Erik Barnes
@erikwbarnes.bsky.social
Fun, tired, large, and goofy in no particular order. Comedian, writer, improvisor, actor, voiceover, pro wrestling commentator, and whatever is fun/gives me money (also in no particular order).
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My husband and I have been trying to scare each other with the June Squibb cutout he got me for my bday
November 29, 2025 at 9:14 AM
My husband and I have been trying to scare each other with the June Squibb cutout he got me for my bday
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Former PlayStation mascot, and current middle-aged widow, Crash Bandicoot, has recently found the ability to process his grief.
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November 29, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Former PlayStation mascot, and current middle-aged widow, Crash Bandicoot, has recently found the ability to process his grief.
paletteswap.site/dif...
paletteswap.site/dif...
In order for someone to “reënter” they have to actually leave. Louis has been nominated twice and won once for a Grammy since he was supposedly “cancelled.”
When a cancelled performer reënters the culture, we expect them to offer us a great work, channelling their newfound clarity into the finest art they’ve ever made. With his new comedy show and début novel, has Louis C.K. met the bar?
www.newyorker.com/culture/crit...
www.newyorker.com/culture/crit...
Louis C.K.’s Next Chapter
In a new standup special, and a début novel, the comedian navigates murky, post-#MeToo terrain: not quite exiled, not quite welcomed back.
www.newyorker.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:55 PM
In order for someone to “reënter” they have to actually leave. Louis has been nominated twice and won once for a Grammy since he was supposedly “cancelled.”
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I just want to remind people that Louis CK masturbated in front of multiple colleagues over the course of many years many of whom because of it chose to leave the profession.
When a cancelled performer reënters the culture, we expect them to offer us a great work, channelling their newfound clarity into the finest art they’ve ever made. With his new comedy show and début novel, has Louis C.K. met the bar?
www.newyorker.com/culture/crit...
www.newyorker.com/culture/crit...
Louis C.K.’s Next Chapter
In a new standup special, and a début novel, the comedian navigates murky, post-#MeToo terrain: not quite exiled, not quite welcomed back.
www.newyorker.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I just want to remind people that Louis CK masturbated in front of multiple colleagues over the course of many years many of whom because of it chose to leave the profession.
One would think by now that being flipped off randomly would be understood if you drive a Cybertruck, regardless of when it was purchased. Like, it’s part of the cultural contract by now.
November 29, 2025 at 8:52 PM
One would think by now that being flipped off randomly would be understood if you drive a Cybertruck, regardless of when it was purchased. Like, it’s part of the cultural contract by now.
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Flipping off a Tesla and Seth Rollins jumps out dressed like this:
November 28, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Flipping off a Tesla and Seth Rollins jumps out dressed like this:
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The Trump DOJ played down the risk of deploying the National Guard to DC, despite warnings, and now one of them is dead. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
November 28, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The Trump DOJ played down the risk of deploying the National Guard to DC, despite warnings, and now one of them is dead. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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This shit is why I'm getting less and less work on anime and having to scramble to ask around with YouTubers for help letting me do their CCs just to pay my damn rent. There's enough anime to caption out there that I should not be fucking struggling.
After publishing this article, I've heard from many that CR seems to be using AI to produce dub CCs. Now, thanks to a slip-up CR had with episode 6 dub of The Banished Court Magician, we can say that with 100% certainty: Crunchyroll is using the AI service Ollang.com for its dub closed captions!
November 28, 2025 at 8:27 AM
This shit is why I'm getting less and less work on anime and having to scramble to ask around with YouTubers for help letting me do their CCs just to pay my damn rent. There's enough anime to caption out there that I should not be fucking struggling.
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Today only, I’m giving away Issue 1 of my fantasy #comicbook if you back issue 2 (on Kickstarter now). I’m just really proud of them and want people to read them! Look for the ‘Black Friday Special’ reward tier! Thanks! #prowrestling
www.herooftheprophecy.com
www.herooftheprophecy.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Today only, I’m giving away Issue 1 of my fantasy #comicbook if you back issue 2 (on Kickstarter now). I’m just really proud of them and want people to read them! Look for the ‘Black Friday Special’ reward tier! Thanks! #prowrestling
www.herooftheprophecy.com
www.herooftheprophecy.com
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Resistance is futile! Submit to the machines!
When the bubble bursts people are going to look at this as extreme tech dipshit hubris. Everyone HATES this shit and they’re insisting it’s inevitable. Futurists telling folks they’ll hate the future.
When the bubble bursts people are going to look at this as extreme tech dipshit hubris. Everyone HATES this shit and they’re insisting it’s inevitable. Futurists telling folks they’ll hate the future.
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney says Steam should drop its ‘Made with AI’ tags
‘AI will be involved in nearly all future production.’
www.theverge.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Resistance is futile! Submit to the machines!
When the bubble bursts people are going to look at this as extreme tech dipshit hubris. Everyone HATES this shit and they’re insisting it’s inevitable. Futurists telling folks they’ll hate the future.
When the bubble bursts people are going to look at this as extreme tech dipshit hubris. Everyone HATES this shit and they’re insisting it’s inevitable. Futurists telling folks they’ll hate the future.
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i know WHY this is but that just makes it even more of a kick in the pants lmao
November 28, 2025 at 3:28 AM
i know WHY this is but that just makes it even more of a kick in the pants lmao
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I wonder if after spider-man became a thing some person was like, "hey I saw that guy beat bonesaw in a cage match"
November 28, 2025 at 1:51 AM
I wonder if after spider-man became a thing some person was like, "hey I saw that guy beat bonesaw in a cage match"
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RIP Martin Luther, you would have loved Papal Audience Black Friday deals.
November 27, 2025 at 10:08 PM
RIP Martin Luther, you would have loved Papal Audience Black Friday deals.
If I’m ever executed, I want all of my friends and family to sing “GOODBYE FOREVER” to me as I make my last walk.
November 27, 2025 at 8:42 PM
If I’m ever executed, I want all of my friends and family to sing “GOODBYE FOREVER” to me as I make my last walk.
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I saw the trailer for Primate and instantly disappointed myself because I initially thought they were doing Werechimp.
November 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I saw the trailer for Primate and instantly disappointed myself because I initially thought they were doing Werechimp.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Giger's version of the chest-bursting Alien was rejected for being too turkey-like.
November 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Proof that @mkupperman.bsky.social is a genius:
Gordon Ramsay's Fairy Tale Toilet Kitchen Nightmares.
I never watched his Fox show, so I assume this really happened.
michaelkupperman.com/shop/gordon-...
Gordon Ramsay's Fairy Tale Toilet Kitchen Nightmares.
I never watched his Fox show, so I assume this really happened.
michaelkupperman.com/shop/gordon-...
November 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Proof that @mkupperman.bsky.social is a genius:
Gordon Ramsay's Fairy Tale Toilet Kitchen Nightmares.
I never watched his Fox show, so I assume this really happened.
michaelkupperman.com/shop/gordon-...
Gordon Ramsay's Fairy Tale Toilet Kitchen Nightmares.
I never watched his Fox show, so I assume this really happened.
michaelkupperman.com/shop/gordon-...
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I gather together with @erikwbarnes.bsky.social to discuss cheesy movies on Thanksgiving Day. It's Mystery Science Theater 3000, and it's called "Turkey Day." www.playtyperguy.com/p/talking-my...
Talking 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' Turkey Day With Erik Barnes
JED!
www.playtyperguy.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I gather together with @erikwbarnes.bsky.social to discuss cheesy movies on Thanksgiving Day. It's Mystery Science Theater 3000, and it's called "Turkey Day." www.playtyperguy.com/p/talking-my...
We fail our children daily.
From the new HBO documentary Thoughts & Prayers that looks into the impact of the $3 billion active shooter preparedness industry on schools and communities.
If you're not American/don't live in the US, I'm asking you to please not comment.
If you're not American/don't live in the US, I'm asking you to please not comment.
November 26, 2025 at 2:30 AM
We fail our children daily.
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"It is against the TOS to be talked into suicide by our LLM" is possibly the most evil tech bro thing I've ever read
Additionally, OpenAI argues its not liable because Raine, by using ChatGPT for self-harm, broke its terms of service
November 26, 2025 at 12:29 AM
"It is against the TOS to be talked into suicide by our LLM" is possibly the most evil tech bro thing I've ever read
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It really is that simple.
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 26, 2025 at 1:22 AM
It really is that simple.