Shocked and a Paul
@paranoidadnoid.bsky.social
Music, rugby, fatherhood. Opinions may not even be mine, let along those of anyone associated with me.
I once read that the densest, directly observable objects in the universe are neutron stars. However, I am currently observing a small group of 13-year old boys and I have some thoughts about that.
November 14, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I once read that the densest, directly observable objects in the universe are neutron stars. However, I am currently observing a small group of 13-year old boys and I have some thoughts about that.
I’m surprised he still gets to be “Mountbatten Windsor”. I thought he might get busted all the way down to “Saxe Coburg Gotha” www.1news.co.nz/2025/10/31/p...
Prince Andrew to lose 'prince' title, ordered to leave royal lodge
The formal process to remove Andrew's titles began today, and he will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
www.1news.co.nz
October 31, 2025 at 1:12 AM
I’m surprised he still gets to be “Mountbatten Windsor”. I thought he might get busted all the way down to “Saxe Coburg Gotha” www.1news.co.nz/2025/10/31/p...
I think the most interesting thing about this story is that the phrase “happy as Larry” is considered to be so “faded” that it needs explaining. www.1news.co.nz/2025/10/29/w...
WWI soldiers' messages in a bottle found on Australian beach
A glass bottle containing letters from two Australian Servicemen a few days into their journey to fight in WWI was found by family clearing beach trash.
www.1news.co.nz
October 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I think the most interesting thing about this story is that the phrase “happy as Larry” is considered to be so “faded” that it needs explaining. www.1news.co.nz/2025/10/29/w...
Does anyone know what the question was?
📢 The University of Otago law school has apologised after an error was found in a third-year law exam.
University of Otago apologises after error found in third-year law exam
www.newstalkzb.co.nz
October 29, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Does anyone know what the question was?
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October 27, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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The term limit is a bar on being “*elected* to the office of president” more than twice. Can a US constitutional expert tell me any reason why the Republicans couldn’t run a Vance/Trump ticket with Vance promising to resign right after he’s sworn in, giving Trump an *unelected* 3rd term?
i think editors should occasionally entertain the idea that bannon is just full of shit www.thedailybeast.com/steve-bannon...
Steve Bannon Reveals ‘There’s a Plan’ for Third Trump Term
Bannon divulged that there are “many different alternatives” for securing a third term for Trump.
www.thedailybeast.com
October 24, 2025 at 3:18 AM
The term limit is a bar on being “*elected* to the office of president” more than twice. Can a US constitutional expert tell me any reason why the Republicans couldn’t run a Vance/Trump ticket with Vance promising to resign right after he’s sworn in, giving Trump an *unelected* 3rd term?
King of UK encouraging Scottish independence was not on my bingo card.
King Charles may be planning to send Prince Andrew to a castle in the Scottish Highlands, according to reports 👀
Prince Andrew faces exile to Highland town amid pressure to give up mansion
www.thenational.scot
October 23, 2025 at 10:59 AM
King of UK encouraging Scottish independence was not on my bingo card.
Seen a few posts lately about treating customer service people nicely. Here’s what I do when I need to vent on the phone about “service” to someone whose fault it absolutely is not. 🧵
October 21, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Seen a few posts lately about treating customer service people nicely. Here’s what I do when I need to vent on the phone about “service” to someone whose fault it absolutely is not. 🧵
Trying to figure out who might have put in an order for stolen Crown Jewels…🤔
October 20, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Trying to figure out who might have put in an order for stolen Crown Jewels…🤔
Plaintiff is self-represented
In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.
"I'm correcting your grammar"
"I'm correcting your grammar"
No fee, I'm afraid.
October 12, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Plaintiff is self-represented
Work trips to see Sydney colleagues are such a conundrum.
6:55pm (NZ time) - time for an Emerson’s Pilsner in the airport lounge = 4:55pm (NSW) - drinking on the job.
On the other hand, 8:00am (NSW) Breakfast briefing = 10.00am (NZ) Brunch meeting. 👍
6:55pm (NZ time) - time for an Emerson’s Pilsner in the airport lounge = 4:55pm (NSW) - drinking on the job.
On the other hand, 8:00am (NSW) Breakfast briefing = 10.00am (NZ) Brunch meeting. 👍
October 9, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Work trips to see Sydney colleagues are such a conundrum.
6:55pm (NZ time) - time for an Emerson’s Pilsner in the airport lounge = 4:55pm (NSW) - drinking on the job.
On the other hand, 8:00am (NSW) Breakfast briefing = 10.00am (NZ) Brunch meeting. 👍
6:55pm (NZ time) - time for an Emerson’s Pilsner in the airport lounge = 4:55pm (NSW) - drinking on the job.
On the other hand, 8:00am (NSW) Breakfast briefing = 10.00am (NZ) Brunch meeting. 👍
I know we all mocked Hesgeth’s “Fat generals” meeting, but what is this? The 2nd Breakfast Division?
October 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I know we all mocked Hesgeth’s “Fat generals” meeting, but what is this? The 2nd Breakfast Division?
@dreadships.bsky.social just thought you’d like to know that here in the home of the Semple Tank, we are now up to putting Dreadnoughts on the covers of our heavy metal records.
beastwars.bandcamp.com/album/the-sh...
beastwars.bandcamp.com/album/the-sh...
October 6, 2025 at 10:52 AM
@dreadships.bsky.social just thought you’d like to know that here in the home of the Semple Tank, we are now up to putting Dreadnoughts on the covers of our heavy metal records.
beastwars.bandcamp.com/album/the-sh...
beastwars.bandcamp.com/album/the-sh...
AI is gonna take your job. If your job is being 100% wrong about basic shit that anyone can look up.
(And guess who is going to see King Missile tonight?)
(And guess who is going to see King Missile tonight?)
October 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM
AI is gonna take your job. If your job is being 100% wrong about basic shit that anyone can look up.
(And guess who is going to see King Missile tonight?)
(And guess who is going to see King Missile tonight?)
@squidgerugby.bsky.social Scribe half-time show alert. No sign of P-Money or All Black Everything yet.
#Bledisloe #NZLvAUS
#Bledisloe #NZLvAUS
September 27, 2025 at 6:03 AM
@squidgerugby.bsky.social Scribe half-time show alert. No sign of P-Money or All Black Everything yet.
#Bledisloe #NZLvAUS
#Bledisloe #NZLvAUS
What I’d say to you is that you are a very good person and I am very happy to be your friend
What I’d say to you issues that are going to affect you are your fault
Type “what i’d say to you is,” and then use the auto suggestion to finish your very own automated Christopher Luxon statement.
What I’d say to you is, I think it’s the same as a normal human life.
#Luxomatic
What I’d say to you is, I think it’s the same as a normal human life.
#Luxomatic
September 26, 2025 at 1:46 AM
What I’d say to you is that you are a very good person and I am very happy to be your friend
So sick of Some Guy's Reckons >> Actual Science bullshit. Who put The Dumbest Generation in charge? It's embarrassing. Our grandkids will read about this.😳
I want to say "This is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard" but then remember that the *same people* said injecting bleach might cure covid.
I want to say "This is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard" but then remember that the *same people* said injecting bleach might cure covid.
a man in a suit and tie is covering his face with his hands while sitting at a table .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is covering his face with his hands while sitting at a table .
media.tenor.com
September 22, 2025 at 11:32 PM
So sick of Some Guy's Reckons >> Actual Science bullshit. Who put The Dumbest Generation in charge? It's embarrassing. Our grandkids will read about this.😳
I want to say "This is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard" but then remember that the *same people* said injecting bleach might cure covid.
I want to say "This is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard" but then remember that the *same people* said injecting bleach might cure covid.
The best bit of local govt democracy is the blurbs of candidates who have no idea of the powers of the roles they seek.
2025’s winners:
- The mayoral platform that includes getting the US to recognise Palestine as a state.
- The one who thinks running for council is standing for “parliament”.
2025’s winners:
- The mayoral platform that includes getting the US to recognise Palestine as a state.
- The one who thinks running for council is standing for “parliament”.
September 11, 2025 at 1:22 AM
The best bit of local govt democracy is the blurbs of candidates who have no idea of the powers of the roles they seek.
2025’s winners:
- The mayoral platform that includes getting the US to recognise Palestine as a state.
- The one who thinks running for council is standing for “parliament”.
2025’s winners:
- The mayoral platform that includes getting the US to recognise Palestine as a state.
- The one who thinks running for council is standing for “parliament”.
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I am a hypermasculine and extremely powerful alpha male. As such my greatest fears are seed oils, rainbows, people who don't look like me being on TV, and preventative medicine. I cannot explain any of these fears and consider that to be your fault.
September 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I am a hypermasculine and extremely powerful alpha male. As such my greatest fears are seed oils, rainbows, people who don't look like me being on TV, and preventative medicine. I cannot explain any of these fears and consider that to be your fault.
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So does that mean Donald Trump Jr. is president now?
August 30, 2025 at 8:21 AM
So does that mean Donald Trump Jr. is president now?