Dan Tappin
@oitappin.bsky.social
A man. In Cardiff. From London. Likes stuff, dislikes other stuff. Ex radio/tv/tv software now:f/t dad p/t librarian. Views are his own and not the baying mobs. Will talk about mashups, Documentary Now, NUFC, Eurovision, and David Bowie to anyone
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Your poems are shit,
and so are your stunts.
You shout at hotels,
you wife-beating cunts.
and so are your stunts.
You shout at hotels,
you wife-beating cunts.
February 14, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Your poems are shit,
and so are your stunts.
You shout at hotels,
you wife-beating cunts.
and so are your stunts.
You shout at hotels,
you wife-beating cunts.
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Betting markets should be banned
Make gambling a thoroughly regulated state monopoly
Make gambling a thoroughly regulated state monopoly
Betting markets are designed to clear profitably – partly by pricing all the outcomes to make participation tempting! – rather than to accurately predict outcomes.
The first goal is often in direct competition with the second. Calling them “prediction” markets is false advertising.
The first goal is often in direct competition with the second. Calling them “prediction” markets is false advertising.
February 14, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Betting markets should be banned
Make gambling a thoroughly regulated state monopoly
Make gambling a thoroughly regulated state monopoly
I don't know if the fact we bought the same Valentines card for each other is disgustingly cute or sickeningly delightful.
February 14, 2026 at 9:19 AM
I don't know if the fact we bought the same Valentines card for each other is disgustingly cute or sickeningly delightful.
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From @theathletic.com: The free condoms distributed inside the Olympic Village in Cortina were gone in a matter of days — three to be exact, according to an Italian news report. “They promised us more will arrive, but who knows when.” nyti.ms/4rTssEg
The Winter Olympics condom supply ran out in 3 days. Athletes have thoughts
According to Italian newspaper La Stampa, free condoms at the Winter Olympics ran out in just three days.
nyti.ms
February 13, 2026 at 7:01 PM
From @theathletic.com: The free condoms distributed inside the Olympic Village in Cortina were gone in a matter of days — three to be exact, according to an Italian news report. “They promised us more will arrive, but who knows when.” nyti.ms/4rTssEg
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Children have INSET day, so half-term has started early for them. For any parents and carers in the same boat, here’s my regular reminder of this thread videos of easy-to-make TOYS which all work on some sort of science / engineering principle
Fellow parents! Carers! Anyone looking after children over half-term! Here is a thread of videos showing TOYS you can MAKE at home from scrap stuff you probably have lying around. First, the utterly delightful "balancing bird" alomshaha.com/balancing-bi...
February 13, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Children have INSET day, so half-term has started early for them. For any parents and carers in the same boat, here’s my regular reminder of this thread videos of easy-to-make TOYS which all work on some sort of science / engineering principle
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In terms of what cures are being lost:
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
February 13, 2026 at 5:44 AM
In terms of what cures are being lost:
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
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Really enjoying the Men’s Artistic Downhill Knee Wrecking #TheOlympics
February 12, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Really enjoying the Men’s Artistic Downhill Knee Wrecking #TheOlympics
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The NHS closed Tavistock over trans care concerns – there were just eight complaints all from cisgender people.
1. JK Rowling
2. Maya Forstater
3. Helen Joyce
4. Graham Linehan
5. Kathleen Stock
6. Posie Parker
7. Wes Streeting
8. Rosie Duffield
www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/11/n...
1. JK Rowling
2. Maya Forstater
3. Helen Joyce
4. Graham Linehan
5. Kathleen Stock
6. Posie Parker
7. Wes Streeting
8. Rosie Duffield
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NHS closed Tavistock over care complaints – there were only eight
An eye-opening FOI report has revealed that just eight people complained about the Tavistock gender clinic's care provision in 10 years.
www.thepinknews.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:22 AM
The NHS closed Tavistock over trans care concerns – there were just eight complaints all from cisgender people.
1. JK Rowling
2. Maya Forstater
3. Helen Joyce
4. Graham Linehan
5. Kathleen Stock
6. Posie Parker
7. Wes Streeting
8. Rosie Duffield
www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/11/n...
1. JK Rowling
2. Maya Forstater
3. Helen Joyce
4. Graham Linehan
5. Kathleen Stock
6. Posie Parker
7. Wes Streeting
8. Rosie Duffield
www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/11/n...
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we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
February 10, 2026 at 8:18 PM
we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
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February 12, 2026 at 7:32 AM
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You know who is REALLY draining resources?
Tax dodging billionaires who love brown people when they are exploiting them in their factories abroad but hate seeing them in the UK.
Tax dodging billionaires who love brown people when they are exploiting them in their factories abroad but hate seeing them in the UK.
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Britain has been "colonised" by immigrants, who are draining resources from the state, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of the country's richest and most influential men, has told Sky News.
news.sky.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:22 PM
You know who is REALLY draining resources?
Tax dodging billionaires who love brown people when they are exploiting them in their factories abroad but hate seeing them in the UK.
Tax dodging billionaires who love brown people when they are exploiting them in their factories abroad but hate seeing them in the UK.
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Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
So I've learned this morning that the director that leaned in to being a lightning rod has made a product that fans of said lightning rod will watch no matter what people who have seen more than 500 films think.
So standard modern movie marketing. Discourse shallow as a puddle,side picking drivel
So standard modern movie marketing. Discourse shallow as a puddle,side picking drivel
February 10, 2026 at 10:58 AM
So I've learned this morning that the director that leaned in to being a lightning rod has made a product that fans of said lightning rod will watch no matter what people who have seen more than 500 films think.
So standard modern movie marketing. Discourse shallow as a puddle,side picking drivel
So standard modern movie marketing. Discourse shallow as a puddle,side picking drivel
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wild story on how google commissioned then fumbled judy chicago for the new thompson center floor, what the hell
news.artnet.com/art-world/ju...
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Want a Masterclass in How Not to Work With Artists? Ask Google | Artnet News
Renown artist Judy Chicago shares her misadventures with an ambitious public art commission for the tech giant.
news.artnet.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:07 AM
wild story on how google commissioned then fumbled judy chicago for the new thompson center floor, what the hell
news.artnet.com/art-world/ju...
news.artnet.com/art-world/ju...
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This Peruvian Alex Turner impersonator - from what I'm guessing is Lima's answer to Stars In Their Eyes - is the funniest thing I've seen all week
February 9, 2026 at 10:43 PM
This Peruvian Alex Turner impersonator - from what I'm guessing is Lima's answer to Stars In Their Eyes - is the funniest thing I've seen all week
What would you say
If I took those words away?
Then you couldn't make things new
Just by saying...
If I took those words away?
Then you couldn't make things new
Just by saying...
February 9, 2026 at 10:58 PM
What would you say
If I took those words away?
Then you couldn't make things new
Just by saying...
If I took those words away?
Then you couldn't make things new
Just by saying...
Post a banger not in English
*Opens Eurovision rolodex*
*Brain pops from trying to select just one*
*Opens Eurovision rolodex*
*Brain pops from trying to select just one*
February 9, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Post a banger not in English
*Opens Eurovision rolodex*
*Brain pops from trying to select just one*
*Opens Eurovision rolodex*
*Brain pops from trying to select just one*
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I have today been informed that, despite personal assurances to the contrary, the Green party have once again used my image and misrepresented my words on a second leaflet circulated in Gorton and Denton ahead of the by-election. I have now lodged an official complaint with the returning officer.
February 9, 2026 at 11:25 AM
I have today been informed that, despite personal assurances to the contrary, the Green party have once again used my image and misrepresented my words on a second leaflet circulated in Gorton and Denton ahead of the by-election. I have now lodged an official complaint with the returning officer.
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I’ve worked at the Southbank Centre for over 8 years now.
In that time I’ve become desensitised to mad conversations that wouldn’t happen anywhere else. But in my first few years I noted down ‘overhead’ snippets that would be ridiculous in any other setting.
I’ve just found those notes. Strap in.
In that time I’ve become desensitised to mad conversations that wouldn’t happen anywhere else. But in my first few years I noted down ‘overhead’ snippets that would be ridiculous in any other setting.
I’ve just found those notes. Strap in.
December 31, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I’ve worked at the Southbank Centre for over 8 years now.
In that time I’ve become desensitised to mad conversations that wouldn’t happen anywhere else. But in my first few years I noted down ‘overhead’ snippets that would be ridiculous in any other setting.
I’ve just found those notes. Strap in.
In that time I’ve become desensitised to mad conversations that wouldn’t happen anywhere else. But in my first few years I noted down ‘overhead’ snippets that would be ridiculous in any other setting.
I’ve just found those notes. Strap in.
Me after watching any athlete's story tv package before their Olympic event.
a man in a suit and tie is surrounded by two women while laughing .
Alt: Keith from the pottery show getting all emotional.
media.tenor.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Me after watching any athlete's story tv package before their Olympic event.
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only about 20% of bsky users can see the words hidden in this image
February 7, 2026 at 8:51 PM
only about 20% of bsky users can see the words hidden in this image
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COLUMBO: My wife, she loves your games. The sunken ghost ship level. It’s her favourite
MARIO: Thank-a you!
C: Just one more thing. Now you say your girlfriend, the Princess, was kidnapped by Bowser, your enemy. And yet you were go-karting with him this morning?
M: What’s-a your point, Detective?
MARIO: Thank-a you!
C: Just one more thing. Now you say your girlfriend, the Princess, was kidnapped by Bowser, your enemy. And yet you were go-karting with him this morning?
M: What’s-a your point, Detective?
February 7, 2026 at 8:10 PM
COLUMBO: My wife, she loves your games. The sunken ghost ship level. It’s her favourite
MARIO: Thank-a you!
C: Just one more thing. Now you say your girlfriend, the Princess, was kidnapped by Bowser, your enemy. And yet you were go-karting with him this morning?
M: What’s-a your point, Detective?
MARIO: Thank-a you!
C: Just one more thing. Now you say your girlfriend, the Princess, was kidnapped by Bowser, your enemy. And yet you were go-karting with him this morning?
M: What’s-a your point, Detective?
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since covid, there's been a quiet revolution in medicine. it's the one thing that gives me hope for the future
February 7, 2026 at 5:23 AM
since covid, there's been a quiet revolution in medicine. it's the one thing that gives me hope for the future
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I am HERE for my regular* Olympic national uniform watch at the flag parade, and it's the winter one so look out for superb coats. #WinterOlympics
(*except for the ridiculous 2024 decision to put them on boats where TV cameras could barely see them. In the rain)
(*except for the ridiculous 2024 decision to put them on boats where TV cameras could barely see them. In the rain)
February 6, 2026 at 7:53 PM
I am HERE for my regular* Olympic national uniform watch at the flag parade, and it's the winter one so look out for superb coats. #WinterOlympics
(*except for the ridiculous 2024 decision to put them on boats where TV cameras could barely see them. In the rain)
(*except for the ridiculous 2024 decision to put them on boats where TV cameras could barely see them. In the rain)
My daughter's best comment about the winter Olympic ceremony so far has come when a small country with a few people comes on the stage.
"These are very rare"
"These are very rare"
February 6, 2026 at 8:35 PM
My daughter's best comment about the winter Olympic ceremony so far has come when a small country with a few people comes on the stage.
"These are very rare"
"These are very rare"