UncleMalMal
@unclemalmal.bsky.social
Old school Gen-X gamer, Dungeon Master, Zen agnostic, follower of Rationalism and living example of transhumanism.
I think of this panel from Pogo often, but it's really hitting true today. I'm genuinely afraid for the future.
July 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I think of this panel from Pogo often, but it's really hitting true today. I'm genuinely afraid for the future.
I was feeling 'substitute teacher losing control of the class' energy, but I can feel the divorced dad part too. Either way, it's clear things are not going according to Trump's fantasies of how things would play out.
June 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I was feeling 'substitute teacher losing control of the class' energy, but I can feel the divorced dad part too. Either way, it's clear things are not going according to Trump's fantasies of how things would play out.
That's what he's counting on.
June 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
That's what he's counting on.
It's interesting, though now I can't help but want a Guyver themed diner where the helmets hold a card swiping slot. I'm imagining a magical-girl moment where they spin and swipe the credit card... then the music stops as the card is declined.
I think it's badass but also ripe for parody.
I think it's badass but also ripe for parody.
June 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
It's interesting, though now I can't help but want a Guyver themed diner where the helmets hold a card swiping slot. I'm imagining a magical-girl moment where they spin and swipe the credit card... then the music stops as the card is declined.
I think it's badass but also ripe for parody.
I think it's badass but also ripe for parody.
NASA had some failed launches but far fewer proportionally than SpaceX. I have my theories but long story short... I'd rather have NASA with it's glacial slowness and abundance of caution.
June 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
NASA had some failed launches but far fewer proportionally than SpaceX. I have my theories but long story short... I'd rather have NASA with it's glacial slowness and abundance of caution.
While I do agree we should continue to fund space exploration, I would definitely prefer to be doing it with NASA and not SpaceX. Any space program would have some inevitable failures but it seems SpaceX is willing to rush launches and risk more failures, knowing the taxpayers will pay for it.
June 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM
While I do agree we should continue to fund space exploration, I would definitely prefer to be doing it with NASA and not SpaceX. Any space program would have some inevitable failures but it seems SpaceX is willing to rush launches and risk more failures, knowing the taxpayers will pay for it.
I guess the only option is to have a a number of inspection teams (at least 3) inspecting daily in rotation. Otherwise, there's no point to the inspections since they would just move all the incarcerated beforehand and leave an empty building.
Even then, DHS would try to hide their actions.
Even then, DHS would try to hide their actions.
June 19, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I guess the only option is to have a a number of inspection teams (at least 3) inspecting daily in rotation. Otherwise, there's no point to the inspections since they would just move all the incarcerated beforehand and leave an empty building.
Even then, DHS would try to hide their actions.
Even then, DHS would try to hide their actions.
Yeah, I noticed that bit of wordplay as well. It sounds the exact same as 'you are closer to death than you were a minute ago'. Well... yeah. But still not dead YET so don't put me in a coffin now.
Treating Iran like they have WMDs when there are none is history repeating itself for the worse.
Treating Iran like they have WMDs when there are none is history repeating itself for the worse.
June 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Yeah, I noticed that bit of wordplay as well. It sounds the exact same as 'you are closer to death than you were a minute ago'. Well... yeah. But still not dead YET so don't put me in a coffin now.
Treating Iran like they have WMDs when there are none is history repeating itself for the worse.
Treating Iran like they have WMDs when there are none is history repeating itself for the worse.
So... extra Teslas in the front lot, giant flags that are big enough to cover Semis, and a someone that tells everyone just how honest he is.
The White House has just become a used car lot.
The White House has just become a used car lot.
June 19, 2025 at 1:16 PM
So... extra Teslas in the front lot, giant flags that are big enough to cover Semis, and a someone that tells everyone just how honest he is.
The White House has just become a used car lot.
The White House has just become a used car lot.
Pity Ryan Reynolds still isn't doing Mint Mobile ads anymore. Can you IMAGINE the takedowns he would have for Trump Mobile?
June 17, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Pity Ryan Reynolds still isn't doing Mint Mobile ads anymore. Can you IMAGINE the takedowns he would have for Trump Mobile?
Rockin', rockin', and rollin'
Down to the beach, I'm strollin'
But the seagulls poke at my head, not fun!
I said, "Seagulls, mm! Stop it now!"
Down to the beach, I'm strollin'
But the seagulls poke at my head, not fun!
I said, "Seagulls, mm! Stop it now!"
June 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Rockin', rockin', and rollin'
Down to the beach, I'm strollin'
But the seagulls poke at my head, not fun!
I said, "Seagulls, mm! Stop it now!"
Down to the beach, I'm strollin'
But the seagulls poke at my head, not fun!
I said, "Seagulls, mm! Stop it now!"
One of the few times I actually agree with Northern Korea 'news'. Pretty brutal.
June 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM
One of the few times I actually agree with Northern Korea 'news'. Pretty brutal.
They would be able to wander the inner halls and the buzz is an implicit invitation into your apartment alone if we assume typical Vampire limitations.
If we are dealing with Vampire: The Masquerade rules... yeah, they don't need an invitation but you made it way easier.
Either way, you are hosed.
If we are dealing with Vampire: The Masquerade rules... yeah, they don't need an invitation but you made it way easier.
Either way, you are hosed.
June 17, 2025 at 1:52 AM
They would be able to wander the inner halls and the buzz is an implicit invitation into your apartment alone if we assume typical Vampire limitations.
If we are dealing with Vampire: The Masquerade rules... yeah, they don't need an invitation but you made it way easier.
Either way, you are hosed.
If we are dealing with Vampire: The Masquerade rules... yeah, they don't need an invitation but you made it way easier.
Either way, you are hosed.
Wait... WHAT? Oh my beating 80's heart.
June 16, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Wait... WHAT? Oh my beating 80's heart.
I keep finding scorpions in my bathroom sink overflow drain. I think they like the moisture and the fact it's like a tiny cave. Occasionally they crawl out and get stuck in the sink if it's properly stoppered.
You might want to keep those tongs handy.
PS: The pizza was good.
You might want to keep those tongs handy.
PS: The pizza was good.
June 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I keep finding scorpions in my bathroom sink overflow drain. I think they like the moisture and the fact it's like a tiny cave. Occasionally they crawl out and get stuck in the sink if it's properly stoppered.
You might want to keep those tongs handy.
PS: The pizza was good.
You might want to keep those tongs handy.
PS: The pizza was good.
Eh, not really. After the Cold War and being told the Russians were going to nuke us constantly, I'm pretty blase' about the whole thing. If Israel nukes anyone, every other country would retaliate and mutual assured destruction would happen.
We all die in days. No one wins a nuclear war.
We all die in days. No one wins a nuclear war.
June 16, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Eh, not really. After the Cold War and being told the Russians were going to nuke us constantly, I'm pretty blase' about the whole thing. If Israel nukes anyone, every other country would retaliate and mutual assured destruction would happen.
We all die in days. No one wins a nuclear war.
We all die in days. No one wins a nuclear war.
Didn't realize you voiced Roche. Well, let me tell you... excellent job. Definitely one of my favorite side characters of the FFVII remake.
June 16, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Didn't realize you voiced Roche. Well, let me tell you... excellent job. Definitely one of my favorite side characters of the FFVII remake.
1) I really hope it's edible glitter.
2) I'm wondering about the mindset of whoever it was that went 'You know what these vinegar-salt cucumbers need? GLITTER'.
3) But on the plus side, their poops will sparkle for weeks... so yay?
2) I'm wondering about the mindset of whoever it was that went 'You know what these vinegar-salt cucumbers need? GLITTER'.
3) But on the plus side, their poops will sparkle for weeks... so yay?
June 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM
1) I really hope it's edible glitter.
2) I'm wondering about the mindset of whoever it was that went 'You know what these vinegar-salt cucumbers need? GLITTER'.
3) But on the plus side, their poops will sparkle for weeks... so yay?
2) I'm wondering about the mindset of whoever it was that went 'You know what these vinegar-salt cucumbers need? GLITTER'.
3) But on the plus side, their poops will sparkle for weeks... so yay?
Huh. Just misses where I am in Texas.
Oddly, doesn't make me feel any safer or more threatened to know this. But still good to know.
Oddly, doesn't make me feel any safer or more threatened to know this. But still good to know.
June 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Huh. Just misses where I am in Texas.
Oddly, doesn't make me feel any safer or more threatened to know this. But still good to know.
Oddly, doesn't make me feel any safer or more threatened to know this. But still good to know.
Between those two... Persona 5. But hard to say without knowing your personal gamestyle and favorite genres/subgenres. But as someone who has played both Persona 5 and DQXI, I enjoyed Persona 5 more... but I've always been a Shin Megami Tensei fan. Take that as you will.
June 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Between those two... Persona 5. But hard to say without knowing your personal gamestyle and favorite genres/subgenres. But as someone who has played both Persona 5 and DQXI, I enjoyed Persona 5 more... but I've always been a Shin Megami Tensei fan. Take that as you will.
Bluesky may not be as big in user population as TwitX but it's definitely more comfortable. Works for me.
June 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Bluesky may not be as big in user population as TwitX but it's definitely more comfortable. Works for me.
Well, the main difference I see is that THOSE are Marines. Not Army.
June 16, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Well, the main difference I see is that THOSE are Marines. Not Army.
That escalated quickly.
June 16, 2025 at 1:32 PM
That escalated quickly.