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elliot @antiparallel.bsky.social · 1d

I'm concerned that's the Mr Beast videos where he counts to one million.

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elliot @antiparallel.bsky.social · 2d

Hadn't heard of this, thought it was a companion album to A Million Random Digits with 100,000 Normal Deviates

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elliot @antiparallel.bsky.social · 2d

Problem with the lunar high street is, filled with Mare Vaporium shops.

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elliot @antiparallel.bsky.social · 2d

Recovering from a cold the proper and respectful way, a glass of wine to honour the gods. But not a good wine, that would dishonour the wine.

elliot @antiparallel.bsky.social · 2d

I've said it before and I'll say it again. I'm so normal and so unassuming that my visa will never be revoked.

Teorema @teorema.bsky.social · 3d

Here’s a great reason to insta-block, directly from them!

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Teorema @teorema.bsky.social · 3d

Here’s a great reason to insta-block, directly from them!

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ripcinema @ripcinema.bsky.social · 3d

we're entering what historians call The Weekend Zone

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elliot @antiparallel.bsky.social · 3d

I feel like I want to do Data Colada level hater posts about someone who's done two bad posts. I don't think I can brave the path of the warrior poster. That was is the Demon Path to Hell.

elliot @antiparallel.bsky.social · 8d

There are simply not enough copies of Simplicity in the LA Public Library, the mayor needs to address how good and popular the work of @mattielubchansky.com is.

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cow tools daily @cowtoolsdaily.bsky.social · 11d

it's not FOR us

edited comic panel. Batman is breaking a lump-with-handle cow tool over his knee and saying "this is the tool of the cow. we do not understand it. we will not use it."

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Sean T. Collins @seantcollins.com · 14d

CHATGPT: I understand where you're coming from. You worked really hard to get here, and now it's time to enjoy the fruit of your labors.

ISILDUR: So I should keep it? Elrond says I shouldn't

CHATGPT: The ring is precious. Sometimes friends don't have your best interests at heart.

ISILDUR: true

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elliot @antiparallel.bsky.social · 14d

What I learned from going to a city council meeting tonight:
- A lot of people like snapping fingers.
- Pasadena PD owns a 50 cal sniper rifle.
- There are duelling sister cities organizations who have serious beef.

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elliot @antiparallel.bsky.social · 18d

Extremely useful unit in ultra fast photonics, cable delay from adding a few meters of fiber or electrical cable can dramatically change how your light works!

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elliot @antiparallel.bsky.social · 26d

POV it's 3 am and you're getting twisted in the Mojave

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Moby Dick @mobydickatsea.bsky.social · 29d

Why is almost every robust healthy boy with a robust healthy soul in him, at some time or other crazy to go to sea?

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elliot @antiparallel.bsky.social · 29d

"Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do" doesn't hold up if you choose to believe only God can forgive.

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xyla the rar 🐀 @xyla.zip · Sep 20

r/vintageapple: I put a hat on my iMac without thinking about it, didn't notice until I cleaned my office how handsome it looks. (by u/blendertricks)

[a photo of the bondi blue imac g3 wearing a hat]

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elliot @antiparallel.bsky.social · Sep 17

Look, I don't know, this country is too hot

elliot @antiparallel.bsky.social · Sep 17

*1989 Homer Simpson voice* Let's all go out for iced matcha lattes

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mr. cannoli @boner.ink · Sep 17

(on the line with the hostage negotiator)
me: i want a new bean
HN: uh excuse me
me: there's not been a new bean in a long time, get some scientists on it
HN: most people want like helicopter or money or--
me: look man i'm not the one wasting time here, new bean or everyone dies

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leon @leyawn.bsky.social · Sep 12

the shooter was an online gamer. it's important for newsrooms to understand video games more than ever. that's where i step in. so umamusume: pretty derby (ウマ娘プリティーダービー) is a gacha horse racing simulator based on real life japanese race horses. in the world of umamusume, anime girls replace horses,

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elliot @antiparallel.bsky.social · Sep 12

I have no opinions except those that won't get my visa taken away. I've held those opinions forever, with bravery and commitment. I'm the most normal guy in the world.

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Punkin Lydia 🍊 @pizzafacts.bsky.social · Sep 3

This is the most revolutionary worst game show of all time

ApeOnHangglider @demilardner.bsky.social · Sep 1

THE LAST EPISODE!!!! im really really proud of this show. We filmed it in my house but we take a trip at the end of this ep with very permanent consequences.

Demi Lardner Dies in This Video * Real *

YouTube video by Grouse House

youtube.com

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Anthony Moser @anthonymoser.com · Aug 27

I considered writing a long carefully constructed argument laying out the harms and limitations of AI, but instead I wrote about being a hater. Only humans can be haters.

I Am An AI Hater

I am an AI hater. This is considered rude, but I do not care, because I am a hater.

anthonymoser.github.io

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elliot @antiparallel.bsky.social · Aug 27

Never felt so vindicated as turning down a job offer from here a year ago.

Scottish Business Insider @scotbizinsider.bsky.social · Aug 27

M Squared Lasers has appointed administrators, with 28 members of staff made redundant

www.insider.co.uk/news/m-squar...

M Squared Lasers appoints administrators

Component scarcity, staff shortages and reduced orders all contributed to a constrained cash position

www.insider.co.uk

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