Oliver Staley
@ostaley.bsky.social
Professional word person. Now at Kyndryl. Formerly of the Observer, Quartz, Bloomberg, elsewhere. Very serious about trivia.
In a bout between Oates and Optimus, I’m taking Oates
November 11, 2025 at 8:25 PM
In a bout between Oates and Optimus, I’m taking Oates
Sad to see the punting community so fractured
November 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Sad to see the punting community so fractured
“established law” ie. The First Amendment of the United States Constitution
November 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
“established law” ie. The First Amendment of the United States Constitution
Hubris not seen since the days Ohio State tried to trademark "The"
November 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Hubris not seen since the days Ohio State tried to trademark "The"
Can't help thinking about the Eddie Murphy White Like Me sketch
November 6, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Can't help thinking about the Eddie Murphy White Like Me sketch
I fear I am alone in my deep aversion to all things Gremlins. I have similar feelings about the Goonies.
November 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I fear I am alone in my deep aversion to all things Gremlins. I have similar feelings about the Goonies.
0% chance NY Times columnists write their own heds
November 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
0% chance NY Times columnists write their own heds
Pretty sure Jesus went to a few Shabbat dinners in his time
November 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Pretty sure Jesus went to a few Shabbat dinners in his time
Are we sure this isn't a parody account? because this seems too imaginative for that John Rocker
November 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Are we sure this isn't a parody account? because this seems too imaginative for that John Rocker
He's starting to look like a pale Smurf
November 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
He's starting to look like a pale Smurf
Thanks, though she’s unopposed … (told you it was a boring ballot)
November 4, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Thanks, though she’s unopposed … (told you it was a boring ballot)