Smendon
@smendon.bsky.social
Getting closer to 40 than I like. Media junkie.
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What Europe could do is threaten to boycott the World Cup. It won't. But that might actually work. Trump wants his big show.
January 17, 2026 at 6:51 PM
What Europe could do is threaten to boycott the World Cup. It won't. But that might actually work. Trump wants his big show.
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Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law. They are essential for Europe and for the international community as a whole.
January 17, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law. They are essential for Europe and for the international community as a whole.
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Roses are red
Nazis are lurking
Beware of them here because
Nazis are lurking
Beware of them here because
X has stopped working
X has stopped working
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January 16, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Roses are red
Nazis are lurking
Beware of them here because
Nazis are lurking
Beware of them here because
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BREAKING: Explosive new poll for ITV Cymru Wales puts Plaid Cymru surging ahead of Reform UK in May’s Welsh elections.
Plaid 37%
Reform 23%
Greens 13%
Labour 10%
Tories 10%
Lib Dems 5%
Plaid could form majority with Greens on this basis, with Labour out of govt for first time since devolution.
Plaid 37%
Reform 23%
Greens 13%
Labour 10%
Tories 10%
Lib Dems 5%
Plaid could form majority with Greens on this basis, with Labour out of govt for first time since devolution.
January 13, 2026 at 7:12 PM
BREAKING: Explosive new poll for ITV Cymru Wales puts Plaid Cymru surging ahead of Reform UK in May’s Welsh elections.
Plaid 37%
Reform 23%
Greens 13%
Labour 10%
Tories 10%
Lib Dems 5%
Plaid could form majority with Greens on this basis, with Labour out of govt for first time since devolution.
Plaid 37%
Reform 23%
Greens 13%
Labour 10%
Tories 10%
Lib Dems 5%
Plaid could form majority with Greens on this basis, with Labour out of govt for first time since devolution.
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in other news apparently you can now get shot for being smug
Fox News' Will Cain: “There's a weird kind of smugness... in the way that some of these liberal white women interact with authority”
January 14, 2026 at 9:42 AM
in other news apparently you can now get shot for being smug
'Fuck the past, fuck the future, live in the moment day to day' - Kevin Smith.
January 14, 2026 at 9:20 AM
'Fuck the past, fuck the future, live in the moment day to day' - Kevin Smith.
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Second anniversary of our Apple TV’s spectacular attempt to understand me asking for “Hercule Poirot’s Christmas”
December 23, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Second anniversary of our Apple TV’s spectacular attempt to understand me asking for “Hercule Poirot’s Christmas”
In my opinion, Superman is the best film of 2025. There are probably better films out there from a technical stand point, but the way it made me feel - that being a person, someone with morals, someone who wants to just help others is still worth something.
December 9, 2025 at 12:07 PM
In my opinion, Superman is the best film of 2025. There are probably better films out there from a technical stand point, but the way it made me feel - that being a person, someone with morals, someone who wants to just help others is still worth something.
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Remember your favorite creator possibly might be struggling with imposter syndrome and doubt and this timeline sucks.. so if you find yourself thinking “wow I really relate to this persons work” or that persons work gives you joy, you should probably tell them. It’s a hard time to be a creative.
November 26, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Remember your favorite creator possibly might be struggling with imposter syndrome and doubt and this timeline sucks.. so if you find yourself thinking “wow I really relate to this persons work” or that persons work gives you joy, you should probably tell them. It’s a hard time to be a creative.
The public also voted for Brexit, so I wouldn't trust their judgement...
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/de...
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/de...
British public’s verdict is in: Die Hard is not a Christmas movie
Survey also reveals Britons’ favourite festive film, views on tear-jerkers and family cinema trips
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:17 AM
The public also voted for Brexit, so I wouldn't trust their judgement...
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/de...
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/de...
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Happy Blackhat Friday, partners!
Pistolheart is live on itch! It's 10% of until Midnight and Itch is letting all creators keep 100% of their profits today, so if you were planning on getting it already... mosey on over to itch.
A more lengthy thread to come!
ckc09c.itch.io/pistolheart-...
Pistolheart is live on itch! It's 10% of until Midnight and Itch is letting all creators keep 100% of their profits today, so if you were planning on getting it already... mosey on over to itch.
A more lengthy thread to come!
ckc09c.itch.io/pistolheart-...
Pistolheart Vol 1 by ckc09c
A supplement for Western Daggerheart campaigns by Carlos Cisco.
ckc09c.itch.io
November 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Happy Blackhat Friday, partners!
Pistolheart is live on itch! It's 10% of until Midnight and Itch is letting all creators keep 100% of their profits today, so if you were planning on getting it already... mosey on over to itch.
A more lengthy thread to come!
ckc09c.itch.io/pistolheart-...
Pistolheart is live on itch! It's 10% of until Midnight and Itch is letting all creators keep 100% of their profits today, so if you were planning on getting it already... mosey on over to itch.
A more lengthy thread to come!
ckc09c.itch.io/pistolheart-...
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Ok nosey question: are you a parent with adult kids still living at home, or adult child who’s had to move back (after leaving uni/in a crisis/to save up)? Writing about this for the Guardian & keen to hear (anonymously if needed - DMs open or gaby.hinsliff@guardian.co,uk) how it’s working...
November 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Ok nosey question: are you a parent with adult kids still living at home, or adult child who’s had to move back (after leaving uni/in a crisis/to save up)? Writing about this for the Guardian & keen to hear (anonymously if needed - DMs open or gaby.hinsliff@guardian.co,uk) how it’s working...
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Absolute carnage in the family group chat as my cousin posts a Christmas riddle from her fiancé’s office that no one can figure out, only to find that someone in the office got ChatGPT to make up the riddle and it’s gibberish that doesn’t have a solution
November 12, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Absolute carnage in the family group chat as my cousin posts a Christmas riddle from her fiancé’s office that no one can figure out, only to find that someone in the office got ChatGPT to make up the riddle and it’s gibberish that doesn’t have a solution
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Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
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I wish I was in more of a position at the moment to celebrate this, but I think I'm still allowed to be a little bit chuffed. Film Stories has got to 500 episodes...
filmstories.co.uk/film-stories...
filmstories.co.uk/film-stories...
Podcast | Episode 500 celebrations - a long conversation with Kevin Smith
Film Stories hits a milestone - and Kevin Smith kicks off our episode 500 celebrations with a very special episode.
filmstories.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 7:05 AM
I wish I was in more of a position at the moment to celebrate this, but I think I'm still allowed to be a little bit chuffed. Film Stories has got to 500 episodes...
filmstories.co.uk/film-stories...
filmstories.co.uk/film-stories...
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Despite the headline it’s not George RR Martin personally going for them cos he’s rich and famous. It’s all of us.
The test case used his work, but it’s about the plain-as-day issue that ANY generative AI ignores and infringes copyright, by passing off.
That’s a win for basic law.
The test case used his work, but it’s about the plain-as-day issue that ANY generative AI ignores and infringes copyright, by passing off.
That’s a win for basic law.
Judge rules George R.R. Martin and other authors can sue OpenAI for copyright infringement
• Said ChatGPT generated 'Game of Thrones' content similar enough to infringe copyright
• OpenAI’s motion to dismiss was denied
• Said ChatGPT generated 'Game of Thrones' content similar enough to infringe copyright
• OpenAI’s motion to dismiss was denied
October 30, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Despite the headline it’s not George RR Martin personally going for them cos he’s rich and famous. It’s all of us.
The test case used his work, but it’s about the plain-as-day issue that ANY generative AI ignores and infringes copyright, by passing off.
That’s a win for basic law.
The test case used his work, but it’s about the plain-as-day issue that ANY generative AI ignores and infringes copyright, by passing off.
That’s a win for basic law.
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A female sex demon is called a succubus. A male sex demon is called an incubus. A non-binary sex demon is called an omnibus.
October 29, 2025 at 6:11 AM
A female sex demon is called a succubus. A male sex demon is called an incubus. A non-binary sex demon is called an omnibus.
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It's International Animation Day. Animation professionals, quote this with something you worked on. Here's an episode of Sarah & Duck I wrote ten years ago. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Sarah & Duck - Series 3: 1. Picture Planes
Animation for preschool children. When Sarah and Duck race paper planes, they chance upon an exciting discovery.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
It's International Animation Day. Animation professionals, quote this with something you worked on. Here's an episode of Sarah & Duck I wrote ten years ago. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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Yup.
if that HIGNFY Euan Blair fuckup had been about a right-winger it'd have had full front-page scandal coverage in the Mail followed by frontpage coverage across the board for the next week, days of "BBC in crisis" headline coverage by the BBC, and parliamentary questions about Tim Davie's future
October 6, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Yup.
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Reminds me of the efforts made to resist UK immigration enforcement in Glasgow, a few years ago.
They were more persistent than these ICE goons, but could never have overcome the community. They rely on intimidation driving inaction.
They were more persistent than these ICE goons, but could never have overcome the community. They rely on intimidation driving inaction.
This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.
Community action works.
Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...
Community action works.
Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...
October 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Reminds me of the efforts made to resist UK immigration enforcement in Glasgow, a few years ago.
They were more persistent than these ICE goons, but could never have overcome the community. They rely on intimidation driving inaction.
They were more persistent than these ICE goons, but could never have overcome the community. They rely on intimidation driving inaction.
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Penniless and homeless, Raynor and Moth Winn found fame with their story of their 630-mile walk to salvation. The Salt Path became a global bestseller and was adapted into a major film.
But we can reveal it wasn’t the whole truth.
@chloehadj.bsky.social
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But we can reveal it wasn’t the whole truth.
@chloehadj.bsky.social
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The real Salt Path: how the couple behind a bestseller le...
Penniless and homeless, the Winns found fame and fortune with the story of their 630-mile walk to salvation. We can reveal it was far from the truth
observer.co.uk
July 6, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Penniless and homeless, Raynor and Moth Winn found fame with their story of their 630-mile walk to salvation. The Salt Path became a global bestseller and was adapted into a major film.
But we can reveal it wasn’t the whole truth.
@chloehadj.bsky.social
Read more:
But we can reveal it wasn’t the whole truth.
@chloehadj.bsky.social
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NEW: Weekend News Agents
Latest of our extended political interviews, this time with former Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt.
She is a fascinating figure. So many insights on the future of progressive politics, Silicon Valley and Europe. Listen now 👇
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Latest of our extended political interviews, this time with former Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt.
She is a fascinating figure. So many insights on the future of progressive politics, Silicon Valley and Europe. Listen now 👇
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Helle Thorning-Schmidt on Greenland, Zuckerberg and Brexit
Podcast Episode · The News Agents · 07/02/2025 · 37m
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February 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
NEW: Weekend News Agents
Latest of our extended political interviews, this time with former Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt.
She is a fascinating figure. So many insights on the future of progressive politics, Silicon Valley and Europe. Listen now 👇
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Latest of our extended political interviews, this time with former Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt.
She is a fascinating figure. So many insights on the future of progressive politics, Silicon Valley and Europe. Listen now 👇
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
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2. It was never intended to be used.
3. It's shareable rage bait for movie awareness.
4. It was created by a digital marketing agency.
5. Popbase.tv is a digital marketing agency.
6. You're being played.
2. It was never intended to be used.
3. It's shareable rage bait for movie awareness.
4. It was created by a digital marketing agency.
5. Popbase.tv is a digital marketing agency.
6. You're being played.
February 4, 2025 at 5:33 PM
1. This poster will never be used.
2. It was never intended to be used.
3. It's shareable rage bait for movie awareness.
4. It was created by a digital marketing agency.
5. Popbase.tv is a digital marketing agency.
6. You're being played.
2. It was never intended to be used.
3. It's shareable rage bait for movie awareness.
4. It was created by a digital marketing agency.
5. Popbase.tv is a digital marketing agency.
6. You're being played.