Gareth Maddieson
@oldmaddgaz75.bsky.social
50 something geek. Just trying to get by on this insignificant blue green planet orbiting an unremarkable yellow sun.
Really love Doctor Who, Tori Amos & random 80s/90s mostly forgotten pop culture, so be warned most of my posts will be about those
Really love Doctor Who, Tori Amos & random 80s/90s mostly forgotten pop culture, so be warned most of my posts will be about those
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It hasn't even been twelve hours, but all three of us have been overwhelmed with requests from media for comment and I'm mostly writing this now so they'll leave me alone.
this is such a painful loss. my heart is broken.
“The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of, because words diminish them — words shrink things that seemed limitless when they were in your head to no more than living size when they’re brought out. But it’s more than that,...
wilwheaton.net
December 15, 2025 at 10:14 PM
It hasn't even been twelve hours, but all three of us have been overwhelmed with requests from media for comment and I'm mostly writing this now so they'll leave me alone.
Stand By Me (also one of my favourite films ever)
December 15, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Stand By Me (also one of my favourite films ever)
CW The Gateau From The Chateau this episode of Secret Army is really weird
December 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
CW The Gateau From The Chateau this episode of Secret Army is really weird
What a weird way to say "Acted like a spolied entitled toddler and an utter pile of garbage hypocritical human being "
December 15, 2025 at 8:19 PM
What a weird way to say "Acted like a spolied entitled toddler and an utter pile of garbage hypocritical human being "
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Rob Reiner either made your favorite movie, or made somebody you know’s favorite movie. If you’re a Californian, he’s also part of the reason you or your friends can get married. He has changed more lives for the better than this asshole commenting on him ever did.
December 15, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Rob Reiner either made your favorite movie, or made somebody you know’s favorite movie. If you’re a Californian, he’s also part of the reason you or your friends can get married. He has changed more lives for the better than this asshole commenting on him ever did.
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An easy series of dunks the press can do today is to ask every Republican they see what they think of the Rob Reiner post.
December 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
An easy series of dunks the press can do today is to ask every Republican they see what they think of the Rob Reiner post.
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Second Connecting Wall for the game Christmas Only Connect quiz ! Again if people want to give it a go and tell me if it's too tricky or not. Thanks in advance
Second Connecting Wall for the game Christmas Only Connect quiz ! Again if people want to give it a go and tell me if it's too tricky or not. Thanks in advance
Connecting Wall
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December 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Second Connecting Wall for the game Christmas Only Connect quiz ! Again if people want to give it a go and tell me if it's too tricky or not. Thanks in advance
Second Connecting Wall for the game Christmas Only Connect quiz ! Again if people want to give it a go and tell me if it's too tricky or not. Thanks in advance
When you're scrolling and certian images just lune up
December 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
When you're scrolling and certian images just lune up
Calming down by watching Chrustmas songs on That's Christmas (the one that looks like they're playing worn VHSs) & realised that I'm not minding that Misletoe & Wine ! (I could even tolerate Proper Crimbo ...... nah that's just sick)
December 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Calming down by watching Chrustmas songs on That's Christmas (the one that looks like they're playing worn VHSs) & realised that I'm not minding that Misletoe & Wine ! (I could even tolerate Proper Crimbo ...... nah that's just sick)
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weird how ny times live blog of rob reiner case doesnt seem to mention the insanity from the president. weird. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
Live Updates: Reiners’ Son Arrested After Director and His Wife Found Stabbed
www.nytimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:13 PM
weird how ny times live blog of rob reiner case doesnt seem to mention the insanity from the president. weird. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
On a happier note for the Fam Christmas Only Connect quiz I've gor a missing vowells round that features Hobo Humpin Slobo Babe by Whale in it
December 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
On a happier note for the Fam Christmas Only Connect quiz I've gor a missing vowells round that features Hobo Humpin Slobo Babe by Whale in it
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Shocked by the awful death of Rob Reiner. I spoke with him for over an hour last night. We talked about his work and his plans for the future. I always enjoyed his company. We met at his Dad's in 1975. Last thing he said to me was "See you next year.." Such a terrible end. Such a sweet man.
December 15, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Shocked by the awful death of Rob Reiner. I spoke with him for over an hour last night. We talked about his work and his plans for the future. I always enjoyed his company. We met at his Dad's in 1975. Last thing he said to me was "See you next year.." Such a terrible end. Such a sweet man.
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If you read one U.S. president's remembrance of Rob Reiner today...
December 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM
If you read one U.S. president's remembrance of Rob Reiner today...
Taken some stuff down cos I don't think it's nice to share
and I wrote in a sense of rage. Still boils my piss that HE thinks that's an OK thing to post. Does he not gave a press advisor to say "That's not a good look" or is it just a case of surrounded by "Yes Men"
Sorry for any bad language
and I wrote in a sense of rage. Still boils my piss that HE thinks that's an OK thing to post. Does he not gave a press advisor to say "That's not a good look" or is it just a case of surrounded by "Yes Men"
Sorry for any bad language
December 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Taken some stuff down cos I don't think it's nice to share
and I wrote in a sense of rage. Still boils my piss that HE thinks that's an OK thing to post. Does he not gave a press advisor to say "That's not a good look" or is it just a case of surrounded by "Yes Men"
Sorry for any bad language
and I wrote in a sense of rage. Still boils my piss that HE thinks that's an OK thing to post. Does he not gave a press advisor to say "That's not a good look" or is it just a case of surrounded by "Yes Men"
Sorry for any bad language
Well
1 You're getting paid to do it
2 You're a fecking moron
3 Both
1 You're getting paid to do it
2 You're a fecking moron
3 Both
December 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Well
1 You're getting paid to do it
2 You're a fecking moron
3 Both
1 You're getting paid to do it
2 You're a fecking moron
3 Both
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100%. When I post about astronomy or books here, I get nice replies talking about astronomy and books. On X I get people telling me space is fake, NASA is lying, and people running crypto scams. Pretty easy choice
"Bluesky is an echo chamber."
"Bluesky doesn't have enough reach"
"Liberals must return to X to challenge the far right"
I'm not a tech bro or a journalist. Your priorities are not my priorities. Stop telling me I need to do anything other than chat about comics & telly with people who seem nice.
"Bluesky doesn't have enough reach"
"Liberals must return to X to challenge the far right"
I'm not a tech bro or a journalist. Your priorities are not my priorities. Stop telling me I need to do anything other than chat about comics & telly with people who seem nice.
December 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
100%. When I post about astronomy or books here, I get nice replies talking about astronomy and books. On X I get people telling me space is fake, NASA is lying, and people running crypto scams. Pretty easy choice
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Just a reminder that at least 600 Americans were fired for failing to show sufficient respect after Charlie Kirk's murder.
December 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Just a reminder that at least 600 Americans were fired for failing to show sufficient respect after Charlie Kirk's murder.
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Trump expresses his deep enjoyment of news of the violent death of one of his critics. This is the conduct of a dangerous psychopath.
December 15, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Trump expresses his deep enjoyment of news of the violent death of one of his critics. This is the conduct of a dangerous psychopath.
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Second Connecting Wall for the game Christmas Only Connect quiz ! Again if people want to give it a go and tell me if it's too tricky or not. Thanks in advance
Second Connecting Wall for the game Christmas Only Connect quiz ! Again if people want to give it a go and tell me if it's too tricky or not. Thanks in advance
Connecting Wall
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December 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Second Connecting Wall for the game Christmas Only Connect quiz ! Again if people want to give it a go and tell me if it's too tricky or not. Thanks in advance
Second Connecting Wall for the game Christmas Only Connect quiz ! Again if people want to give it a go and tell me if it's too tricky or not. Thanks in advance
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The idea that any platform like this is here for political content and 'issues' is laughable. It's a circus sideshow. So stop being dull and enjoy life.
Same dull attitude that has ruined TV with wall to wall misery. Give me entertainment!
Same dull attitude that has ruined TV with wall to wall misery. Give me entertainment!
December 15, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The idea that any platform like this is here for political content and 'issues' is laughable. It's a circus sideshow. So stop being dull and enjoy life.
Same dull attitude that has ruined TV with wall to wall misery. Give me entertainment!
Same dull attitude that has ruined TV with wall to wall misery. Give me entertainment!
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Fucking hell, when I saw people saying Rob Reiner had died I assumed he'd had a heart attack or something. This is horrible. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Rob Reiner: Hollywood director and wife Michele found dead in LA home
He directed classic films including The Princess Bride, This is Spinal Tap and When Harry Met Sally.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Fucking hell, when I saw people saying Rob Reiner had died I assumed he'd had a heart attack or something. This is horrible. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Typical MAGA.
Charlie Kirk is assassinated and quoting his own words is "calling for political violence."
Rob Reiner is murdered and they publicly celebrate it.
Every accusation is an admission.
Charlie Kirk is assassinated and quoting his own words is "calling for political violence."
Rob Reiner is murdered and they publicly celebrate it.
Every accusation is an admission.
December 15, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Another Facebook memory from today. Oh Macca !
December 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Another Facebook memory from today. Oh Macca !
On my Facebook memories today. Back when E4 was promoting Star Trek Discovery as the next big import (that lasted all of 2 weeks)
December 15, 2025 at 10:44 AM
On my Facebook memories today. Back when E4 was promoting Star Trek Discovery as the next big import (that lasted all of 2 weeks)
The Right on TWITTER "iF yoU dOnT lIkE iT erE thEn LEAVEEEEE"
Also the Right "NO coMe BaCk tO X or YouRE wOkE"
Also the Right "NO coMe BaCk tO X or YouRE wOkE"
December 15, 2025 at 10:42 AM
The Right on TWITTER "iF yoU dOnT lIkE iT erE thEn LEAVEEEEE"
Also the Right "NO coMe BaCk tO X or YouRE wOkE"
Also the Right "NO coMe BaCk tO X or YouRE wOkE"