Jim Thompson
@jimthommo.bsky.social
He/him. Professor of Psychology at GMU. I study social perception and cognition. Carlton supporter.
The Refurbished Lincoln Bathroom in the White House - Highly polished, Statuary marble
November 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The Refurbished Lincoln Bathroom in the White House - Highly polished, Statuary marble
As important as Iggy Pop has been to my musical (& general) life it took until today to see him live. Killer set, tons of Stooges and early solo. Great to see him in a smaller venue too
September 30, 2025 at 3:57 AM
As important as Iggy Pop has been to my musical (& general) life it took until today to see him live. Killer set, tons of Stooges and early solo. Great to see him in a smaller venue too
That was last week. Same him/her again this am a few blocks away
September 24, 2025 at 11:45 PM
That was last week. Same him/her again this am a few blocks away
Jim Morrison voice: There's a turtle on the road
September 24, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Jim Morrison voice: There's a turtle on the road
Was at the checkout and the checkout person pointed out a problem and I got to use the "I've always been told I'm a bottle short of a six pack" and NOTHING, people. Not even a smirk
September 4, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Was at the checkout and the checkout person pointed out a problem and I got to use the "I've always been told I'm a bottle short of a six pack" and NOTHING, people. Not even a smirk
Oasis at Soldier Field tonight, Neil Young last night
August 29, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Oasis at Soldier Field tonight, Neil Young last night
As I returned home, I couldn't help wonder: Was I MS FOREVER, or only MS NOW?
August 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
As I returned home, I couldn't help wonder: Was I MS FOREVER, or only MS NOW?
You've inherited a movie theater, what's your first double feature? Jim Thompson double feature of course
July 21, 2025 at 2:09 AM
You've inherited a movie theater, what's your first double feature? Jim Thompson double feature of course
I mean, history would stay that this is not a great long term strategy for those in power...
July 7, 2025 at 12:37 PM
I mean, history would stay that this is not a great long term strategy for those in power...
You know you are at a conference in Australia when this is the coffee service
June 24, 2025 at 11:02 PM
You know you are at a conference in Australia when this is the coffee service
don't love this, esp when this is half (7/14) of the participants in the ket expt
May 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
don't love this, esp when this is half (7/14) of the participants in the ket expt
THEN: This is an OUTRAGE! I will not be put in this horrendous portable prison. I resist! I RESIST!!
NOW: You will kindly leave me be in my new favorite hangout spot. Thanking you in advance.
NOW: You will kindly leave me be in my new favorite hangout spot. Thanking you in advance.
May 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
THEN: This is an OUTRAGE! I will not be put in this horrendous portable prison. I resist! I RESIST!!
NOW: You will kindly leave me be in my new favorite hangout spot. Thanking you in advance.
NOW: You will kindly leave me be in my new favorite hangout spot. Thanking you in advance.
Today I became a US citizen. I was really moved that some friends who'd recently been RIFd or quit bc of the current admin came out to celebrate. Plenty still believe in what this country can and should be.
May 13, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Today I became a US citizen. I was really moved that some friends who'd recently been RIFd or quit bc of the current admin came out to celebrate. Plenty still believe in what this country can and should be.
"Meet the ‘elite’ couples breeding to save mankind”
April 13, 2025 at 12:56 PM
"Meet the ‘elite’ couples breeding to save mankind”
"Yes, Neil, we have got a bloody video!"
February 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
"Yes, Neil, we have got a bloody video!"
"Bloody Australians..."
February 28, 2025 at 1:54 PM
"Bloody Australians..."
Post your favorite Doctor Who, wrong answers only
January 13, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Post your favorite Doctor Who, wrong answers only
Deleting my Insta, which means downloading old photos, which means remembering when my dog started a hipster folk band and toured the mid-West
January 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Deleting my Insta, which means downloading old photos, which means remembering when my dog started a hipster folk band and toured the mid-West
Got only one beep out of the smoke detectors so success! Nice rare bavette w red wine/shallot sauce and potato gratin. Radiccho salad as well
January 1, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Got only one beep out of the smoke detectors so success! Nice rare bavette w red wine/shallot sauce and potato gratin. Radiccho salad as well
Thankfully this pate tastes way better than it looks. Again made w cider and some apples. I was a bit worried it would be too runny but pretty good. With a lil fennel salad to cut through
December 31, 2024 at 11:48 PM
Thankfully this pate tastes way better than it looks. Again made w cider and some apples. I was a bit worried it would be too runny but pretty good. With a lil fennel salad to cut through
Night two of Home Alone. Started w some pickled shrimp (used a little champagne vinegar, cider, and blood orange)
December 31, 2024 at 11:28 PM
Night two of Home Alone. Started w some pickled shrimp (used a little champagne vinegar, cider, and blood orange)
The family is out of town this week so I'm cooking some things that I normally wouldn't as I'm the only one that eats them. Tonight, shrimp and piparra pizza. Base a bit basic but this kills
December 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM
The family is out of town this week so I'm cooking some things that I normally wouldn't as I'm the only one that eats them. Tonight, shrimp and piparra pizza. Base a bit basic but this kills
There is a scene in the first season of Kath and Kim when Kim is clearing out all of Brett's stuff and she throws his one book away, and it is this book. Classic.
November 21, 2024 at 3:16 PM
There is a scene in the first season of Kath and Kim when Kim is clearing out all of Brett's stuff and she throws his one book away, and it is this book. Classic.