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The Ghost of Mario

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The cool ghoul who's everybody's pal! Horror, video games, anime?, death. Medical examiner. Co-host of You Can't Scare Me!

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The Ghost of Mario @tomatograndpa.bsky.social · Sep 13

I am not saying our decision to cover the new Goosebumps series *caused* it's cancellation, but I am saying this episode is, in a way, the innocent flapping of butterfly wings which minutely altered the shape of reality just so.

You Can't Scare Me! 👻 @youcantscare.me · Sep 13

We need that Heimlich! On this special bonus episode of YCSM, @tomatograndpa.bsky.social jams on an egg sandwich, @achangeofpants.bsky.social says goodbye to Ganon, and @bobvids.com rots in hell!

The Goosebumps 2023 TV Series - Eps 1 and 2

YouTube video by You Can't Scare Me!

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Noble Prize in Sarcasm @nobleprize.bsky.social · 2h

This is perhaps one of the most dishonest things Politico has ever done

This flag was discovered because the Taylor staffer HAD IT BEHIND HIM ON A ZOOM CALL

It wasn’t planted, it was pinned to this guys cubicle and only discovered because he was dumb enough to turn on his camera during a call

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onion person @junlper.beer · 1h

a swastika? in a republicans office? of the republican party who all explicitely endorse fascism? no way this could have been predicted

Politico @politico.com · 2h

EXCLUSIVE: Capitol Police are investigating a swastika found in GOP Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.

“The content of that image does not reflect the values or standards of this office, my staff, or myself, and I condemn it in the strongest terms," Taylor said in a statement.

Capitol Police called to investigate swastika in GOP congressional office

An American flag altered to include an image of a swastika was found in Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.

www.politico.com

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Cinamuffins Art @ Climax of the Night @cinamuffins.bsky.social · 6h

Viper being so supportive of her daughter being an artist shot her so high up on my SF character tier list

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Mr. Chau @srirachachau.bsky.social · 3h

Long story short, an actual Nazi doxxing ring. Enough people reported them that they went away for like 12 hours and then Elon personally brought them back. The site is dead. If you’re still on there, go lock your account right now

chris @knightscrest.bsky.social · 3h

what even happened on the other site this time

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AshbornPhoenix @ashbornphoenix.bsky.social · 6h

Hey, remember how I talk about hating Remakes being treated as replacements for what they're remaking? Guess how I feel about this.

Tak @takgoup.bsky.social · 7h

Capcom should die. Give all their IPs to less stupid people.

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Aura @aurahack.ca · 5h

whole thing is a really good read; i screamed out loud when i read this part

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onion person @junlper.beer · 4h

calling the most normie lib protest against trump a “hate rally against america” and calling participants “antifa, marxists, etc” will not work as intended at all lol

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6h

Johnson: "We call it the Hate America Rally that will happen Saturday. Let's see who shows up for that. I bet you you'll see Hamas supporters, I bet you'll see antifa types, I bet you'll see Marxists on full display, people who don't want to stand and defend the foundational truths of this republic"

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kate bush’s husband @airbagged.bsky.social · 5h

Look at all those “college aged kids” texting each other “I love Hitler.”

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Jandri🔞 @jandri.bsky.social · 7h

Heartbreaking, infuriating. If you’ve seen MAD GOD this is like hearing utopia’s designer announcing new partnership with a bomb that vaporizes buildings

Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 8h

Oscar-winning VFX legend Phil Tippett ('Star Wars,' 'Jurassic Park') mastered the blending of practical and digital effects when the latter technology was still new. At View Conference this week, he shared how his studio is now bringing AI into the mix.
www.cartoonbrew.com/vfx/phil-tip...

VFX Icon Phil Tippett On His Studio's Generative AI Use

At Italy’s VIEW Conference, Tippett Studio veterans explore how artificial intelligence could accelerate stop motion and VFX without losing the human touch.

www.cartoonbrew.com

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Paul Duane 🥔 @paulduane.bsky.social · 1d

'Sora cost $20 a month & subscribers can generate an unlimited number of AI videos... this costs (Sora owners) OpenAI "at least $5 per 10-second video"'.

Journalists, please ask more questions about how this tech could ever in a million years make a profit?

britt hayes @britthates.bsky.social · 1d

studio execs & major outlets claim AI is "inevitable" and poised to take over Hollywood. the reality is much different. i spoke with filmmakers, producers, and editors about how AI is actually showing up in productions – and what it still can't do:

Hollywood Has a Major AI Hype Problem

Studio execs and major media outlets claim that AI is "inevitable" and poised to take over film and TV. The reality is much different.

movieweb.com

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Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 19h

Pay people you like on the internet folks, it’s going to be rough out there

Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 19h

Over half of all articles on the Internet are now written by AI

(via Axios)

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The Ghost of Mario @tomatograndpa.bsky.social · 8h

Look forward to the stars of the Riyadh comedy festival as guests in the new Art of Fighting though!

The Ghost of Mario @tomatograndpa.bsky.social · 8h

There's maybe never been a time when being an SNK fan wasn't challenging but this particular era feels uniquely rough. If there's any silver lining, Saudi Arabia investing so much into turning SNK into their newest money laundering scheme may give them *slightly* longer before the next bankruptcy.

Fighting-Games Daily @fgcdaily.bsky.social · 15h

📰Film producer, Erik Feig To Lead 'Arena SNK Studios', a new film production banner.

Alongside making Live-action and animation films, TV series, Arena SNK will also produce experiential events internationally.

Around $1 billion has been secured in financing backing for the new venture by the-----

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Alex @alexdz.bsky.social · 8h

SNK fans never did anything to deserve this

Fighting-Games Daily @fgcdaily.bsky.social · 15h

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rock robster @plounce.bsky.social · 21h

today's coworker had kindergarteners watch 15 minutes of kingdom hearts cutscenes bc she typed in "toy story 3 full movie". she cleaned the entire classroom with no reaction to sora being on the tv and only switched it once she was done. which was also right after the word 'xehanort' was said

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bakoon @bakoon.bsky.social · 10h

ruled over by a reich of shirt in pool guys

Garrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 10h

It’s incredible that the VT State Senator wrapped up in this hasn’t resigned yet — every major GOP leader in the state has called for his resignation. Fixing democracy requires restoring shame to public life. And accountability. Lots of accountability. vtdigger.org/2025/10/14/v...

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maud @peloriemate.net · 19h

btw when i say the devs were smoking that good and this game deserves to share the spotlight with the all time kusoge greats i mean it. this doesnt even mention that the final boss is a cutscene and you blow into the mic to run from battles

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Joseph Fink @planetoffinks.bsky.social · 18h

Private, we're going to show you a drunk guy yelling and if you say it's not the coolest thing you've ever seen you go to jail

Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 20h

NEW: Pentagon officials are forcing staff to watch Pete Hegseth's "Warrior" speech he forced generals to listen to.

Officials are even "testing" staff to see if they watched — and are threatening consequences if they lie about watching it or if they mock it, sources tell @swin24.bsky.social and I.

The Pentagon Is Ordering Staff to Watch Hegseth’s ‘MAGA Garbage’ Speech… Or Else

Defense Department sources tell Zeteo that staff have been warned that if they don’t watch or read the speech, or if they speak negatively of it, they could face severe consequences.

zeteo.com

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 18h

"I think the Democratic base feels like there is a disconnect. We hear you, when you did your 25-hour speech, I was like go Cory, I love this, that is amazing.

And then there's a photo shoot with you with Benjamin Netanyahu, and I was just like, what in the actual fuck? It was heartbreaking."

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 19h

"Look, I'm one of a handful of people that don't take corporate PAC money."

"What about AIPAC money? You take AIPAC money, don't you?"

"A minuscule percentage of my resources come from..."

"I read it's like $800,000...."

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🟢RNGundam @rngundam.bsky.social · 17h

Mobile Fighter G Gundam (1994)
Episode 14 - Shocking! Shining Finger Defeated!
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The Ghost of Mario @tomatograndpa.bsky.social · 19h

Halloween III- The best entry in the franchise and I will not be debating this. Not just a horror movie set on Halloween, but one purely about the holiday itself. The blending of robots, magic bug lasers, and Irish warlocks is utterly wild but it all comes together to create something truly special.

The Ghost of Mario @tomatograndpa.bsky.social · 19h

Amazing Stories: Mummy Daddy- This is just such a fun little story with added bonus of looking and feeling not unlike a 90s Halloween commercial. It's a little piece of Halloween candy in TV form.

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