Andrew.
@g026r.leftblank.org
The vibes are out of joint— O cursèd site,
That ever I logged on to poast them right!
That ever I logged on to poast them right!
I'd be curious to know if Nathan Philips, partially obscured off to the left side, is the only non-WASP in this picture.
This is what City Council, and the council chamber at Old City Hall, looked like #OnThisDay 75 years ago.
https://ow.ly/6zyi50Y8The
https://ow.ly/6zyi50Y8The
February 18, 2026 at 6:57 PM
I'd be curious to know if Nathan Philips, partially obscured off to the left side, is the only non-WASP in this picture.
The Bastille was primarily a prison from the 14th century onwards!
"But that was mostly for the upper classes!"
Yes, the lower classes frequently were subject to other, more physical punishment — up to & including death for things we would consider relatively minor or not ever crimes at all.
"But that was mostly for the upper classes!"
Yes, the lower classes frequently were subject to other, more physical punishment — up to & including death for things we would consider relatively minor or not ever crimes at all.
February 18, 2026 at 6:15 PM
The Bastille was primarily a prison from the 14th century onwards!
"But that was mostly for the upper classes!"
Yes, the lower classes frequently were subject to other, more physical punishment — up to & including death for things we would consider relatively minor or not ever crimes at all.
"But that was mostly for the upper classes!"
Yes, the lower classes frequently were subject to other, more physical punishment — up to & including death for things we would consider relatively minor or not ever crimes at all.
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That puts the Liberals 3 by-elections away from a majority. And they're almost certainly going to win 2 of those.
February 18, 2026 at 3:36 PM
That puts the Liberals 3 by-elections away from a majority. And they're almost certainly going to win 2 of those.
There are a number of variations of this legend, locating it in different countries, different eras, and with different protagonists. But as far as I know this is the earliest version of it.
It can be found in the 12th century Primary Chronicle, in the entry for the year 6420.
It can be found in the 12th century Primary Chronicle, in the entry for the year 6420.
February 18, 2026 at 2:18 PM
There are a number of variations of this legend, locating it in different countries, different eras, and with different protagonists. But as far as I know this is the earliest version of it.
It can be found in the 12th century Primary Chronicle, in the entry for the year 6420.
It can be found in the 12th century Primary Chronicle, in the entry for the year 6420.
"I wonder when the back popped off that Holga?"
February 18, 2026 at 1:04 PM
"I wonder when the back popped off that Holga?"
Listen, there's a reason I've had this image saved on my phone since the moment his 2nd term approval went negative.
(February 2025, by the way.)
(February 2025, by the way.)
February 18, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Listen, there's a reason I've had this image saved on my phone since the moment his 2nd term approval went negative.
(February 2025, by the way.)
(February 2025, by the way.)
I tried masturbating like that once, but eventually they asked me to leave the aquariu—
Oh, with *purpose*.
Never mind.
Oh, with *purpose*.
Never mind.
February 18, 2026 at 2:09 AM
I tried masturbating like that once, but eventually they asked me to leave the aquariu—
Oh, with *purpose*.
Never mind.
Oh, with *purpose*.
Never mind.
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You should also read @arshy.bsky.social long & deep research into the many more decades incidents of police intimidation & bullying. Including our new High Commissioner to the UK & former Liberal cabinet minister.
We’ve also got a written version that people can read on our Substack. open.substack.com/pub/hatchetm...
February 17, 2026 at 10:57 PM
You should also read @arshy.bsky.social long & deep research into the many more decades incidents of police intimidation & bullying. Including our new High Commissioner to the UK & former Liberal cabinet minister.
Oh neat, a new Scattered Purgatory.
(Taiwanese krautrock/drone metal duo. Though this is heavier on the former than the latter.)
(Taiwanese krautrock/drone metal duo. Though this is heavier on the former than the latter.)
波地獄 — Post Purgatory, by 破地獄/Scattered Purgatory
8 track album
scatteredpurgatorygggb.bandcamp.com
February 17, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Oh neat, a new Scattered Purgatory.
(Taiwanese krautrock/drone metal duo. Though this is heavier on the former than the latter.)
(Taiwanese krautrock/drone metal duo. Though this is heavier on the former than the latter.)
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Glad that people _do_ recognize it :-)
manuschwendener.ch/horses
#LEGO #AliBati #SFW2025 #Skærbæk2025
manuschwendener.ch/horses
#LEGO #AliBati #SFW2025 #Skærbæk2025
September 27, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Glad that people _do_ recognize it :-)
manuschwendener.ch/horses
#LEGO #AliBati #SFW2025 #Skærbæk2025
manuschwendener.ch/horses
#LEGO #AliBati #SFW2025 #Skærbæk2025
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what if i told you, through the power of forensic analysis, we are closer than ever to knowing the exact Far Side cartoon that is making Sting smile in this iconic photo. 🧵 👇
February 17, 2026 at 5:18 PM
what if i told you, through the power of forensic analysis, we are closer than ever to knowing the exact Far Side cartoon that is making Sting smile in this iconic photo. 🧵 👇
Man, my Roman numerals are rusty. I know M is 1000, but what are O & G?
the situation has escalated
February 17, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Man, my Roman numerals are rusty. I know M is 1000, but what are O & G?
Two different N64 fan translations of Bangai-O? Both released on the same weekend?
What are the odds...
What are the odds...
February 17, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Two different N64 fan translations of Bangai-O? Both released on the same weekend?
What are the odds...
What are the odds...
I've said before that one of Toronto's problems is that the city refuses to accept that it's a winter city. And former councillor Joe Mihevc's comments here are a perfect example of it.
Weeks after Toronto’s record snowfall, some residents are still struggling to use sidewalks | CBC News
Some residents are still struggling to get by as snow clearing efforts continue three weeks after Toronto’s record-breaking snowfall.
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February 17, 2026 at 4:28 PM
I've said before that one of Toronto's problems is that the city refuses to accept that it's a winter city. And former councillor Joe Mihevc's comments here are a perfect example of it.
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Is remembering artist Curt Swan on his birthday.
February 17, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Is remembering artist Curt Swan on his birthday.
Reposted by Andrew.
You know what looks worse than a Cybertruck?
A Cybertruck after being driven all winter.
A Cybertruck after being driven all winter.
every time i see one, i can't stop myself from thinking about how ugly they are — how hostile the design is, how oversized and clumsy they look, they're, truly, one of the worst fucking car designs in history
I keep thinking that someday I will become used to the hideousness of cybertrucks and they will finally blend into the background and every time I see one I am struck anew by how awful they are
February 16, 2026 at 7:22 PM
You know what looks worse than a Cybertruck?
A Cybertruck after being driven all winter.
A Cybertruck after being driven all winter.
Announced witn great fanfare but no real plan. Never properly funded, and eventually quietly dropped.
That's the real John Tory legacy.
That's the real John Tory legacy.
Well now Metrolinx has removed King-Liberty from their list of ongoing projects. So glad the City of Toronto decided to defund it and dare Metrolinx to cancel it. Great work everyone.
February 16, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Announced witn great fanfare but no real plan. Never properly funded, and eventually quietly dropped.
That's the real John Tory legacy.
That's the real John Tory legacy.
Going to be honest here: I'm surprised the West German version was only 25 minutes shorter.
February 16, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Going to be honest here: I'm surprised the West German version was only 25 minutes shorter.
I believe this is the point where I normally mention that the Playmates Star Trek toys got *WEIRD* towards the end.
Which is why there's a "Mutated Tom Paris" action figure that came complete with a trio of space salamander babies.
Which is why there's a "Mutated Tom Paris" action figure that came complete with a trio of space salamander babies.
February 16, 2026 at 6:02 AM
I believe this is the point where I normally mention that the Playmates Star Trek toys got *WEIRD* towards the end.
Which is why there's a "Mutated Tom Paris" action figure that came complete with a trio of space salamander babies.
Which is why there's a "Mutated Tom Paris" action figure that came complete with a trio of space salamander babies.
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See in the past tv shows could have 1 really shitty episode and we would go "damn that was a shitty episode" and that's kinda the end of it. Now a shitty episode or plot can tank a whole season of TV.
February 16, 2026 at 2:25 AM
See in the past tv shows could have 1 really shitty episode and we would go "damn that was a shitty episode" and that's kinda the end of it. Now a shitty episode or plot can tank a whole season of TV.