Bruce
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1/2 of @idieyoudie.bsky.social. NJPW podcasts at @postwrestling.com. Blue Jays, science/weird fiction, scotch whisky, beer. He/him. Opinions mine, not employer's. Ⓥ "The Parker Brothers took time to think this all out. I think we should respect that."
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Bruce
@contrasoma.bsky.social
· Jun 30
Yellow Pages Police Sketch Artist Commercial - "Is this the man that robbed you?"
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I've been searching for this bit of 90s Canadiana for decades. Shirts with the sketch from this ad were actually printed and given away, yet it had become impossible to find. A friend managed to locate it in an ad comp video, and I'm overjoyed to be able to isolate and present it in all its glory.
Catching up on WTL. Kojima and Taichi vs Desperado and Ishikawa might be the most Limit Break coded match to happen this year outside of NOAH and featuring no NOAH talent.
December 2, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Catching up on WTL. Kojima and Taichi vs Desperado and Ishikawa might be the most Limit Break coded match to happen this year outside of NOAH and featuring no NOAH talent.
Make up your own mind, but I'd say that the mayor's responses to very blunt questions about the logic behind the city's budget speak for themselves. Kudos to Stephen Quinn for cutting to the chase the way he does throughout this.
Vancouver mayor stands by city's budget
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December 2, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Make up your own mind, but I'd say that the mayor's responses to very blunt questions about the logic behind the city's budget speak for themselves. Kudos to Stephen Quinn for cutting to the chase the way he does throughout this.
The "why aren't you all groveling at the AI slop bucket?" blind spot is the same as the "why don't you want a pizza party instead of a living wage?" blind spot. It's their weakness, and it's why they'll lose.
November 28, 2025 at 10:53 PM
The "why aren't you all groveling at the AI slop bucket?" blind spot is the same as the "why don't you want a pizza party instead of a living wage?" blind spot. It's their weakness, and it's why they'll lose.
Holy crap. In the immediate aftermath of Game 7 my family tried to console me about the run making the team more attractive to FAs and I just didn't even want to think about dreaming on anyone at that point.
@JeffPassan tweeted
Right-hander Dylan Cease and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a seven-year, $210 million contract, pending a physical, sources tell ESPN. The defending American League champions get one of the best arms on the free agent market.
Right-hander Dylan Cease and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a seven-year, $210 million contract, pending a physical, sources tell ESPN. The defending American League champions get one of the best arms on the free agent market.
November 26, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Holy crap. In the immediate aftermath of Game 7 my family tried to console me about the run making the team more attractive to FAs and I just didn't even want to think about dreaming on anyone at that point.
A breakdown of singles records and fresh matchups in this year's Continental Classic. Mox & Claudio have the most history, albeit all with one match in WWE. IIRC Dorada's the first competitor with an entirely fresh set of matches.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:09 PM
A breakdown of singles records and fresh matchups in this year's Continental Classic. Mox & Claudio have the most history, albeit all with one match in WWE. IIRC Dorada's the first competitor with an entirely fresh set of matches.
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This is what's been so great about every move he's made since losing the belt. Going from "WE EAT BREAD BAKED WITH THE POWDERED BONES OF THOSE TOO WEAK TO SUCCEED" to "You can't, like, 'win' or 'lose' a match, maaan" is primo heel goalpost moving.
Lol mox basically going " like what really is a winner or loser" is a hilarious way for this to go
"THE BATTLE CONTINUES TOMORROW! That's what the life is about, man! Y'all celebrating the regular season, man."
EXCLUSIVE: Jon Moxley and the Death Riders react to his match against Kyle O'Reilly – and its aftermath – from #AEWFullGear.
EXCLUSIVE: Jon Moxley and the Death Riders react to his match against Kyle O'Reilly – and its aftermath – from #AEWFullGear.
November 23, 2025 at 6:39 AM
This is what's been so great about every move he's made since losing the belt. Going from "WE EAT BREAD BAKED WITH THE POWDERED BONES OF THOSE TOO WEAK TO SUCCEED" to "You can't, like, 'win' or 'lose' a match, maaan" is primo heel goalpost moving.
Guessing we'll be doing the "red hot multiman bleeds over from pre-show into PPV" bit again. (No complaints!)
November 23, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Guessing we'll be doing the "red hot multiman bleeds over from pre-show into PPV" bit again. (No complaints!)
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TRUMP [after spending 5 minutes with Zohran]: surplus value, it’s a very wonderful thing, very wonderful, and they’re stealing it. Can you believe that?
We’re going to be looking very strongly at the bourgeoisie, what they’re up to
We’re going to be looking very strongly at the bourgeoisie, what they’re up to
November 21, 2025 at 9:25 PM
TRUMP [after spending 5 minutes with Zohran]: surplus value, it’s a very wonderful thing, very wonderful, and they’re stealing it. Can you believe that?
We’re going to be looking very strongly at the bourgeoisie, what they’re up to
We’re going to be looking very strongly at the bourgeoisie, what they’re up to
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In an interview this week, Ken Sim said that he had a list of all the times he said no to the Vancouver Police Department, and said a lot of their budget increases were out of the city's control.
We got the list. We looked at the budget.
Here is a fact check.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
We got the list. We looked at the budget.
Here is a fact check.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
November 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
In an interview this week, Ken Sim said that he had a list of all the times he said no to the Vancouver Police Department, and said a lot of their budget increases were out of the city's control.
We got the list. We looked at the budget.
Here is a fact check.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
We got the list. We looked at the budget.
Here is a fact check.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
can't wait to Unleash The Prime w all my bros
Well, gotta say I hadn't realized there was a forthcoming film out there that makes _Rebel Moon_ look like, I dunno, _2001_ or whatever, but by gum I think it exists. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holigua...
November 20, 2025 at 11:28 PM
can't wait to Unleash The Prime w all my bros
The myth of "civility" in politics is fertile ground for false balances and fascism, but neoliberal consumerism's erosion of actual, commonplace civility and consideration for one's fellow citizens may prove to be even deadlier in the long run.
My bus driver just called out the people watching videos on speaker and I think we should make him mayor
November 18, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The myth of "civility" in politics is fertile ground for false balances and fascism, but neoliberal consumerism's erosion of actual, commonplace civility and consideration for one's fellow citizens may prove to be even deadlier in the long run.
Reading this was the pick-me-up I needed today.
In response to youth suicides, teachers show students the power of headbanging at Fire in the Mountains festival.
Heavy metal is healing teens on the Blackfeet Nation - High Country News
In response to youth suicides, teachers show students the power of headbanging at Fire in the Mountains festival.
buff.ly
November 17, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Reading this was the pick-me-up I needed today.
Got my Gmail drafts confused and started writing my notes about the new Lana Del Rabies album into a work e-mail and oh boy am I glad I did not click send.
November 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Got my Gmail drafts confused and started writing my notes about the new Lana Del Rabies album into a work e-mail and oh boy am I glad I did not click send.
Maya World and Hyan going 7:49 with Riho and Windsor is exactly the sort of harmless pettiness I want in wrestling.
November 16, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Maya World and Hyan going 7:49 with Riho and Windsor is exactly the sort of harmless pettiness I want in wrestling.
Will be jumping on the @postwrestling.com Cafe right after Collision to talk it over with @sherantsmtl.bsky.social. Join us!
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November 16, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Will be jumping on the @postwrestling.com Cafe right after Collision to talk it over with @sherantsmtl.bsky.social. Join us!
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I'm all for this. Beyond Celine and a lot of Quebecois pop, I'd like to think we have enough Italo (Lime, Trans-X) and Eurodance (Love Inc., Boomtang Boys) history to understand the roots of this great spectacle. And don't even get me started on novelty pop songs and "quirky" singer-songwriters...
Canada pushes to join Eurovision: ‘This is about protecting our identity’
Country explores taking part in the glitzy song contest as it distances from the US and seeks to deepen ties with Europe
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November 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I'm all for this. Beyond Celine and a lot of Quebecois pop, I'd like to think we have enough Italo (Lime, Trans-X) and Eurodance (Love Inc., Boomtang Boys) history to understand the roots of this great spectacle. And don't even get me started on novelty pop songs and "quirky" singer-songwriters...
Okada/Tana might not be ideal, but anecdotally I'm seeing it getting more buzz from lapsed/casual NA NJPW viewers then anything since Goto's title win.
November 10, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Okada/Tana might not be ideal, but anecdotally I'm seeing it getting more buzz from lapsed/casual NA NJPW viewers then anything since Goto's title win.
The cerulean sweater scene from "The Devil Wears Prada" except it's just @luchablog.bsky.social explaining to Roman Reigns avatar accounts in brutalizing monotone how their tastes and criteria for "bangers" were crafted by Gran Hamada ten years before they were born.
Flagship Patreon's Region-by-Region shows for the 2025 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame continue, as we discuss the entire Mexico region with @luchablog.bsky.social!
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Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame 2025: Mexico (thecubsfan) | The Flagship Wrestling Podcast (Patreon)
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November 6, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The cerulean sweater scene from "The Devil Wears Prada" except it's just @luchablog.bsky.social explaining to Roman Reigns avatar accounts in brutalizing monotone how their tastes and criteria for "bangers" were crafted by Gran Hamada ten years before they were born.
This dork being booed and jeered out of an indie pro wrestling show remains my Vancouver highlight of 2025.
Here's my interview and podcast with Ken Sim on the 2026 Vancouver budget, a breakdown of the cuts and increases, and what he says to people who think he gives the VPD a blank cheque.
'I'm proud of this one': Mayor Ken Sim talks budget with $50 million more for police amid property tax freeze | CBC News
In his final budget before facing voters next October, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is presenting a property tax freeze, and $50 million more for police, balanced by major cuts to arts, culture, community ...
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November 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
This dork being booed and jeered out of an indie pro wrestling show remains my Vancouver highlight of 2025.
Pity all the careerist centrists who now have to publicly whine about how their "do nothing as fascist secret police eat the country alive" strategy will be hampered by...(checks notes)...grassroots enthusiasm for a young, fresh-faced candidate with popular policies running on their own ticket.
November 5, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Pity all the careerist centrists who now have to publicly whine about how their "do nothing as fascist secret police eat the country alive" strategy will be hampered by...(checks notes)...grassroots enthusiasm for a young, fresh-faced candidate with popular policies running on their own ticket.
Some questions answered but plenty more remain as the Tokyo Dome looms.
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@contrasoma.bsky.social and @karensensei.bsky.social cover NJPW's Tanahashi Final Homecoming show from Gifu
Hiroshi Tanahashi challenges Yota Tsuji for the IWGP Global title, Takeshita makes first defence, Title vs. Title match set for Wrestle Kingdom 20
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@contrasoma.bsky.social and @karensensei.bsky.social cover NJPW's Tanahashi Final Homecoming show from Gifu
Hiroshi Tanahashi challenges Yota Tsuji for the IWGP Global title, Takeshita makes first defence, Title vs. Title match set for Wrestle Kingdom 20
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November 4, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Some questions answered but plenty more remain as the Tokyo Dome looms.
First person I see posting the "designed to break your heart" speech is getting a mute and a brick through their window.
November 2, 2025 at 5:07 AM
First person I see posting the "designed to break your heart" speech is getting a mute and a brick through their window.
Even with the pitch clock, Blake Snell finds a way to grind a game to a halt.
November 2, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Even with the pitch clock, Blake Snell finds a way to grind a game to a halt.
My brain is on fire. I can barely process visual stimuli.
November 2, 2025 at 2:59 AM
My brain is on fire. I can barely process visual stimuli.
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Ernie Clement was cut by the A's.
November 2, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Ernie Clement was cut by the A's.