elena perez
@thisiselena.bsky.social
TV writer, top secret poet, short stories, novel
pro bckgrnd: tech / marketing
affable and staffable
a lot curious, a little furious
voted most likely to post about mint chip ice cream
NJ, Philly, NYC, now LA
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13004682/
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I repost this quote every time I see it because this mayor is 🔥
“It's not my duty as Mayor to make sure you have a parking spot. For me it's the same as if you bought a cow, or a refrigerator, and then asked me where you're going to put them.” — Mayor of Pontevedra, Spain (re-elected 6 times)
February 4, 2026 at 5:35 AM
I repost this quote every time I see it because this mayor is 🔥
in the absence of consequences, i encourage les conséquences
February 4, 2026 at 12:08 AM
in the absence of consequences, i encourage les conséquences
feeling smurfy is GOALS
February 3, 2026 at 11:10 PM
feeling smurfy is GOALS
soon people will have to re-learn other basics like "not touching a hot stove"
February 3, 2026 at 11:09 PM
soon people will have to re-learn other basics like "not touching a hot stove"
SMFR! (this is an acronym i just made up for "so much fucking rage" because I feel like we need it)
February 3, 2026 at 11:04 PM
SMFR! (this is an acronym i just made up for "so much fucking rage" because I feel like we need it)
not healthy to be this angry at a president
February 3, 2026 at 10:50 PM
not healthy to be this angry at a president
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There's no reforming this.
WATCH: Minneapolis resident and U.S. citizen Aliya Rahman describes being detained by ICE
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
youtu.be
February 3, 2026 at 10:20 PM
There's no reforming this.
barista called out "Alania" today and how QUICKLY I corrected them "because that sounds way too much like Melania" and everyone in earshot (including the barista) nodded in solemn, universal agreement of ick.
February 3, 2026 at 8:36 PM
barista called out "Alania" today and how QUICKLY I corrected them "because that sounds way too much like Melania" and everyone in earshot (including the barista) nodded in solemn, universal agreement of ick.
maybe too easy to forget that people who have a clear understanding of human nature don't necessarily *also* have empathy. sets the stage for some serious manipulation skills.
February 3, 2026 at 6:19 PM
maybe too easy to forget that people who have a clear understanding of human nature don't necessarily *also* have empathy. sets the stage for some serious manipulation skills.
"Thank you for taking our evaluation. We have carefully processed your personal health data and determined that you require immediate care for... [click here now to upgrade!]"
“In essence, Lotus is building an AI doctor that functions like a real medical practice, equipped with a license to operate in all 50 states, malpractice insurance, HIPAA-compliant systems, and full access to patient records.”
Lotus Health nabs $35M for AI doctor that sees patients for free | TechCrunch
This AI doctor is licensed in all 50 states, the startup says. The deal was led by CRV and Kleiner Perkins.
techcrunch.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:44 PM
"Thank you for taking our evaluation. We have carefully processed your personal health data and determined that you require immediate care for... [click here now to upgrade!]"
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Art!
This watermark graffiti by street artist Mathieu Tremblin is, like, the best thing ever.
February 3, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Art!
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LA folks! There's going to be a market of Black-owned businesses hosted on Paramount's New York Backlot this weekend!
tickets.15pp.org
tickets.15pp.org
The Fifteen Percent Pledge
The Fifteen Percent Pledge
tickets.15pp.org
February 3, 2026 at 3:02 AM
LA folks! There's going to be a market of Black-owned businesses hosted on Paramount's New York Backlot this weekend!
tickets.15pp.org
tickets.15pp.org
thanks for bringing attention to it. 💫
February 2, 2026 at 10:01 PM
thanks for bringing attention to it. 💫
i always thought of podcasts as repackaged radio shows. funny to me that the "pod" stuck after all these years
February 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM
i always thought of podcasts as repackaged radio shows. funny to me that the "pod" stuck after all these years
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Hamnet is the story William Shakespeare told when the exec asked, "why are you the person to write this?"
February 1, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Hamnet is the story William Shakespeare told when the exec asked, "why are you the person to write this?"
great analysis on yet another 'disruption' that gives us more of what we had with fewer labor protections
Netflix picked up a Pete Davidson "video podcast" which isn't really a podcast as it doesn't have an RSS audio portion. Hmm... This got me wondering about the deals.
Check out my full piece analyzing this trend & how it could hurt writers/actors/crews. writingandwhatnot.com/blog/podcasts
Check out my full piece analyzing this trend & how it could hurt writers/actors/crews. writingandwhatnot.com/blog/podcasts
Podcasts Without Union Protection — Writing and Whatnot
Are streamers like Netflix and Amazon are rebranding talk shows as "podcasts" to avoid union contracts? Which celebrities will get caught in this labor loophole? Let's dig into it...
writingandwhatnot.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:54 PM
great analysis on yet another 'disruption' that gives us more of what we had with fewer labor protections
"EVs aren't here to save the environment, they're here to save the auto industry" said someone, not sure who
February 2, 2026 at 2:40 PM
"EVs aren't here to save the environment, they're here to save the auto industry" said someone, not sure who
"delete jira tickets"
February 2, 2026 at 5:27 AM
"delete jira tickets"
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The ACLU wants to hear from any families with kids or anyone who was significantly impacted by the use of chemical munitions at yesterday’s protest. Please email my office so we can help connect you with their legal team.
February 1, 2026 at 8:50 PM
The ACLU wants to hear from any families with kids or anyone who was significantly impacted by the use of chemical munitions at yesterday’s protest. Please email my office so we can help connect you with their legal team.
I need to rewatch TRIANGLE
tomorrow is groundhog day. what’s everyone’s favorite time loop movie?
February 2, 2026 at 4:29 AM
I need to rewatch TRIANGLE
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The president of shame has his own flag
the president of lies quotes the voice
of God
at last counted
the president of loyalty recommends
blindness to the blind
-W.S. Merwin, “Presidents”
#everynightapoem #impeach
the president of lies quotes the voice
of God
at last counted
the president of loyalty recommends
blindness to the blind
-W.S. Merwin, “Presidents”
#everynightapoem #impeach
November 18, 2024 at 10:19 AM
The president of shame has his own flag
the president of lies quotes the voice
of God
at last counted
the president of loyalty recommends
blindness to the blind
-W.S. Merwin, “Presidents”
#everynightapoem #impeach
the president of lies quotes the voice
of God
at last counted
the president of loyalty recommends
blindness to the blind
-W.S. Merwin, “Presidents”
#everynightapoem #impeach
Hamnet is the story William Shakespeare told when the exec asked, "why are you the person to write this?"
February 1, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Hamnet is the story William Shakespeare told when the exec asked, "why are you the person to write this?"
never thought about an overlap between Shakespeare and Sound of Music until I sang this as i read it
Farewell to you, and you, and you,
February 1, 2026 at 7:24 PM
never thought about an overlap between Shakespeare and Sound of Music until I sang this as i read it