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Carl
@rhetoricarl.bsky.social
Irish. D&D. Psychology. Philosophy. Creative writing. Fantasy. Twin Peaks. Living in California. He/him.

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Lord of the Rings, with 2026 (American) politics. youtube.com/shorts/T1lXu...

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Lord of the Rings with 2026 politics #shorts
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February 5, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Ian McKellen on Colbert tonight is a must see. Brilliant idea to have him recite his Thomas Moore monologue. Relevant 400 years later. If you don't have time for the full video, start at 22 mins.
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"There's Nothing I Enjoy More Than Acting In The Theater" - Ian McKellen EXTENDED INTERVIEW
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February 5, 2026 at 7:39 AM
My Spotify right now is exclusively full of artists openly criticizing ICE and donating to Minnesota. Feels good.
February 5, 2026 at 12:53 AM
One bright side of the Epstein Files is how quiet QAnon weirdos have become since we learned who's at the forefront of it all.
February 4, 2026 at 5:18 AM
America, after he dies.
February 2, 2026 at 2:24 AM
I got a selfie with Catherine O'Hara a couple of years ago because she heard me talking on the street and complimented my Irish accent. Made my year. Absolute legend, RIP.
January 31, 2026 at 4:24 AM
The best cheer and standing ovation I've been part of happened last night. Truly deserved by @elainelee.bsky.social - giver of so much joy and entertainment! (And @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social )
November 2, 2025 at 8:43 PM
View from my window. 3 hours until Dimension 20 Live! Viva Mas Vegas. #dimension20
November 1, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Being greeted by this in my hotel room is absolutely wild. So excited for #Dimension20 tonight
November 1, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I'll need a new green card next year. Not sure if I'll be able to get it, as I haven't fulfilled my quota of stealing American jobs and women lately.

Also falling behind on "far left terorrism", so I'll be watching more Colbert and wearing frog costumes to make sure I maintain appearances.
October 21, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Today feels like a better day to live here. Let's keep it up. #NOKINGS
October 18, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Every bullshit diet and self help influencer: "Do these ten wild things that will never help you in any way. Also drink more water."

Enough formally dehydrated rubes later, who "can't believe the difference"; You've now got a brand, money, and a regular spot on Rogan.

Burn it all down.
October 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Looking at properties in Canada is probably the most therapeutic thing I've done in years.
September 14, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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Reading like 90% of the news
September 13, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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The only immigrant that I’ve been victimized by is myself
June 9, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Cats aren't real.
April 29, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I forgot I pre-ordered this months ago. Final piece in the new trio of books. The art is incredible, lots of new things to play with.

#dungeonsanddragons #dnd #d&d
February 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
My last post was inspired by my new shirt.

Gordon Cole (played by David Lynch himself):

"When you became Denise, I told all of your colleagues, those clown comics, to fix their hearts or die".

This line came 25 years later in "Twin Peaks: The Return" and was no less impactful.
February 10, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Twin Peaks introduced me to my first trans person. This came out in 1991.

Cooper greets her with a handshake and immediately starts calling her by her new name after he learns of it.

Two other characters are weird around her, but Coop just smiles and acts respectfully.
February 10, 2025 at 10:09 PM
More and more, I've been noticing that the word "cringe" is being used to describe situations where people are simply being nice to others.

Let's stop that.
February 9, 2025 at 7:47 AM
In my own head, the idea of fully quitting a job to focus on writing, despite having never written anything of note, met a publisher, or gained any relevant contacts in the area, is pure silliness.

Yet, every other part of me is screaming "do it you coward".
February 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Tiptoeing the line between staying informed and staying sane.

Unfortunately that line is a tightrope swarmed by evil flying monkeys, hundreds of feet above a crystalline spike pit inhabited by Xenomorphs.

Oh and the line is on fire.
February 5, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Apropos of nothing, what's the best brand of real Canadian maple syrup?
February 4, 2025 at 1:52 AM
My background show for the weekend has been a rewatch of A Starstruck Odyssey from Dimension 20. Huge thanks to @elainelee.bsky.social for providing such a cool and original world for @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social and the @dimension20.bsky.social crew to play in.
February 2, 2025 at 11:49 PM
This morning in LA someone heard me talking on the phone and stopped in their tracks. Took me about 30 seconds to realize they stopped to talk to me. I made a quick goodbye and said hello to the stranger. They asked if I was Irish.

When I answered yes, they simply said "neat" and walked away. 🤷‍♂️
February 1, 2025 at 10:09 PM