David Astle (alias DA)
@dontattempt.bsky.social
Crossword maker. Evenings host ABC Vic. Writer, and Wordplay columnist SMH & The Age. Verbaholic. My views only davidastle.com
Pinned
Just gave ChatGPT a writing deadline and now it’s cleaning the house
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really went dark for the sequel
November 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM
really went dark for the sequel
"If you're looking for sympathy you'll find it between shit and syphilis in the dictionary.” - David Sedaris
November 29, 2025 at 4:54 AM
"If you're looking for sympathy you'll find it between shit and syphilis in the dictionary.” - David Sedaris
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The power of Crufts compels you
November 27, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The power of Crufts compels you
Neolithic clickbait
It's an archipelago off the north-east tip of Scotland, but that's not important right now.
November 27, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Neolithic clickbait
After a trivia team name for ABC Evenings at the OzHarvest fundraiser next week. Any suggestions?
Nights of the Round Table
Messy Higgins
Is This On?
Whiskypedia
AI Sloppers
Sherlock Homies
When In Doubt, Say Adelaide
Low Expectations
67
Unbearable Lightness Of Being John Malkovich
Nights of the Round Table
Messy Higgins
Is This On?
Whiskypedia
AI Sloppers
Sherlock Homies
When In Doubt, Say Adelaide
Low Expectations
67
Unbearable Lightness Of Being John Malkovich
November 27, 2025 at 7:29 AM
After a trivia team name for ABC Evenings at the OzHarvest fundraiser next week. Any suggestions?
Nights of the Round Table
Messy Higgins
Is This On?
Whiskypedia
AI Sloppers
Sherlock Homies
When In Doubt, Say Adelaide
Low Expectations
67
Unbearable Lightness Of Being John Malkovich
Nights of the Round Table
Messy Higgins
Is This On?
Whiskypedia
AI Sloppers
Sherlock Homies
When In Doubt, Say Adelaide
Low Expectations
67
Unbearable Lightness Of Being John Malkovich
Give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a day. Give him a red herring and he’ll be occupied for weeks
November 26, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a day. Give him a red herring and he’ll be occupied for weeks
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Autocorrect has become our worst enema.
November 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Autocorrect has become our worst enema.
From radio listeners, that guest who refuses to leave:
wontgoer
lingerlonger
velcro-visitor
polterguest
cueless
cunninglinger
barnacle
neverleaver
Kate (coz she’s notorious for it)
wontgoer
lingerlonger
velcro-visitor
polterguest
cueless
cunninglinger
barnacle
neverleaver
Kate (coz she’s notorious for it)
November 26, 2025 at 11:37 AM
From radio listeners, that guest who refuses to leave:
wontgoer
lingerlonger
velcro-visitor
polterguest
cueless
cunninglinger
barnacle
neverleaver
Kate (coz she’s notorious for it)
wontgoer
lingerlonger
velcro-visitor
polterguest
cueless
cunninglinger
barnacle
neverleaver
Kate (coz she’s notorious for it)
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Here’s a young yellow-faced honeyeater for your Wednesday morning.
November 25, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Here’s a young yellow-faced honeyeater for your Wednesday morning.
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A good magician never reveals his terrible loneliness
June 29, 2023 at 3:01 PM
A good magician never reveals his terrible loneliness
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one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
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World Linguistics Day is on the 26th of November because that's de Saussure's birthday. It's a great opportunity to celebrate linguistics.
If you want more linguistics in your feed, here's a linguistics starter pack from @gretchenmcc.bsky.social
bsky.app/starter-pack...
#WorldLinguisticsDay
If you want more linguistics in your feed, here's a linguistics starter pack from @gretchenmcc.bsky.social
bsky.app/starter-pack...
#WorldLinguisticsDay
November 25, 2025 at 9:51 PM
World Linguistics Day is on the 26th of November because that's de Saussure's birthday. It's a great opportunity to celebrate linguistics.
If you want more linguistics in your feed, here's a linguistics starter pack from @gretchenmcc.bsky.social
bsky.app/starter-pack...
#WorldLinguisticsDay
If you want more linguistics in your feed, here's a linguistics starter pack from @gretchenmcc.bsky.social
bsky.app/starter-pack...
#WorldLinguisticsDay
NON SIGN - neon sign with one letter out
November 26, 2025 at 5:46 AM
NON SIGN - neon sign with one letter out
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Hello and welcome to Assumptions Club. I think we all know why we’re here.
November 25, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Hello and welcome to Assumptions Club. I think we all know why we’re here.
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In English, someone who is being persistently annoying can be referred to as a “pain in the arse.” My favourite German equivalent is Nervensäge, which means “nerve saw”
November 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
In English, someone who is being persistently annoying can be referred to as a “pain in the arse.” My favourite German equivalent is Nervensäge, which means “nerve saw”
choral reef
November 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
choral reef
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Best Christmas ad yet! Knocks John Lewis into a cocked hat.
November 25, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Best Christmas ad yet! Knocks John Lewis into a cocked hat.
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Armchair critics and door knockers
November 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Armchair critics and door knockers
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When calligraphers get mad they send strongly lettered words
November 24, 2025 at 5:31 AM
When calligraphers get mad they send strongly lettered words
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I’m reading a book on anti gravity. It’s impossible to put down
October 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I’m reading a book on anti gravity. It’s impossible to put down
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I just read “prosecutor” as “prosciutto” and now I desperately require charcuterie
November 23, 2025 at 3:23 AM
I just read “prosecutor” as “prosciutto” and now I desperately require charcuterie
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Many people thought that John Laws died the other week - but he's actually being held in the drains under this dog statue next to the QVB. Every time someone approaches, Pennywise the Clown forces him give this speech! True story.
November 23, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Many people thought that John Laws died the other week - but he's actually being held in the drains under this dog statue next to the QVB. Every time someone approaches, Pennywise the Clown forces him give this speech! True story.
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Felicity is turning herself upside down to fit me in.
November 22, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Felicity is turning herself upside down to fit me in.
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Q: Why did the chicken cross the road?
A: Because it saw someone from work on a Saturday.
A: Because it saw someone from work on a Saturday.
November 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Q: Why did the chicken cross the road?
A: Because it saw someone from work on a Saturday.
A: Because it saw someone from work on a Saturday.