Frank Patrick
@fpatrick.bsky.social
Assume the snark. Embrace the snide.
“Of all the things at risk, the loss of an objective reality is perhaps the most dangerous. The death of truth is the ultimate victory of evil.”
- Tony Gilroy, through the Andor character, Senator Mon Mothma
“Of all the things at risk, the loss of an objective reality is perhaps the most dangerous. The death of truth is the ultimate victory of evil.”
- Tony Gilroy, through the Andor character, Senator Mon Mothma
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Frank Patrick
@fpatrick.bsky.social
· Jan 8
“What a jam.
What a mess.
What a pickle.
What a fix.”
- Arthur “Big Guy” Carlson, Station Manager, WKRP
What a mess.
What a pickle.
What a fix.”
- Arthur “Big Guy” Carlson, Station Manager, WKRP
#MediaDiet 12/7-13/2025
- Rogue Agent (2022) — Netflix
- Down Cemetery Road, S1 (2025) — AppleTV+
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, S27 (2025) — NBC
- F1: The Movie (2025) — AppleTV+
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) — Netflix
- Rogue Agent (2022) — Netflix
- Down Cemetery Road, S1 (2025) — AppleTV+
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, S27 (2025) — NBC
- F1: The Movie (2025) — AppleTV+
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) — Netflix
#MediaDiet 11/24-12/6/2025
The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)
Death by Lightening (2025)
Nashville (1975)
The Dinner Plan (2025)
The Beast in Me (2025)
Nobody 2 (2025)
All the President’s Men (1976) - Rewatch
The Shattering Peace (2025) - Book/John Scalzi
Mission: Impossible 1-8 (1996-2025) - Rewatch
The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)
Death by Lightening (2025)
Nashville (1975)
The Dinner Plan (2025)
The Beast in Me (2025)
Nobody 2 (2025)
All the President’s Men (1976) - Rewatch
The Shattering Peace (2025) - Book/John Scalzi
Mission: Impossible 1-8 (1996-2025) - Rewatch
#LastWeeksViewing 11/16-23/2025
The Ninth Configuration (1980) - Prime
Joe Cocker - Mad Dogs & Englishmen (1971) - YouTube
The American Revolution, S1 (2025) - PBS
Star Wars Visions, S3 (2025) - Disney+
Alfred the Great (1969) - TCM
Masterpiece Mystery: Maigret, S1 (2025) - PBS
The Ninth Configuration (1980) - Prime
Joe Cocker - Mad Dogs & Englishmen (1971) - YouTube
The American Revolution, S1 (2025) - PBS
Star Wars Visions, S3 (2025) - Disney+
Alfred the Great (1969) - TCM
Masterpiece Mystery: Maigret, S1 (2025) - PBS
December 14, 2025 at 8:57 PM
#MediaDiet 12/7-13/2025
- Rogue Agent (2022) — Netflix
- Down Cemetery Road, S1 (2025) — AppleTV+
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, S27 (2025) — NBC
- F1: The Movie (2025) — AppleTV+
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) — Netflix
- Rogue Agent (2022) — Netflix
- Down Cemetery Road, S1 (2025) — AppleTV+
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, S27 (2025) — NBC
- F1: The Movie (2025) — AppleTV+
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) — Netflix
Somerset, NJ 2025
December 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Somerset, NJ 2025
Connections
Puzzle #917
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I was concerned that first guess might be too easy/obvious.
Puzzle #917
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December 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Connections
Puzzle #917
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I was concerned that first guess might be too easy/obvious.
Puzzle #917
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I was concerned that first guess might be too easy/obvious.
Wordle 1,639 4/6
🟩⬜🟩🟩⬜ 9
🟩⬜🟩🟩⬜ 5
🟩⬜🟩🟩⬜ 3
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WordleBot
Skill 77/99
Luck 57/99
🟩⬜🟩🟩⬜ 9
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Skill 77/99
Luck 57/99
December 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Wordle 1,639 4/6
🟩⬜🟩🟩⬜ 9
🟩⬜🟩🟩⬜ 5
🟩⬜🟩🟩⬜ 3
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WordleBot
Skill 77/99
Luck 57/99
🟩⬜🟩🟩⬜ 9
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WordleBot
Skill 77/99
Luck 57/99
Reposted by Frank Patrick
What does CBS have for us next week?
The Political Journey & Philosophy of Mike Lindell?
The Political Journey & Philosophy of Mike Lindell?
December 14, 2025 at 3:16 AM
What does CBS have for us next week?
The Political Journey & Philosophy of Mike Lindell?
The Political Journey & Philosophy of Mike Lindell?
After “Wake Up Dead Man” tonight, I noticed that Netflix has recently added the AMC series, Turn.
I highly recommend this series about espionage during the American Revolutionary War, especially as some viewing leading up to next year’s 250th anniversary of our independence (if we can keep it).
I highly recommend this series about espionage during the American Revolutionary War, especially as some viewing leading up to next year’s 250th anniversary of our independence (if we can keep it).
a man in a white wig is standing in the snow looking at the camera .
ALT: a man in a white wig is standing in the snow looking at the camera .
media.tenor.com
December 14, 2025 at 3:10 AM
After “Wake Up Dead Man” tonight, I noticed that Netflix has recently added the AMC series, Turn.
I highly recommend this series about espionage during the American Revolutionary War, especially as some viewing leading up to next year’s 250th anniversary of our independence (if we can keep it).
I highly recommend this series about espionage during the American Revolutionary War, especially as some viewing leading up to next year’s 250th anniversary of our independence (if we can keep it).
Spelling Bee is so politically correct, it doesn’t know the word “TURD”.
December 14, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Spelling Bee is so politically correct, it doesn’t know the word “TURD”.
Not ready for prime time.
Today in "Don't Trust AI to Tell You Facts": How several different "AI" programs messed up the simple fact of to whom I dedicated a book, and what that means for how much you should trust "AI" to tell you the truth about things (spoiler: not much at all):
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“AI”: A Dedicated Fact-Failing Machine, or, Yet Another Reason Not to Trust It For Anything
I search my name on a regular basis, not only because I am an ego monster (although I try not to pretend that I’m not) but because it’s a good way for me to find reviews, end-of-the-yea…
whatever.scalzi.com
December 14, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Not ready for prime time.
Reposted by Frank Patrick
Here’s hoping the iOS 26.2 fixes the inconsistent notification sounds for messages.
December 13, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Here’s hoping the iOS 26.2 fixes the inconsistent notification sounds for messages.
Pantheon, Rome 2014
December 13, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Pantheon, Rome 2014
Wordle 1,638 3/6
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WordleBot
Skill 95/99
Luck 66/99
🟨⬜🟨⬜⬜ 21
🟨⬜⬜⬜🟨 2
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WordleBot
Skill 95/99
Luck 66/99
December 13, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Wordle 1,638 3/6
🟨⬜🟨⬜⬜ 21
🟨⬜⬜⬜🟨 2
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WordleBot
Skill 95/99
Luck 66/99
🟨⬜🟨⬜⬜ 21
🟨⬜⬜⬜🟨 2
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WordleBot
Skill 95/99
Luck 66/99
Name a film containing a memorable elevator scene
December 13, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Name a film containing a memorable elevator scene
Wordle 1,637 3/6
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🟨⬜⬜🟨⬜ 4
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WordleBot
Skill 72/99
Luck 61/99
⬜⬜⬜⬜🟨 137
🟨⬜⬜🟨⬜ 4
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WordleBot
Skill 72/99
Luck 61/99
December 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Wordle 1,637 3/6
⬜⬜⬜⬜🟨 137
🟨⬜⬜🟨⬜ 4
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WordleBot
Skill 72/99
Luck 61/99
⬜⬜⬜⬜🟨 137
🟨⬜⬜🟨⬜ 4
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 !
WordleBot
Skill 72/99
Luck 61/99
I discovered two seasonal songs last year. They are quite different, but they’ve actually stuck with me throughout the year. The first is just sublime. youtu.be/cBCYZ9jIJkI?...
In The Bleak Midwinter - Holst - Tenebrae conducted by Nigel Short
YouTube video by Tenebrae Choir
youtu.be
December 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I discovered two seasonal songs last year. They are quite different, but they’ve actually stuck with me throughout the year. The first is just sublime. youtu.be/cBCYZ9jIJkI?...
Reposted by Frank Patrick
Bernie Sanders: It's not good enough just to extend the ACA credits. We have got to join every major country in the world, guarantee healthcare to all people, and pass a Medicare for All, single payer program.
December 11, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Bernie Sanders: It's not good enough just to extend the ACA credits. We have got to join every major country in the world, guarantee healthcare to all people, and pass a Medicare for All, single payer program.
AI is screwing up everything.
so if consumer RAM prices are quadrupling because of AI silicon demands is there a chance of consumer electronics (e.g. phones) spiking or are these totally separate pipelines
December 11, 2025 at 11:29 AM
AI is screwing up everything.
Reposted by Frank Patrick
Another headline that can't possibly be true but sadly is.
December 11, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Another headline that can't possibly be true but sadly is.
Reposted by Frank Patrick
Started / Going
December 11, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Started / Going
We did this.
VINTAGE TV COMMERCIAL CHRISTMAS STENCILS with Glass Wax - Winter Wonderland youtu.be/vB28fvRqg4s?... via @YouTube
VINTAGE TV COMMERCIAL CHRISTMAS STENCILS with Glass Wax - Winter Wonderland
YouTube video by TV TOY MEMORIES
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December 11, 2025 at 10:29 AM
We did this.
