Berry
@berryh.bsky.social
Science and technology journalist. Unreformed goth. Dinosaur nerd. Enjoys noisy nonsense music. #MDANT
Narrating my morning to the tune of Judas Priest's Breaking The Law to make it seem more metal 🤘🏻
Feeding the cat, feeding the cat
Making the tea, making the tea
Feeding the cat, feeding the cat
Making the tea, making the tea
November 29, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Narrating my morning to the tune of Judas Priest's Breaking The Law to make it seem more metal 🤘🏻
Feeding the cat, feeding the cat
Making the tea, making the tea
Feeding the cat, feeding the cat
Making the tea, making the tea
Answered a call from an unsaved mobile number only to hear a recorded robot voice say: "Add this number to WhatsApp so we can talk to you about a job."
I very much don't think so.
Stop 👏 preying 👏 on 👏 job 👏 seekers
I very much don't think so.
Stop 👏 preying 👏 on 👏 job 👏 seekers
November 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Answered a call from an unsaved mobile number only to hear a recorded robot voice say: "Add this number to WhatsApp so we can talk to you about a job."
I very much don't think so.
Stop 👏 preying 👏 on 👏 job 👏 seekers
I very much don't think so.
Stop 👏 preying 👏 on 👏 job 👏 seekers
I'm imagining it delivered like this
November 28, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I'm imagining it delivered like this
I don't mean to boast, but both halves of the pitta I toasted and filled with grilled halloumi, rocket and hummus opened up into perfect pockets and remained intact
November 28, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I don't mean to boast, but both halves of the pitta I toasted and filled with grilled halloumi, rocket and hummus opened up into perfect pockets and remained intact
Apropos of Diana Ross's "Upside Down" featuring in Stranger Things (which I don't think is a spoiler), can you imagine confronting someone with "Respectfully I say to thee, I'm aware that you're cheating..."? Though I suppose there's a linguistic implication you're about to get biblical on their ass
November 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Apropos of Diana Ross's "Upside Down" featuring in Stranger Things (which I don't think is a spoiler), can you imagine confronting someone with "Respectfully I say to thee, I'm aware that you're cheating..."? Though I suppose there's a linguistic implication you're about to get biblical on their ass
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UNBOUND AUTHORS: Leftover copies of your books in the UK (MacMillan) warehouse will be pulped within the next week or two. DM me for a link to the warehouse stock list and contacts.
If you have no dosh, another publisher (Wilton Sq) is willing to buy the books & distribute on a 50/50 profit split
If you have no dosh, another publisher (Wilton Sq) is willing to buy the books & distribute on a 50/50 profit split
November 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
UNBOUND AUTHORS: Leftover copies of your books in the UK (MacMillan) warehouse will be pulped within the next week or two. DM me for a link to the warehouse stock list and contacts.
If you have no dosh, another publisher (Wilton Sq) is willing to buy the books & distribute on a 50/50 profit split
If you have no dosh, another publisher (Wilton Sq) is willing to buy the books & distribute on a 50/50 profit split
Foyles and Waterstones have just announced their books of the year and once again I've made neither list 😢
I haven't published, written or even thought about writing a book, but still.
I haven't published, written or even thought about writing a book, but still.
November 27, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Foyles and Waterstones have just announced their books of the year and once again I've made neither list 😢
I haven't published, written or even thought about writing a book, but still.
I haven't published, written or even thought about writing a book, but still.
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One of my favourite details in American Psycho, is that not only are they all Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions, but they all spelled “aquisitions” wrong
November 27, 2025 at 10:23 AM
One of my favourite details in American Psycho, is that not only are they all Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions, but they all spelled “aquisitions” wrong
My skin is so dry in this weather, my phone and laptop locks don't recognise my fingerprint. Like, "Who are you, you dusty old crone?"
November 27, 2025 at 10:12 AM
My skin is so dry in this weather, my phone and laptop locks don't recognise my fingerprint. Like, "Who are you, you dusty old crone?"
You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you?
November 26, 2025 at 10:21 PM
You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you?
You know how there's "hot chilli powder" that's a mixture of dried chillies plus all the other herbs and spices you need in a chilli con carne. Then there's "hot chilli powder" that's just hot chillies, ground up, which blow your head off? Guess what I put in my dinner tonight? 🥵🌶
November 26, 2025 at 7:36 PM
You know how there's "hot chilli powder" that's a mixture of dried chillies plus all the other herbs and spices you need in a chilli con carne. Then there's "hot chilli powder" that's just hot chillies, ground up, which blow your head off? Guess what I put in my dinner tonight? 🥵🌶
What's the longest you've ever procrastinated over something that took moments to solve? I've had this beautiful pendant for 20+ years but it's always been on an unwearably short chain. I measured, researched and ordered a replacement in 15 minutes yesterday. It arrived this morning 🤦♀️
November 26, 2025 at 1:25 PM
What's the longest you've ever procrastinated over something that took moments to solve? I've had this beautiful pendant for 20+ years but it's always been on an unwearably short chain. I measured, researched and ordered a replacement in 15 minutes yesterday. It arrived this morning 🤦♀️
Paid £9.25 for a (terrible) pint in a plastic glass tonight. The £10 pint event horizon edges every closer. I predict 2026 will be the year.
November 26, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Paid £9.25 for a (terrible) pint in a plastic glass tonight. The £10 pint event horizon edges every closer. I predict 2026 will be the year.
Remember the kiosk at Oakwood station I posted the other day? Here's the one behind it. I'm going to rent it out and sell comics and ha'penny chews.
November 26, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Remember the kiosk at Oakwood station I posted the other day? Here's the one behind it. I'm going to rent it out and sell comics and ha'penny chews.
Them there My Bloody Valentine. A bit loud. A bit good.
November 25, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Them there My Bloody Valentine. A bit loud. A bit good.
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Seems an apposite time to remind you I do little bundle deals for Greetings cards. So you can pick and mix Christmas cards - or restock your card box in general for fewer pennies
Four
dippyfishcards.etsy.com/listing/7579...
Ten
dippyfishcards.etsy.com/listing/8911...
#bsnm #mhhsbd #ukgiftam #art
Four
dippyfishcards.etsy.com/listing/7579...
Ten
dippyfishcards.etsy.com/listing/8911...
#bsnm #mhhsbd #ukgiftam #art
November 25, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Seems an apposite time to remind you I do little bundle deals for Greetings cards. So you can pick and mix Christmas cards - or restock your card box in general for fewer pennies
Four
dippyfishcards.etsy.com/listing/7579...
Ten
dippyfishcards.etsy.com/listing/8911...
#bsnm #mhhsbd #ukgiftam #art
Four
dippyfishcards.etsy.com/listing/7579...
Ten
dippyfishcards.etsy.com/listing/8911...
#bsnm #mhhsbd #ukgiftam #art
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jesus honly christ
![R. H. Bing (October 20, 1914 – April 28, 1986)[1] was an American mathematician who worked mainly in the areas of geometric topology and continuum theory.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cyyd366g3hrxp5rynixm2mm3/bafkreid62wy3dekb2kzbisjfdlimlb35j4rlgew5iof7vi32byfszmg26a@jpeg)
![Bing's father was named Rupert Henry, but Bing's mother thought that "Rupert Henry" was too British for Texas. Thus she compromised by abbreviating it to R. H.[5] Consequently, R. H. does not stand for a first or middle name.
When Bing was applying for a visa, he was requested not to use initials. He explained that his name was really "R-only H-only Bing", and ended up receiving a visa made out to "Ronly Honly Bing".](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cyyd366g3hrxp5rynixm2mm3/bafkreigmfj53q4uy33spga2bxdkllqm3ag5sffovg5g7ddmu3vqzkb6k24@jpeg)
November 25, 2025 at 8:38 AM
jesus honly christ
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I've added Vintage to my shop!
104 pages of #illustration & #comics goodness for just £10!
£10 !!!!
Short stories from 2009-2025 plus extra.
You need one... davidziggygreene.bigcartel.com/product/vint...
104 pages of #illustration & #comics goodness for just £10!
£10 !!!!
Short stories from 2009-2025 plus extra.
You need one... davidziggygreene.bigcartel.com/product/vint...
November 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I've added Vintage to my shop!
104 pages of #illustration & #comics goodness for just £10!
£10 !!!!
Short stories from 2009-2025 plus extra.
You need one... davidziggygreene.bigcartel.com/product/vint...
104 pages of #illustration & #comics goodness for just £10!
£10 !!!!
Short stories from 2009-2025 plus extra.
You need one... davidziggygreene.bigcartel.com/product/vint...
A local paper doing the Lord's work here. The editor found out a freelancer who pitched a remarkably well-researched story had a long history of submitting entirely AI-generated stories with invented quotes supposedly from real experts. A lot of well-respected titles had to take down stories.
November 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
A local paper doing the Lord's work here. The editor found out a freelancer who pitched a remarkably well-researched story had a long history of submitting entirely AI-generated stories with invented quotes supposedly from real experts. A lot of well-respected titles had to take down stories.
I live in fear of Rimmel stopping the manufacture of its Wonder'Ink Liquid Eyeliner in black and having to develop a personality.
November 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I live in fear of Rimmel stopping the manufacture of its Wonder'Ink Liquid Eyeliner in black and having to develop a personality.
Black Friday is the perfect occasion to unsubscribe from marketing emails from all the companies you followed for just one deal earlier in the year, but subsequently forgot about.
November 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Black Friday is the perfect occasion to unsubscribe from marketing emails from all the companies you followed for just one deal earlier in the year, but subsequently forgot about.
I should probably post on LinkedIn to "maintain my visibility" while job hunting. But I'd rather stick sporks in my eyes.
November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I should probably post on LinkedIn to "maintain my visibility" while job hunting. But I'd rather stick sporks in my eyes.
Time was you could pick up a Definite Murder House for less than £1 million
They really don't want to share any interior shots but when they do, you just know that unspeakable acts have been committed within... www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/1...
Check out this 3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale on Rightmove
3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale in 75 Camden Mews, Camden, London, NW1 9BY, NW1 for £925,000. Marketed by Auction House London, Hampstead
www.rightmove.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Time was you could pick up a Definite Murder House for less than £1 million
Proposing a service for people on their own at Christmas* that will deliver a fridge full of leftovers and nibbly bits without having to go through the faff of actually cooking a meal.
*Me. It's for me.
*Me. It's for me.
November 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Proposing a service for people on their own at Christmas* that will deliver a fridge full of leftovers and nibbly bits without having to go through the faff of actually cooking a meal.
*Me. It's for me.
*Me. It's for me.
Is "Hallmark Christmas slasher movie" a genre? Like, there's a reason why he's a widower and can't leave home. His late wives were all wealthy, high-flying city lawyers too.
November 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Is "Hallmark Christmas slasher movie" a genre? Like, there's a reason why he's a widower and can't leave home. His late wives were all wealthy, high-flying city lawyers too.