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Michael Andersen

@mjandersen.bsky.social

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Stares at numbers at Simon and Schuster, runs ARGN.com - more ARGs, escape rooms, immersive theater, and puzzle stuff than you probably want to hear

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Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · Nov 9

Noticed an uptick in followers over the last few days and based on the bios, I suspect I have the @noproscenium.com Starter Pack to thank. So, it's probably worth doing a brief intro!

Hi. I'm Michael: I run ARGN.com, and am based out of the NYC area.

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Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 6h

Still smols!!!

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 14h

Caaaaaats!
Thank you.

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 15h

Practically showered with love!!!

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 19h

Always.

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 19h

So you understand and share my desire!

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 19h

Friendos!!!

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 19h

Oh, to be looked at like that

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 20h

Just so you know, you should probably be posting more pictures of your cat (or dog (or bunny (or gecko)))

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Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 20h

Dead tired, maybe...?

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 21h

Perfect angels.

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 21h

Two different coworkers told me "Michael, you just taught me the word leetspeak" in the last week. The worst part of that?

It was for two different reasons. Excuse me while I wallow in Extremely Online.

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 22h

It is vampires. Although I do have a "Bon Appetit but gayer" romance rec in the back pocket.

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 1d

...but yeah, the "Back to Earth" domains have been sold, and the teaser ARG was treated as fulfillment of all the promises.

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 1d

The easy answer is "not really". The harder is "which one".

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 1d

Kind of reminds me of that time I definitely didn't accept a bribe!

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 1d

...like, I have done some extremely dumb things in my life for ARGs.

But even I have my limits.

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Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 1d

There is an ARGish thing that is being all mysterious but also asking for credit card information for a monthly recurring charge.

And...um, you kind of need to build trust and accountability for that, first.

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Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 1d

Jaws is such a great film, I'd assume

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 1d

Spicy romance arrived today, and garlicky romance should arrive tomorrow!

It's a good week for books.

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sincerely, rob dubbin @robdubbin.bsky.social · 1d

good news! we've successfully addressed the problem where people were getting too emotionally entangled with our chatbot. we're happy to announce you'll be able to fuck it soon

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Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 1d

If you don't tip at least 25% you will be assigned a professional stalker to follow you to your hotel.

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 2d

🪙👄🪙

Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 2d

...I did not know that story before, and wow I hate it so much.

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Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 4d

...what if I bought another bookcase.

The last one I got is probably lonely, right?

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Michael Andersen @mjandersen.bsky.social · 4d

I love that it started with admittedly decent advice of "mention something specific" and continued conversation whittled it down because (presumably) he had nothing substantive to reference.