Bard to the Bone
@bard2thebone.bsky.social
Unabashed nerd. More to come in the future.
So I see @edfringe.bsky.social has announced the first batch of shows for 2026. How many have I shortlisted already? Only a couple.
Dozen. A couple dozen. 24 shows have piqued my interest, and it's only February.
Dozen. A couple dozen. 24 shows have piqued my interest, and it's only February.
February 11, 2026 at 2:07 PM
So I see @edfringe.bsky.social has announced the first batch of shows for 2026. How many have I shortlisted already? Only a couple.
Dozen. A couple dozen. 24 shows have piqued my interest, and it's only February.
Dozen. A couple dozen. 24 shows have piqued my interest, and it's only February.
Bagpipes are obnoxiously loud and sound like they're being forced to produce music. As an instrument, they were built for saying fuck you. I love them so much.
Jack Duffy attaches a respirator to his bagpipes to play through tear gas. “I always play it whenever the police retreat because it's like, ‘You fucking ran while we stayed,’” he says.
The full story: lataco.com/protest-bagp...
By Julianne Le
The full story: lataco.com/protest-bagp...
By Julianne Le
February 10, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Bagpipes are obnoxiously loud and sound like they're being forced to produce music. As an instrument, they were built for saying fuck you. I love them so much.
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production of The Muppet Show should not be dependent on petty vulgarities like “ratings” or “revenue.” it should be preserved as a vital function of american culture. it should have a taxpayer-funded budget rivaling the CIA
February 7, 2026 at 12:40 AM
production of The Muppet Show should not be dependent on petty vulgarities like “ratings” or “revenue.” it should be preserved as a vital function of american culture. it should have a taxpayer-funded budget rivaling the CIA
New Muppets show is pretty fun. I would absolutely love to see more.
If I had one recommendation going forward though, it'd be to ditch the CGI. Muppets are at their best with practical effects. If the skit hinges on a wind machine, use an actual freaking wind machine.
If I had one recommendation going forward though, it'd be to ditch the CGI. Muppets are at their best with practical effects. If the skit hinges on a wind machine, use an actual freaking wind machine.
February 5, 2026 at 10:36 PM
New Muppets show is pretty fun. I would absolutely love to see more.
If I had one recommendation going forward though, it'd be to ditch the CGI. Muppets are at their best with practical effects. If the skit hinges on a wind machine, use an actual freaking wind machine.
If I had one recommendation going forward though, it'd be to ditch the CGI. Muppets are at their best with practical effects. If the skit hinges on a wind machine, use an actual freaking wind machine.
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counterpoint: you're literally ricky gervais
Ricky Gervais calls out Grammy winners for making political acceptance speeches: "You're in no position to lecture the public about anything"
Ricky Gervais calls out Grammy winners for making political acceptance speeches: "You're in no position to lecture the public about anything"
Gervais cited his own 2020 Golden Globes monologue, in which he urged winners not to use their acceptance speeches "as a platform to make a political speech."
decider.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:52 AM
counterpoint: you're literally ricky gervais
Why is the key mapping for the PlayStation media player so janky? Every other media app uses X as Play/Pause, but the native media app for physical discs? It's like they rotated the mapping 90° for shits and giggles.
January 30, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Why is the key mapping for the PlayStation media player so janky? Every other media app uses X as Play/Pause, but the native media app for physical discs? It's like they rotated the mapping 90° for shits and giggles.
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I think I might take one of these "under 20 minutes" AI skills courses the UK Govt. seems very keen on everyone doing and live-post it here... Maybe we can all learn something together! The press release sends me to aiskillshub.org.uk/aiskillsboost/ - let's go and see!
AI Skills Boost - AI Skills Hub
aiskillshub.org.uk
January 28, 2026 at 12:07 PM
I think I might take one of these "under 20 minutes" AI skills courses the UK Govt. seems very keen on everyone doing and live-post it here... Maybe we can all learn something together! The press release sends me to aiskillshub.org.uk/aiskillsboost/ - let's go and see!
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January 20th is Penguin Awareness Day so I'm going to share a few good penguin facts/stories.
My goal is to spread greater Penguin Awareness.
My goal is to spread greater Penguin Awareness.
January 20, 2026 at 3:37 PM
January 20th is Penguin Awareness Day so I'm going to share a few good penguin facts/stories.
My goal is to spread greater Penguin Awareness.
My goal is to spread greater Penguin Awareness.
So much for People Make Glasgow.
NEW: Glasgow City Council has just approved a massive AI-generated mural to be painted in the city centre.
The illustration of Scottish elements inexplicably contains a bald eagle.
The planner says those upset about it are "keyboard warriors" who should "calm down"
The illustration of Scottish elements inexplicably contains a bald eagle.
The planner says those upset about it are "keyboard warriors" who should "calm down"
January 20, 2026 at 2:24 PM
So much for People Make Glasgow.
Same, rabbit, same.
January 19, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Same, rabbit, same.
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One of the most popular and crowd-pleasing arias in classical opera, "Perché non c'è cibo nella mia ciotola, donna?" tells an emotional tale of a desperately malnourished waif and translates into English as "Why Is There No Food In My Bowl, Woman?"
January 17, 2026 at 3:28 PM
One of the most popular and crowd-pleasing arias in classical opera, "Perché non c'è cibo nella mia ciotola, donna?" tells an emotional tale of a desperately malnourished waif and translates into English as "Why Is There No Food In My Bowl, Woman?"
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Sewn: 75 Years of Iconic Costumes 🧵
We are delighted to announce a brand new exhibition coming to the Theatre, showcasing 25 years of iconic designs.
📅 28 February – 29 March
🎫 Free
Find out more: https://pitlochryft.com/4qvx1E8
We are delighted to announce a brand new exhibition coming to the Theatre, showcasing 25 years of iconic designs.
📅 28 February – 29 March
🎫 Free
Find out more: https://pitlochryft.com/4qvx1E8
January 13, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Sewn: 75 Years of Iconic Costumes 🧵
We are delighted to announce a brand new exhibition coming to the Theatre, showcasing 25 years of iconic designs.
📅 28 February – 29 March
🎫 Free
Find out more: https://pitlochryft.com/4qvx1E8
We are delighted to announce a brand new exhibition coming to the Theatre, showcasing 25 years of iconic designs.
📅 28 February – 29 March
🎫 Free
Find out more: https://pitlochryft.com/4qvx1E8
Slightly Diminish a Game:
- Tony Hawk's Enthusiastic Beginner Skater
- Need for Speed Limiter
- Sanctus Ex
- Tony Hawk's Enthusiastic Beginner Skater
- Need for Speed Limiter
- Sanctus Ex
Slightly Diminish a Game:
- Back-Alley Fighter
- Super Mario 62.5
- Kingdom Kidneys
- Pokemon Zirconium
- Dance Dance Strongly Worded Letter of Protest
- Metal Gear Turgid
- Roller Coaster Manager
- Fortessvania
- Ukulele Hero
- Schmucktales
- Tarsier Island
- Donkey Kong County
- Back-Alley Fighter
- Super Mario 62.5
- Kingdom Kidneys
- Pokemon Zirconium
- Dance Dance Strongly Worded Letter of Protest
- Metal Gear Turgid
- Roller Coaster Manager
- Fortessvania
- Ukulele Hero
- Schmucktales
- Tarsier Island
- Donkey Kong County
Slightly diminish a game:
Where in San Diego is Carmen Sandiego?
Where in San Diego is Carmen Sandiego?
January 11, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Slightly Diminish a Game:
- Tony Hawk's Enthusiastic Beginner Skater
- Need for Speed Limiter
- Sanctus Ex
- Tony Hawk's Enthusiastic Beginner Skater
- Need for Speed Limiter
- Sanctus Ex
Pogs.
Oh, you want more details? You stacked some cardboard discs on top of each other, then threw a heavier disc at them. But not the metal one, that was cheating.
Any that fell wrong side up, you got to keep. We did this for fun for about three months, then collectively decided to stop.
Oh, you want more details? You stacked some cardboard discs on top of each other, then threw a heavier disc at them. But not the metal one, that was cheating.
Any that fell wrong side up, you got to keep. We did this for fun for about three months, then collectively decided to stop.
Without revealing your actual age,what's something you remember that if you told a younger person they wouldn't understand?
January 9, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Pogs.
Oh, you want more details? You stacked some cardboard discs on top of each other, then threw a heavier disc at them. But not the metal one, that was cheating.
Any that fell wrong side up, you got to keep. We did this for fun for about three months, then collectively decided to stop.
Oh, you want more details? You stacked some cardboard discs on top of each other, then threw a heavier disc at them. But not the metal one, that was cheating.
Any that fell wrong side up, you got to keep. We did this for fun for about three months, then collectively decided to stop.
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I solved the 'it's still the Year of the Snake, but everyone thinks it's Year of the Horse' problem.
It's now the month of the Snorse.
#sygnin
It's now the month of the Snorse.
#sygnin
January 6, 2026 at 3:10 PM
I solved the 'it's still the Year of the Snake, but everyone thinks it's Year of the Horse' problem.
It's now the month of the Snorse.
#sygnin
It's now the month of the Snorse.
#sygnin
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We literally have a snowman sitting on our balls how's your day going?
January 6, 2026 at 9:38 AM
We literally have a snowman sitting on our balls how's your day going?
New Years Day is a False Monday, no matter what day it actually falls on. The human brain just can't conceive of it not being a Monday, and the later in the week it occurs, the worse it gets.
Why am I seeing people running about and posting about diets? January clearly doesn’t start until Monday.
January 2, 2026 at 10:40 AM
New Years Day is a False Monday, no matter what day it actually falls on. The human brain just can't conceive of it not being a Monday, and the later in the week it occurs, the worse it gets.
1? Only 1?! Ooft, ok...
Assuming it's one I enjoyed rather than one I had no business watching, it's got to be Beetlejuice. I must've been 4 at the absolute oldest when I first saw that movie. It became a staple of my childhood, which explains quite a bit.
Assuming it's one I enjoyed rather than one I had no business watching, it's got to be Beetlejuice. I must've been 4 at the absolute oldest when I first saw that movie. It became a staple of my childhood, which explains quite a bit.
Name 1 movie from your childhood you were way too young to watch.
December 29, 2025 at 8:23 AM
1? Only 1?! Ooft, ok...
Assuming it's one I enjoyed rather than one I had no business watching, it's got to be Beetlejuice. I must've been 4 at the absolute oldest when I first saw that movie. It became a staple of my childhood, which explains quite a bit.
Assuming it's one I enjoyed rather than one I had no business watching, it's got to be Beetlejuice. I must've been 4 at the absolute oldest when I first saw that movie. It became a staple of my childhood, which explains quite a bit.
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Scottish mathematician, astronomer & polymath Mary Somerville was born #OTD in 1780. #WomenInSTEM
William Whewell coined the term "scientist" in a review of Somerville's book, 𝘖𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴. Used as gender-neutral term as the common term at the time was "man of science."
William Whewell coined the term "scientist" in a review of Somerville's book, 𝘖𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴. Used as gender-neutral term as the common term at the time was "man of science."
December 26, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Scottish mathematician, astronomer & polymath Mary Somerville was born #OTD in 1780. #WomenInSTEM
William Whewell coined the term "scientist" in a review of Somerville's book, 𝘖𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴. Used as gender-neutral term as the common term at the time was "man of science."
William Whewell coined the term "scientist" in a review of Somerville's book, 𝘖𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴. Used as gender-neutral term as the common term at the time was "man of science."
All the food has been collected. Let the Festive Fridge Tetris begin!
December 23, 2025 at 8:25 PM
All the food has been collected. Let the Festive Fridge Tetris begin!
I dunno, if it's treated the way George MacDonald Fraser treated Harry Flashman, I could see it working. Here is a complete oaf. Let's torture him as he fails upwards and convinces himself his own stupid luck is in fact skill.
I do not want Gaston backstory, I do not need Gaston backstory, I reject Gaston backstory
he is a fully formed oaf, consuming eggs by the dozen in one of the greatest villain songs ever written, and that is all we need of him
he is a fully formed oaf, consuming eggs by the dozen in one of the greatest villain songs ever written, and that is all we need of him
Disney Developing Live-Action ‘Gaston’ Movie From Writer Dave Callaham And Producer Michelle Rejwan
Disney is in early development on a new live-action pic centered on the Beauty and the Beast character Gaston.
deadline.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:12 AM
I dunno, if it's treated the way George MacDonald Fraser treated Harry Flashman, I could see it working. Here is a complete oaf. Let's torture him as he fails upwards and convinces himself his own stupid luck is in fact skill.
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
December 8, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
@alexhorne.bsky.social I don't use the other platforms, but I know you're here. Here's my entry for #TMDay4
December 5, 2025 at 7:32 AM
@alexhorne.bsky.social I don't use the other platforms, but I know you're here. Here's my entry for #TMDay4