Scott Sweeny
@ssweeny.net
Software engineer from #Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Opinions are my own, not those of my spouse, employer, child, or pets. In fact there are few areas in which we agree.
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Sitting at OTB in the South Side and just watched two of the loudest, drunkest dudes become BFFs in real time.
Warms my cold, dark heart.
#Pittsburgh
Warms my cold, dark heart.
#Pittsburgh
November 23, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Sitting at OTB in the South Side and just watched two of the loudest, drunkest dudes become BFFs in real time.
Warms my cold, dark heart.
#Pittsburgh
Warms my cold, dark heart.
#Pittsburgh
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THIS, THIS IS WHAT YOU ARE ALL THINKING, I KNEW IT, THIS IS WHY I HATE PARTIES
Man Trying To Enter Conversation Spends Few Minutes Smiling And Nodding At Edge Of Circle https://theonion.com/man-trying-to-enter-conversation-spends-few-minutes-smi-1819577205/
November 20, 2025 at 8:13 PM
THIS, THIS IS WHAT YOU ARE ALL THINKING, I KNEW IT, THIS IS WHY I HATE PARTIES
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The actual secret to why I know stuff is that I ask a question any time I don’t understand literally anything. I don’t care how simple it is. Anybody who makes fun of you for asking a simple question likely doesn’t know the answer either
November 20, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The actual secret to why I know stuff is that I ask a question any time I don’t understand literally anything. I don’t care how simple it is. Anybody who makes fun of you for asking a simple question likely doesn’t know the answer either
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Business are willing to accept broken code if it means they don't have to pay humans anymore
#AmWorking
Big businesses: "We do n% of our code with AI now"
Me: BUT IT DOESN'T WORK ANYMORE! YOU BROKE IT! YOU COMPLETELY RUINED IT!
Had this TWICE today with two different kinds of big business software product and I am ready to throw things.
Big businesses: "We do n% of our code with AI now"
Me: BUT IT DOESN'T WORK ANYMORE! YOU BROKE IT! YOU COMPLETELY RUINED IT!
Had this TWICE today with two different kinds of big business software product and I am ready to throw things.
November 19, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Business are willing to accept broken code if it means they don't have to pay humans anymore
I still have that damn Edmond Fitzgerald song stuck in my head.
November 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I still have that damn Edmond Fitzgerald song stuck in my head.
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Jesus [texting]: good news 2 poor. freedom 4 prisoners. sight 4 blind. set oppressed free. cancel all debts
American Christian receiving text: [throws phone off cliff]
American Christian receiving text: [throws phone off cliff]
November 14, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Jesus [texting]: good news 2 poor. freedom 4 prisoners. sight 4 blind. set oppressed free. cancel all debts
American Christian receiving text: [throws phone off cliff]
American Christian receiving text: [throws phone off cliff]
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What’s so special about Mad Mex’s Gobblerito? It’s hard to explain. Each ingredient is just ok on its own, but together, it’s a kaleidoscope of delicious magnificence...
A love letter to the Gobblerito
I proudly declare to the world: I love the Gobblerito.
www.pghcitypaper.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:17 PM
What’s so special about Mad Mex’s Gobblerito? It’s hard to explain. Each ingredient is just ok on its own, but together, it’s a kaleidoscope of delicious magnificence...
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![4-panel vertical comic. (1) 100 Years Ago [two people standing next to bicycle with small car nearby] PERSON 1: It’s too dangerous riding a bike with these cars around. I should get a car, too. (2) 50 Years Ago [two people between smaller car and bigger car] PERSON 2 with short hair: Small cars are less safe in collisions with larger vehicles, so I should get a bigger one. (3) Today [two people between big car and even bigger car] PERSON 1: Everyone has huge SUVs now. If I don’t get the biggest one, I’m putting my family at risk. (4) Soon [two people next to large armored car with spiked clubs attached] PERSON 2: If I don’t install more whirling spike clubs, I’ll be destroyed by all the other drivers who...](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreiby6can6k76yzfmv2czxs4pu2l7zie7bqbrpswi7h3ifmiadkuqvu@jpeg)
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James Bond just George Castanza’s it: shows up to work the next day as if nothing happened.
this kind of feels like freaking out over a problem that 95% of the audience is not going to have an issue with
Report: Amazon Is Struggling to Think How to Bring James Bond Back From the Dead
Daniel Craig's permanent exit in 'No Time to Die' is apparently causing issues for the next 'Bond' film.
gizmodo.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
James Bond just George Castanza’s it: shows up to work the next day as if nothing happened.
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This all would be easier if we agreed, canonically, that THE ROCK is a James Bond film.
James Bond’s death in No Time to Die is causing a nightmare for the next film. Writers are stuck because Bond “was blown to pieces.”
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
November 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
This all would be easier if we agreed, canonically, that THE ROCK is a James Bond film.
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This reads less like management policy and more a like tips and tricks piece for serial killers trying to pass as normal.
"Store employees are now required to smile if they are within 10 feet of a shopper.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within four feet, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help."
🙄 Won't stop the boycott, y'all.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within four feet, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help."
🙄 Won't stop the boycott, y'all.
Target is now requiring its employees to smile more
As the holiday season fast approaches, Target is urging its employees to add a little more “jolly” to their work routine.
www.wilx.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
This reads less like management policy and more a like tips and tricks piece for serial killers trying to pass as normal.
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Rooting on and supporting the next generation to build better than we could, unlike our experience
November 8, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Rooting on and supporting the next generation to build better than we could, unlike our experience
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I know this isn't the point of Paul's post, but I hope some people learn that quote dunking and dogpiling on people is a terrible habit.
Treat people the way you want to be treated instead of chasing rage-based dopamine. This is grade-two-level kindness, and it's not that difficult.
Treat people the way you want to be treated instead of chasing rage-based dopamine. This is grade-two-level kindness, and it's not that difficult.
Sharing some personal thoughts and feelings about the last weekend on the world's number one baseball app
100% cooked
Some reflections on the product design discussions from the last weekend
pfrazee.leaflet.pub
November 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I know this isn't the point of Paul's post, but I hope some people learn that quote dunking and dogpiling on people is a terrible habit.
Treat people the way you want to be treated instead of chasing rage-based dopamine. This is grade-two-level kindness, and it's not that difficult.
Treat people the way you want to be treated instead of chasing rage-based dopamine. This is grade-two-level kindness, and it's not that difficult.
If you're in #Pittsburgh or even if you're not, #WYEP's Halloween music show is always amazing and it's going on right now! 91.3FM or wyep.org
91.3 WYEP: Pittsburgh’s indie & classic rock music station
WYEP is an independent public radio station, playing indie rock, Americana, blues, roots, & classic/modern rock. Listen to your favorite artists and discover new music.
wyep.org
October 31, 2025 at 5:24 PM
If you're in #Pittsburgh or even if you're not, #WYEP's Halloween music show is always amazing and it's going on right now! 91.3FM or wyep.org
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When he says “hit it, Joe”, I don’t think first time viewers are going to be prepared for just how hard Joe hits it.
makes me weep to think of the gifts robbed from us because unaffordable housing has made it difficult for people to pursue their passions and hobbies
October 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM
When he says “hit it, Joe”, I don’t think first time viewers are going to be prepared for just how hard Joe hits it.
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heartbroken to learn the pope sympathizes with the poor. how can i continue to believe in god
October 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
heartbroken to learn the pope sympathizes with the poor. how can i continue to believe in god
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Cool Dad Raising Daughter On Media That Will Put Her Entirely Out Of Touch With Her Generation https://theonion.com/cool-dad-raising-daughter-on-media-that-will-put-her-en-1819572981/
October 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Cool Dad Raising Daughter On Media That Will Put Her Entirely Out Of Touch With Her Generation https://theonion.com/cool-dad-raising-daughter-on-media-that-will-put-her-en-1819572981/
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You are worthy of respect, of friendship, of love. Sometimes you may need to work harder to bring it forth, but never doubt that it is within you.
October 12, 2025 at 10:47 PM
You are worthy of respect, of friendship, of love. Sometimes you may need to work harder to bring it forth, but never doubt that it is within you.
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Okay this is a good headline
You won’t believe what degrading practice the Pope just condemned
You won’t believe what degrading practice the Pope just condemned
Communication must be freed from clickbait and misguided thinking, head of Catholic church tells journalists
The Pope has condemned clickbait as a “degrading” part of journalism, at a private audience with global newswires.
Australian media representatives were among those to hear directly from Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday with about 150 members of newswire alliance MINDS International. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Okay this is a good headline
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Never forget that Australia went to war with emus in 1932 and the emus won
October 9, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Never forget that Australia went to war with emus in 1932 and the emus won
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So Pittsburghers pronounce Carnegie the correct way, for obvious reasons. Andrew pronounced it that way bc he was Scottish. I was delighted recently to hear native Scot Ian Anderson say the name of the famous hall in New York that way when talking about a famous 1970 concert he played there.
Carnegie
[and typical French ones]
[and typical French ones]
What’s the word where you’re from that, when pronounced exactly as it looks, identifies a tourist immediately?
October 9, 2025 at 12:11 AM
So Pittsburghers pronounce Carnegie the correct way, for obvious reasons. Andrew pronounced it that way bc he was Scottish. I was delighted recently to hear native Scot Ian Anderson say the name of the famous hall in New York that way when talking about a famous 1970 concert he played there.
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I don't believe anyone in Erie or WNY would consider themselves Midwestern. I do love that the map has numbered regions so I don't have to spend time deciphering similar colors to the legend.
This is the most accurate depiction of the Midwest to date. Wichita has always felt like the last Midwest city while also being the first plains city.
October 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I don't believe anyone in Erie or WNY would consider themselves Midwestern. I do love that the map has numbered regions so I don't have to spend time deciphering similar colors to the legend.