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Stef @stefers.bsky.social · 1d

P.S. I lived in Korea and have studied Korean history. This was *definitely a dig, and I am 100% here for it.

Proof of my time in Korea below. #우도 #jejudo #해녀 #haenyo

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Stef @stefers.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s to cultural exchange: one side sees a sacred relic, the other sees new mantel décor for Mar-a-Lago. I wouldn't say everyone's happy, obviously, but I'm pretty sure the joke went right over Commander Clementine's thick skull which makes me giggle a little. #NoKings #SillaStyle #CrownMe

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Stef @stefers.bsky.social · 1d

Some say art imitates life. Others say diplomacy occasionally trolls. Either way, gifting burial attire to a man obsessed with gold decor is peak poetic symmetry. 💀✨ (6/7)

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Stef @stefers.bsky.social · 1d

Officially, it’s “a tribute to alliance and enduring friendship.” Unofficially, it’s giving: “may your reign be eternal... in the most archaeological sense.” (5/7)

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Stef @stefers.bsky.social · 1d

The originals were wafer-thin gold, so delicate they’d crumple under the weight of a real head. It's perfect, really... a symbol of leadership that looks impressive from afar but collapses on contact. (4/7)

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Stef @stefers.bsky.social · 1d

Is it a generous honor symbolizing sovereignty, legitimacy, and peace? Maybe. Could it also read as “Hey, you’re so regal we’ll give you something too fragile to wear in daily life”? Perhaps. Personally, I prefer “ancient chic meets modern irony.” (3/7)

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Stef @stefers.bsky.social · 1d

In ancient Silla, this kind of crown was often made for the afterlife (because why not wear your bling when you’re dead). Now a replica sits in Trump’s tiny, orange meat claws. Should we be mad? Nah. Just quietly impressed Korea's mad shade throwing skills. (2/7)

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Stef @stefers.bsky.social · 1d

So apparently Trump was gifted a replica gold crown from ancient Silla by President Li of South Korea. Yes, really. Because nothing says “modern diplomacy” like handing over ancient burial-gear chic. 👑 Let's talk about it.

#athread 🧵 #historylesson (1/7)

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Stef @stefers.bsky.social · 1d

There's a man I see at least twice a day at work bc our pee schedules have synced. I've never met him, don't know his name, or what he does at the company. I feel like we're bonded somehow, & that gives me a little giggle of happiness each time we cross paths.

Find joy in the little things, folks.

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Stef @stefers.bsky.social · 1d

Hahahahaha I totally forgot about that rant. Sheer perfection.

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Stef @stefers.bsky.social · 2d

I will never understand why the standard packaging for hotdogs holds 10 while a package for hotdog buns holds only 8. You'd think at some point they'd reassess.

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Stef @stefers.bsky.social · 2d

Same. I also read on the Great Wide Google that it was related to whatever song, and I gave up. I have no interest in understanding it. Lol

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Stef @stefers.bsky.social · 2d

I can't be mad at kids over the whole "6-7" thing because I grew up when Beevis and Butthead infected us all with Cornholio's Bunghole.

Brain rot happens to all of us, y'all.

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Stef @stefers.bsky.social · 4d

Ugh, you and me both. I want to be kind to everyone and help everyone out, but there are some people...... The only way you can get anything done is to be mean, and I hate it.

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Stef @stefers.bsky.social · 4d

I swear, social media brings out the stupid in people. Oof.

Step away from the keyboard and touch grass if you can, folks. ♥️

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Stef @stefers.bsky.social · 4d

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Stef @stefers.bsky.social · 4d

Okie dokie, pumpkin. You have a wonderful time living inside your own rectum. 😘

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Stef @stefers.bsky.social · 4d

Lol Americans only make up a fraction of their worldwide business, but go off. I know quite a few people who have cancelled. Just because our leadership is morally bankrupt doesn't mean we as a people are.

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Stef @stefers.bsky.social · 4d

One of the things I've heard in the last week or so that has really made me think is that this #shutdown feels different in that there is an undercurrent of gleeful, intentional cruelty.

Some folks in the #government want this. They want Americans to suffer, to starve, to die.

Unconscionable.

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Stef @stefers.bsky.social · 5d

I hate that it's necessary that we spread this information.
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Thank you, @msarielknox.bsky.social.

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