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Justin Avery Smith

@justinaverysmith.bsky.social

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Writer, Comedian, ADHDer Trekker, Jedi Sentinel Soy Boy on a soy-free diet (he/him/his)

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Justin Avery Smith @justinaverysmith.bsky.social · Dec 28

Today would’ve been Nichelle Nichols’ 91st birthday. She’s no longer with us, but her legacy lives on through people like Mae Jemison, the first black woman in space, and a direct result of Nichelle using her fame to ensure the dream that Uhura represented became a reality

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Justin Avery Smith @justinaverysmith.bsky.social · 1d

I want Andrew Cuomo to know that even though I don’t live in NYC, his debate performance gave me a fresh surge of hope for Mamdani’s chances.

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Justin Avery Smith @justinaverysmith.bsky.social · 17h

I never watch a scene from Superman (2025) with the intention if crying. It just happens, okay?! 🥹🥲😭

Justin Avery Smith @justinaverysmith.bsky.social · 21h

When I was a kid I questioned why the world put more importance on how people need to have the money to buy life’s necessities instead of making sure everyone was provided with life’s necessities no matter what

Now I’m an adult and the few answers I have leave me barely able to function some days

Justin Avery Smith @justinaverysmith.bsky.social · 1d

I want Andrew Cuomo to know that even though I don’t live in NYC, his debate performance gave me a fresh surge of hope for Mamdani’s chances.

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Justin Avery Smith @justinaverysmith.bsky.social · 2d

Captain Kirk after a crew member started spreading anti-vaccine rhetoric as part of his right to free speech

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Justin Avery Smith @justinaverysmith.bsky.social · 2d

Katy Perry dating Justin Trudeau has taught me 3 things.

1. Katy Perry was single
2. Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are divorced
3. I have mad respect for Orlando Bloom distancing himself from Katy Perry before she even started playing astronaut

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Justin Avery Smith @justinaverysmith.bsky.social · 2d

Captain Kirk after a crew member started spreading anti-vaccine rhetoric as part of his right to free speech

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Justin Avery Smith @justinaverysmith.bsky.social · 2d

A poster that was texted to me from an unknown number and doesn’t even give the company name? I’m in!

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Star Trek Corrupted Captions @startrekcc.bsky.social · 3d

This will not stand, man!
#StarTrek #StarTrekMemes #StarTrekTNG

Data is choking a Borg with one hand, to the point of lifting it off its feet. In the image, the Borg is labeled "ChatGPT introducing new erotica for adults." Data is labeled as "Flesh and blood people forbidden from posting erotica"

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Justin Avery Smith @justinaverysmith.bsky.social · 3d

It’s giving “Severance concept art”

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Justin Avery Smith @justinaverysmith.bsky.social · 3d

Driving past the strip mall near my house just now

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The Orion @gettheorion.bsky.social · 4d

Star Trek Lower Decks, in all the best ways, is a beautiful anomaly. Disguised in a goofy cartoon was a love letter to Star Trek with wonderfully original characters.

Just how The Original Series left such an indelible mark on the fandom, I have no doubt the LWD fandom will only continue to grow. 🖖🏻

Mike McMahan @mikemcmahan.bsky.social · 4d

Feels weird to not have Solar or Lower Decks in production anymore. So proud of what we accomplished on both shows in very different ways. Thank you to everyone on both productions, and to all the fans who tuned in!!

Star Trek Lower Decks art, four ensigns panicking on a starfleet shuttle with a sparking control panel.

A cartoon alien family hugging and being nibbled on, from Solar Opposites.

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Justin Avery Smith @justinaverysmith.bsky.social · 6d

This alongside a POTUS with low approval ratings in his second term makes me think we never left 2005

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THEE Gutsy Woman🐝 🪷 @gutsywoman19.bsky.social · 6d

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Justin Avery Smith @justinaverysmith.bsky.social · 6d

This alongside a POTUS with low approval ratings in his second term makes me think we never left 2005

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Justin Avery Smith @justinaverysmith.bsky.social · 7d

Most neurodivergent people are hypersensitive and have a strong sense of justice.

Most Jedi are force sensitive and guardians of justice.

Calling it. Jedi are neurodivergent.

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Justin Avery Smith @justinaverysmith.bsky.social · 7d

Get back to me when you’re able to make videos of cartoon characters pole dancing without doing it by stealing other people’s work and using up all the water Lake Michigan

Justin Avery Smith @justinaverysmith.bsky.social · 7d

Jiffy Pop is so enjoyable to make that I wish it was just as enjoyable to eat

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Justin Avery Smith @justinaverysmith.bsky.social · 7d

Most neurodivergent people are hypersensitive and have a strong sense of justice.

Most Jedi are force sensitive and guardians of justice.

Calling it. Jedi are neurodivergent.

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Justin Avery Smith @justinaverysmith.bsky.social · 9d

Never tell an ADHDer that they have “plenty of time” you’re just setting us both up for disappointment

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Clare Blackwood @clareblackwood.bsky.social · 8d

we're doing the studies to make the proof

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8d

RFK Jr on Tylenol and autism: "It is not proof. We're doing the studies to make the proof."

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