Andrew McCrabb
@mccrabb.bsky.social
Dancer, feminist, computer guy, with lots to learn for all three. Typically able and willing to sit in the exit row.
FlyDubai: I might buy some planes, Airbus.
Airbus: Well, we might sell you some then.
*non-legally-binding fistbump*
Everyone at an airshow: HUZZAH!
Airbus: Well, we might sell you some then.
*non-legally-binding fistbump*
Everyone at an airshow: HUZZAH!
November 19, 2025 at 3:23 AM
FlyDubai: I might buy some planes, Airbus.
Airbus: Well, we might sell you some then.
*non-legally-binding fistbump*
Everyone at an airshow: HUZZAH!
Airbus: Well, we might sell you some then.
*non-legally-binding fistbump*
Everyone at an airshow: HUZZAH!
People will still ask "Did you get a haircut?" after I lose 80% of my hair length from a Thursday to a Friday.
November 16, 2025 at 5:50 AM
People will still ask "Did you get a haircut?" after I lose 80% of my hair length from a Thursday to a Friday.
I forgot about posting stuff. I miss when social media was a bunch of nothings (or somethings) from friends. I think I missed a memo.
November 12, 2025 at 2:27 AM
I forgot about posting stuff. I miss when social media was a bunch of nothings (or somethings) from friends. I think I missed a memo.
After buying a car from a dealership, I see why people buy cars through online retailers now. The car part: great! The sales part: 😒
June 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM
After buying a car from a dealership, I see why people buy cars through online retailers now. The car part: great! The sales part: 😒
Sirianni has weathered some massive storms. Enjoy the bag, Nick - you deserve it.
May 20, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Sirianni has weathered some massive storms. Enjoy the bag, Nick - you deserve it.
*completes 8-year PhD*
Google Maps: Your reviews are popular! How did you like "The University of Michigan"?
Google Maps: Your reviews are popular! How did you like "The University of Michigan"?
May 18, 2025 at 5:46 AM
*completes 8-year PhD*
Google Maps: Your reviews are popular! How did you like "The University of Michigan"?
Google Maps: Your reviews are popular! How did you like "The University of Michigan"?
Backing in is the superior parking choice. I feel strongly about this.
May 18, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Backing in is the superior parking choice. I feel strongly about this.
Cruises are cool because everyone is in a third-space together for days, but with a private room that you may retreat to at any time.
Vibe with people you vibe with. Moonwalk away from everyone else.
Vibe with people you vibe with. Moonwalk away from everyone else.
May 15, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Cruises are cool because everyone is in a third-space together for days, but with a private room that you may retreat to at any time.
Vibe with people you vibe with. Moonwalk away from everyone else.
Vibe with people you vibe with. Moonwalk away from everyone else.
I want to be able to buy 2-4oz milkshakes.
May 9, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I want to be able to buy 2-4oz milkshakes.
Canceling xfinity service on the phone: "Nooo please stay! What can we do? This is so sad! I can't do it... Call us back sooner to move out."
Retrying in store the next day: "What day you wanna stop? Got you fam. Safe trip."
Yay stores.
Retrying in store the next day: "What day you wanna stop? Got you fam. Safe trip."
Yay stores.
May 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Canceling xfinity service on the phone: "Nooo please stay! What can we do? This is so sad! I can't do it... Call us back sooner to move out."
Retrying in store the next day: "What day you wanna stop? Got you fam. Safe trip."
Yay stores.
Retrying in store the next day: "What day you wanna stop? Got you fam. Safe trip."
Yay stores.
A lot of people are going to be mad at Ono for this. But you don't become a president of UMichigan or UFlorida without telling the interviewers exactly what they want to hear. And for an extra million a year, most people would do the same.
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...
Why I Chose University of Florida, by Santa Ono (opinion)
Santa J. Ono explains why he’s pursuing the University of Florida presidency.
www.insidehighered.com
May 9, 2025 at 3:49 AM
A lot of people are going to be mad at Ono for this. But you don't become a president of UMichigan or UFlorida without telling the interviewers exactly what they want to hear. And for an extra million a year, most people would do the same.
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...
Good luck, Pope Bob. Do good stuff.
May 8, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Good luck, Pope Bob. Do good stuff.
It took exactly one bite to learn that my extra-pickles burger was actually an extra-jalapeño burger.
It took two bites to learn that jalapeños can be tasty on burgers. 🍔
It took two bites to learn that jalapeños can be tasty on burgers. 🍔
May 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
It took exactly one bite to learn that my extra-pickles burger was actually an extra-jalapeño burger.
It took two bites to learn that jalapeños can be tasty on burgers. 🍔
It took two bites to learn that jalapeños can be tasty on burgers. 🍔
Circus by Brittney Spears remains a banger. Don't know a single word of the lyrics except "Circus", but I am steadfast in my assessment.
May 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Circus by Brittney Spears remains a banger. Don't know a single word of the lyrics except "Circus", but I am steadfast in my assessment.
Nerds today: "May the fourth be with you."
Catholics, reflexively: "And with your spirit"
Catholics, reflexively: "And with your spirit"
May 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Nerds today: "May the fourth be with you."
Catholics, reflexively: "And with your spirit"
Catholics, reflexively: "And with your spirit"
Let me be the 7,000,000th person to wonder: how infuriating must it be for formula race car drivers to be stuck in traffic?
I imagine taking a trip to Monaco, sitting in traffic, and seeing Lando Norris next to me inching forward in annoyance.
I imagine taking a trip to Monaco, sitting in traffic, and seeing Lando Norris next to me inching forward in annoyance.
May 3, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Let me be the 7,000,000th person to wonder: how infuriating must it be for formula race car drivers to be stuck in traffic?
I imagine taking a trip to Monaco, sitting in traffic, and seeing Lando Norris next to me inching forward in annoyance.
I imagine taking a trip to Monaco, sitting in traffic, and seeing Lando Norris next to me inching forward in annoyance.
One of the fun things about exiting the PhD experience is going from "Damn, there's so much to learn." to "Cool! There's so much to learn!"
April 24, 2025 at 4:53 AM
One of the fun things about exiting the PhD experience is going from "Damn, there's so much to learn." to "Cool! There's so much to learn!"
Going to a baseball game solo and legitimately keeping score with a scorecard and pencil is kinda like meditating.
April 23, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Going to a baseball game solo and legitimately keeping score with a scorecard and pencil is kinda like meditating.
TV news channel are wild sometimes.
"In the news today: Pope Francis has passed away, aged 88. Also, beloved iguana 'Tyler' is being moved across Detroit to a new habitat."
"In the news today: Pope Francis has passed away, aged 88. Also, beloved iguana 'Tyler' is being moved across Detroit to a new habitat."
April 21, 2025 at 8:40 PM
TV news channel are wild sometimes.
"In the news today: Pope Francis has passed away, aged 88. Also, beloved iguana 'Tyler' is being moved across Detroit to a new habitat."
"In the news today: Pope Francis has passed away, aged 88. Also, beloved iguana 'Tyler' is being moved across Detroit to a new habitat."
Moving across the country soon.
Me: "Do I need this?"
Me: "Yeah probably"
Me: "Are you sure?"
Me: "..."
Me: *places item in donate or recycle pile*
Me: "Hell yeah"
Hell yeah.
Me: "Do I need this?"
Me: "Yeah probably"
Me: "Are you sure?"
Me: "..."
Me: *places item in donate or recycle pile*
Me: "Hell yeah"
Hell yeah.
April 21, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Moving across the country soon.
Me: "Do I need this?"
Me: "Yeah probably"
Me: "Are you sure?"
Me: "..."
Me: *places item in donate or recycle pile*
Me: "Hell yeah"
Hell yeah.
Me: "Do I need this?"
Me: "Yeah probably"
Me: "Are you sure?"
Me: "..."
Me: *places item in donate or recycle pile*
Me: "Hell yeah"
Hell yeah.
Did my PhD defense today. After, my watch congratulated me on my 220-yard swim.
I guess I talk with my hands.
I guess I talk with my hands.
April 15, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Did my PhD defense today. After, my watch congratulated me on my 220-yard swim.
I guess I talk with my hands.
I guess I talk with my hands.
Professors: Your slides look nice, but that's not enough to pass a defense.
Also professors: Get us the *good* bagels from Panera Bread or we might not be in a good mood for your defense.
Also professors: Get us the *good* bagels from Panera Bread or we might not be in a good mood for your defense.
April 13, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Professors: Your slides look nice, but that's not enough to pass a defense.
Also professors: Get us the *good* bagels from Panera Bread or we might not be in a good mood for your defense.
Also professors: Get us the *good* bagels from Panera Bread or we might not be in a good mood for your defense.
*In a pink suit with a lilting voice*
"Those wishing to join the inquisitorial squad for extra pardons may sign up in the White House." - Dolonald Trumbridge
"Those wishing to join the inquisitorial squad for extra pardons may sign up in the White House." - Dolonald Trumbridge
April 10, 2025 at 11:45 PM
*In a pink suit with a lilting voice*
"Those wishing to join the inquisitorial squad for extra pardons may sign up in the White House." - Dolonald Trumbridge
"Those wishing to join the inquisitorial squad for extra pardons may sign up in the White House." - Dolonald Trumbridge
Buncha journeymen I just met today agreed to meet up with me after my defense to celebrate. What is this life, I ask?
April 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Buncha journeymen I just met today agreed to meet up with me after my defense to celebrate. What is this life, I ask?
Five days until my PhD defense. There's probably a fun German word for "I don't really want this anymore but I'm here so I might as well get it", right?
April 9, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Five days until my PhD defense. There's probably a fun German word for "I don't really want this anymore but I'm here so I might as well get it", right?