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A Message From The Frog Resistance

John J. Flynn @johnjflynn.bsky.social · 16h

Today's video thingy: a message from the head of the Frog Resistance (aka Amphipha).

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YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Ensh*ttification of Everything with Cory Doctorow

John J. Flynn @johnjflynn.bsky.social · 21h

Thanks to you both! I think he would have loved this discussion I heard this week... It tracks with his writing on this and pharma... youtu.be/P1EKQidRooc?...

YouTube video by Adam Conover

YouTube video by SoleilSmile

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John J. Flynn @johnjflynn.bsky.social · 3d

Today's video thingy. Acting genius, underrated singer, and my idea of the girl next door.

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Annie Hall: Lobster

Dogma: Resurrected! A 25th Anniversary Celebration | Official Trailer (2025) | In Cinemas 7th Nov

John J. Flynn @johnjflynn.bsky.social · 3d

Today's video thingy: this thing has been wandering in the wilderness for decades! Wait until you see who plays the Lord Almighty...

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YouTube video by Vertigo Releasing

Jon Batiste Answers Piano Questions | Tech Support | WIRED

John J. Flynn @johnjflynn.bsky.social · 9d

The policeman is not there to create disorder. The policeman is there to preserve disorder.

John J. Flynn @johnjflynn.bsky.social · 10d

Today's video thingy. A great episode from a really cool series.

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YouTube video by WIRED

Natural Cures That Actually Work

John J. Flynn @johnjflynn.bsky.social · 14d

Today's video thingy: I've really enjoyed his glosses on THE PITT, but when Doctor Mike puts together a reel like this with his buddies I think it's well worth sharing.

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YouTube video by Doctor Mike

Man in custody after 3 killed, at least 8 injured in shooting at a waterfront bar in North Carolina, officials say | CNN

Reposted by John J. Flynn

Tomb Hellton @tvhilton.bsky.social · 16d

1) Right wing violence is too everyday to merit wall to wall coverage
2) Left wing violence is rare enough to be big news whenever it happens
3) Left wing violence is clearly a bigger problem because that’s all we hear about in the news

Jonathan M. Katz @katz.theracket.news · 16d

Targeted attack on a dockside restaurant in North Carolina. Three dead. Suspect a former Marine sniper in Iraq and Haiti who tried to sue the US govt for “genocide against straight men by the LGBQT community.”

Flags at half mast? Endless op-eds? Victims’ faces on coins?

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A 40-year-old man is facing murder charges after allegedly pulling up on a boat to a waterfront bar in North Carolina Saturday night and opening fire, killing three and injuring at least eight others.

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John J. Flynn @johnjflynn.bsky.social · 15d

I am going to apologize for this now, but every time I see that sign I am compelled to tell the joke I told in SATURDAY'S VOYEUR:

"What's Mormon foreplay?

"Half an hour down ta the Snelgroves!"

Thank you. I'll see myself out...

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John J. Flynn @johnjflynn.bsky.social · 16d

Today's video thingy: there are some great comics putting full specials up on YouTube nowadays, and Gianmarco is one of them! This one's for all my fellow Adult Recovering Theater Kids.

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Gianmarco Soresi: Thief of Joy | Full Comedy Special

YouTube video by Gianmarco Soresi

John J. Flynn @johnjflynn.bsky.social · 16d

I immediately assumed it was a Greatest HIts move. You know, pair it with the Outlawing Antifa nonsense and Fox hosts will cream themselves.

YouTube video by ethos and aftermath

John J. Flynn @johnjflynn.bsky.social · 16d

Today's video thingy. Portlandia doesn't need Federal help. The citizens there have it all WELL in hand...

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Portlandia bike clip

The most INSANE Bohemian Rhapsody Flashmob you will ever see!!

John J. Flynn @johnjflynn.bsky.social · 18d

Today's video thingy: some Friday joy courtesy of my friend Catheryn!

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YouTube video by Julien Cohen

Jack paar returns to the Tonight Show [partial Higher quality footage] (March 7, 1960)

John J. Flynn @johnjflynn.bsky.social · 19d

Today's video thingy: this is what Jimmy's "As I was saying..." crack was about. Jack Parr went at it over being censored on the old Tonight Show. And when he finally came back...

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YouTube video by Random TV and News Archives

YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live

John J. Flynn @johnjflynn.bsky.social · 20d

Tonight's video thingy. OF COURSE!

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Jimmy Kimmel is Back!

Jimmy Kimmel’s show has been cancelled | The New Disney | LUBACH

John J. Flynn @johnjflynn.bsky.social · 21d

Today's video thingy: hang in there for the 30 seconds of subtitles...this is hilarious and SAVAGE! Here's hoping it's old news, but in the meantime, enjoy!

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YouTube video by LUBACH

UNTIL IT'S DONE: Nellie Bly

John J. Flynn @johnjflynn.bsky.social · 22d

Today's video thingy. How do you answer all that hate? Hope.

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YouTube video by Zohran Mamdani for NYC

Earth, Wind & Fire - September (Official HD Video)

John J. Flynn @johnjflynn.bsky.social · 22d

Tonight's video thingy. Obviously.

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YouTube video by EarthWindandFireVEVO

Disney’s Message To Employees: Shut Your Trap

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John J. Flynn @johnjflynn.bsky.social · 25d

Today's video thingy: Colbert's definitely going down swinging!

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YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Who - Baba O'Riley (Shepperton Studios / 1978)

John J. Flynn @johnjflynn.bsky.social · 26d

Today's video thingy: catching up to them at the Bowl tonight! Still one of the best live rock performances every committed to film.

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YouTube video by TheWhoVEVO

BBC Proms 2025 - Last Night of the Proms - Finale !

John J. Flynn @johnjflynn.bsky.social · 27d

Tonight's video thingy. The whole thing! H/t to this YouTuber...

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YouTube video by geddylee505

Blackpill Aesthetics: A Crash Course in Meme Extremism

John J. Flynn @johnjflynn.bsky.social · 28d

Today's video thingy explains a lot. Who are these far right incels? What do they think they are doing? What do they want?

youtu.be/Wcw02sEslog?...

YouTube video by Cy Canterel

BBC Proms Bohemian Rhapsody Live

John J. Flynn @johnjflynn.bsky.social · 29d

Today's video thingy: now THAT is how you do a pops concert. Last Night of the Proms. Splendid! Dr. Brian May jumps in on solo guitar, and Roger Taylor makes a surprise appearance.

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YouTube video by Gingerfox83

Bill Bailey playing 'The Typewriter' (Leroy Anderson), Last Night of the Proms 2025

John J. Flynn @johnjflynn.bsky.social · Sep 14

Today's video thingy: just a bit of Last Night of the Proms 2025 (via the Boston Pops) performed by the hilarious Bill Bailey. Apparently the big moment was Roger May doing Bohemian Rhapsody, but I'll have to fire up the Beeb to confirm. This is all that's out there now.

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YouTube video by Nick Fisher