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PetePeteRe-Animator @petepeterepeat.bsky.social · 2h

I begged my big sister to sneak me into the drive-in to watch Alien when it came out. As a wee kid I knew what I would like.

She refused on the basis the movie would give her nightmares.

The advertising for it did not do the movie justice.

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PetePeteRe-Animator @petepeterepeat.bsky.social · 2h

Is that leg what I think it is?

a group of teenage mutant ninja turtles are standing in a dark room

ALT: a group of teenage mutant ninja turtles are standing in a dark room

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PetePeteRe-Animator @petepeterepeat.bsky.social · 2h

Leg. New Snakepipe Hollow beastie?!

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI: “And now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎵 #Colbert

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The Spaceshipper 🚀 @thespaceshipper.com · 1d

RIP the legendary Drew Struzan (1947-2025) 😩

Even though we were expecting the news any day now, it makes me very sad. What an artist.

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Will BOO-rows 🖖🍞🥀 @reforest-kelley.bsky.social · 1d

A photo of three people in inflatable frog suits outside an ICE detention center in Portland, overlaid with an excerpt from Exodus 8:2-6

"But if you refuse to let them go, I will
plague your whole country with frogs...
The frogs shall come up on you and on
your people and on all your officials."

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PetePeteRe-Animator @petepeterepeat.bsky.social · 2d

Looks great. Please come do a launch Q&A in Melbourne.

PetePeteRe-Animator @petepeterepeat.bsky.social · 2d

Share a TV show you love from the 1970's... another...

Gonna also have to say "Andra". An Aussie TV mini-series adaptation of the Sci-Fi Trans identity novel.

I still remember the closing scenes I saw when I was a tiny kid.

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kat, ghost of helenruthsghost @chaoskat.bsky.social · 3d

Salvation Army seen feeding ICE today. For anyone who doesn't already know about their bigotry, here is more, No need to give them your money this Christmas, or ever.

unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 4d

It’s dinner time for the police. Appears to be pizza from a Salvation Army van.

Broadview’s “free speech” curfew starts soon, at 6pm.

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PetePeteRe-Animator @petepeterepeat.bsky.social · 2d

Share a TV show you love from the 1970's

Someone has already done Blake's 7, so for me it's either gothic era Dr Who or... The Kenny Everett Video Show...

Kenny Everett in a photo with Margaret Thatcher with an odd look on his face.

Not from the show, but Kenny's joke about Maggie got him fired for telling the truth.

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PetePeteRe-Animator @petepeterepeat.bsky.social · 2d

It has a very Arnold J Rimmer feel to it, I just can be sure...

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PetePeteRe-Animator @petepeterepeat.bsky.social · 2d

Yes, clearly, but what is the source for "Cry Ribbit!"?

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PetePeteRe-Animator @petepeterepeat.bsky.social · 3d

Can anyone tell me the origin of the line?

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PetePeteRe-Animator @petepeterepeat.bsky.social · 3d

Ahh, yes... but which variety of potatoes?

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Bagpuss Grognard @davepaters.bsky.social · 3d

Am in a pub in London that genuinely has Wagyu Beef and Dijon Mustard crisps and Somerset Cheddar and Shallot crisps.
That would be Beef and Mustard and Cheese and Onion then?
Christ's sake.

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PetePeteRe-Animator @petepeterepeat.bsky.social · 4d

How fortunate you are to be so loved and appreciated. A blessing for you both.

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PetePeteRe-Animator @petepeterepeat.bsky.social · 4d

Cry Ribbit and let slip the frogs of war

Silence 🇺🇦🇺🇸 @b-dogood.bsky.social · 5d

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Drew Harwell @drewharwell.com · 4d

Military families on day 9 of the shutdown lining up at the food bank

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Green Ronin Publishing @greenroninpub.bsky.social · 6d

It's the "Back to Ghoul" sale! Look for super discounts all month, like this bundle of Fantasy AGE Frights: Fantasy AGE Core Rulebook PDF and Print, Fantasy AGE Lairs PDF, Fantasy AGE Bestiary PDF, Cthulhu Mythos PDF, and Fantasy AGE Campaign Guide PDF! greenron.in/Getcreepy4ch...

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PetePeteRe-Animator @petepeterepeat.bsky.social · 5d

I made a beef stew this week, grabbed a bottle to pour in some wine. Realised way to late it was a tawny port. Very sweet stew. Served with mashed potatoes with garlic & brie.

Sweet deliciousness & crazy dreams.

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PetePeteRe-Animator @petepeterepeat.bsky.social · 5d

kermit the frog holds a glass of lipton tea

Alt: kermit the frog drinks a glass of tea

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PetePeteRe-Animator @petepeterepeat.bsky.social · 5d

In Frog we Trust

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 5d

Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.

Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 5d

www.wweek.com/culture/2025...

Can you put into words what that purpose is? You and the frog have really become icons of this protest.

There’s been a nice overall whimsy that has shown up. The frog is amazing. We had a bunch of other inflatable people here last night, too. I saw people playing Twister the other day.

What they rely on is fear. So by coming out in an absurdist manner, it speaks to them, to some extent, that we’re actually not that afraid.

It also dismantles their narrative a little bit. When they try to describe this situation as “war-torn,” it becomes much harder to take them seriously when they have to post a video saying [U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security] Kristi Noem is up on the balcony staring over the Antifa Army and it’s, like, eight journalists and five protesters and one of them is in a chicken suit.

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PetePeteRe-Animator @petepeterepeat.bsky.social · 5d

Still remember Greg telling us his Monkey Paw Soup anecdote.

Chaosium @chaosium.bsky.social · 5d

Today, October 10th, marks the seventh anniversary of @chaosium.bsky.social company founder Greg Stafford's passing.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 6d

AI companies are spending billions on deals with each other, which boost their value.

This has helped twenty billionaires tied to AI add $450B to their fortunes in 2025.

Meanwhile, an MIT study found that 95% of companies using AI haven't seen returns on investment.

Be warned.

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