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Norm Wilner @normwilner.bsky.social · 3h

"Leaders of Young Republican groups throughout the country worried what would happen if their Telegram chat ever got leaked, but they kept typing anyway."

... because they're not THAT worried.

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 4h

POLITICO: “.. They referred to Black people as monkeys and ‘the watermelon people’ and mused about putting their political opponents in gas chambers. They talked about raping their enemies .. and lauded Republicans who they believed support slavery.

@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

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Norm Wilner @normwilner.bsky.social · 5h

Couldn't happen to a nicer guy, honestly.

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Norm Wilner @normwilner.bsky.social · 5h

I was getting to the Yonge-Dundas Cineplex for a screening of CRIMSON PEAK, and the screaming from the sports bar two floors above the lobby was so loud and frantic that I briefly thought something had crashed onto the roof.

despacito gaston @ruhee.ca · 5h

Ten years ago today: one of the loudest sounds I have ever heard in my life (dome was closed, felt like the roof nearly tore right off)

despacito gaston @ruhee.ca · Oct 14

9 years ago today (well, the flip was... the paper is from 9 years ago tomorrow).

I have no memory of buying and saving this newspaper, and I happened upon it by accident when cleaning out a closet. Jose Bautista forever.

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Norm Wilner @normwilner.bsky.social · 5h

Did not know that one was his. What an artist.

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Norm Wilner @normwilner.bsky.social · 5h

There are cult artists who are pleasantly surprised to be recognized for their work, and there are cult artists who DEMAND such recognition; I was so glad to find out Udo Kier was the former rather than the latter.

Also, Udo, if you see this I owe you a cafe au lait.

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Norm Wilner @normwilner.bsky.social · 5h

51. Fuck cancer.

Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 5h

D’Angelo, the neo-soul trailblazer and modern visionary whose three albums were all heralded as classic works of art, has died at age 51.

Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

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Norm Wilner @normwilner.bsky.social · 5h

This makes me very happy, because I had an absolutely delightful interview with him a decade or so back despite screwing up his coffee order at the start of it.

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Norm Wilner @normwilner.bsky.social · 6h

I mean, whatever it is he'll make an absolute hash of it three minutes after he starts talking, leading the GOP to declare war on any Christian who dares to correct him. So that'll be fun.

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Norm Wilner @normwilner.bsky.social · 6h

I mean, I wouldn't.

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Norm Wilner @normwilner.bsky.social · 6h

Re. Trump, this exactly. He's the neediest Big Boy who ever walked the earth, he's just trying to get people to buy into whatever Christian-targeted scam he's about to launch.

/\__/\__/\__/ @cardiograms.bsky.social · 6h

I sincerely don’t think “I don’t think I’m heaven bound” is any kind of critical self awareness, I think that is giving way too much credit. It reads a lot more like narcissistic fishing to me. “I could save the world (like I am doing) and everyone would still hate me.”

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Norm Wilner @normwilner.bsky.social · 6h

Drew Struzan's imagery defined certain movies even more than the movies themselves. A giant.

Charlie Ashby @charlie-ashby.co.uk · 7h

RIP Drew Struzan - a man whose talent and imagination etched onto so many minds throughout the last 40+ years.

His art & posters are some of the first visuals I think of when I think about cinema - an invitation to watch these stories and worlds.

A massive loss 💔

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Norm Wilner @normwilner.bsky.social · 6h

"copyright growing pains"

Lawsuit after lawsuit after lawsuit, and I wish them nothing but bankruptcy.

Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 1d

Despite early, and familiar, copyright growing pains, Sora may be the prelude to AI-generated on-demand TV and movies

Want to See Marilyn Monroe in Game of Thrones? AI Could Make It Soon

Despite early, and familiar, copyright growing pains, Sora may be the prelude to AI-generated on-demand TV and movies

www.scientificamerican.com

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Norm Wilner @normwilner.bsky.social · 8h

As always, I shall cook dinner for three and sit alone at the table.

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Norm Wilner @normwilner.bsky.social · 1d

That's fair! But we are so, so far away that now.

Norm Wilner @normwilner.bsky.social · 1d

Jesus christ yes

rax ‘levon honkers’ king @raxkingisdead.bsky.social · 1d

few ideas have damaged the average psyche more than ‘the customer is always right.’ it should be a little bit humiliating, being a customer. you should walk into any service transaction knowing that the other person, and not you, is in control over whether you get your treats

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Norm Wilner @normwilner.bsky.social · 1d

Reply hazy, try again

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Norm Wilner @normwilner.bsky.social · 1d

He's going to be the voice of the ball, isn't he

Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 1d

“According to the official description, the series, co-created by Shyamalan and Falchuk, aims “to reimagine the classic Magic 8 Ball as the centerpiece of a high-concept, character-driven supernatural drama that blends psychological intensity with cultural intrigue.””

deadline.com/2025/10/magi...

‘Magic 8 Ball’ Supernatural Drama Series From M. Night Shyamalan, Brad Falchuk & Mattel In The Works

A live-action TV series based on Mattel's iconic Magic 8 Ball franchise is in the works from M. Night Shyamalan, Brad Falchuk and Mattel Studios.

deadline.com

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Norm Wilner @normwilner.bsky.social · 1d

It really would.

Norm Wilner @normwilner.bsky.social · 1d

Seven years into his premiership.

Norm Di Pasquale🇨🇦 @normsworld.bsky.social · 3d

Doug Ford is not the mayor of Ontario!
“Simply put, the local issues that directly affect city residents should be decided by them and their local representatives.
Local affairs are not improved by having Mr. Ford blunder into them.” www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit... #topoli #onpoli

Globe editorial: Doug Ford is not the mayor of Ontario

The premier’s continual interventions in municipal affairs diverts attention from pressing provincial issues

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Norm Wilner @normwilner.bsky.social · 1d

Started using BikeShare three years ago, have become that annoying person who tells passersby how great it is, am literally renewing my membership today. AMA (about BikeShare)!

mlongfield.bsky.social @mlongfield.bsky.social · 1d

Bike Share is a real Toronto success story, and Toronto Parking have been a good steward since it was saved from bankruptcy. All that's missing is a plan to double the current number of trips and catch and pass Montreal in the next 5 years. In the @thestar.com :

www.thestar.com/news/gta/how...

Toronto Star: “What we need to do is convince them that it is a safe option in the right place at the right time,” he said. “And because you get to choose how you use the bike and where you use the bike, you can make it safe.”

Longfield, who has opposed Ford’s bike lane legislation in the courts and extensively in the media, sees bike share’s rise going hand-in-hand with the expansion of the city’s bike lane network.

“You can see objectively with the number of trips that have been going up with Bike Share, month over month, year after year, that it really does speak to more people cycling as more stations have grown along the cycling network plan expansion,” Longfield said.

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matthew @pahuski.com · 1d

Happy Columbo’s Day

Screenshot from Columbo. He his talking to his dog, which is sitting is the drivers seat of a car. “Okay, I’m gonna put you in charge. You take care of the car. You’re a responsible dog. When I get back, if the car’s okay, I’ll give you another cookie.”

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Norm Wilner @normwilner.bsky.social · 1d

Religion, like service and charity, is for suckers.

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Norm Wilner @normwilner.bsky.social · 1d

"I'm the best theologist, everybody says so, now let me explain the story of the Probable Son"

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Norm Wilner @normwilner.bsky.social · 1d

I do think it's very funny watching him try to tackle religious concepts in a manner that immediately identifies him as someone utterly ignorant of religion, though.

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Norm Wilner @normwilner.bsky.social · 1d

I do not buy for a second that Trump believes in heaven or hell, that man is 100% certain he's never going to die.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Trump: "I don't think there's anything that's gonna get me in heaven. I think I'm not maybe heaven bound. I may be in heaven right now as we fly on Air Force One. I'm not sure I'm gonna be able to make heaven."

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