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sean aka sad clown pagliacci

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November 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM

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Smosh Out of Context

@smoshclips.bsky.social

November 23, 2025 at 1:10 AM

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Final Fantasy XIV Fun Facts

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Before interstellar warfare, Proto Omega models behaved poorly in battle. It was only later that the Omicrons would equip Omega systems with improvement protocols based on the evolutionary capability of dragons

November 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM

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Final Fantasy XIV Fun Facts

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The Omega class units were envisioned as the synthesis of weaponry and defensive plating. Upon encountering the Dragonstar, they awoke to the possibility of self-evolving weapons and thus upgraded the Omega models to that they could improve themselves

August 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM

Maru

@marusu.bsky.social

Admitted stewed on my feelings at work today and I just feel, bitter about it for now. It's something I think I'd want to get more input on before really deciding. But I think I'm leaning on stepping away right now.

November 20, 2025 at 6:32 AM

Maru

@marusu.bsky.social

I'm actually somewhat thankful to the "lack" of content in FFXIV right now because I haven't taken a proper break in a very, very long time. And while I'm enjoying the time away from playing all the time, a part of me almost doesn't want to come back to playing the game anymore.

November 19, 2025 at 10:12 PM

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Mike Fragassi

@refrag.bsky.social

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. ✊

Nerdy kid at keyboard:
Hi guys, I've noticed that it is International Men's Day today, and I'm confused. Why do we need a day to talk about men? We're not a marginalised group like women, queer people, or people of colour. The media is already full of stories about men.

Big buff shirtless dude at keyboard:
I'm glad you asked, champ. Whatever your view on men's place in society, it's still true that we face a lot of issues - like social isolation, risk of suicide, health problems, and attitudes towards sex and child rearing. Having a day to talk about those doesn't take away from anyone else's problems. In fact, having a day to talk about them helps us be more mindful, and listen better at other times.

Second shirtless buff dude on a couch at his laptop:
The chief here is really on to something. I want to echo what he said, and also point out that the idea we should remain silent about our problems actually contributes to a lot of our issues. We are human beings, with human needs. Seeking mutual support and understanding isn't the same thing as placing a burden on others. Especially if we're providing it for each other.

Third buff dude at his laptop:
Right on, my fellow kings. We've inherited a social legacy of competition and division, and a lot of what makes a man in our era is under question. IMD is a chance for us to examine and rethink what we are together, and build the bonds of solidarity and support that will make a better way possible - like in this meme. Because in our hearts, we're all curious kids and buff guys on keyboards.

November 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM

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Ishmi

@itsmeishmi.bsky.social

Sorry if crunchy on bsky

Pixel FFXIV Bahamut
I wanted him to look like he was from an old video game!
(I forgot to post here)

#shmiart #FFXIV #FFXIVART