Sorchist
@sorchist.bsky.social
Just a guy. Programmer. Artist. Roleplaying gamer (what the kids call "ttrpgs"). Esperantist. Ed.
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As someone who watched her dad fall victim to the CB radio craze of the 1970s and who has listened to more than one Mannheim Steamroller Christmas album in her life, I really enjoyed this article and I think you will too
Finally, the Christmas piece you’ve all been waiting for—the one that connects the fates of C.W. McCall and Mannheim Steamroller.
David Buck outdid himself this time:
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David Buck outdid himself this time:
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new @tedium.co
Convoy Steamroller: C.W. McCall’s Unexpected Christmas Music Tie
The unexpected connection between advertising, a 1975 novelty song, CB radio, and some of your favorite modern Christmas tunes.
tedium.co
December 27, 2025 at 1:06 AM
As someone who watched her dad fall victim to the CB radio craze of the 1970s and who has listened to more than one Mannheim Steamroller Christmas album in her life, I really enjoyed this article and I think you will too
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Merry Christmas to all those celebrating. Happy Thursday to all those who are not. And I hope this day passes bearably and swiftly for anyone struggling today.
Dragon with Christmas Gift, Edward Gorey.
Dragon with Christmas Gift, Edward Gorey.
December 25, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Merry Christmas to all those celebrating. Happy Thursday to all those who are not. And I hope this day passes bearably and swiftly for anyone struggling today.
Dragon with Christmas Gift, Edward Gorey.
Dragon with Christmas Gift, Edward Gorey.
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Feliĉan kristnaskon al ĉiuj festantoj!
Paco estu sur la tero, kaj bona volo al la homaro!
Paco estu sur la tero, kaj bona volo al la homaro!
December 25, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Feliĉan kristnaskon al ĉiuj festantoj!
Paco estu sur la tero, kaj bona volo al la homaro!
Paco estu sur la tero, kaj bona volo al la homaro!
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
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Hands down the funniest thing anyone has ever typed in mastodon
December 17, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Hands down the funniest thing anyone has ever typed in mastodon
Post your favorite "Lord of the Rings" character. Wrong answers only.
December 14, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Post your favorite "Lord of the Rings" character. Wrong answers only.
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all i'm saying is that there were better options
December 12, 2025 at 5:25 AM
all i'm saying is that there were better options
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VtM player: My Kindred is Dominique Valestro, an ancient Ventrue, master of a vast medieval castle. He is regal and commanding yet his eyes reveal a startling inhumanity... Maybe Benedict Cumberbatch mixed with Clancy Brown. But very sexy. Can you draw that?
Me:
Me:
December 13, 2025 at 7:51 AM
VtM player: My Kindred is Dominique Valestro, an ancient Ventrue, master of a vast medieval castle. He is regal and commanding yet his eyes reveal a startling inhumanity... Maybe Benedict Cumberbatch mixed with Clancy Brown. But very sexy. Can you draw that?
Me:
Me:
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I will go to my grave screaming about how Pennywise being a clown hits completely different for anyone under 40 or 50, because the original intent was that Pennywise LOOKED HARMLESS, because “IT” predates scary clowns, & if the story were modern, Pennywise would manifest as a ninja turtle or Luffy
Welcome to Derry reveals why It loves to use the form of Pennywise the Clown so much.
Why Did IT Choose its Pennywise the Clown Form? WELCOME TO DERRY Reveals the Answer
nerdist.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I will go to my grave screaming about how Pennywise being a clown hits completely different for anyone under 40 or 50, because the original intent was that Pennywise LOOKED HARMLESS, because “IT” predates scary clowns, & if the story were modern, Pennywise would manifest as a ninja turtle or Luffy
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My family's dealing with a whole lot right now, with my mother's dementia and my father's cancer both in late stages, an elderly dog, and mounting debt. Anything you can spare would mean the world, and even sharing helps!
gofund.me/2d5250128
gofund.me/2d5250128
Donate to Caring for Family Struggling with Dementia, Cancer, and Debt, organized by Joseph England
I've been here before. But if you don't know me, my name is J… Joseph England needs your support for Caring for Family Struggling with Dementia, Cancer, and Debt
gofund.me
December 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
My family's dealing with a whole lot right now, with my mother's dementia and my father's cancer both in late stages, an elderly dog, and mounting debt. Anything you can spare would mean the world, and even sharing helps!
gofund.me/2d5250128
gofund.me/2d5250128
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WELCOME TO THE DRACULA PAPRIKA DISCOURSE!!
(meme from tumblr, not my own, original link seems to be dead now)
(meme from tumblr, not my own, original link seems to be dead now)
December 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
WELCOME TO THE DRACULA PAPRIKA DISCOURSE!!
(meme from tumblr, not my own, original link seems to be dead now)
(meme from tumblr, not my own, original link seems to be dead now)
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Handing back student work that’s been written by ChatGPT with a 0 followed by the comment “This essay will never stand in authentic wonder before the Beauty of God’s creation.”
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
www.vulture.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Handing back student work that’s been written by ChatGPT with a 0 followed by the comment “This essay will never stand in authentic wonder before the Beauty of God’s creation.”
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You might not think you needed to see Kate Bush dressed as a bat today, but you were wrong.
November 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
You might not think you needed to see Kate Bush dressed as a bat today, but you were wrong.
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This is my favourite Kate.
November 22, 2025 at 10:57 PM
This is my favourite Kate.
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“THE NON-ARTIST FIXATION ON HYPERREALISM AS THE PINNACLE OF ART IS CLEARLY PART OF THE REASON SO MANY ADULTS THINK THEY CANNOT DRAW OR CONSIDER THEMSELVES TO BE FAILURES, KAWAII, FOLK ART, DOODLES, OR OTHER EASIER ENTRY POINTS ARE CONSIDERED CHILDISH, WHICH IS WHY JAPANESE DRAWING BOOKS ARE BETTER…”
November 21, 2025 at 9:24 PM
“THE NON-ARTIST FIXATION ON HYPERREALISM AS THE PINNACLE OF ART IS CLEARLY PART OF THE REASON SO MANY ADULTS THINK THEY CANNOT DRAW OR CONSIDER THEMSELVES TO BE FAILURES, KAWAII, FOLK ART, DOODLES, OR OTHER EASIER ENTRY POINTS ARE CONSIDERED CHILDISH, WHICH IS WHY JAPANESE DRAWING BOOKS ARE BETTER…”
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“AI workers said they distrust the models they work on because of a consistent emphasis on rapid turnaround time at the expense of quality.”
Meet the AI workers who tell their friends and family to stay away from AI
When the people making AI seem trustworthy are the ones who trust it the least, it shows that incentives for speed are overtaking safety, experts say
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
“AI workers said they distrust the models they work on because of a consistent emphasis on rapid turnaround time at the expense of quality.”
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November 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Batgirl drops in for a tussle.
This one is very special to me. It's old, done with markers and brush pens during a time when I was finally finding my voice as an artist. Before this period, I felt like I was not connecting to my work. With drawing from this period... I felt completely at home.
This one is very special to me. It's old, done with markers and brush pens during a time when I was finally finding my voice as an artist. Before this period, I felt like I was not connecting to my work. With drawing from this period... I felt completely at home.
November 16, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Batgirl drops in for a tussle.
This one is very special to me. It's old, done with markers and brush pens during a time when I was finally finding my voice as an artist. Before this period, I felt like I was not connecting to my work. With drawing from this period... I felt completely at home.
This one is very special to me. It's old, done with markers and brush pens during a time when I was finally finding my voice as an artist. Before this period, I felt like I was not connecting to my work. With drawing from this period... I felt completely at home.
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Growing up in a time when “selling out” was the most shameful thing you could do and then being forced to live through the 2020s feels like being kicked in the head by a horse every day
November 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Growing up in a time when “selling out” was the most shameful thing you could do and then being forced to live through the 2020s feels like being kicked in the head by a horse every day
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the people in charge are far dumber than we can even imagine. like, unbelievably dumb. we don't even realize.
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM
the people in charge are far dumber than we can even imagine. like, unbelievably dumb. we don't even realize.
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Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.