Great episode.
Agree that though popular, there is no cultural impact Avatar has made other then it's reference as "billion dollar movies".
Unfair?
Close Encounters we have the leitmotif of 5 notes, ET "phone home", Star Wars and Dr Who words in our lexicon (Darth Vader, Death Star, Tardis etc)
Agree that though popular, there is no cultural impact Avatar has made other then it's reference as "billion dollar movies".
Unfair?
Close Encounters we have the leitmotif of 5 notes, ET "phone home", Star Wars and Dr Who words in our lexicon (Darth Vader, Death Star, Tardis etc)
January 24, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Great episode.
Agree that though popular, there is no cultural impact Avatar has made other then it's reference as "billion dollar movies".
Unfair?
Close Encounters we have the leitmotif of 5 notes, ET "phone home", Star Wars and Dr Who words in our lexicon (Darth Vader, Death Star, Tardis etc)
Agree that though popular, there is no cultural impact Avatar has made other then it's reference as "billion dollar movies".
Unfair?
Close Encounters we have the leitmotif of 5 notes, ET "phone home", Star Wars and Dr Who words in our lexicon (Darth Vader, Death Star, Tardis etc)
Great episode.
Agree that though popular, there is no cultural impact Avatar has made other then it's reference as "billion dollar movies".
Unfair?
Close Encounters we have the leitmotif of 5 notes, ET "phone home", Star Wars and Dr Who words in our lexicon (Darth Vader, Death Star, Tardis etc)
Agree that though popular, there is no cultural impact Avatar has made other then it's reference as "billion dollar movies".
Unfair?
Close Encounters we have the leitmotif of 5 notes, ET "phone home", Star Wars and Dr Who words in our lexicon (Darth Vader, Death Star, Tardis etc)
January 24, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Great episode.
Agree that though popular, there is no cultural impact Avatar has made other then it's reference as "billion dollar movies".
Unfair?
Close Encounters we have the leitmotif of 5 notes, ET "phone home", Star Wars and Dr Who words in our lexicon (Darth Vader, Death Star, Tardis etc)
Agree that though popular, there is no cultural impact Avatar has made other then it's reference as "billion dollar movies".
Unfair?
Close Encounters we have the leitmotif of 5 notes, ET "phone home", Star Wars and Dr Who words in our lexicon (Darth Vader, Death Star, Tardis etc)
ah - apologies I think I mean something different.
Neither think of themselves as 'extremist' or wrong etc.
Both think they have a reasonable, factual belief in what they are experiencing.
'we' might think one is obviously 'wrong' but they don't.
And they (their electorate) matter.
Neither think of themselves as 'extremist' or wrong etc.
Both think they have a reasonable, factual belief in what they are experiencing.
'we' might think one is obviously 'wrong' but they don't.
And they (their electorate) matter.
January 22, 2026 at 10:01 PM
ah - apologies I think I mean something different.
Neither think of themselves as 'extremist' or wrong etc.
Both think they have a reasonable, factual belief in what they are experiencing.
'we' might think one is obviously 'wrong' but they don't.
And they (their electorate) matter.
Neither think of themselves as 'extremist' or wrong etc.
Both think they have a reasonable, factual belief in what they are experiencing.
'we' might think one is obviously 'wrong' but they don't.
And they (their electorate) matter.
The polarisation is so dangerous.
Maybe its the same in all 2 party systems(?)
But two entirely different realities people believe.
Maybe its the same in all 2 party systems(?)
But two entirely different realities people believe.
January 22, 2026 at 7:23 PM
The polarisation is so dangerous.
Maybe its the same in all 2 party systems(?)
But two entirely different realities people believe.
Maybe its the same in all 2 party systems(?)
But two entirely different realities people believe.
Danes would *never* do that with their beloved Lego!
;¬D
;¬D
January 22, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Danes would *never* do that with their beloved Lego!
;¬D
;¬D
Absolutely.
Poison is a good word.
Algorithms need to be managed in health terms, in the same way that addictive poisons like nicotine and (less successfully) gambling and ultra processed foods are.
Poison is a good word.
Algorithms need to be managed in health terms, in the same way that addictive poisons like nicotine and (less successfully) gambling and ultra processed foods are.
January 19, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Absolutely.
Poison is a good word.
Algorithms need to be managed in health terms, in the same way that addictive poisons like nicotine and (less successfully) gambling and ultra processed foods are.
Poison is a good word.
Algorithms need to be managed in health terms, in the same way that addictive poisons like nicotine and (less successfully) gambling and ultra processed foods are.
Its the algorithms we need to look at.
They're designed to reward companies at consumers' expense - like cigarettes or gambling.
Initially banned FTBOs in bookies but needed to look at addictive algorithms online too.
But a 'TikTok ban' is like banning Pall Mall but leaving Marlborough alone.
They're designed to reward companies at consumers' expense - like cigarettes or gambling.
Initially banned FTBOs in bookies but needed to look at addictive algorithms online too.
But a 'TikTok ban' is like banning Pall Mall but leaving Marlborough alone.
January 19, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Its the algorithms we need to look at.
They're designed to reward companies at consumers' expense - like cigarettes or gambling.
Initially banned FTBOs in bookies but needed to look at addictive algorithms online too.
But a 'TikTok ban' is like banning Pall Mall but leaving Marlborough alone.
They're designed to reward companies at consumers' expense - like cigarettes or gambling.
Initially banned FTBOs in bookies but needed to look at addictive algorithms online too.
But a 'TikTok ban' is like banning Pall Mall but leaving Marlborough alone.
I'm not a statistician, but I took a look at FBref just now.
Not sure how useful Expected Goals are, but we're slightly overperforming ours!
MC - xG = 39.6 - Goals = 42
Ars - xG = 35.8 - Goals = 37
ManU and Chelsea slightly underperforming.
Its also creating chances we need to improve
:¬o
Not sure how useful Expected Goals are, but we're slightly overperforming ours!
MC - xG = 39.6 - Goals = 42
Ars - xG = 35.8 - Goals = 37
ManU and Chelsea slightly underperforming.
Its also creating chances we need to improve
:¬o
January 19, 2026 at 1:14 PM
I'm not a statistician, but I took a look at FBref just now.
Not sure how useful Expected Goals are, but we're slightly overperforming ours!
MC - xG = 39.6 - Goals = 42
Ars - xG = 35.8 - Goals = 37
ManU and Chelsea slightly underperforming.
Its also creating chances we need to improve
:¬o
Not sure how useful Expected Goals are, but we're slightly overperforming ours!
MC - xG = 39.6 - Goals = 42
Ars - xG = 35.8 - Goals = 37
ManU and Chelsea slightly underperforming.
Its also creating chances we need to improve
:¬o
He actually wants the Piece Prize.
a piece of this, a piece of that....
a piece of this, a piece of that....
January 19, 2026 at 12:52 PM
He actually wants the Piece Prize.
a piece of this, a piece of that....
a piece of this, a piece of that....
"Miller I'm booooorrred.
What plaything can you offer me today?"
What plaything can you offer me today?"
January 19, 2026 at 12:39 PM
"Miller I'm booooorrred.
What plaything can you offer me today?"
What plaything can you offer me today?"
In fact I now remember that the first one I had as a jigsaw!
I say “I” - I’m not sure if it was mine or a sibling’s but I damn well remember placing a piece of indistinct brown colour, as part of Chewie’s fur and thinking “yeah! Got it!”
😄
I say “I” - I’m not sure if it was mine or a sibling’s but I damn well remember placing a piece of indistinct brown colour, as part of Chewie’s fur and thinking “yeah! Got it!”
😄
January 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM
In fact I now remember that the first one I had as a jigsaw!
I say “I” - I’m not sure if it was mine or a sibling’s but I damn well remember placing a piece of indistinct brown colour, as part of Chewie’s fur and thinking “yeah! Got it!”
😄
I say “I” - I’m not sure if it was mine or a sibling’s but I damn well remember placing a piece of indistinct brown colour, as part of Chewie’s fur and thinking “yeah! Got it!”
😄
At least one of these also leave a sweet gummy flavour in my memory…
Hmmmm bad bubblegum and sweet sweet cards in a packet
😆
Hmmmm bad bubblegum and sweet sweet cards in a packet
😆
January 15, 2026 at 11:55 PM
At least one of these also leave a sweet gummy flavour in my memory…
Hmmmm bad bubblegum and sweet sweet cards in a packet
😆
Hmmmm bad bubblegum and sweet sweet cards in a packet
😆
OMG - The Danes are going to claim rights to America via their settlement of Newfoundland!
January 13, 2026 at 6:43 PM
OMG - The Danes are going to claim rights to America via their settlement of Newfoundland!
@arseblog.com @gunnerblog.bsky.social #arsecastextra
Goodly morning gents.
We win, so obviously we all worry about not winning 😉
However we do seem to be allowing pressure to build on us during games.
Why do you think this is?
Mindset/ lack of focus? Opposition being actually good enough?
Goodly morning gents.
We win, so obviously we all worry about not winning 😉
However we do seem to be allowing pressure to build on us during games.
Why do you think this is?
Mindset/ lack of focus? Opposition being actually good enough?
January 11, 2026 at 11:22 PM
@arseblog.com @gunnerblog.bsky.social #arsecastextra
Goodly morning gents.
We win, so obviously we all worry about not winning 😉
However we do seem to be allowing pressure to build on us during games.
Why do you think this is?
Mindset/ lack of focus? Opposition being actually good enough?
Goodly morning gents.
We win, so obviously we all worry about not winning 😉
However we do seem to be allowing pressure to build on us during games.
Why do you think this is?
Mindset/ lack of focus? Opposition being actually good enough?
The best kind of Nu Year's Blues
;¬)
;¬)
January 3, 2026 at 9:56 PM
The best kind of Nu Year's Blues
;¬)
;¬)
You mean if child rapists were elected?
I mean, its potentially a horrible thing, but one would hope a bit niche as a policy.
I mean, its potentially a horrible thing, but one would hope a bit niche as a policy.
January 3, 2026 at 9:52 PM
You mean if child rapists were elected?
I mean, its potentially a horrible thing, but one would hope a bit niche as a policy.
I mean, its potentially a horrible thing, but one would hope a bit niche as a policy.
hard agree.
'Socials' does not equate to quality.
It doesn't even equate to 'local people will show up'.
'Socials' does not equate to quality.
It doesn't even equate to 'local people will show up'.
January 3, 2026 at 9:22 PM
hard agree.
'Socials' does not equate to quality.
It doesn't even equate to 'local people will show up'.
'Socials' does not equate to quality.
It doesn't even equate to 'local people will show up'.
{channels online outrage pre-match}
Rice's coming back from injury - he mustn't be risked!
We've bigger games ahead!
Winning well against a tough opponent with a fantastic performance from our midfield powerhouse shows Arteta doesn't understand...
hmmm.
maybe - just maybe - outcomes define feels 😉
Rice's coming back from injury - he mustn't be risked!
We've bigger games ahead!
Winning well against a tough opponent with a fantastic performance from our midfield powerhouse shows Arteta doesn't understand...
hmmm.
maybe - just maybe - outcomes define feels 😉
January 3, 2026 at 9:18 PM
{channels online outrage pre-match}
Rice's coming back from injury - he mustn't be risked!
We've bigger games ahead!
Winning well against a tough opponent with a fantastic performance from our midfield powerhouse shows Arteta doesn't understand...
hmmm.
maybe - just maybe - outcomes define feels 😉
Rice's coming back from injury - he mustn't be risked!
We've bigger games ahead!
Winning well against a tough opponent with a fantastic performance from our midfield powerhouse shows Arteta doesn't understand...
hmmm.
maybe - just maybe - outcomes define feels 😉
That would be one helluva remake of 'The Arsenal Stadium Mystery'
:¬D
:¬D
January 1, 2026 at 7:40 PM
That would be one helluva remake of 'The Arsenal Stadium Mystery'
:¬D
:¬D
Quite the menu above it too...
December 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Quite the menu above it too...
The Emperor Has No Clothes!
Which must be a horrifying thought especially for you!
😁
Which must be a horrifying thought especially for you!
😁
December 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The Emperor Has No Clothes!
Which must be a horrifying thought especially for you!
😁
Which must be a horrifying thought especially for you!
😁
He craves status.
Status equates (in his mind ) to money, glitz, towers etc (ie affirmation)
Russia is a market promising him all of that.
Ukraine doesn’t.
Europe is seen as leeches.
We need to ween off US and convince Trump that siding with Russia is bad for business (eg EU’ll tariff US/RUS deals)
Status equates (in his mind ) to money, glitz, towers etc (ie affirmation)
Russia is a market promising him all of that.
Ukraine doesn’t.
Europe is seen as leeches.
We need to ween off US and convince Trump that siding with Russia is bad for business (eg EU’ll tariff US/RUS deals)
December 24, 2025 at 1:10 AM
He craves status.
Status equates (in his mind ) to money, glitz, towers etc (ie affirmation)
Russia is a market promising him all of that.
Ukraine doesn’t.
Europe is seen as leeches.
We need to ween off US and convince Trump that siding with Russia is bad for business (eg EU’ll tariff US/RUS deals)
Status equates (in his mind ) to money, glitz, towers etc (ie affirmation)
Russia is a market promising him all of that.
Ukraine doesn’t.
Europe is seen as leeches.
We need to ween off US and convince Trump that siding with Russia is bad for business (eg EU’ll tariff US/RUS deals)