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Double bass player with a full time symphony/opera/ballet orchestra in France. Amateur banjo player for Irish traditional music. Sitting president of Antifa. Munster Rugby!

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Conchúir @biscuitspatinkin.bsky.social · 14h

I can't believe that match... As it went on, it stopped being about the 'Battle of the Tens', or even about toppling the mighty Leinster. This felt like the forging of a new force in Irish rugby. That was Old Munster. We're back, baby.

Conchúir @biscuitspatinkin.bsky.social · 15h

Total caps in selected teams:

Leinster 736
Munster 91

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Conchúir @biscuitspatinkin.bsky.social · 1d

I only know my phone number in French, so when I have to give it in English, I translate every number in real time. I say an English number, forget where I was, and have to run the whole thing back in my head in French. This leads to a slight pause ...between ...every... number. It's so creepy. 🫤

Conchúir @biscuitspatinkin.bsky.social · 1d

Definitely The Telegraph

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Chris Thompson @drchristhompson.bsky.social · 2d

For those who haven't seen it, David Strathern's reading of John Brown's last speech is absolutely riveting:
youtu.be/dmyswQs6_Bw?...

John Brown’s Last Speech Performed by David Strathairn

YouTube video by ZinnEdProject

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Conchúir @biscuitspatinkin.bsky.social · 2d

The type of man who trains his dog to attack children. Sound. I wonder if it was also trained not to attack the victim... also wonder was his command just "JESUS! ATTAAAAAACK!", or something more inventive?

Conchúir @biscuitspatinkin.bsky.social · 2d

I just asked ChatGPT what it thought the chances were of AI being catastrophic for humanity within 100 years, with a breakdown of types of events and their likelihood of happening. #ai #holyshit #whatarewedoing

Conchúir @biscuitspatinkin.bsky.social · 3d

KKK white coffee

Conchúir @biscuitspatinkin.bsky.social · 3d

www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/25...

Greta Thunberg: “They kicked me every time the flag touched my face”

– Greta Thunberg on her days in Israeli captivity Beating, kicking, and threats of being gassed in cages. Greta Thunberg and several others from the flotilla ar

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Conchúir @biscuitspatinkin.bsky.social · 6d

Nice. However if I were to implement this, my kids would never ever have shoes and would run out of all clothes in a week.

Conchúir @biscuitspatinkin.bsky.social · 7d

This is exactly what I would say if I were ever to get stabby.

Conchúir @biscuitspatinkin.bsky.social · 8d

Some (very few) servers are still case sensitive (eg University of Cambridge) so you can TECHNICALLY take this gripe and shove it where the sun smells like poop.

Conchúir @biscuitspatinkin.bsky.social · 8d

Maybe something from a funfair? Or a portion of Thunderbird 1?

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Get Behind Me, Cethan! @cethanleahy.com · 10d

He left halfway? But he missed out on Godot arriving!

Lux "Nightmare" Alptraum @luxalptraum.com · 10d

TFW you paid $1400 to see Beckett’s most famous work without knowing anything about it

One Star Review of Waiting for Godot on Broadway
I recently attended Waiting for Godot on Broadway and spent over $1,400 for two Row C seats (103 and 104). I'm a longtime admirer of Broadway productions and even hold a season pass for Shea's Performing Arts Theatre, so I came in with genuine enthusiasm and high expectations. Unfortunately, this show was unlike anything ! have ever experienced —and not in a good way.
What I encountered was not the artistry, music, or emotional storytelling I usually associate with Broadway, but instead what felt like an endless cycle of nonsensical conversation between characters who seemed trapped in their own madness. I tried-truly tried-to find meaning, symbolism, or even a thread of emotional resonance. I stayed through the first half hoping the second would offer clarity. But by intermission, it was clear: this was a waste of both time and money.
Keanu Reeves is an actor I respect greatly, but I cannot fathom why he would agree to participate in such a disjointed, inaccessible production. His talent was lost in a performance that defied reason rather than provoked insight.
To anyone considering attending: unless you are drawn to highly abstract, nearly incomprehensible theater, I strongly caution you against this show. For the average, educated, thoughtful theatergoer, it is far more frustrating than fulfilling. In my opinion, this was the single most disappointing Broadway experience I've ever had - an unfortunate waste of money and, more importantly, of time.

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Conchúir @biscuitspatinkin.bsky.social · 10d

The poor bastard expected "Broadway" and got his first ever experience of Beckett! Very unintentionally beautiful Beckettian description "An endless cycle of nonsensical conversation of characters seemingly trapped in their own madness"... That's not a bad synopsis of 'Endgame'.

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Jude Sherry @judesherry.bsky.social · 12d

In 2023 Heather Humphreys owned 2 empty homes
in Cootehill, Co Cavan

4 Qs for @hhumphreysfg.bsky.social

1. Are these homes still empty?

2. Did u tell Revenue & pay Vacant Homes Tax?

3. Do you pay LPT?

4. How long were homes kept empty?

#DerelictIreland
#VacantIreland
#Speirgorm
#Aras25

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Conchúir @biscuitspatinkin.bsky.social · 10d

But these restrictions will be beaten with creativity. Some immediate suggestions:
A Veggie Gurber
A veggie Bun-betweener
English breakfast style Veggiedog

Conchúir @biscuitspatinkin.bsky.social · 10d

Should have called it 7 megalitres, would have been nerdlinger clickbait.

Conchúir @biscuitspatinkin.bsky.social · 10d

Should have called it 7 megalitres, would have been needy clickbait

Conchúir @biscuitspatinkin.bsky.social · 10d

Agree. Beyond meat rules

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Conchúir @biscuitspatinkin.bsky.social · 10d

But these restrictions will be beaten with creativity. Some immediate suggestions:
A Veggie Gurber
A veggie Bun-betweener
English breakfast style Veggiedog

Conchúir @biscuitspatinkin.bsky.social · 10d

But these restrictions will be beaten with creativity. Some immediate suggestions:
A Veggie Gurber
A veggie Bun-betweener
English breakfast style Veggiedog

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Kath @kathyburke.bsky.social · 11d

Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown

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Conchúir @biscuitspatinkin.bsky.social · 11d

Weirdly worked for me on second reading, also tried hypnotherapy (nope).

Conchúir @biscuitspatinkin.bsky.social · 11d

If anyone's interested in quitting I'd recommend the Alan Carr book.