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mnateshyamalan.bsky.social
[first day as a shepherd]

boss: where are you going?

me: [pointing] star

boss: what? why

me: [shrugging] baby
December 23, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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One of my favorite anecdotes from THE PREHISTORY OF THE FAR SIDE: "That doesn't sound like the Jane Goodall we know."
A few days after this cartoon was published, my syndicate received a very indignant letter from someone representing the Jane Goodall Institute. Not only did my syndicate and I both get read the Riot Act, there was a vague implication that litigation over this cartoon might be around the corner. I was horrified. Not so much from a fear of being sued (I just couldn't see how this cartoon could be construed as anything but silly, but because of my deep respect for Jane Goodall and her well-known contributions to pri-matology. The last thing in the world I would have intentionally done was offend Dr. Goodall in any way. Before I had a chance to write my apology, another complication arose. The National Geographic Society contacted my syndicate and expressed a desire to reprint the cartoon in a special centennial issue of their magazine. My editor, aware of what had just occurred, declined, explaining why. Apparently, whoever it was that sent the inquiry from National Geographic was shocked. They told my editor that "that doesn't sound like the Jane Goodall we know." They did some checking themselves, and an interesting fact was eventually discovered: Jane Goodall loved the cartoon. Furthermore, she was totally unaware that any of this "stuff" was going on. Some phone calls were made, and the cartoon was not only reprinted in the centennial issue of National Geographic, but was also used by her Institute on a T-shirt for fund-raising purposes. I've since had an opportunity to visit Dr. Goodall at her research facility in Gombe. It's a wonderful place (sort of like right out of National Geographic). "To refer to Dr. Goodall as a tramp is inexcusable even by a self-described 'loony' as Larson. The cartoon was incredibly offensive and in such poor taste that readers might well question the editorial judgment of running such an atrocity in a newspaper that reputes to be supplying news to persons with a better than average intelligence. The cartoon and its message were absolutely stupid." —Excerpt from the above-mentioned letter that started the ruckus
October 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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clowndro.bsky.social
I am going to need a whole new wardrobe for the revolution
August 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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hausofholes.bsky.social
Apocalypse Soon
August 1, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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rem.bsjky.team
i have a joke about narcissus but im the only one who would get it
rem.bsjky.team ­­　­　­　the­　­­　­　­ postes @rem.bsjky.team · May 10
i have a joke about tantalus. well, not quite
sinclairlewis.bsky.social uff da neh @sinclairlewis.bsky.social · May 10
I have a joke about Lot’s Wife but it’s too salty.
May 10, 2024 at 11:42 PM
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seamas.bsky.social
This week, I became The Food Writer, Séamas O'Reilly, with my first ever restaurant review for the Observer. I visited SlowBurn in Walthamstow for a marvellous meal amid the machines, and a coat mishap by wife will never let me forget.

observer.co.uk/style/restau...
Séamas O’Reilly: SlowBurn is ‘a restaurant that begs to b...
A denim factory by day, SlowBurn offers a riveting menu by night
observer.co.uk
June 13, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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bigmonsterlove.bsky.social
Penning a wry history of the Irish motorway system called "Never mind the Bealachs".
June 8, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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vibesbummer.bsky.social
[guy naming weeds]
this one looks like a lion, but dandier
June 2, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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thebeardidlady.bsky.social
Who called it "book-shelf" instead of "know-ledge"?
May 20, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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jcsalterego.bsky.social
why can't all food trucks also have jingles and roam neighborhoods
May 19, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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kitdewaal.com
In the days of lovely Twitter I often put out a call for help with research in writing my books. So here goes, Bluskiers.

I'm looking for a social worker (adoption/fostering preferably) and a probation officer who worked between 2008 and 2012, the more senior the better.

Please share :)
Cartoon ginger cat with big beseeching eyes.
May 12, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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ciaraioch.bsky.social
Time to get those legs summer-ready 🪒
Greyscale cartoon of a woman in a bikini having her very hairy legs shorn like a sheep by another woman. This is a very silly cartoon but look. You chose to be here. This is your fault. #Cartoon #Art #SpéirGhorm #SpéirGorm #ArtSky #BlueSkyArt
April 29, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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karimwafa.bsky.social
Turns out Le Gavel is mightier than Le Pen.
March 31, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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ashhull.bsky.social
Don’t ask me how my day is going unless you want the detailed version.
March 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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ciaraioch.bsky.social
Life hasn't been the same since I heard Irish dancing described as Whimsical Skedaddlin'
March 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM
pickedaine.bsky.social
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
March 1, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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jakevig.bsky.social
I love abstract art. If I wanted to see things that looked like things, I would look at things.
February 28, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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midge.bsky.social
Heading into Costco, see you in $1200
February 27, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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ciaraioch.bsky.social
Prince John existed when the Normans invaded Ireland via Diarmait Mac Murchada, which means Strongbow is canonically part of Disney's animated Robin Hood universe, yet the silence of the confusingly sexy anthropomorphic fox on the violent colonisation of this island is DEAFENING
February 20, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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sofarrsogud.bsky.social
Why is it called a fake laugh and not a ‘faux ha’
February 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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funkelly.bsky.social
some angry rando told me no more jokes until everything is fixed so let’s pack it up guys
February 14, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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benedictsred.bsky.social
Bummer
Scene from Ghostbusters Two. She actually said 2016.
February 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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bencollins.bsky.social
HHS Secretary Dr. Leo Spacemen
February 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM