Peter Cullen Bryan, PhD
@pcbryan.bsky.social
Have PhD, will travel. Americanist by training, fan/media studies by trade. Scholar of fan studies, adaptation, Disney, comics - happy to talk intersections of translation/gender/disability. First book out; next book soon. He / him.
Type in your zodiac into gif and see what comes up! Post your fav one!
November 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Type in your zodiac into gif and see what comes up! Post your fav one!
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Bong Joon Ho hit me up for the squad you legend deadline.com/2025/11/bong...
November 29, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Bong Joon Ho hit me up for the squad you legend deadline.com/2025/11/bong...
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I treat boycotts as personal blood vendettas. This is about me physically harming a corporation, not about me telling any other human how to live their life.
I don’t have time to judge others while I’m digging two graves for me and Target.
I don’t have time to judge others while I’m digging two graves for me and Target.
As I always do with boycotts, I urge: be tough with corporations, gentle with individual buyers. For some people, Black Friday sales are the way they get their kids jackets that fit, shoes that hold up to the weather. Yelling at them doesn’t help the cause.
November 28, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I treat boycotts as personal blood vendettas. This is about me physically harming a corporation, not about me telling any other human how to live their life.
I don’t have time to judge others while I’m digging two graves for me and Target.
I don’t have time to judge others while I’m digging two graves for me and Target.
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The reason they want everyone to rent is because only homeowners can revoke an invitation and once they get enough people renting the vampires will strike
November 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The reason they want everyone to rent is because only homeowners can revoke an invitation and once they get enough people renting the vampires will strike
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you know what, friends? fuck it. I just pitched my editor at @chronicle.com for a piece about breaking the silence on suicide in the academy. with finals coming up, I think it’s urgent. if you’re an academic who’s been suicidal & met with violent attempts to shut you down—DM me.
November 28, 2025 at 2:44 AM
you know what, friends? fuck it. I just pitched my editor at @chronicle.com for a piece about breaking the silence on suicide in the academy. with finals coming up, I think it’s urgent. if you’re an academic who’s been suicidal & met with violent attempts to shut you down—DM me.
Weird Al Yankovic (could also be all five)
Eisley
The Protomen
Ani diFranco
Paul Simon
Eisley
The Protomen
Ani diFranco
Paul Simon
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've been to:
Flaming Lips
Prince
Dolly Parton
Seu Jorge
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
Flaming Lips
Prince
Dolly Parton
Seu Jorge
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve been to:
Morrissey (pre-fash)
The Smashing Pumpkins
Pet Shop Boys
New Order
Jinkx Monsoon
Morrissey (pre-fash)
The Smashing Pumpkins
Pet Shop Boys
New Order
Jinkx Monsoon
November 28, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Weird Al Yankovic (could also be all five)
Eisley
The Protomen
Ani diFranco
Paul Simon
Eisley
The Protomen
Ani diFranco
Paul Simon
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Nancy By Ernie Bushmiller
November 23,1944
November 23,1944
November 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Nancy By Ernie Bushmiller
November 23,1944
November 23,1944
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George Hardy, last of the Tuskegee Airmen's World War II combat pilots, dies at 100
George Hardy, last of the Tuskegee Airmen's World War II combat pilots, dies at 100
Hardy, a lieutenant colonel, became the youngest Tuskegee fighter pilot at 19, and was among the first Black military pilots in the United States.
www.nbcnews.com
September 27, 2025 at 10:24 PM
George Hardy, last of the Tuskegee Airmen's World War II combat pilots, dies at 100
"You'll be visited by three spirits."
November 26, 2025 at 10:08 PM
"You'll be visited by three spirits."
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Handing back student work that’s been written by ChatGPT with a 0 followed by the comment “This essay will never stand in authentic wonder before the Beauty of God’s creation.”
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
www.vulture.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Handing back student work that’s been written by ChatGPT with a 0 followed by the comment “This essay will never stand in authentic wonder before the Beauty of God’s creation.”
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i’m not crying you’re crying
xkcd: Fifteen Years
xkcd: Fifteen Years
Fifteen Years
xkcd.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:58 AM
i’m not crying you’re crying
xkcd: Fifteen Years
xkcd: Fifteen Years
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🧵Spotted From a Cafe in Aotearoa New Zealand:
Two men (20s? Brothers?) are tucking into hearty breakfasts.
One says to the other: "Did I tell ya I'm thinkin' of gettin' married."
The other looks aghast: "Why?!"
"Why not?"
"Cos Aunt Belinda's gonna come!"
A long contemplative silence ensues. (1)
Two men (20s? Brothers?) are tucking into hearty breakfasts.
One says to the other: "Did I tell ya I'm thinkin' of gettin' married."
The other looks aghast: "Why?!"
"Why not?"
"Cos Aunt Belinda's gonna come!"
A long contemplative silence ensues. (1)
November 25, 2025 at 12:37 AM
🧵Spotted From a Cafe in Aotearoa New Zealand:
Two men (20s? Brothers?) are tucking into hearty breakfasts.
One says to the other: "Did I tell ya I'm thinkin' of gettin' married."
The other looks aghast: "Why?!"
"Why not?"
"Cos Aunt Belinda's gonna come!"
A long contemplative silence ensues. (1)
Two men (20s? Brothers?) are tucking into hearty breakfasts.
One says to the other: "Did I tell ya I'm thinkin' of gettin' married."
The other looks aghast: "Why?!"
"Why not?"
"Cos Aunt Belinda's gonna come!"
A long contemplative silence ensues. (1)
As with Killers of the Flower Moon and the Watchmen miniseries, this proves the power of film for bringing attention to forgotten bits of history. I didn't know much about the Black Panthers before but learned a lot, and its good to these things from time to time. #JudasAndTheBlackMessiah #HATM
November 24, 2025 at 3:03 AM
As with Killers of the Flower Moon and the Watchmen miniseries, this proves the power of film for bringing attention to forgotten bits of history. I didn't know much about the Black Panthers before but learned a lot, and its good to these things from time to time. #JudasAndTheBlackMessiah #HATM
Guess Who's Coming To Dinner came out two years before this takes place (1967) poking fun at the absurdity of these conversations, and yet here we are. #JudasAndTheBlackMessiah #HATM
November 24, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Guess Who's Coming To Dinner came out two years before this takes place (1967) poking fun at the absurdity of these conversations, and yet here we are. #JudasAndTheBlackMessiah #HATM
"That's not how it works." The downside of selling your soul to the devil is that he will collect, with interest. #JudasAndTheBlackMessiah #HATM
November 24, 2025 at 2:04 AM
"That's not how it works." The downside of selling your soul to the devil is that he will collect, with interest. #JudasAndTheBlackMessiah #HATM
The fear of moles, while not unfounded, is one of the things that breaks up the movement over the years - Alex Rackley was never comfirmed as an FBI informant, and there were other intra-Party killings that were more the result of interpersonal conflicts. #JudasAndTheBlackMessiah #HATM
November 24, 2025 at 1:55 AM
The fear of moles, while not unfounded, is one of the things that breaks up the movement over the years - Alex Rackley was never comfirmed as an FBI informant, and there were other intra-Party killings that were more the result of interpersonal conflicts. #JudasAndTheBlackMessiah #HATM
As in The Matrix, the steak is emblematic of the corruptibility of man in pursuit of simple earthly pleasures (that particular Judas fails to kill that Messiah, however). #JudasAndTheBlackMessiah #HATM
a close up of a bald man with a mustache licking his lips .
Alt: a close up of a bald man with a mustache licking his lips .
media.tenor.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:45 AM
As in The Matrix, the steak is emblematic of the corruptibility of man in pursuit of simple earthly pleasures (that particular Judas fails to kill that Messiah, however). #JudasAndTheBlackMessiah #HATM
This is a rare film with no lead actor: LaKeith Stanfield and Daniel Kaluuya (who won) were both nominated for Best Supporting Actor, probably due to Oscar voters splitting the vote on the shortlist ballots: variety.com/2021/awards/...
#JudasAndTheBlackMessiah #HATM
#JudasAndTheBlackMessiah #HATM
Why Lakeith Stanfield Was Nominated in Supporting and Not Lead for ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ (Opinion)
Lakeith Stanfield was surprisingly nominated in best supporting actor for "Judas and the Black Messiah" despite a lead campaign. Here's why.
variety.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:10 AM
This is a rare film with no lead actor: LaKeith Stanfield and Daniel Kaluuya (who won) were both nominated for Best Supporting Actor, probably due to Oscar voters splitting the vote on the shortlist ballots: variety.com/2021/awards/...
#JudasAndTheBlackMessiah #HATM
#JudasAndTheBlackMessiah #HATM
Judas and the Black Messiah scored six Oscar nominations: Best Picture (lost to Nomadland), Original Screenplay (Promising Young Woman), Cinematography (Mank), winning Song ("Fight For Her") and Best Supporting Actor (Daniel Kaluuya, who beat LaKeith Stanfield). #JudasAndTheBlackMessiah #HATM
November 24, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Judas and the Black Messiah scored six Oscar nominations: Best Picture (lost to Nomadland), Original Screenplay (Promising Young Woman), Cinematography (Mank), winning Song ("Fight For Her") and Best Supporting Actor (Daniel Kaluuya, who beat LaKeith Stanfield). #JudasAndTheBlackMessiah #HATM
Judas and the Black Messiah was a victim of COVID, pushed from an August 2020 release to February 2021, when it opened in second against Croods 2. It managed $7.5 million against a $26 million budget, almost exactly one year after COVID broke out. #JudasAndTheBlackMessiah #HATM
November 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Judas and the Black Messiah was a victim of COVID, pushed from an August 2020 release to February 2021, when it opened in second against Croods 2. It managed $7.5 million against a $26 million budget, almost exactly one year after COVID broke out. #JudasAndTheBlackMessiah #HATM
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peak Bluesky juxtaposition
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
peak Bluesky juxtaposition
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me waking up and opening this app
November 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
me waking up and opening this app
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Abstracts due on 12/1: I'm editing a special issue of the Int'l Journal of Communication on "the imaginative landscape of AI." Help us map the imaginaries of this stuff beyond the tech industry fluff: https://comai.space/en/call-for-papers-the-imaginative-landscape-of-ai-visions-positions-conflicts-
November 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Abstracts due on 12/1: I'm editing a special issue of the Int'l Journal of Communication on "the imaginative landscape of AI." Help us map the imaginaries of this stuff beyond the tech industry fluff: https://comai.space/en/call-for-papers-the-imaginative-landscape-of-ai-visions-positions-conflicts-
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Not all heroes wear capes. But some of them do
When pregnant woman boarded a subway car, 38% of the time someone offered her a seat. If someone dressed as Batman was also in the car it rose to 68%.
phys.org/news/2025-11...
phys.org/news/2025-11...
The Batman effect: The mere sight of the 'superhero' can make us more altruistic
If "Batman" appears on the scene, we immediately become more altruistic: in fact, research conducted by psychologists from the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, shows that the sudden appear...
phys.org
November 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Not all heroes wear capes. But some of them do
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Calling all humilitainment scholars:
I'm putting together a panel for the Canadian Communication Association's 2026 conference on humilitainment, pleasure, & media industries with @krystenstein.bsky.social and @jessmaddox.bsky.social.
We need 1 more panelist. Is this you? DM me by 11/24!
I'm putting together a panel for the Canadian Communication Association's 2026 conference on humilitainment, pleasure, & media industries with @krystenstein.bsky.social and @jessmaddox.bsky.social.
We need 1 more panelist. Is this you? DM me by 11/24!
November 14, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Calling all humilitainment scholars:
I'm putting together a panel for the Canadian Communication Association's 2026 conference on humilitainment, pleasure, & media industries with @krystenstein.bsky.social and @jessmaddox.bsky.social.
We need 1 more panelist. Is this you? DM me by 11/24!
I'm putting together a panel for the Canadian Communication Association's 2026 conference on humilitainment, pleasure, & media industries with @krystenstein.bsky.social and @jessmaddox.bsky.social.
We need 1 more panelist. Is this you? DM me by 11/24!