Brendan Noel
@brendannoel.bsky.social
He/him. Watcher of television, abandoner of Twitter replacement options (ask me about my Mastodon account!)
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A few nights ago I had a dream that Bo Bichette was traded to the Seattle Supersonics, which makes no sense for at least two reasons
December 16, 2025 at 2:33 AM
A few nights ago I had a dream that Bo Bichette was traded to the Seattle Supersonics, which makes no sense for at least two reasons
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He's also responsible for raising all the money that paid for bringing Hollingsworth v. Perry & even more importantly Bostic v. Schaefer, which created the circuit split that forced SCOTUS to take on Obergefell v. Hodges. The role he played in American marriage equality cannot be overstated.
The cultural impact of Rob Reiner cannot be understated. Legend isn't big enough a word. It goes to 11. You can't handle the truth. As you wish. I'll have what she's having. I'm your number one fan. You guys wanna see a dead body? The very idea of a bucket list. The West Wing.
All from his movies.
All from his movies.
December 15, 2025 at 3:59 AM
He's also responsible for raising all the money that paid for bringing Hollingsworth v. Perry & even more importantly Bostic v. Schaefer, which created the circuit split that forced SCOTUS to take on Obergefell v. Hodges. The role he played in American marriage equality cannot be overstated.
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Rob Reiner was one of the key people behind the effort to go to court to overturn California's anti-marriage equality Proposition 8 when it passed in 2008.
Working with Chad Griffin, they founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights and got Ted Olson and David Boies to team up to fight Prop 8.
Working with Chad Griffin, they founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights and got Ted Olson and David Boies to team up to fight Prop 8.
December 15, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Rob Reiner was one of the key people behind the effort to go to court to overturn California's anti-marriage equality Proposition 8 when it passed in 2008.
Working with Chad Griffin, they founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights and got Ted Olson and David Boies to team up to fight Prop 8.
Working with Chad Griffin, they founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights and got Ted Olson and David Boies to team up to fight Prop 8.
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The cultural impact of Rob Reiner cannot be understated. Legend isn't big enough a word. It goes to 11. You can't handle the truth. As you wish. I'll have what she's having. I'm your number one fan. You guys wanna see a dead body? The very idea of a bucket list. The West Wing.
All from his movies.
All from his movies.
December 15, 2025 at 3:51 AM
The cultural impact of Rob Reiner cannot be understated. Legend isn't big enough a word. It goes to 11. You can't handle the truth. As you wish. I'll have what she's having. I'm your number one fan. You guys wanna see a dead body? The very idea of a bucket list. The West Wing.
All from his movies.
All from his movies.
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This has to be one of the greatest runs any director has ever experienced.
December 15, 2025 at 3:34 AM
This has to be one of the greatest runs any director has ever experienced.
I have never been the biggest Yorgos Lanthimos fan but I really really enjoyed Bugonia
November 27, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I have never been the biggest Yorgos Lanthimos fan but I really really enjoyed Bugonia
Not a movie, but season 3 of Enlightened. This would require Diane Ladd and James Rebhorn (possibly others) to not be dead, so I'd also make it 2013 again through science or magic
If you were a despotic president, what movie would you force Hollywood to make? I want to see Quentin's Star Trek movie or maybe Kill Bill Vol 3.
November 26, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Not a movie, but season 3 of Enlightened. This would require Diane Ladd and James Rebhorn (possibly others) to not be dead, so I'd also make it 2013 again through science or magic
Ham?? On thanksgiving?? Goodbye
with charity and goodwill, i must here part ways with rolls.
November 25, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Ham?? On thanksgiving?? Goodbye
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If you turn this off - as I tried to do - it removes your ability to sort mail into promotions, social media, et cetera. Basically coercing you to train their bullshit A.I. by removing features you had previous access to. Bad company.
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 9:11 PM
If you turn this off - as I tried to do - it removes your ability to sort mail into promotions, social media, et cetera. Basically coercing you to train their bullshit A.I. by removing features you had previous access to. Bad company.
November 13, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Counted 3 lower-third ads for "Wicked" on the first 11 minutes of tonight's St. Denis Medical. In a month with a metric ton of "Wicked" synergy across the adver-tainment spectrum that would send Jack Donaghy to Erection Cove, these (essentially) pop-up ads are somehow the most intrusive and annoying
November 11, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Counted 3 lower-third ads for "Wicked" on the first 11 minutes of tonight's St. Denis Medical. In a month with a metric ton of "Wicked" synergy across the adver-tainment spectrum that would send Jack Donaghy to Erection Cove, these (essentially) pop-up ads are somehow the most intrusive and annoying
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If you feel overwhelmed, remember that you can still make a difference doing little things. A compliment or word of encouragement, a tip to a favorite takeout place, a donation to a local charity, an email to your favorite author, time with a pet, a walk outside, or a phone call to a loved one.
November 11, 2025 at 3:39 AM
If you feel overwhelmed, remember that you can still make a difference doing little things. A compliment or word of encouragement, a tip to a favorite takeout place, a donation to a local charity, an email to your favorite author, time with a pet, a walk outside, or a phone call to a loved one.
Did not care for this at all, Tony
Details
Toughness
and they
Finish
???
Toughness
and they
Finish
???
November 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Did not care for this at all, Tony
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"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
IT'S DEBRA MESSING YOU GAYS!
November 5, 2025 at 4:18 AM
IT'S DEBRA MESSING YOU GAYS!
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As many have pointed out, Mamdani didn't stand apart from our trans brothers and sisters. He didn't play the "Gee, gosh, it sure is complicated," milquetoast moderate card. And he crushed.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
November 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
As many have pointed out, Mamdani didn't stand apart from our trans brothers and sisters. He didn't play the "Gee, gosh, it sure is complicated," milquetoast moderate card. And he crushed.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
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Watch the "Consider Helen" episode of "Enlightened."
Diane Ladd, Oscar-Nominated Actress in ‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,’ Dies at 89
After her stunning turn as the waitress Flo, she earned two more Academy Award noms for her performances opposite daughter Laura Dern in 'Wild at Heart' and 'Rambling Rose': "She is flying with her an...
www.hollywoodreporter.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Watch the "Consider Helen" episode of "Enlightened."
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Last summer, Trey Yesavage was still pitching in college. Tonight, he pitched seven innings of one-run, three-hit ball on the road at Dodger Stadium in Game 5 of the World Series.
He becomes the first pitcher ever to strike out 12 and walk zero in a World Series game.
He becomes the first pitcher ever to strike out 12 and walk zero in a World Series game.
October 30, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Last summer, Trey Yesavage was still pitching in college. Tonight, he pitched seven innings of one-run, three-hit ball on the road at Dodger Stadium in Game 5 of the World Series.
He becomes the first pitcher ever to strike out 12 and walk zero in a World Series game.
He becomes the first pitcher ever to strike out 12 and walk zero in a World Series game.
I can't believe we live in a reality where we can earnestly saying things like "uhh well I assume the Pope is a Bears fan"
This is a real: Pope Leo XIV was gifted a Buffalo Bills jersey.
The Diocese of Buffalo said Bishop Fisher met with the Pope on Monday to discuss the ongoing bankruptcy filing, among other issues.
Pope Leo was said to have "expressed his gratitude for this symbol of hometown pride." #billsmafia
The Diocese of Buffalo said Bishop Fisher met with the Pope on Monday to discuss the ongoing bankruptcy filing, among other issues.
Pope Leo was said to have "expressed his gratitude for this symbol of hometown pride." #billsmafia
October 30, 2025 at 1:53 AM
I can't believe we live in a reality where we can earnestly saying things like "uhh well I assume the Pope is a Bears fan"
Do baseball games end?
October 28, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Do baseball games end?
Blue Jays are gonna lose this game and it won't even be to the other team, but themselves. Who the hell waved Schneider home
October 28, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Blue Jays are gonna lose this game and it won't even be to the other team, but themselves. Who the hell waved Schneider home
LETS GO BLUE JAYS
October 25, 2025 at 2:47 AM
LETS GO BLUE JAYS
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Why does everyone keep calling it “The Epstein Ballroom?” Please stop repeating “The Epstein Ballroom” because it is not called “The Epstein Ballroom!” Don’t tell the news that it’s called “The Epstein Ballroom” and please don’t repost this!!!!!
October 22, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Why does everyone keep calling it “The Epstein Ballroom?” Please stop repeating “The Epstein Ballroom” because it is not called “The Epstein Ballroom!” Don’t tell the news that it’s called “The Epstein Ballroom” and please don’t repost this!!!!!
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if toronto wins the world series america becomes the 11th province
October 21, 2025 at 2:38 AM
if toronto wins the world series america becomes the 11th province