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LaToya Ferguson @lafergs.bsky.social · 9d

"HO, SHUT THE FUCK UP"

CNBC @cnbc.com · 9d

To shut down rude behavior instantly, try a simple yet powerful five-word response.

Use this 5-word phrase when someone is rude to you—it's like 'holding up a mirror,' says public speaking expert

When we encounter a rude person, our first instinct might be to fire back with a snarky comment. But that's not the right move, says public speaking expert John Bowe. Here's the perfect response to instantly shut down rude behavior.

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LaToya Ferguson @lafergs.bsky.social · 23d

I am all about VIP experiences and the best tickets my money can buy (or clout can gift lol)... but nah. Not for "Row 2."

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LaToya Ferguson @lafergs.bsky.social · 23d

"Row 2"

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LaToya Ferguson @lafergs.bsky.social · 23d

*checks to make sure there's no "no lafergs" bumper sticker* Phew!

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LaToya Ferguson @lafergs.bsky.social · 23d

If I approved of AI, I would make it so.

I do not approve of AI.

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LaToya Ferguson @lafergs.bsky.social · 23d

Truly just went from 0 to 60 in terms of being like, "I need to stop being so down about my writing career" to "I could write a rock opera."

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LaToya Ferguson @lafergs.bsky.social · 23d

Look, you know me: I'd usually never repost (or post) anything featuring this jabroni. But come on... he walks alone.

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LaToya Ferguson @lafergs.bsky.social · 23d

🎵I WALK FOR MILES INSIDE THIS PIT OF DANGER🎵

Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 23d

Fireworks for Trump at Charlie Kirk's memorial service.

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LaToya Ferguson @lafergs.bsky.social · Sep 15

And it's how I learned Stephen Graham is Black.

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LaToya Ferguson @lafergs.bsky.social · Sep 15

I told my mother as I was watching The Penguin that Cristin was gonna win the Emmy. My mother said "okay," cuz she wasn't watching the show, so she just took my word for it.

BUT I WAS RIGHT, WASN'T I, MOM?!?

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LaToya Ferguson @lafergs.bsky.social · Sep 15

MILIOTTIIIIIIII!!!!!111++ #Emmys

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LaToya Ferguson @lafergs.bsky.social · Sep 15

It's an awful, awful bit.

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LaToya Ferguson @lafergs.bsky.social · Sep 15

Please, Ariana. We need you to do THE THING.

hellresidentNY 🖤 @hellresidentny.blacksky.app · Sep 15

Is it too late for Conan O'Brien or Ariana DeBose to take over for hosting this #Emmys instead?

Nate Bergatze seems nice, but the writing is doing him no favors tonight.

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LaToya Ferguson @lafergs.bsky.social · Sep 15

hahahaha

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LaToya Ferguson @lafergs.bsky.social · Sep 15

THE James Burrows lol

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LaToya Ferguson @lafergs.bsky.social · Sep 15

lol mmhmm

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Liz Shannon Miller @lizshannonmiller.com · Sep 15

So far this "time-saving bit" has saved the show... well, no, we've spent at least 5 minutes of the last 30 talking about it.

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Carrie Raisler @carrieraisler.bsky.social · Sep 15

I can’t believe the running joke of this thing is going to be “haha less money for charity is funny” #Emmys

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LaToya Ferguson @lafergs.bsky.social · Sep 15

Yeah, is he supposed to be funny or something?

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LaToya Ferguson @lafergs.bsky.social · Sep 4

...conglomerating.

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LaToya Ferguson @lafergs.bsky.social · Aug 24

100% free ticket still available for tonight's Prestige show, courtesy of me.

LaToya Ferguson @lafergs.bsky.social · Aug 6

Anyone in (or going to be in) Portland want a free ticket to Prestige's FJR? I bought one to support but I will be home in LA.

Prestige Wrestling @wrestleprestige.bsky.social · Aug 6

***ICYMI***

1/2 OF THE FINAL PORTLAND WRESTLING TAG CHAMPIONS

Vinnie Massaro returns at FJR!

August 23rd, 2025
@ Oregon Pro Wrestling School
Hillsboro, Oregon

Tix are donation based/pay what you can - 100% of profits will be donated to charity!

🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/e/fjr-a-nigh...

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LaToya Ferguson @lafergs.bsky.social · Aug 17

Honestly, the only point of this thread is transparency. I have friends who constantly tell me I'm doing well as a working writer. (I have a full time writing job. It's for a video game.) I don't feel like I'm doing well. I don't feel like a success. That's it. That's all I have to say.

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LaToya Ferguson @lafergs.bsky.social · Aug 17

At that same time, I was never staffed as a TV critic. I've NEVER been staffed as a TV critic. Not even for The A.V. Club, to many people's surprise. I'm sure a good portion of that is my own fault, but it's still kinda upsetting to think about. I've been forever freelance and not really proudly.

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LaToya Ferguson @lafergs.bsky.social · Aug 17

I genuinely believe there was a time I was one of the best TV critics around. I hate saying it out loud because I don't want to sound like an asshole, but I do think it's true.

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LaToya Ferguson @lafergs.bsky.social · Aug 17

I've been thinking about lot lately about my career as a writer (in multiple arenas)... I've especially been thinking about my (essentially sunsetting) time as a TV critic.

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