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Tucker McKnight
@tuckerm.us
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Software developer from Salt Lake City, USA.

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The Critters series floundered a bit from Critters 4 through 8, before going in a new direction for Critters 9, which was REALLY good, and had a very different design for the crites, too.

#monsterdon
Leonardo DiCaprio at the end of Critters VIII.
November 3, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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Terminator 2 walked so that Critters 3 could run.

#monsterdon
November 3, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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Rizzo and Gracie say "hi."

@aww #dogsofmastodon
A small gray dog, Rizzo, smiling at you, yes you. A small black dog, Gracie, that wants a chin scratch. Rizzo is in the background. Rizzo getting a belly scratch.
September 17, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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I was looking for some info about #syncthing, and Lenovo's absolutely batshit bananas #ai generated "glossary of everything" was the top search result. I can't believe it's still up on their website. It's kind of entertaining to look at what they have […]

[Original post on saltylike.us]
A screenshot from Lenovo's website giving a definition of laptop stickers, which includes the DAMN LIE that they are easily removable and reusable. Text reads: What are laptop stickers? Laptop stickers are versatile accessories that allow users to personalize and protect their devices. These adhesive decals come in various designs, ranging from tech logos to witty programming jokes. Ideal for expressing individuality, laptop stickers offer a creative way to customize your device's appearance without compromising its performance. Beyond aesthetics, they can also cover scratches or blemishes, providing a refreshed look. Easily removable and often reusable, laptop stickers are a popular choice among tech enthusiasts. A screenshot from Lenovo's website defining the term least significant bit. Although the definition is accurate, this is probably the least significant bit of information you're looking for when shopping for a laptop. Heyooo! Text reads: What is the least significant bit (LSB)? The LSB refers to the rightmost bit in a binary number representation. It holds the lowest value in the binary place value system, representing 220 or 1. In other words, the LSB is the bit that carries the smallest weight in a binary number.
September 2, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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This is fine. #monsterdon
August 4, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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I found some Comic Sans in real life, where do I report this?

#design #typography
Photo of a poster in a window with text that's in Comic Sans. The poster reads: Storytelling: The Breath of life Created by Trevor Dahl (aka Good Happy Stuff) This playful and richly layered artwork traces the evolution of storytelling across our Main Street windows - from ancient myths and epic poetry to comic books, cinema, and the digital age. A flowing current of imagination weaves through time, connecting cultures, ideas, and voices across history. (There is additional text about the author, which is rather small.)
July 28, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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I just heard about Delirium Red, a cherry Belgian ale, from @kevie last week. Surprisingly, it was available at the nearest liquor store.

Very fruity -- moreso than I usually like -- but ends up being perfect for a hot day like today.

@beersofmastodon #beer
A red-tinted beer in a Belgian-style beer glass. The glass has a logo for "2 Row Brewing" etched on it.
July 15, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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@vinylrecords
The vinyl record sleeve for Dire Straits' debut album.
July 13, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Dire Straits - Sultans of Swing

I picked this one up a couple of weeks ago and just realized that I hadn't listened yet.

@vinylrecords #music #vinyl #nowplaying
July 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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#monsterdon
July 7, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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Someone tell Bat Boy (the one found in the cave) that his Dad is on the way from space to pick him up.

#monsterdon #frankensteinmeetsthespacemonster
July 7, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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My Ergodox #mechanicalkeyboard and CST #trackball @mechanicalkeyboards
A white, split, ortholinear keyboard with no labels on the keys. Also, a white trackball mouse in the middle of the two keyboard halves with a blue ball in it.
July 1, 2025 at 5:33 AM
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Had a barley wine homebrew from July, 2013 yesterday. Was fantastic. Also probably the oldest beer I've ever had. 🍻

#beer @beersofmastodon #merrychristmas
A dark beer in a snifter glass sitting on a countertop. Christmas garland decorations are around the windows in the background.
December 27, 2024 at 12:07 AM
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Was reading about the OpenAI vs Elon Musk lawsuit and got distracted because the Delaware Division of Corporations website has got some primo vintage web design. Tables for layouts, HTML comments, spacer.gif, everything. Yes it's bad for accessibility, but […]

[Original post on saltylike.us]
Screenshot of the HTML from https://icis.corp.delaware.gov/eCorp. It has HTML comments and a table being used for the layout.
December 13, 2024 at 10:19 PM
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#immich says that I took my Mastodon header image two years ago to date. Looks different today. One normal, one...inverted.

#saltlakecity #utah
Photograph of a neighborhood in the winter time. There is snow on the ground and a mountain range is visible in the background. The same neighborhood as in the previous photo, except there is no snow and the mountain range is barely visible, being obscured by smog. the main character from tenet wearing a gas mask ʞsɐɯ sɐƃ ɐ ƃuᴉɹɐǝʍ ʇǝuǝʇ ɯoɹɟ ɹǝʇɔɐɹɐɥɔ uᴉɐɯ ǝɥʇ
December 7, 2024 at 12:42 AM
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@aww Update: we have chilled out and are now falling asleep standing up.
November 1, 2024 at 12:02 AM
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My mom's dog, Rizzo, thinks Halloween is juuuuust a little too spooky (because the doorbell rings a lot), so he stays with me tonight where there are fewer trick-or-treaters.

#dogsofmastodon @aww
October 31, 2024 at 11:58 PM