storytelling purposes one day
November 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM
My dream is to get murdered while recording an audio log wondering why everything has gotten so spooky
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Going to end on one of the most beautiful commercials ever made with the reminder and a call to remember the small things. They make a big difference to others.
Love all, help all.
Go Jackets.
Love all, help all.
Go Jackets.
November 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Going to end on one of the most beautiful commercials ever made with the reminder and a call to remember the small things. They make a big difference to others.
Love all, help all.
Go Jackets.
Love all, help all.
Go Jackets.
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happy trans day of remembrance. you are beautifully and wonderfully made and I will never stop fighting for you. the world is better because you are in it
November 20, 2025 at 11:54 PM
happy trans day of remembrance. you are beautifully and wonderfully made and I will never stop fighting for you. the world is better because you are in it
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You oppose fascism and bigotry by OPPOSING it... not by accepting a fucking lesser version of it.
November 20, 2025 at 11:21 AM
You oppose fascism and bigotry by OPPOSING it... not by accepting a fucking lesser version of it.
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There is already a party that is giving bigots everything they want; they've got it all locked up. Anyone so devoted to their bigotries that they hold their votes contingent over it is going to vote for that party.
Differentiate to win.
Don't differentiate to lose.
This is very simple marketing.
Differentiate to win.
Don't differentiate to lose.
This is very simple marketing.
November 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
There is already a party that is giving bigots everything they want; they've got it all locked up. Anyone so devoted to their bigotries that they hold their votes contingent over it is going to vote for that party.
Differentiate to win.
Don't differentiate to lose.
This is very simple marketing.
Differentiate to win.
Don't differentiate to lose.
This is very simple marketing.
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The good news is we don't have to make these trades. Just nominate somebody willing to stand up for everyone. Not just because it's the right thing to do; it's a much more compelling message. It's a *winning* message. Trans people would very much like to beat Republicans; they're telling you how.
November 20, 2025 at 10:58 AM
The good news is we don't have to make these trades. Just nominate somebody willing to stand up for everyone. Not just because it's the right thing to do; it's a much more compelling message. It's a *winning* message. Trans people would very much like to beat Republicans; they're telling you how.
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Amanda Donohoe in Lair of the White Worm
November 3, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Amanda Donohoe in Lair of the White Worm
Government is a thing we do together.
My most woke opinion is that the whole point of society is to collectively help each other. My taxes should be going towards housing and feeding everyone. No one should be without food or shelter. Rich people should be contributing more towards this. It shouldn't even be controversial!
November 20, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Government is a thing we do together.
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If your plan to stop the ship from sinking is to throw me overboard don't ask for my help
November 20, 2025 at 10:58 AM
If your plan to stop the ship from sinking is to throw me overboard don't ask for my help
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Today is the day to repost this meme about International Men's Day, one of the most unironically wholesome memes that has ever been made.
Shoutout to all my fellow champs, chiefs, and kings. ✊
Shoutout to all my fellow champs, chiefs, and kings. ✊
November 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Today is the day to repost this meme about International Men's Day, one of the most unironically wholesome memes that has ever been made.
Shoutout to all my fellow champs, chiefs, and kings. ✊
Shoutout to all my fellow champs, chiefs, and kings. ✊