ItIsStevenRhodes
@400footghost.bsky.social
Hello. Come in. Cup of tea? Sorry about the blood on the handle. I draw, I paint, I am autistic, I drink Yorkshire Tea. Is that everything? I think that's everything.
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Watching my two favourite Doctor Who Christmas Specials tonight: The Next Doctor (19th century proper snow, fabulous could-be-Doctor, Dervla Kirwin going round London in a giant robot's mouth)
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The Doctor, The Widow & The Wardrobe (basically, Matt Smith's best story).
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The Doctor, The Widow & The Wardrobe (basically, Matt Smith's best story).
December 23, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Watching my two favourite Doctor Who Christmas Specials tonight: The Next Doctor (19th century proper snow, fabulous could-be-Doctor, Dervla Kirwin going round London in a giant robot's mouth)
&
The Doctor, The Widow & The Wardrobe (basically, Matt Smith's best story).
&
The Doctor, The Widow & The Wardrobe (basically, Matt Smith's best story).
How I'm arriving at the Bluesky Christmas Party
December 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
How I'm arriving at the Bluesky Christmas Party
I very much hope I can say something similar to this before my 40s are over, for pretty much the same reasons. Roughly three years and three months to sort that out.
I managed in my forties to find a way to make a living from doing the thing my brain is broken for, and both I and (I like to think) the world are better off for it.
Imagine if I could have done it in my twenties, when I had energy, instead of destroying my health for decades with shitty jobs.
Imagine if I could have done it in my twenties, when I had energy, instead of destroying my health for decades with shitty jobs.
I have always said it, I will continue to say it, we are limiting the productive potential of millions of freaks by demanding they earn a wage to survive instead of enabling them to do whatever thing their brain is broken for
December 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I very much hope I can say something similar to this before my 40s are over, for pretty much the same reasons. Roughly three years and three months to sort that out.
I enjoy watching Mark Gattis' Ghost Stories for Christmas & love that he keeps getting them made... I must admit I don't love them like the 70s ones. The exception, though, is The Mezzotint, on BBC4 now. Up there with the best of them. And an ending that could easily be ridiculous, but is amazing.
December 22, 2025 at 11:39 PM
I enjoy watching Mark Gattis' Ghost Stories for Christmas & love that he keeps getting them made... I must admit I don't love them like the 70s ones. The exception, though, is The Mezzotint, on BBC4 now. Up there with the best of them. And an ending that could easily be ridiculous, but is amazing.
Time for some Christmas TV. One of the best! It's The Avengers 'Too Many Christmas Trees'. This was 60 yesterday... or possibly tomorrow; conflicting sources of information. Which annoys me a bit. But 60 years old this week, anyway. Oh, whatever. It's just bloody fabulous.
December 22, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Time for some Christmas TV. One of the best! It's The Avengers 'Too Many Christmas Trees'. This was 60 yesterday... or possibly tomorrow; conflicting sources of information. Which annoys me a bit. But 60 years old this week, anyway. Oh, whatever. It's just bloody fabulous.
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I remember, when I was little, being on a bus and there was a man, possibly drunk, who kept saying, "who'll bury the last man, eh?" and then nodding wisely.
Based on the last few years of social media, I think I have an answer for him: it'll be fucking Paddington rocking up with a spade.
Based on the last few years of social media, I think I have an answer for him: it'll be fucking Paddington rocking up with a spade.
December 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I remember, when I was little, being on a bus and there was a man, possibly drunk, who kept saying, "who'll bury the last man, eh?" and then nodding wisely.
Based on the last few years of social media, I think I have an answer for him: it'll be fucking Paddington rocking up with a spade.
Based on the last few years of social media, I think I have an answer for him: it'll be fucking Paddington rocking up with a spade.
Much as I like Paul McCartney, much as I like the album he was recording at the same time... Wonderful Christmas Time always sounds to me like someone trying to be happy when they're miserable.
Oh, and the video... those people just want a quiet drink, leave them be!
Oh, and the video... those people just want a quiet drink, leave them be!
What's a popular Christmas song that you really don't like? 🎄
December 22, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Much as I like Paul McCartney, much as I like the album he was recording at the same time... Wonderful Christmas Time always sounds to me like someone trying to be happy when they're miserable.
Oh, and the video... those people just want a quiet drink, leave them be!
Oh, and the video... those people just want a quiet drink, leave them be!
I remember, when I was little, being on a bus and there was a man, possibly drunk, who kept saying, "who'll bury the last man, eh?" and then nodding wisely.
Based on the last few years of social media, I think I have an answer for him: it'll be fucking Paddington rocking up with a spade.
Based on the last few years of social media, I think I have an answer for him: it'll be fucking Paddington rocking up with a spade.
December 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I remember, when I was little, being on a bus and there was a man, possibly drunk, who kept saying, "who'll bury the last man, eh?" and then nodding wisely.
Based on the last few years of social media, I think I have an answer for him: it'll be fucking Paddington rocking up with a spade.
Based on the last few years of social media, I think I have an answer for him: it'll be fucking Paddington rocking up with a spade.
Images of Bob Mortimer sadly cracking an egg into his bath himself.
December 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Images of Bob Mortimer sadly cracking an egg into his bath himself.
Okay, this isn't a film, but the first thing I thought of was: Rik Mayall as Lord Flashheart in Blackadder 2. He's in it for 102 seconds (yes, I counted), immediately becomes the main character, brings his own comedy rules and once he's gone the episode ends. Because what else could it do?
Fav film performance with under ten minutes on camera?
December 20, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Okay, this isn't a film, but the first thing I thought of was: Rik Mayall as Lord Flashheart in Blackadder 2. He's in it for 102 seconds (yes, I counted), immediately becomes the main character, brings his own comedy rules and once he's gone the episode ends. Because what else could it do?
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If you're not trans, I don't think I can fully explain how important this is.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
If you're not trans, I don't think I can fully explain how important this is.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
Can't believe it's already 25 years since I got home from my last day working at a factory, and the news about Kirsty MacColl was on Radio 1. Followed by Mark Radcliffe, slightly stunned, offering a few words in tribute before playing, inevitably, Fairytale of New York.
December 19, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Can't believe it's already 25 years since I got home from my last day working at a factory, and the news about Kirsty MacColl was on Radio 1. Followed by Mark Radcliffe, slightly stunned, offering a few words in tribute before playing, inevitably, Fairytale of New York.
Electric Landlady is a fucking brilliant album name
#KirstyMacColl
#KirstyMacColl
December 19, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Electric Landlady is a fucking brilliant album name
#KirstyMacColl
#KirstyMacColl
Kirsty MacColl really does add so much to 'Sexuality' doesn't she, which is quite remarkable considering she mainly does just sing the title.
December 19, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Kirsty MacColl really does add so much to 'Sexuality' doesn't she, which is quite remarkable considering she mainly does just sing the title.
Fairytale of New York. I used to think it was one of the best Christmas songs, but it's not: it's one of THE best songs. It's absolutely wonderful, and sad, and magical.
December 19, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Fairytale of New York. I used to think it was one of the best Christmas songs, but it's not: it's one of THE best songs. It's absolutely wonderful, and sad, and magical.
'Wogan' got some good music performances didn't it? (I'm immediately thinking of all the Kate Bush ones, but this Kirsty MacColl one too)
December 19, 2025 at 10:44 PM
'Wogan' got some good music performances didn't it? (I'm immediately thinking of all the Kate Bush ones, but this Kirsty MacColl one too)
Incidentally, I'm absolutely delighted that the rejigged, re-released Kylie Christmas album omits the James Corden duet. I'm sure that can't have been the driving force behind the reissue, but still.
December 19, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Incidentally, I'm absolutely delighted that the rejigged, re-released Kylie Christmas album omits the James Corden duet. I'm sure that can't have been the driving force behind the reissue, but still.
This country show.... hmm. Meet back at 10:40 for the Kirsty MacColl thing?
December 19, 2025 at 10:07 PM
This country show.... hmm. Meet back at 10:40 for the Kirsty MacColl thing?
I'm sure I'm in good company here if I say I can't hear Vogue (which is great) without hearing the Smith & Jones version (which is greater. And SO well done)
#TOTP
#TOTP
December 19, 2025 at 9:51 PM
I'm sure I'm in good company here if I say I can't hear Vogue (which is great) without hearing the Smith & Jones version (which is greater. And SO well done)
#TOTP
#TOTP
I had to nip out. I missed Turtle Power?! I haven't missed Betty Boo have I?
December 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I had to nip out. I missed Turtle Power?! I haven't missed Betty Boo have I?
Christmas 1990! I got my first album that Christmas - it might not surprise some of you to learn (or be re-told) it was Betty Boo's Boomania #TOTP
December 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Christmas 1990! I got my first album that Christmas - it might not surprise some of you to learn (or be re-told) it was Betty Boo's Boomania #TOTP
What a weird, slow-motion pan up Cher there, as if it was a documentary where the voice over is about to say, "by the end of the performance... she was dead"
#TOTP
#TOTP
December 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
What a weird, slow-motion pan up Cher there, as if it was a documentary where the voice over is about to say, "by the end of the performance... she was dead"
#TOTP
#TOTP
Oh, maybe they'll edit him out of the Would I Lie To You Christmas Special! I'd accept that as a lovely gift.
December 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Oh, maybe they'll edit him out of the Would I Lie To You Christmas Special! I'd accept that as a lovely gift.