Tade Thompson
@tadethompson.bsky.social
Writer: Rosewater, Murders of Molly Southbourne, Far from the Light of Heaven, Making Wolf, Jackdaw, shorts, screenplays.
Arthur C. Clarke Award winner.
Hugo nominated.
Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.
Etcetera
Opinions mine.
He/him
Arthur C. Clarke Award winner.
Hugo nominated.
Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.
Etcetera
Opinions mine.
He/him
Pinned
There is absolutely no need to follow me, but if you do, there are things you should know:
1. This account is for stream-of-consciousness, unplanned posts.
2. I'm not here to argue with you.
3. I block frequently. See above.
4. Don't be a dick.
5. Equality for *all*.
6. I'm openly Black.
1. This account is for stream-of-consciousness, unplanned posts.
2. I'm not here to argue with you.
3. I block frequently. See above.
4. Don't be a dick.
5. Equality for *all*.
6. I'm openly Black.
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I see another established cishet guy is releasing his "gay" book in his late 50s *eye roll*. These days it only reminds me how comfortable these authors were with systemic exclusion when it served them.
If you want to help queer folks, buy books by queer authors.
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️👍
If you want to help queer folks, buy books by queer authors.
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️👍
November 30, 2025 at 8:58 AM
I see another established cishet guy is releasing his "gay" book in his late 50s *eye roll*. These days it only reminds me how comfortable these authors were with systemic exclusion when it served them.
If you want to help queer folks, buy books by queer authors.
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️👍
If you want to help queer folks, buy books by queer authors.
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️👍
What we need is a big budget Hellboy movie that tackles his wider mythos and escape from his assigned destiny.
The films have hewn too close to the BRPD and monster hunting aspect. I'm not saying that's wrong. I'm saying maybe it's time for the other cosmic aspect.
No more hints. Go all out.
The films have hewn too close to the BRPD and monster hunting aspect. I'm not saying that's wrong. I'm saying maybe it's time for the other cosmic aspect.
No more hints. Go all out.
a cartoon drawing of a red cartoon character with yellow eyes
Alt: a cartoon drawing of a red cartoon character with yellow eyes
media.tenor.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:13 PM
What we need is a big budget Hellboy movie that tackles his wider mythos and escape from his assigned destiny.
The films have hewn too close to the BRPD and monster hunting aspect. I'm not saying that's wrong. I'm saying maybe it's time for the other cosmic aspect.
No more hints. Go all out.
The films have hewn too close to the BRPD and monster hunting aspect. I'm not saying that's wrong. I'm saying maybe it's time for the other cosmic aspect.
No more hints. Go all out.
One day, I will join my people.
November 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
One day, I will join my people.
It was a rough day in the Garden of Eden
November 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
It was a rough day in the Garden of Eden
"Delete my browser history"
November 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
"Delete my browser history"
A quick etiquette question for poets (and everybody else): If a person tells you, in conversation, that they're a poet, is it more polite to ask to read their poetry or wait for them to offer?
I'm having big l'esprit de l'escalier about a conversation from yesterday.
I'm having big l'esprit de l'escalier about a conversation from yesterday.
November 29, 2025 at 5:55 PM
A quick etiquette question for poets (and everybody else): If a person tells you, in conversation, that they're a poet, is it more polite to ask to read their poetry or wait for them to offer?
I'm having big l'esprit de l'escalier about a conversation from yesterday.
I'm having big l'esprit de l'escalier about a conversation from yesterday.
Oh Sweet Cthulhu, I've seen the AI Coca Cola advert.
Those smiles will live on in my nightmares.
It's like folks in a cult, but also like aliens cosplaying as humans.
Those smiles will live on in my nightmares.
It's like folks in a cult, but also like aliens cosplaying as humans.
November 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Oh Sweet Cthulhu, I've seen the AI Coca Cola advert.
Those smiles will live on in my nightmares.
It's like folks in a cult, but also like aliens cosplaying as humans.
Those smiles will live on in my nightmares.
It's like folks in a cult, but also like aliens cosplaying as humans.
Heh.
Influx of resources from colonised nations...
Influx of resources from colonised nations...
November 29, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Heh.
Influx of resources from colonised nations...
Influx of resources from colonised nations...
Diary of a Middle Aged Karateka:
You'll find conflicting advice on the efficacy of ankle weights for improving kicks.
Some say the direction of force does not translate to the direction of kicks.
But the Koreans are fans, and Taekwondo has the best and highest kicks. Likewise Tang Soo Do.
1/
You'll find conflicting advice on the efficacy of ankle weights for improving kicks.
Some say the direction of force does not translate to the direction of kicks.
But the Koreans are fans, and Taekwondo has the best and highest kicks. Likewise Tang Soo Do.
1/
November 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Diary of a Middle Aged Karateka:
You'll find conflicting advice on the efficacy of ankle weights for improving kicks.
Some say the direction of force does not translate to the direction of kicks.
But the Koreans are fans, and Taekwondo has the best and highest kicks. Likewise Tang Soo Do.
1/
You'll find conflicting advice on the efficacy of ankle weights for improving kicks.
Some say the direction of force does not translate to the direction of kicks.
But the Koreans are fans, and Taekwondo has the best and highest kicks. Likewise Tang Soo Do.
1/
Two major factors made Public Enemy's sound better than any other hip-hop act in their time:
1. Most rap songs of the time sampled a maximum of three older songs and beats. Public Enemy sampled and alluded to 10 to 15 different sources.
2. Chuck D's style and flow was absolutely unique.
1. Most rap songs of the time sampled a maximum of three older songs and beats. Public Enemy sampled and alluded to 10 to 15 different sources.
2. Chuck D's style and flow was absolutely unique.
November 29, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Two major factors made Public Enemy's sound better than any other hip-hop act in their time:
1. Most rap songs of the time sampled a maximum of three older songs and beats. Public Enemy sampled and alluded to 10 to 15 different sources.
2. Chuck D's style and flow was absolutely unique.
1. Most rap songs of the time sampled a maximum of three older songs and beats. Public Enemy sampled and alluded to 10 to 15 different sources.
2. Chuck D's style and flow was absolutely unique.
It's a Hellboy Saturday, but before I read it, I'm going to take a moment to revel in the slipcase art.
November 29, 2025 at 11:43 AM
It's a Hellboy Saturday, but before I read it, I'm going to take a moment to revel in the slipcase art.
"eating spam and oreos..."
Hard Times
YouTube video by Baby Huey - Topic
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 11:32 AM
"eating spam and oreos..."
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Universities are assembling larger and larger teams to deal with academic integrity issues--mostly focused on AI--while simultaneously holding AI "writing" contests, AI-themed events, "hey, come play with these fun tools!" The messages are so mixed, it's criminal. Because AI is bloated with money.
November 28, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Universities are assembling larger and larger teams to deal with academic integrity issues--mostly focused on AI--while simultaneously holding AI "writing" contests, AI-themed events, "hey, come play with these fun tools!" The messages are so mixed, it's criminal. Because AI is bloated with money.
Here is Bluesky again, showing me accounts that I do not follow when I didn't ask.
I'm not bored. I just want to know what specific people are talking about. I couldn't care less about celebrities.
(No, do not try to explain this to me. I've heard it all before and it's bullshit)
I'm not bored. I just want to know what specific people are talking about. I couldn't care less about celebrities.
(No, do not try to explain this to me. I've heard it all before and it's bullshit)
November 29, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Here is Bluesky again, showing me accounts that I do not follow when I didn't ask.
I'm not bored. I just want to know what specific people are talking about. I couldn't care less about celebrities.
(No, do not try to explain this to me. I've heard it all before and it's bullshit)
I'm not bored. I just want to know what specific people are talking about. I couldn't care less about celebrities.
(No, do not try to explain this to me. I've heard it all before and it's bullshit)
November 29, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Art: Geoff Darrow
November 28, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Art: Geoff Darrow
November 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM
So, Jesus said there will always be poor people (Matthew 26:11).
He also said (everywhere!) look after the poor.
The fact that there will always be poor people means Christians will always have an obligation to look after them.
Any other view is a form of Christianity that doesn't follow Christ.
He also said (everywhere!) look after the poor.
The fact that there will always be poor people means Christians will always have an obligation to look after them.
Any other view is a form of Christianity that doesn't follow Christ.
November 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM
So, Jesus said there will always be poor people (Matthew 26:11).
He also said (everywhere!) look after the poor.
The fact that there will always be poor people means Christians will always have an obligation to look after them.
Any other view is a form of Christianity that doesn't follow Christ.
He also said (everywhere!) look after the poor.
The fact that there will always be poor people means Christians will always have an obligation to look after them.
Any other view is a form of Christianity that doesn't follow Christ.
The Frankencreature, as conceived of by del Toro.
November 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The Frankencreature, as conceived of by del Toro.
It's like we're back to the 1960s...
DC shooting suspect worked with CIA in Afghanistan
YouTube video by CNN
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 7:21 AM
It's like we're back to the 1960s...
Insomnia sketch.
Biro on the back of a letter.
Biro on the back of a letter.
November 28, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Insomnia sketch.
Biro on the back of a letter.
Biro on the back of a letter.
James Jean / werewolf vs Frankencreature.
Cover of Fables #29
Cover of Fables #29
November 28, 2025 at 12:05 AM
James Jean / werewolf vs Frankencreature.
Cover of Fables #29
Cover of Fables #29
Blast from the past in more ways than one.
"It's too bad,
That my brother can't be here today..."
"It's too bad,
That my brother can't be here today..."
November 27, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Blast from the past in more ways than one.
"It's too bad,
That my brother can't be here today..."
"It's too bad,
That my brother can't be here today..."
