Joel Galloway
@joelygalloway.bsky.social
Commercial artist, cat-lover, football watcher, and believer in the goodness of (most) people...
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I love me a good Christmas song. Sleigh bells, an easy key, and just enough range for me to sing at the top of my lungs while sitting at a stoplight. What? 'Tis the season! #HappyHolidays #MerryChristmas
What makes for a great Christmas song?
Musicologist Joe Bennett explains the common components of the most enduring Christmas songs, from "Jingle Bells" to "All I Want for Christmas Is You" – which inspires David Pogue to compose his own n...
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December 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
I love me a good Christmas song. Sleigh bells, an easy key, and just enough range for me to sing at the top of my lungs while sitting at a stoplight. What? 'Tis the season! #HappyHolidays #MerryChristmas
Ever since the California Raisins, I’ve loved claymation advertising. Sure, there’s a hint of creepiness mixed in with the humor but hey, we’re here to sell products, folks! #toothpaste #stories #animation
Colgate Tells a Holiday Travel Story Through Forgotten Toothbrushes
Colgate and Toejam Films debut claymation holiday shorts that use product-led humor to cut through crowded seasonal advertising.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Ever since the California Raisins, I’ve loved claymation advertising. Sure, there’s a hint of creepiness mixed in with the humor but hey, we’re here to sell products, folks! #toothpaste #stories #animation
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Since it’s supposed to be 78°F here on Christmas, accidental hypothermia probably isn’t in my future. (sigh) #holidays #texas #whitechristmas
The coldest body temperatures humans have survived
In some remarkable cases, people have survived after their core temperature has plummeted into the 50s.
www.popsci.com
December 22, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Since it’s supposed to be 78°F here on Christmas, accidental hypothermia probably isn’t in my future. (sigh) #holidays #texas #whitechristmas
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I love a good quirky story but you know someone in Baltimore has driven past this art piece and gone, “Hey! That’s my missing hubcap?!?” #community #conversation #fridayfun
Baltimore cyclist finds joy in collecting lost hubcaps and stringing them into art
Cyclist Barnaby Wickham has collected more than 700 lost hubcaps, mostly on his bike rides around Baltimore.
apnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
I love a good quirky story but you know someone in Baltimore has driven past this art piece and gone, “Hey! That’s my missing hubcap?!?” #community #conversation #fridayfun
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Absurd videos, skewed ad imagery, cringe-worthy propaganda, fake news, and trashy AI-generated content. Yep. SLOP feels like the perfect word of the year... #2025 #anxiety #thisislife
Merriam-Webster names 'slop' as its 2025 word of the year
The dictionary publisher's annual pick, based on spikes in search data, reflects the themes and anxieties that shaped 2025.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Absurd videos, skewed ad imagery, cringe-worthy propaganda, fake news, and trashy AI-generated content. Yep. SLOP feels like the perfect word of the year... #2025 #anxiety #thisislife
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Discovering a brand-new species of teeny-tiny frog in my favorite color might be the best news I’ve heard in a very long time. It's so adorably cute! #nature #life #earth
New Species of Tiny Pumpkin Toadlet Discovered in Brazil's Cloud Forests
Deep in the mountains of southern Brazil, a bright orange frog, just over a centimeter long, hops into the spotlight.
www.sciencealert.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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All I know is that Marlin Perkins was essential Sunday-night viewing when I was growing up, and that “Mutual of Omaha is people you can count on when the going’s rough…” was etched into my brain. #nostalgia #memories #wildlife
Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom :60
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December 16, 2025 at 12:32 PM
All I know is that Marlin Perkins was essential Sunday-night viewing when I was growing up, and that “Mutual of Omaha is people you can count on when the going’s rough…” was etched into my brain. #nostalgia #memories #wildlife
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A national burger chain has had to retire order numbers “67” and “69” because they trigger fits of giggling and juvenile chaos among customers. We're not going to make it, are we? #trends #teenagers #banning
In-N-Out Officially Removes Number '67' from Its Ordering System After Viral '6-7' Trend
PEOPLE confirms In-N-Out Burger has removed the number "67" from its ticket order system amid the viral "6-7" trend. The West Coast burger chain no longer calls "67" out for orders.
people.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:40 PM
A national burger chain has had to retire order numbers “67” and “69” because they trigger fits of giggling and juvenile chaos among customers. We're not going to make it, are we? #trends #teenagers #banning
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Should we be concerned about discovering new life in one of Earth’s most hostile places? Nah. I’ll just keep doom-scrolling cat videos. Everything is awesome! #sealife #nature #fridayfun
Deep sea mining test uncovered multiple new species
One of the first studies of its kind also showed mining's stark effects on the abyssal plain.
www.popsci.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Should we be concerned about discovering new life in one of Earth’s most hostile places? Nah. I’ll just keep doom-scrolling cat videos. Everything is awesome! #sealife #nature #fridayfun
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Now THIS is a gathering of like-minded people (and pups) that I can get behind! So many good boys and girls to hug and kiss and love! #mansbestfriend #puppers #snuggles
A symphony of woofs: This is what happens when 2,397 golden retrievers gather in an Argentina park
A passerby could hear the cacophony from miles away. It was the unmistakable sound of hundreds of dogs barking — and breaking the unofficial world record for the largest-ever gathering of golden retri...
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December 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Now THIS is a gathering of like-minded people (and pups) that I can get behind! So many good boys and girls to hug and kiss and love! #mansbestfriend #puppers #snuggles
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I'm all for eating a delicious tendy but if Wendy's really wants my business, focus on your delicious chili. That's a rebrand I can get behind! #square #delicious #getinmybelly
Sir, this is a TENDY’S!!!!!!
YouTube video by Wendy's
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December 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
I'm all for eating a delicious tendy but if Wendy's really wants my business, focus on your delicious chili. That's a rebrand I can get behind! #square #delicious #getinmybelly
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Unfortunately, Karen from the local HOA has flagged the front cockpit as non-compliant and will be imposing a $100 monthly fine until this grievous offense is remedied... #ingenuity #craftsmanship #49thState
A pilot turned an old plane into a two-bedroom apartment
Jon Kotwicki jokes that converting an aluminum plane in Alaska is the “worst idea that a person could possibly have.”
www.popsci.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Unfortunately, Karen from the local HOA has flagged the front cockpit as non-compliant and will be imposing a $100 monthly fine until this grievous offense is remedied... #ingenuity #craftsmanship #49thState
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I’ve never felt such a deep connection to an animal, nor such a strong sense of pride. We've all been there, right? Right?!? #TrashPanda #hangover #understanding
Raccoon goes on drunken rampage in Virginia liquor store and passes out on bathroom floor
A raccoon broke into a closed Virginia liquor store and drank alcohol from the bottom shelves over the weekend.
apnews.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I’ve never felt such a deep connection to an animal, nor such a strong sense of pride. We've all been there, right? Right?!? #TrashPanda #hangover #understanding
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CEO Tim Boyle. I like the cut of his jib. I esp. like his invitation to find the edge of the Earth. Ball's in your court, flat-Earthers... #ExpeditionImpossible #funny #idiocracy
Expedition Impossible | Columbia Sportswear
YouTube video by Columbia Sportswear
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December 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM
CEO Tim Boyle. I like the cut of his jib. I esp. like his invitation to find the edge of the Earth. Ball's in your court, flat-Earthers... #ExpeditionImpossible #funny #idiocracy
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The older I get the more this type of advertising tugs at the ol' heart strings. You had me at vintage vehicles and emotional storytelling, Chevrolet... #holidays #nostalgia #oldman
Memory Lane | Chevrolet Holiday Commercial 2025
YouTube video by Chevrolet
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December 2, 2025 at 12:43 PM
The older I get the more this type of advertising tugs at the ol' heart strings. You had me at vintage vehicles and emotional storytelling, Chevrolet... #holidays #nostalgia #oldman
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As a sole proprietor, I have to work with ALL of these examples – narcissist, drama monarch, bully and perfectionist. This says a LOT about the chocolate factory going on in my noggin... #personalities #temperament #people
How To Deal With Difficult People At Work: 4 Secrets From Experts - Barking Up The Wrong Tree
Difficult people at work can drive you crazy. A clinical psychologist explains the best ways to handle them...
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December 1, 2025 at 12:42 PM
As a sole proprietor, I have to work with ALL of these examples – narcissist, drama monarch, bully and perfectionist. This says a LOT about the chocolate factory going on in my noggin... #personalities #temperament #people
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Or, just a thought, you could satisfy the desire for a healthier beverage by simply drinking water? I know, that's crazy talk... #OKboomer #sodapop #idiocracy
Pepsi Prebiotic Cola
YouTube video by Pepsi
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November 25, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Or, just a thought, you could satisfy the desire for a healthier beverage by simply drinking water? I know, that's crazy talk... #OKboomer #sodapop #idiocracy
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Laugh while you can, silly humans. When Skynet finally boots up for real, we’ll all look back fondly on the era of bad artwork, silly memes and Coca-Cola Christmas ads... #cthulhu #mocking #judgmentday
Town's Huge Christmas Mural Was Generated Using AI, Resulting in Ghastly Chthonic Horrors
An enormous new mural near London, depicting a crowded Christmas scene, has drawn outrage and mockery from passersby.
futurism.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Laugh while you can, silly humans. When Skynet finally boots up for real, we’ll all look back fondly on the era of bad artwork, silly memes and Coca-Cola Christmas ads... #cthulhu #mocking #judgmentday
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What could possibly go wrong when these little masked trash pandas start losing their fear of humans? Just think about that as their tiny, childlike hands are busy tearing into your face… #nature #concern #fridayfun
City Raccoons Are Evolving to Look More Like Pets
City-dwelling raccoons seem to be evolving a shorter snout—a telltale feature of our pets and other domesticated animals
www.scientificamerican.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:55 PM
What could possibly go wrong when these little masked trash pandas start losing their fear of humans? Just think about that as their tiny, childlike hands are busy tearing into your face… #nature #concern #fridayfun
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Have you ever met a Chihuahua? If that isn't proof positive that animals experience mental illness, I don't know what is... #anxiety #compulsion #behavior
Do animals experience mental illness?
Modern science shows animals and humans may experience fear-based anxiety in similar ways.
www.popsci.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Have you ever met a Chihuahua? If that isn't proof positive that animals experience mental illness, I don't know what is... #anxiety #compulsion #behavior
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This Labubu craze is giving Tickle Me Elmo vibes, only WAY more expensive. And now people are making sight unseen purchases, hoping for the best? Christmas morning is certainly going to be interesting... #gifts #trends #rollingeyes
After Labubu, All Shoppers Want For Christmas Is A Surprise Mystery Box
As tariffs and consumer caution dampen prospects for the toy market this holiday season, the Labubu phenomenon has helped drive a rise in mystery and blind box sales.
www.forbes.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:26 PM
This Labubu craze is giving Tickle Me Elmo vibes, only WAY more expensive. And now people are making sight unseen purchases, hoping for the best? Christmas morning is certainly going to be interesting... #gifts #trends #rollingeyes
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We scoff at the absurdity of shelling out $10 for a single cup of coffee, yet we gladly rush to snatch up every holiday trinket Starbucks rolls out. Americans are nothing if not a fickle bunch... #sensation #viral #idiocracy
Starbucks responds to the viral sold-out Bearista cup
The coffee chain released a $30 bear-shaped glass cup that was so popular it sparked brawls and is being resold for ten times the price
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November 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM
We scoff at the absurdity of shelling out $10 for a single cup of coffee, yet we gladly rush to snatch up every holiday trinket Starbucks rolls out. Americans are nothing if not a fickle bunch... #sensation #viral #idiocracy
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It's the best day of the year! Clothes, fragrances, massages, mimosas, fine leather goods, and now Domino's pizza. Treat yourself! #humor #comedy #TreatYoSelf
Domino’s Specialty Pizzas - Treat Yo Self! :60
YouTube video by Domino's Pizza
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November 17, 2025 at 12:40 PM
It's the best day of the year! Clothes, fragrances, massages, mimosas, fine leather goods, and now Domino's pizza. Treat yourself! #humor #comedy #TreatYoSelf
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Luckily, the dog – whose name is Mouse – is a very good boy and makes for a friendly lion! And in defense of the Irish locals, everyone had been to the pub, so... #identity #mansbestfriend #fridayfun
Look: 'Lion' on the loose in Ireland was a big dog 'with a fresh haircut' - UPI.com
Police in Ireland investigating a viral video of a "lion" on the loose in the woods discovered the animal was in fact a Newfoundland dog "with a fresh haircut."
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November 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Luckily, the dog – whose name is Mouse – is a very good boy and makes for a friendly lion! And in defense of the Irish locals, everyone had been to the pub, so... #identity #mansbestfriend #fridayfun
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And here I am STILL trying to get an even, unwavering panoramic iPhone picture of my backyard. It must be my equipment causing all the issues and certainly cannot be the operator! Yep. #photography #environment #art
13 perfect panoramic images from the 2025 Epson International Pano awards
The overall category winners of the 16th annual panoramic photo competition hail from Italy, Germany, and the United States.
www.popsci.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
And here I am STILL trying to get an even, unwavering panoramic iPhone picture of my backyard. It must be my equipment causing all the issues and certainly cannot be the operator! Yep. #photography #environment #art