Tim Byrne
@tbyrne75.bsky.social
Barrister, lefty, film & comic book lover. My children drive me crazy *and* keep me sane.
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.
I remember telling people about how I met my (then) wife in 2004 on the internet and everyone acted like I'd met her in a single bar on Jupiter or something.
December 7, 2025 at 10:44 AM
I remember telling people about how I met my (then) wife in 2004 on the internet and everyone acted like I'd met her in a single bar on Jupiter or something.
We need to confront the clear conclusion that grass was obviously named after the insect.
My favourite grasshopper fact: Grasshoppers first appeared on the planet 250 million years ago.
Grass did not appear on the planet until 40 million years ago
Imagine it: 210 million years, hopping around on any random surface you can find, waiting for the grass that will make you truly yourself.
Grass did not appear on the planet until 40 million years ago
Imagine it: 210 million years, hopping around on any random surface you can find, waiting for the grass that will make you truly yourself.
December 7, 2025 at 3:16 AM
We need to confront the clear conclusion that grass was obviously named after the insect.
Happy 36th birthday to Nicholas Hoult, who has always understood the assignment.
December 7, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Happy 36th birthday to Nicholas Hoult, who has always understood the assignment.
Every single public space is improved by the availability of books to read.
The greatest idea anyone had was putting a bar in a bookstore
December 6, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Every single public space is improved by the availability of books to read.
Privateer 2 : The Darkening is full of bugs and has a very flawed combat system, but the FMV sections of the game probably have the best cast in video game history.
December 6, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Privateer 2 : The Darkening is full of bugs and has a very flawed combat system, but the FMV sections of the game probably have the best cast in video game history.
I always remember RL Stine describing a letter he received from a young reader :
‘Dear Mr Stine,
I’ve read 23 of your books and don’t like any of them.’
‘Dear Mr Stine,
I’ve read 23 of your books and don’t like any of them.’
"I read your last book, and I was bored out of my mind."
"Well, that's your privilege."
100% using this Jessica Fletcher line from Murder, She Wrote when someone tells me at a con they didn't like a book 😆. Love this so much.
"Well, that's your privilege."
100% using this Jessica Fletcher line from Murder, She Wrote when someone tells me at a con they didn't like a book 😆. Love this so much.
December 6, 2025 at 3:46 AM
I always remember RL Stine describing a letter he received from a young reader :
‘Dear Mr Stine,
I’ve read 23 of your books and don’t like any of them.’
‘Dear Mr Stine,
I’ve read 23 of your books and don’t like any of them.’
My heart just quivered with joy.
"Part of Lucasfilm’s yearlong 50th anniversary celebration, a newly restored version of the classic Star Wars (1977) theatrical release — later renamed Star Wars: A New Hope — will play in theaters for a limited time." www.starwars.com/news/star-wa...
I AM SAT
I AM SAT
December 6, 2025 at 3:37 AM
My heart just quivered with joy.
Happy 72nd birthday to Tom Hulce, who has always understood the assignment.
December 6, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Happy 72nd birthday to Tom Hulce, who has always understood the assignment.
If FIFA can give a 'Peace' award, I want the Nobel committee to start handing out a Golden Boot.
December 5, 2025 at 11:55 PM
If FIFA can give a 'Peace' award, I want the Nobel committee to start handing out a Golden Boot.
Scriptwriter : I've got a brilliant idea for a new movie! It'll make billions and win a dozen Oscars!
James Cameron : Does the title begin with an 'A' or 'T'?
Writer : Why does that matt...?
James Cameron : DOES IT???
Writer : No, but...
James Cameron : RELEASE THE HOUNDS.
James Cameron : Does the title begin with an 'A' or 'T'?
Writer : Why does that matt...?
James Cameron : DOES IT???
Writer : No, but...
James Cameron : RELEASE THE HOUNDS.
December 5, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Scriptwriter : I've got a brilliant idea for a new movie! It'll make billions and win a dozen Oscars!
James Cameron : Does the title begin with an 'A' or 'T'?
Writer : Why does that matt...?
James Cameron : DOES IT???
Writer : No, but...
James Cameron : RELEASE THE HOUNDS.
James Cameron : Does the title begin with an 'A' or 'T'?
Writer : Why does that matt...?
James Cameron : DOES IT???
Writer : No, but...
James Cameron : RELEASE THE HOUNDS.
They should bring the idea of 'appeals' into other sports.
You don't get a holding the ball decision in Australian Rules unless you turn to the umpire and scream, raising both your arms in the air.
Actually, in Geelong games it seems like we've already got that.
You don't get a holding the ball decision in Australian Rules unless you turn to the umpire and scream, raising both your arms in the air.
Actually, in Geelong games it seems like we've already got that.
December 5, 2025 at 11:53 AM
They should bring the idea of 'appeals' into other sports.
You don't get a holding the ball decision in Australian Rules unless you turn to the umpire and scream, raising both your arms in the air.
Actually, in Geelong games it seems like we've already got that.
You don't get a holding the ball decision in Australian Rules unless you turn to the umpire and scream, raising both your arms in the air.
Actually, in Geelong games it seems like we've already got that.
Happy 42nd birthday to Domhnall Gleeson, who has always understood the assignment.
December 5, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Happy 42nd birthday to Domhnall Gleeson, who has always understood the assignment.
If I could play
I'd play up a storm for you
A raging sea of passion
Like you never knew
And a whispered sound
Would touch your heart
And maybe for a moment
I could be your favourite star
If I could do anything at all
I'd do it for you...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtHH...
I'd play up a storm for you
A raging sea of passion
Like you never knew
And a whispered sound
Would touch your heart
And maybe for a moment
I could be your favourite star
If I could do anything at all
I'd do it for you...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtHH...
1927 - If I Could (1988)
YouTube video by 1927bandOFFICIAL
www.youtube.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
If I could play
I'd play up a storm for you
A raging sea of passion
Like you never knew
And a whispered sound
Would touch your heart
And maybe for a moment
I could be your favourite star
If I could do anything at all
I'd do it for you...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtHH...
I'd play up a storm for you
A raging sea of passion
Like you never knew
And a whispered sound
Would touch your heart
And maybe for a moment
I could be your favourite star
If I could do anything at all
I'd do it for you...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtHH...
I'm old enough to remember when everyone dismissed the plot of Quantum of Solace, because it was 'just' about ruthless capitalists stealing a country's water supply.
Sydney Water has estimated up to 250 megalitres a day will be needed to service datacentres planned by 2035, more than Canberra's entire drinking water.
Second feature with @petrastock.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Second feature with @petrastock.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Thirsty work: how the rise of massive datacentres strains Australia’s drinking water supply
The demand for use in cooling in Sydney alone is expected to exceed the volume of Canberra’s total drinking water within the next decade
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
I'm old enough to remember when everyone dismissed the plot of Quantum of Solace, because it was 'just' about ruthless capitalists stealing a country's water supply.
Reposted by Tim Byrne
This is an interesting piece because instead of a rant about woke, he acknowledges that a lot of the jokes in 'Dude, Where's My Car's aged terribly and shouldn't be made today, while also talking about the economics of the industry and broad comedies not getting made in the current market.
I Wrote ‘Dude, Where’s My Car’ 25 Years Ago. It Would Never Be Made Today.
In 2000, the author was a young screenwriter writing broad, crude humor to sell into a marketplace that valued it. Then offers dried up. Today, he's quit Hollywood to become a therapist.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:26 AM
This is an interesting piece because instead of a rant about woke, he acknowledges that a lot of the jokes in 'Dude, Where's My Car's aged terribly and shouldn't be made today, while also talking about the economics of the industry and broad comedies not getting made in the current market.
If you see this, repost with your model of positive masculinity.
December 5, 2025 at 6:24 AM
If you see this, repost with your model of positive masculinity.
This is comic book supervillainy.
I mean, I cannot conceive of this human being being able to look at themselves in the mirror ever again.
I mean, I cannot conceive of this human being being able to look at themselves in the mirror ever again.
I mean, this is an execution
December 5, 2025 at 1:24 AM
This is comic book supervillainy.
I mean, I cannot conceive of this human being being able to look at themselves in the mirror ever again.
I mean, I cannot conceive of this human being being able to look at themselves in the mirror ever again.
10/10.
Finally St Nick gets asked the tough questions.
Finally St Nick gets asked the tough questions.
I wrote a bit for McSweeney's about Isaac Chotiner interviewing Santa Claus. Just a little something for the holiday season. Enjoy!
The New Yorker’s Isaac Chotiner Interviews Santa Claus
For several centuries, Santa Claus has been one of the most prolific mythical gift-givers in the world. Formerly known as Saint Nicholas of Myra, a...
www.mcsweeneys.net
December 5, 2025 at 1:14 AM
10/10.
Finally St Nick gets asked the tough questions.
Finally St Nick gets asked the tough questions.
Look both ways before crossing the road on 14 September 1991.
If you woke up and found yourself to be in high school again, what would you do to make the most of it?
December 4, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Look both ways before crossing the road on 14 September 1991.
Reposted by Tim Byrne
Hey Naarm folk, this band has had their instruments stolen 🤬😫 If anyone sees anything & can help get them back to Floodlights please get in touch 🫶🏻
December 23, 2024 at 7:11 PM
Hey Naarm folk, this band has had their instruments stolen 🤬😫 If anyone sees anything & can help get them back to Floodlights please get in touch 🫶🏻
Remember when albums had like two songs on side B that were written by the bass player or the drummer and everyone agreed to pretend they never existed?
December 4, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Remember when albums had like two songs on side B that were written by the bass player or the drummer and everyone agreed to pretend they never existed?
'experienced gay person' made me spit up my drink.
December 4, 2025 at 5:05 AM
'experienced gay person' made me spit up my drink.
This is the only mention of immigration in Costello's entire screed.
December 4, 2025 at 5:00 AM
This is the only mention of immigration in Costello's entire screed.