Charlie
@charlieedmunds.bsky.social
I support women's wrongs
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#WoTSkies #Mincefluencers #StealthShard #BarsOnTopOfThings
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#WoTSkies #Mincefluencers #StealthShard #BarsOnTopOfThings
At Actual Christmas you realise that you don't wish it
in Britain it is legal to play Wizzard’s “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday” every day _except_ during Christmas
December 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
At Actual Christmas you realise that you don't wish it
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So love wobbegongs. Everything is good about the wobbegong. Its name. Its flattened Oscar the Grouch face. Its frondy bits. Its lazy life as a hungry rug. And it’s a shark. Outstanding animal 10/10
The Tasselled Wobbegong is a master of disguise that can eat a fish almost as big as itself in one gulp. It's classified as a shark, but when it lays on the sea floor it looks like a harmless rug if you manage to see it. But with powerful jaws and sharp teeth they are no fish to mess with.
December 8, 2025 at 9:49 AM
So love wobbegongs. Everything is good about the wobbegong. Its name. Its flattened Oscar the Grouch face. Its frondy bits. Its lazy life as a hungry rug. And it’s a shark. Outstanding animal 10/10
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The main fact that stuck with me after writing a book about British Xmases is that The Times was complaining about decorations going up in October back in the *1930s*, Selfridges has had decorations up in Oct since at least the 1950s and the whole “earlier every year” thing is generally bollocks
Middle class people love to pretend to be appalled at Christmas decorations being either early or fun to look at, the ideal Christmas tree is put up at midnight on Christmas day and decorated only by a black cloak and an unlit matchstick
December 8, 2025 at 8:07 AM
The main fact that stuck with me after writing a book about British Xmases is that The Times was complaining about decorations going up in October back in the *1930s*, Selfridges has had decorations up in Oct since at least the 1950s and the whole “earlier every year” thing is generally bollocks
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this is potentially TMI but also *v useful information* so: did you know that (in the UK) if you start to feel you're getting a UTI on Saturday evening you can do an online form with eg Boots and be picking up your antibiotics by 10am on Sunday morning? and then start to feel better by 11am?
December 8, 2025 at 7:45 AM
this is potentially TMI but also *v useful information* so: did you know that (in the UK) if you start to feel you're getting a UTI on Saturday evening you can do an online form with eg Boots and be picking up your antibiotics by 10am on Sunday morning? and then start to feel better by 11am?
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I spoke with the wonderful Samba Schutte about filming #Pluribus Episode 6 before any other, the joy of working with Rhea Seehorn as a scene partner, Diabaté’s hidden depths, why he was also surprised by that celebrity cameo, and more:
'Pluribus' Star Samba Schutte on Embracing His Inner James Bond and That Unexpected Episode 6 Cameo: "Who Else Would America Listen To?"
Pluribus actor Samba Schutte discusses filming the Casino Royale-inspired opening of Episode 6 and John Cena's unexpected cameo.
collider.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I spoke with the wonderful Samba Schutte about filming #Pluribus Episode 6 before any other, the joy of working with Rhea Seehorn as a scene partner, Diabaté’s hidden depths, why he was also surprised by that celebrity cameo, and more:
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My latest #Pluribus recap, in which Carol learns the truth about the Others from a pretty surprising source but also realizes that she's been pushing away the people she could have been leaning on most:
'Pluribus' Episode 6 Recap: Carol Learns the Disturbing Truth About the Others From the Sci-Fi Show's Most Jaw-Dropping Cameo
Pluribus Episode 6 sees Carol learning some valuable information about the Others, thanks to a spontaneous Vegas trip and a surprising DCU cameo.
collider.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
My latest #Pluribus recap, in which Carol learns the truth about the Others from a pretty surprising source but also realizes that she's been pushing away the people she could have been leaning on most:
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Why a play about a fatal punch has gripped younger audiences and will tour schools share.google/YSFf8GmyitG1...
Why a play about a fatal punch has gripped younger audiences and will tour schools
James Graham’s play Punch touches on gang culture, restorative justice and masculinity in crisis, and for the playwright the true story was a privilege to tell
share.google
December 7, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Why a play about a fatal punch has gripped younger audiences and will tour schools share.google/YSFf8GmyitG1...
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me: time to throw out all my especially nice boxes i kept just in case!
me, literally seconds later: oh but this is an especially nice one, and what if In Case happens
me, literally seconds later: oh but this is an especially nice one, and what if In Case happens
December 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
me: time to throw out all my especially nice boxes i kept just in case!
me, literally seconds later: oh but this is an especially nice one, and what if In Case happens
me, literally seconds later: oh but this is an especially nice one, and what if In Case happens
Made my one roast of the year (at my friend's house).
Forgot to take a picture of the chicken but you get the idea.
Forgot to take a picture of the chicken but you get the idea.
December 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Made my one roast of the year (at my friend's house).
Forgot to take a picture of the chicken but you get the idea.
Forgot to take a picture of the chicken but you get the idea.
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If any of my Bluesky author friends have written books that feature dogs quite prominently (not necessarily plural dogs, could be a singular dog), then do let me know, and I'll see if there's any way I can squeeze it into our forthcoming book Literary Dogs, a history of canines in literature.
December 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
If any of my Bluesky author friends have written books that feature dogs quite prominently (not necessarily plural dogs, could be a singular dog), then do let me know, and I'll see if there's any way I can squeeze it into our forthcoming book Literary Dogs, a history of canines in literature.
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a friend of mine recently ended up with severe scalds as a result of an old hot water bottle - trust me, you don't want that! check your bottles and if in doubt, buy a new one. until recently i had no idea hot water bottles had a shelf life!
Hello pals! I know people will be getting their hot water bottles out atm but please check the rubber bottle for an expiry date and replace if it’s gone past, for your safety!
www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/ho...
www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/ho...
How to check your hot water bottle is safe
How to check your hot water bottle is safe
www.moneysavingexpert.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:51 AM
a friend of mine recently ended up with severe scalds as a result of an old hot water bottle - trust me, you don't want that! check your bottles and if in doubt, buy a new one. until recently i had no idea hot water bottles had a shelf life!
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ME PRE TRANSITION: lava is so cool
THE LADS: hehe yeah bro
ME POST TRANSITION: lava is so cool
THE LADS: aha easy mistake to make but actually it's very hot
THE LADS: hehe yeah bro
ME POST TRANSITION: lava is so cool
THE LADS: aha easy mistake to make but actually it's very hot
December 6, 2025 at 12:36 AM
ME PRE TRANSITION: lava is so cool
THE LADS: hehe yeah bro
ME POST TRANSITION: lava is so cool
THE LADS: aha easy mistake to make but actually it's very hot
THE LADS: hehe yeah bro
ME POST TRANSITION: lava is so cool
THE LADS: aha easy mistake to make but actually it's very hot
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If you see this, repost with your model of masculinity
December 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
If you see this, repost with your model of masculinity
Many things to unwrap!
This is a perverted thing to say and I know it but I kinda like an airplane meal. It has so many elements! Enrichment in my tiny enclosure!
December 6, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Many things to unwrap!
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Ebenezer Scrooge: Goes outside
500 Muppets: There goes Mr Asshole! There Goes Mr Bitch!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6vxkf3dayl4uyc77vv6deraj/bafkreidpnqgypmc6oppofjfzndjgcuxavuzord76sblkc32n6opdjmyadm@jpeg)
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Please please please use proper names in Alt Text. No cutesy nicknames for evil monsters, no asterisks in place of vowels. Let the mute words do their thing.
June 10, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Please please please use proper names in Alt Text. No cutesy nicknames for evil monsters, no asterisks in place of vowels. Let the mute words do their thing.
The loss of "one TV in the house" means kids no longer watch The Bill and learn the addition of "... it may harm your defense if you do not mention something you later rely on in court"
For years I thought it interesting non-Americans thought they had Miranda rights because they watched American media, and then I find out Americans still don't understand Miranda rights regardless.
I mean the fact most crimes are based on just confession should've probably told me people didn't.
I mean the fact most crimes are based on just confession should've probably told me people didn't.
December 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The loss of "one TV in the house" means kids no longer watch The Bill and learn the addition of "... it may harm your defense if you do not mention something you later rely on in court"
If you see this, repost with your model of masculinity
December 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
If you see this, repost with your model of masculinity
The one thing you must learn when travelling is never to attempt to abbreviate a location.
Some very confused Harry Potter-bound tourists on the train who had been informed by their AI of choice to take a Thameslink from Farringdon to Watford Junction.
December 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The one thing you must learn when travelling is never to attempt to abbreviate a location.
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Gingerly eating a bag of Hula Hoops and noticed the “no msg ✔️” on the packet. So I just went and added some MSG and shook the bag and they taste infinitely better. I recommend this to all foods that brag they’re MSG free
December 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Gingerly eating a bag of Hula Hoops and noticed the “no msg ✔️” on the packet. So I just went and added some MSG and shook the bag and they taste infinitely better. I recommend this to all foods that brag they’re MSG free
The real reason why the White Ajah is the smallest Ajah
#WoTSkies
#WoTSkies
Playing with a party band tomorrow for the first time in ages (a high class one - baby’s gotta get paid) and the gig requires an *all white outfit*. Genuinely going to need to put it on two minutes before going on if I’m not going to spill coffee or whatever down myself.
December 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The real reason why the White Ajah is the smallest Ajah
#WoTSkies
#WoTSkies
Friends is leaving UK Netflix?!
(not that I've ever watched any Friends on Netflix, but I like to know it's there, and I could if I needed to)
(not that I've ever watched any Friends on Netflix, but I like to know it's there, and I could if I needed to)
December 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Friends is leaving UK Netflix?!
(not that I've ever watched any Friends on Netflix, but I like to know it's there, and I could if I needed to)
(not that I've ever watched any Friends on Netflix, but I like to know it's there, and I could if I needed to)
I actually don't mind giving feedback to an automated "why didn't you reorder?" email, but why is none of the options "because I ordered six months worth and it's only been three"?
December 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I actually don't mind giving feedback to an automated "why didn't you reorder?" email, but why is none of the options "because I ordered six months worth and it's only been three"?
My friends have realised that different people like different things, it sounds like Haile's friends have not got there yet, they want her to have the life they like, and can't imagine that she would like a different life.
This makes me exceedingly grateful for all of my lovely friends, who've heard me say almost exactly the same as Haile and responded with, "...cool!" and left it there.
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
You be the judge: Should my best friend stop trying to set me up on dates?
Whitney thinks Haile would be happier in a relationship. Haile says she’s fine by herself. You decide who’s being too single-minded
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:28 PM
My friends have realised that different people like different things, it sounds like Haile's friends have not got there yet, they want her to have the life they like, and can't imagine that she would like a different life.
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You say "AI assistant". I say "uncanny valet".
December 4, 2025 at 12:22 AM
You say "AI assistant". I say "uncanny valet".