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Bob Starr

@bobstarr.xyz

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Gen X nerd from 🇨🇦 • Twitter to Mastodon to Threads to Bluesky transplant • Here to share commentary* and stuff I find online. *Nerd opinions are not those of my employer.

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Bob Starr @bobstarr.xyz · 2h

I did miss it so thanks for reposting it. Yee-haw!!

Bob Starr @bobstarr.xyz · 2h

Same atmosphere when I saw Tron: Ares last Saturday. There's a part of me that misses the crowds; not the wall-to-wall masses but enough people to make the theatre feel lively.

Bob Starr @bobstarr.xyz · 2h

10/10 comment right here...

abc @thekitchentapes.bsky.social · 1d

It's frankly exhausting to live in a world built around dicks.

Matt Burgess (WIRED) @mattburgess1.bsky.social · 1d

Oh good, ChatGPT is getting "erotica for verified adults" later this year

Bob Starr @bobstarr.xyz · 2h

This is a fantastic comment. Bravo!

Bob Starr @bobstarr.xyz · 2h

Me as I click the link to read the article: "Please let there by an actual racoon involved!"

Bob Starr @bobstarr.xyz · 2h

Well, here's a terrible concept I had not given any thought to. This is dark.

Adam Keiper @adamkeiper.com · 4h

"We are a decade into Trumpism. These Young Republicans have never known any other type of Republicanism....We’re talking about a full generation of Republicans who *only* understand politics in the context of an authoritarian project."
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All the Pretty Little Nazis

The shape of things to come.

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Bob Starr @bobstarr.xyz · 3h

Songs should be sung of this specific install.

Bob Starr @bobstarr.xyz · 3h

Ahem... (I know its not an OS but never forget lol)

Picture of the installation CD for the short-lived Microsoft Bob add-on.

Bob Starr @bobstarr.xyz · 3h

Everyone wish Sammy a Happy Birthday 🎂

Jessi Murray @jessimurray.bsky.social · 3h

Sammy is just the cutest. Tomorrow is her birthday!

A happy looking tricolored corgi with heterochromia and asymmetric facial markings.

Bob Starr @bobstarr.xyz · 3h

Well done all of you 🫡

Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 3h

Solidarity is the only way

Bob Starr @bobstarr.xyz · 3h

Excellent Bluesky pro tip.

Comfortably Numb @numb.comfortab.ly · Nov 7

If your post contains a long text, and adding an URL will set you over the character limit: add the URL, and once the preview appears below the text - you can remove the URL. You're back below the character limit, and your link is still there in the preview.

Bob Starr @bobstarr.xyz · 13h

I have no idea why they cast Leto, but it sucks to have him possibly ruin the future of Tron. This is an IP that is very relevant given the current AI world around us. I hope some intrepid creatives come up with a more inspired way to move forward with the series.

Bob Starr @bobstarr.xyz · 1d

Few artists can pour as much creativity into movie posters as Drew Struzan did. Just do an image search for him and you'll recognize at least one of his posters, probably more. He was an enormous talent and inspiration to many I'm sure. RIP.

Todd Vaziri @tvaziri.com · 1d

One of the most influential artists in the history of Hollywood has passed. Thanks for everything, Drew Struzan.

www.instagram.com/p/DPy0ZUEEVnt/

Drew Struzan on Instagram: "It is with a heavy heart that I must tell you that Drew Struzan has moved on from this world as of yesterday, October 13th. I feel it is important that you all know how many times he expressed to me the joy he felt knowing how much you appreciated his art. - Greg"

7,167 likes, 830 comments - drewstruzanart on October 14, 2025: "It is with a heavy heart that I must tell you that Drew Struzan has moved on from this world as of yesterday, October 13th. I feel it is important that you all know how many times he expressed to me the joy he felt knowing how much you appreciated his art. - Greg".

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Bob Starr @bobstarr.xyz · 1d

Such an enormous loss for the art community. I have the original star wars trilogy posters he did (for the special edition releases) on my wall and treasure them greatly.

The three Star Wars posters by Drew Struzan. Hard to describe given just how much he included in his work. Suffice it to say, the art is bright and dynamic, channeling the essence of Star Wars itself.

Bob Starr @bobstarr.xyz · 1d

The only show girl that matters. You know I'm right.

Picture of Ms. Piggy from The Muppet Show looking dashing in splendid pink dress by Oscar da la Grouch.

Bob Starr @bobstarr.xyz · 2d

May need to reference this later.

Picture of T-Mobile stock down 3.73 at a current price of 225.06. Something to watch after a Wired story dropped indicating the cellular provider seems to have a lot of unencrypted satellite data out there.

Bob Starr @bobstarr.xyz · 2d

The audience members are fast becoming the real thing to watch during his speeches. More reporters need to start turning their phones around to get content like this. I know it won't change anything, but its good for a laugh.