John Kovalic
@muskratjohn.bsky.social
Bespoke cartoonist. Currently working on games (mostly for Steve Jackson games) and books (fiction, non-fiction, kidlit…the usual).
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The water's most
sensational
And those we host
crustaceanal
Shrimply having a wonderful Christmastime (x2)
The party's here:
Pacific rim
My only fear:
Can Santa swim?
Shrimply having a wonderful Christmastime (x2)
The cheer-y choir sings like a boss
But who brought cocktail sauce?
Shrimply hav-
sensational
And those we host
crustaceanal
Shrimply having a wonderful Christmastime (x2)
The party's here:
Pacific rim
My only fear:
Can Santa swim?
Shrimply having a wonderful Christmastime (x2)
The cheer-y choir sings like a boss
But who brought cocktail sauce?
Shrimply hav-
November 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The water's most
sensational
And those we host
crustaceanal
Shrimply having a wonderful Christmastime (x2)
The party's here:
Pacific rim
My only fear:
Can Santa swim?
Shrimply having a wonderful Christmastime (x2)
The cheer-y choir sings like a boss
But who brought cocktail sauce?
Shrimply hav-
sensational
And those we host
crustaceanal
Shrimply having a wonderful Christmastime (x2)
The party's here:
Pacific rim
My only fear:
Can Santa swim?
Shrimply having a wonderful Christmastime (x2)
The cheer-y choir sings like a boss
But who brought cocktail sauce?
Shrimply hav-
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When @ericidle.bsky.social came over to host SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE in 1977, he brought Neil Innes over as his musical guest, and Neil reprised his RUTLAND WEEKEND TELEVISION role of The Rutles' Ron Nasty, performing his Lennon pastiche "Cheese & Onions"...
November 16, 2025 at 9:26 AM
When @ericidle.bsky.social came over to host SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE in 1977, he brought Neil Innes over as his musical guest, and Neil reprised his RUTLAND WEEKEND TELEVISION role of The Rutles' Ron Nasty, performing his Lennon pastiche "Cheese & Onions"...
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If you’re only familiar with the more Beatle-esque reworking of Neil Innes’ “Shangri-La” from the RUTLES ARCHEOLOGY album, here he is performing his original version on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. I love the lyrics of this song, the way Neil’s brain worked, & his winking insights into the human experience.
November 16, 2025 at 9:36 AM
If you’re only familiar with the more Beatle-esque reworking of Neil Innes’ “Shangri-La” from the RUTLES ARCHEOLOGY album, here he is performing his original version on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. I love the lyrics of this song, the way Neil’s brain worked, & his winking insights into the human experience.
Possible bonus comic this weekend?
November 15, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Possible bonus comic this weekend?
ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMER!
Oh Igor...
=suppressing flashbacks to the Barrier Peaks campaign *again=
=suppressing flashbacks to the Barrier Peaks campaign *again=
November 14, 2025 at 11:12 PM
ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMER!
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If the first message from AI Jesus isn't "Throw your phone into the sea and go help the poor and oppressed" you should do that anyway.
The app Text With Jesus uses artificial intelligence and chatbots to offer spiritual guidance to users who are looking to connect with a higher power: on.nbc10.com/7XM8xrf
People can text with Jesus on a controversial new app. How does it work?
Artificial intelligence app Text With Jesus lets users chat with biblical figures and it is raising debate over faith and technology.
on.nbc10.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:31 PM
If the first message from AI Jesus isn't "Throw your phone into the sea and go help the poor and oppressed" you should do that anyway.
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We knew the Epstein case would end with Trump going down. Didn’t realize it also started with him going down.
November 14, 2025 at 10:35 PM
We knew the Epstein case would end with Trump going down. Didn’t realize it also started with him going down.
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THEN YOU PURCHASE THEM AND DO NOT USE THE PROPERTY OF OTHERS
Open AI loses copyright case in Germany.
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Blow for OpenAI in Germany as court rules song lyrics used illegally
A German court ruled on Tuesday that OpenAI violated copyright on nine popular songs in a lawsuit that marked another attempt to prevent the free use of artists' content online. The Munich Regional Co...
www.yahoo.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:23 PM
THEN YOU PURCHASE THEM AND DO NOT USE THE PROPERTY OF OTHERS
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Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
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If someone says “gender ideology” one more time like it means something, I’m going to lose my mind.
Stop pretending like there’s not an entire scientific literature on gender identity and gender dysphoria.
They’re trying to ban the teaching of that scientific literature.
Stop pretending like there’s not an entire scientific literature on gender identity and gender dysphoria.
They’re trying to ban the teaching of that scientific literature.
November 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM
If someone says “gender ideology” one more time like it means something, I’m going to lose my mind.
Stop pretending like there’s not an entire scientific literature on gender identity and gender dysphoria.
They’re trying to ban the teaching of that scientific literature.
Stop pretending like there’s not an entire scientific literature on gender identity and gender dysphoria.
They’re trying to ban the teaching of that scientific literature.
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What they don’t seem to get is that normal people hate pedophiles regardless of their political affiliation.
November 14, 2025 at 10:56 PM
What they don’t seem to get is that normal people hate pedophiles regardless of their political affiliation.
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1 week til the Oops! All Himbos crew grab the keys and put the pedal to the metal with Thunder Road Vendetta RPG! https://unplugged.paxsite.com/en-us/schedule/schedule-item.html?gtID=917677&panel-name=OOPS-All-Himbos-in-Blunder-Road-17-and-
November 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
1 week til the Oops! All Himbos crew grab the keys and put the pedal to the metal with Thunder Road Vendetta RPG! https://unplugged.paxsite.com/en-us/schedule/schedule-item.html?gtID=917677&panel-name=OOPS-All-Himbos-in-Blunder-Road-17-and-
ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMER!
I'm getting flashbacks!
November 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMER!
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It's not my fault that it's a DORK TOWER FRIDAY! Blameless new strip up at the Mothership now!
www.dorktower.com/2025/11/14/1...
Repost/Reblog/You know the drill! Thanks!
www.dorktower.com/2025/11/14/1...
Repost/Reblog/You know the drill! Thanks!
November 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM
It's not my fault that it's a DORK TOWER FRIDAY! Blameless new strip up at the Mothership now!
www.dorktower.com/2025/11/14/1...
Repost/Reblog/You know the drill! Thanks!
www.dorktower.com/2025/11/14/1...
Repost/Reblog/You know the drill! Thanks!
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If my favorite politician is on the list, then they should be prosecuted to the full extent possible.
I'll be upset, but the victims deserve justice.
I'll be upset, but the victims deserve justice.
November 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
If my favorite politician is on the list, then they should be prosecuted to the full extent possible.
I'll be upset, but the victims deserve justice.
I'll be upset, but the victims deserve justice.
I go for the Exit Row Window seat on those transatlantic jets. Plenty of legroom, and I lucked out with nobody next to me this time.
(A lorazepam also helps).
(A lorazepam also helps).
November 14, 2025 at 12:18 PM
I go for the Exit Row Window seat on those transatlantic jets. Plenty of legroom, and I lucked out with nobody next to me this time.
(A lorazepam also helps).
(A lorazepam also helps).
It's not my fault that it's a DORK TOWER FRIDAY! Blameless new strip up at the Mothership now!
www.dorktower.com/2025/11/14/1...
Repost/Reblog/You know the drill! Thanks!
www.dorktower.com/2025/11/14/1...
Repost/Reblog/You know the drill! Thanks!
November 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM
It's not my fault that it's a DORK TOWER FRIDAY! Blameless new strip up at the Mothership now!
www.dorktower.com/2025/11/14/1...
Repost/Reblog/You know the drill! Thanks!
www.dorktower.com/2025/11/14/1...
Repost/Reblog/You know the drill! Thanks!
I am NOT great at "Alt text," but I DO try. :-)
November 14, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I am NOT great at "Alt text," but I DO try. :-)
Indeed, I slept VERY comfortably on my LHR --> DTW flight. We arrived before schedule, and I was able to hop on an earlier DTW --> MSN plan getting me home in great time.
(I even forwent the DTW Delta Club, and its traditional Thursday Coney Dogs, to catch the second plane.)
(I even forwent the DTW Delta Club, and its traditional Thursday Coney Dogs, to catch the second plane.)
Welcome home! Glad you didn’t get caught in the airline craziness on the way back.
November 14, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Indeed, I slept VERY comfortably on my LHR --> DTW flight. We arrived before schedule, and I was able to hop on an earlier DTW --> MSN plan getting me home in great time.
(I even forwent the DTW Delta Club, and its traditional Thursday Coney Dogs, to catch the second plane.)
(I even forwent the DTW Delta Club, and its traditional Thursday Coney Dogs, to catch the second plane.)
This was a terrific time. An A+ exhibit, and thanks to @laughinglemon.bsky.social for planting the idea in my noggin. I had a delightful time in Greenwich, before flying home next day.
Ah, that reminds me. Saw this and thought of you.
Pirates
Explore the myth, discover the truth: Pirates at the National Maritime Museum is open
www.rmg.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 11:52 AM
This was a terrific time. An A+ exhibit, and thanks to @laughinglemon.bsky.social for planting the idea in my noggin. I had a delightful time in Greenwich, before flying home next day.
Back home now. But the London weather was quite lovely to me. Only one real drizzly day out of ten, and my Wednesday in Greenwich was absolutely glorious!
I’d like to say you’ve escaped the madness by being over here. But it’s only slightly less crazy over here. At least you have our rain while you are here.
November 14, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Back home now. But the London weather was quite lovely to me. Only one real drizzly day out of ten, and my Wednesday in Greenwich was absolutely glorious!
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It's an ADHD DORK TOWER WEDNESDAY! Distracting new strip up at the Mothership, now!
www.dorktower.com/2025/11/12/1...
Repost/Reblog/Re-whatevs, please and thank you!
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Repost/Reblog/Re-whatevs, please and thank you!
November 12, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Ah yes, "Just make yourself a To Do list, that will fix everything!"
How I loathe that advice.
How I loathe that advice.
November 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Ah yes, "Just make yourself a To Do list, that will fix everything!"
How I loathe that advice.
How I loathe that advice.
NEVER PICK UP THE PHONE!!!
I have at least six to-do lists. I keep finding them (this means I keep losing them, too, but I am not really aware of that)
Sibling suggested the App, but that means picking up the Phone when I'm trying to be productive.
Sibling suggested the App, but that means picking up the Phone when I'm trying to be productive.
November 14, 2025 at 3:47 AM
NEVER PICK UP THE PHONE!!!