Chris
@displaced.co.uk
British person who fixes old computers, plays old games, and makes things. Writes software and does DevOps-y stuff for money.
My expert analysis of this floppy drive is:
It might need servicing.
It might need servicing.
November 29, 2025 at 5:54 PM
My expert analysis of this floppy drive is:
It might need servicing.
It might need servicing.
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we have to go back. to warn them.
November 28, 2025 at 2:49 AM
we have to go back. to warn them.
Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve seen
PJ Harvey
Weird Al Yankovic
Ben Folds Five
R.E.M.
Orbital
PJ Harvey
Weird Al Yankovic
Ben Folds Five
R.E.M.
Orbital
Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve seen
They Might Be Giants
Loudon Wainwright III
The Tiger Lillies
The Pixies
Bob Dylan
They Might Be Giants
Loudon Wainwright III
The Tiger Lillies
The Pixies
Bob Dylan
Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve seen.
S Club 7 Junior
Westlife
Steps
Ronan Keating
S Club 7 (Senior)
S Club 7 Junior
Westlife
Steps
Ronan Keating
S Club 7 (Senior)
November 28, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve seen
PJ Harvey
Weird Al Yankovic
Ben Folds Five
R.E.M.
Orbital
PJ Harvey
Weird Al Yankovic
Ben Folds Five
R.E.M.
Orbital
You just died. The 6th picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
(He could never.)
(He could never.)
November 27, 2025 at 6:11 AM
You just died. The 6th picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
(He could never.)
(He could never.)
Happy World Linguistics Day from Gravesend, Kent, UK!
Happy World Linguistics Day from Montreal, Canada!
(I wonder how many different places we can get world linguistics day wishes from this year!)
(I wonder how many different places we can get world linguistics day wishes from this year!)
Happy World Linguistics Day from Melbourne, Australia!
November 26, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Happy World Linguistics Day from Gravesend, Kent, UK!
I’m not an architect or a designer. I don’t know the words for things (except ‘flying buttress’ because, c’mon, that’s an excellent collection of syllables).
But I tripped over Kendra’s YT channel a while back and it’s now one of my favourites. Go watch all of it (this one’s great).
But I tripped over Kendra’s YT channel a while back and it’s now one of my favourites. Go watch all of it (this one’s great).
My first YouTube video featuring an interview!
Talked to the creator of Bring Back Doors. A website that catalogs hotels that do and don't have bathroom privacy.
Talked to the creator of Bring Back Doors. A website that catalogs hotels that do and don't have bathroom privacy.
What happened to bathroom doors?
YouTube video by Kendra Gaylord
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I’m not an architect or a designer. I don’t know the words for things (except ‘flying buttress’ because, c’mon, that’s an excellent collection of syllables).
But I tripped over Kendra’s YT channel a while back and it’s now one of my favourites. Go watch all of it (this one’s great).
But I tripped over Kendra’s YT channel a while back and it’s now one of my favourites. Go watch all of it (this one’s great).
I know I’m late to the party, but the Tahoe wallpaper/screensaver really is gorgeous.
November 25, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I know I’m late to the party, but the Tahoe wallpaper/screensaver really is gorgeous.
Cloudflare have over-flared their cloud, it seems.
November 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Cloudflare have over-flared their cloud, it seems.
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Florence doesn’t like to talk about this but her Machine is just an electric can opener
November 18, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Florence doesn’t like to talk about this but her Machine is just an electric can opener
They had 10% of their workforce signed up to their nascent union. Days away from statutory recognition no matter what Rockstar management wanted.
So they were fired before that could happen on *clearly* nonsense claims of gross misconduct.
There’s gotta be a British lawyer fancying some pro bono.
So they were fired before that could happen on *clearly* nonsense claims of gross misconduct.
There’s gotta be a British lawyer fancying some pro bono.
The Rockstar Workers Fired Before They Could Finish GTA 6
YouTube video by People Make Games
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 10:13 PM
They had 10% of their workforce signed up to their nascent union. Days away from statutory recognition no matter what Rockstar management wanted.
So they were fired before that could happen on *clearly* nonsense claims of gross misconduct.
There’s gotta be a British lawyer fancying some pro bono.
So they were fired before that could happen on *clearly* nonsense claims of gross misconduct.
There’s gotta be a British lawyer fancying some pro bono.
Sure, it’s the exact same photo. But that’s because Alex didn’t react in the slightest.
He is adorable though. Sometimes I can’t believe he’s real.
He is adorable though. Sometimes I can’t believe he’s real.
November 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Sure, it’s the exact same photo. But that’s because Alex didn’t react in the slightest.
He is adorable though. Sometimes I can’t believe he’s real.
He is adorable though. Sometimes I can’t believe he’s real.
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THIS IS SO GOOD
November 6, 2025 at 4:42 AM
THIS IS SO GOOD
Every Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day), the Southeastern train network in the UK renames London St. Pancras train station to:
November 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Every Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day), the Southeastern train network in the UK renames London St. Pancras train station to:
This is fantastic.
November 3, 2025 at 10:16 AM
This is fantastic.
Imagine walking around all day every day thinking you’ve got a soul. Don’t get it.
November 3, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Imagine walking around all day every day thinking you’ve got a soul. Don’t get it.
The Constitution doesn’t seem to be worth the parchment it’s written on. Ellipsis.
Unconstitutional. Full stop.
Leaked Memo Lays Out Republican Effort To Elect Trump For A Third Term
www.comicsands.com
November 2, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The Constitution doesn’t seem to be worth the parchment it’s written on. Ellipsis.
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I'm going to start a new political party. It's called Shut The Fuck Up and Feed People.
"But what if they're on drugs?"
Shut The Fuck Up And Feed People
"Or not really THAT poor?"
Shut The Fuck Up And Feed People
"What if they have a phone and nice nails?"
SHUT THE FUCK UP AND FEED PEOPLE
"But what if they're on drugs?"
Shut The Fuck Up And Feed People
"Or not really THAT poor?"
Shut The Fuck Up And Feed People
"What if they have a phone and nice nails?"
SHUT THE FUCK UP AND FEED PEOPLE
October 28, 2025 at 10:44 PM
I'm going to start a new political party. It's called Shut The Fuck Up and Feed People.
"But what if they're on drugs?"
Shut The Fuck Up And Feed People
"Or not really THAT poor?"
Shut The Fuck Up And Feed People
"What if they have a phone and nice nails?"
SHUT THE FUCK UP AND FEED PEOPLE
"But what if they're on drugs?"
Shut The Fuck Up And Feed People
"Or not really THAT poor?"
Shut The Fuck Up And Feed People
"What if they have a phone and nice nails?"
SHUT THE FUCK UP AND FEED PEOPLE
Ok, the Mexican version of the F1 music slaps.
October 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Ok, the Mexican version of the F1 music slaps.
LET THE 3PM SUNSETS COMMENCE!
October 26, 2025 at 8:43 AM
LET THE 3PM SUNSETS COMMENCE!
Me, at the pub after being left alone at the table:
“Fine. I’ll sit here and look attractive”
NARRATOR: He did not look attractive.
“Fine. I’ll sit here and look attractive”
NARRATOR: He did not look attractive.
October 22, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Me, at the pub after being left alone at the table:
“Fine. I’ll sit here and look attractive”
NARRATOR: He did not look attractive.
“Fine. I’ll sit here and look attractive”
NARRATOR: He did not look attractive.
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Edinburgh castle failing to render, likely thanks to the AWS outage
October 20, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Edinburgh castle failing to render, likely thanks to the AWS outage
It’s:
Albany Park
Bexley
Crayford
Dartford
…but it’s not then:
Etone Crossing
Freenhithe
Gwanscombe
Horthfleet
Iravesend
Albany Park
Bexley
Crayford
Dartford
…but it’s not then:
Etone Crossing
Freenhithe
Gwanscombe
Horthfleet
Iravesend
October 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
It’s:
Albany Park
Bexley
Crayford
Dartford
…but it’s not then:
Etone Crossing
Freenhithe
Gwanscombe
Horthfleet
Iravesend
Albany Park
Bexley
Crayford
Dartford
…but it’s not then:
Etone Crossing
Freenhithe
Gwanscombe
Horthfleet
Iravesend
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THREAD. When my parents' cat Bridget went missing, my dad, to try to ease his worry, painted her on a variety of historical adventures. These soon multiplied. Significantly.
After much nagging, he has had some postcards printed of this brilliant series:
michaelcoxmoredaysthansausages.bigcartel.com
After much nagging, he has had some postcards printed of this brilliant series:
michaelcoxmoredaysthansausages.bigcartel.com
October 15, 2025 at 7:15 AM
THREAD. When my parents' cat Bridget went missing, my dad, to try to ease his worry, painted her on a variety of historical adventures. These soon multiplied. Significantly.
After much nagging, he has had some postcards printed of this brilliant series:
michaelcoxmoredaysthansausages.bigcartel.com
After much nagging, he has had some postcards printed of this brilliant series:
michaelcoxmoredaysthansausages.bigcartel.com