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Wendy Shamblin
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We shouldn’t have put all our eggs in one hand basket (she/her)
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Galaxy Quest?
Galaxy Quest image of Tony and Laliari. She’s embracing him with her tentacles, looking at him with a questioning expression. He’s into it
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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A screenshot of my contact list, with info for VA Rep Don Beyer, VA Sen Mark Warner, VA Sen Tim Kaine, VA state delegate Patrick Hope, and VA state Sen Barbara Favola
November 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Comic panel. Two mathematicians are looking at a chalkboard of equations. The middle step reads, “Then a miracle occurs.” One mathematician says, I think you should be more explicit here in step two.”
October 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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The only place I could find this anecdote was X or AI 🫤 (this is accurate per my recollection). David Simon was trying to use authentic cop language, and Mama (derogatory) was common
AI overview (unfortunately) David Simon reflected on Andre Braugher's passing by sharing a specific anecdote from their time on Homicide: Life on the Street, where Braugher masterfully transformed a potentially awkward line about a woman being called "mama" into an in-character moment of "continental, upper-crust" emphasis, demonstrating his intelligence and skill as an actor. Simon called Braugher "magnificent" and expressed pride at having had the chance to write for him. The "Mama" Incident The Scene: Detective Frank Pembleton, Braugher's character, was meant to state he had tried to arrest a woman twice, referring to her as "mama". Simon's Concern: Simon felt the line was a bit jarring for the character and offered to rewrite it, fearing it might break character. Braugher's Response: Braugher declined the rewrite, choosing instead to deliver the line with a distinctive "continental, upper-crust embrace of the word," successfully making it fit within the character and the scene. Simon's Appreciation A Masterclass: Simon described the moment as a "masterclass" in acting, highlighting Braugher's ability to "make it work"
September 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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I will never forget this smirk
Mitt Romney, immediately after his Benghazi press conference, smirking because he thinks he can exploit the death of four Americans to become president. He is mistaken
September 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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The Wikipedia page for spotted dick. “Not to be confused with Genital Warts”
August 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Reminds me of this 🤞
A woman’s on vacation and calls home to her husband. She asks, "How’s my cat doing?" The husband says, "The cat’s dead." His wife says, "Well, you could have broken the news to me when I got home. I can’t enjoy my vacation now. You could’ve just said a little white lie, like the cat’s on the roof and you can’t get her down." "Okay, I’m sorry," says the husband, "I’ll remember that." The wife says, "Anyway, how’s my mother doing?" The husband says, "Your mother’s on the roof and we can’t get her down."
August 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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I don’t want to disrupt the flow of the thread, but I wanted to share the worst bumper sticker I’ve ever seen. This was in Arlington VA 🫤
Image of a red car, with a rear window sticker of cartoon Hello Kitty holding a tactical rifle
July 12, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Follow up:
Text message: If you recall, that’s how you say it with a Canadian accent. Like “Me-hee-ko”. I respond with “lmao”
June 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Making some beans
A red cast iron dutch oven with dried lima beans, water, fresh sage and rosemary, a whole onion, and a handful of dried arbol peppers
May 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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My advice is to put your MOCs in your contact list
Screenshot of iPhone contact list, including VA Rep Don Beyer, VA Senator Mark Warner, VA Senator Tim Kaine, VA State Delegate Patrick Hope, and VA State Senator Barbara Favola
May 22, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Image show the word-for-word quote posted by Chris Murphy one hour after original post
May 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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You could steer into it and cosplay Lucy
Ethel and pregnant Lucy in 50’s loose, polka dot maternity blouse, holding up layette items
April 4, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Haha
Same Wasserman tweet, same catch phrase: I've seen enough: Susan Crawford defeats Brad Schimel in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, preserving liberals' 4-3 majority.
April 2, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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You guys, he’s seen enough!
Dave Wasserman tweet: I've seen enough: Susan Crawford defeats Brad Schimel in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, preserving liberals' 4-3 majority.
April 2, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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Stand Up For Science crowd in front of the Lincoln Memorial. It’s a beautiful sunny day
March 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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The bots are being disruptive as a team
Skeet thread, abbreviated. AOC: What do you think Dems should do at SotU. Machinegunshoebill: Your job! The Frazzled Ginger: This is the answer! Machinegun’s profile: 20 followers, 15 following, 70 posts Frazzled Ginger’s profile: 13 followers, 16 following, 23 posts
March 1, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Batman, breaking a rifle in two, saying, “This is the weapon of the enemy. We do not need it. We will not use it.”
February 18, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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I made meringue cookies. I don’t think I got the texture quite right though
A 10x14” sheet of meringue cookie goo that still tasted good
February 10, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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I haven’t thought of this cookbook in a long time 🥰
The cover of vegetarian cookbook “The Enchanted Broccoli Forest” by Mollie Katzen
January 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Argument bot to block
@4b3n4.bsky.social posting argumentative nonsense
January 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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I especially don’t like MAGAt. Dehumanizing language is the weapon of our enemies!
Batman, destroying a rifle, “This is the weapon of our enemy. We do not need it. We will not use it.”
January 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Ingredients for cream of tomato soup Directions for cream of tomato soup part 1/2 Directions for cream of tomato soup, part 2/2
December 15, 2024 at 8:43 PM
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My grandma loved the books, as did my mom, so I have a soft spot (and a whole collection of antique books)
Collection of antique Oz books
December 3, 2024 at 8:12 PM
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The protester Ieshia Evans being detained in Baton Rouge, La., on July 9, 2016. (Jonathan Bachman/Reuters) Young woman in a sundress stands calmly while arrested by fascist U.S. police in riot gear
November 24, 2024 at 9:31 PM