Robert McDonald
@lacanmunist.bsky.social
Associate professor of rhetoric at the University of Kansas, author of Works like a Charm: Incentive Rhetoric and the Economization of Everyday Life https://sunypress.edu/Books/W/Works-like-a-Charm
the face i make when i go to the "Change Your Password" page and I get a warning that it's time to change my password, and that I should go to the "Change Your Password" page
November 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM
the face i make when i go to the "Change Your Password" page and I get a warning that it's time to change my password, and that I should go to the "Change Your Password" page
this is what i fear i look like when i ask my students if they have any questions about the reading
November 3, 2025 at 1:18 AM
this is what i fear i look like when i ask my students if they have any questions about the reading
hey man nice Sense. be a shame if you had to...Stop Making it
November 2, 2025 at 4:54 PM
hey man nice Sense. be a shame if you had to...Stop Making it
I need suggestions for a Halloween costume so I can put my stupid mustache to good use. I grew it out while I was in the hospital in August and it deserves a proper sendoff
October 16, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I need suggestions for a Halloween costume so I can put my stupid mustache to good use. I grew it out while I was in the hospital in August and it deserves a proper sendoff
We went to a book-reading/chill out hangout event last evening at a local park, and the social media person for KC Parks & Rec asked folks to show what they're reading. I told her "This...is a bit of a rough one, I'm sorry"
The book in question:
The book in question:
October 15, 2025 at 5:51 PM
We went to a book-reading/chill out hangout event last evening at a local park, and the social media person for KC Parks & Rec asked folks to show what they're reading. I told her "This...is a bit of a rough one, I'm sorry"
The book in question:
The book in question:
Academics (esp. rhetoric/comm folks), I'm running a professionalization seminar on disciplinary service. I've noticed my grad students are eager volunteers inside our department, but clueless about the discipline (reviewing, chairing, committees). If you have any, I'd love to pass along your advice!
October 13, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Academics (esp. rhetoric/comm folks), I'm running a professionalization seminar on disciplinary service. I've noticed my grad students are eager volunteers inside our department, but clueless about the discipline (reviewing, chairing, committees). If you have any, I'd love to pass along your advice!
The Rock's new movie was originally titled just "The Machine" until this guy got his hands on it
October 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The Rock's new movie was originally titled just "The Machine" until this guy got his hands on it
Never unsubscribed from a newspaper e-mail faster
October 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Never unsubscribed from a newspaper e-mail faster
Oh, you're going to keep on dancing at the Pink Pony Club? I'm going to keep on 👏 registering 👏 to 👏 vote 👏
October 4, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Oh, you're going to keep on dancing at the Pink Pony Club? I'm going to keep on 👏 registering 👏 to 👏 vote 👏
Napoli ultras did not cover themselves in glory today by fighting Sporting supporters on the Via Melisurgo, but this tifo is pretty sick
October 2, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Napoli ultras did not cover themselves in glory today by fighting Sporting supporters on the Via Melisurgo, but this tifo is pretty sick
What idiot called it "the first tax" and not--
September 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
What idiot called it "the first tax" and not--
this is insane to me. how was he even able to serve?
September 8, 2025 at 12:20 AM
this is insane to me. how was he even able to serve?
reminds me of the Eton(?) entrance exam question which asked respondents to argue that the British Army killing protestors in London is "both necessary and moral"
September 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
reminds me of the Eton(?) entrance exam question which asked respondents to argue that the British Army killing protestors in London is "both necessary and moral"
No word on whether Nietzsche thought triples is best
September 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
No word on whether Nietzsche thought triples is best
Coolest part of my donation: Because I was a "spare," the transplant team could set in motion 5 operations in total for paired donations. Many people who find suitable donors from their friends and family aren't directly compatible, so transplant centers rely on swaps to get people transplanted. 4/5
September 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Coolest part of my donation: Because I was a "spare," the transplant team could set in motion 5 operations in total for paired donations. Many people who find suitable donors from their friends and family aren't directly compatible, so transplant centers rely on swaps to get people transplanted. 4/5
I was swayed by the professionalism and clarity of purpose by the surgeons, doctors, nurses and staff there, and felt it was the right thing to do. I ended up staying in the hospital for 11 days, because of an elevated bilirubin level, but my bloodwork is nominal now. 2/5
September 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I was swayed by the professionalism and clarity of purpose by the surgeons, doctors, nurses and staff there, and felt it was the right thing to do. I ended up staying in the hospital for 11 days, because of an elevated bilirubin level, but my bloodwork is nominal now. 2/5
Hi all, personal update: On August 5, I underwent a hepatectomy, a removal of 70% of my liver, to be a living donor for someone in need. I had initially volunteered to help a friend, and remained on the list after their transplant, in case the University Health transplant center needed a spare. 1/5
September 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Hi all, personal update: On August 5, I underwent a hepatectomy, a removal of 70% of my liver, to be a living donor for someone in need. I had initially volunteered to help a friend, and remained on the list after their transplant, in case the University Health transplant center needed a spare. 1/5
My doctor asks me to drink two of these per day to keep me grounded
August 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
My doctor asks me to drink two of these per day to keep me grounded
Thinking about Maria alla Corricella, the "first fisherman on the island" of Procida, and how fuckin badass she is
August 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Thinking about Maria alla Corricella, the "first fisherman on the island" of Procida, and how fuckin badass she is
Arsenal have the highest density of Martins in their squad this weekend
August 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Arsenal have the highest density of Martins in their squad this weekend
How on earth can LitSky claim to have the juice when not a single person has ever tweeted the phrase "Somerset Maugham jeans"?
August 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
How on earth can LitSky claim to have the juice when not a single person has ever tweeted the phrase "Somerset Maugham jeans"?
"Never let 'em see your next move"
August 14, 2025 at 10:33 PM
"Never let 'em see your next move"