elder millennial nerd dad
@whatsnextmtthw.bsky.social
he/him, nerd, dad, philosopher, mostly water
here for camaraderie re: indianapolis, star trek, tv & movies, parenting, bicycling & transit, collective liberation, gaming, technology, etc
i say thank you, congrats, 🫡, and hit the fave button a lot
here for camaraderie re: indianapolis, star trek, tv & movies, parenting, bicycling & transit, collective liberation, gaming, technology, etc
i say thank you, congrats, 🫡, and hit the fave button a lot
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i faved your post because it brought me some amount of fulfillment for some amount of time, and what else is there? thank you 🖖🏻
bad day to remember i had to throw out my snow boots in the spring and never bought a new pair
December 2, 2025 at 5:50 PM
bad day to remember i had to throw out my snow boots in the spring and never bought a new pair
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waymo is going to be the meme stock for dudes who were mad that Superman saved a squirrel.
December 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
waymo is going to be the meme stock for dudes who were mad that Superman saved a squirrel.
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circling around a definition of 'slop' as something like 'fully optimized to the point of texturelessness/characterlessness'... RLHF'd ai product but also: save the cat is scriptslop, aerodynamically efficient crossover suvs are carslop, three true outcomes is baseballslop, crabs are crustaceanslop
December 2, 2025 at 2:25 PM
circling around a definition of 'slop' as something like 'fully optimized to the point of texturelessness/characterlessness'... RLHF'd ai product but also: save the cat is scriptslop, aerodynamically efficient crossover suvs are carslop, three true outcomes is baseballslop, crabs are crustaceanslop
I hope to see the day this sort of thing is framed as “employers need to pay full time workers at least $87k/year or they’re not meeting their obligations either to their employees or to the local community.”
For a single adult in #Indiana to live comfortably with savings & no public assistance they need to make $87,952/yr. Average income for a single adult is around $46,000. If you want to get married & have a cpl kids, you need $200K.
www.purdueexponent.org/news/state/i...
www.purdueexponent.org/news/state/i...
Indiana Residents Now Need to Earn $88K a Year to Live Comfortably, 5th Lowest in the Country
Across the country, Americans are discovering that “living comfortably” now carries a much higher price tag. Essentials like rent, groceries, and child care have grown more expensive in nearly every
www.purdueexponent.org
December 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I hope to see the day this sort of thing is framed as “employers need to pay full time workers at least $87k/year or they’re not meeting their obligations either to their employees or to the local community.”
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For a single adult in #Indiana to live comfortably with savings & no public assistance they need to make $87,952/yr. Average income for a single adult is around $46,000. If you want to get married & have a cpl kids, you need $200K.
www.purdueexponent.org/news/state/i...
www.purdueexponent.org/news/state/i...
Indiana Residents Now Need to Earn $88K a Year to Live Comfortably, 5th Lowest in the Country
Across the country, Americans are discovering that “living comfortably” now carries a much higher price tag. Essentials like rent, groceries, and child care have grown more expensive in nearly every
www.purdueexponent.org
December 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
For a single adult in #Indiana to live comfortably with savings & no public assistance they need to make $87,952/yr. Average income for a single adult is around $46,000. If you want to get married & have a cpl kids, you need $200K.
www.purdueexponent.org/news/state/i...
www.purdueexponent.org/news/state/i...
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NOW I HAVE A
BLUESKY ACCOUNT
HO HO HO
BLUESKY ACCOUNT
HO HO HO
December 2, 2025 at 1:57 PM
NOW I HAVE A
BLUESKY ACCOUNT
HO HO HO
BLUESKY ACCOUNT
HO HO HO
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A special video message from Nicole Kidman and the back of Tom Cruise's head for this GIVING TUESDAY. Thank you everyone who supports us and we hope you continue that into the new year. We are the only not-for-profit movie theater in Indianapolis and every contribution matters. Donation link in bio
December 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
A special video message from Nicole Kidman and the back of Tom Cruise's head for this GIVING TUESDAY. Thank you everyone who supports us and we hope you continue that into the new year. We are the only not-for-profit movie theater in Indianapolis and every contribution matters. Donation link in bio
this decree has been consummated by biscuits & gravy for breakfast and coffee & brownies for breaksert.
fuck a two hour delay, we are not the kind of mammals made to be out and active in this weather. i declare school to be canceled.
December 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
this decree has been consummated by biscuits & gravy for breakfast and coffee & brownies for breaksert.
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*clears throat*
me & whooooo
me & whooooo
December 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM
*clears throat*
me & whooooo
me & whooooo
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I have come to the idea that we have to collectively, brutally, ritualistically kill Target just to show capital that we truly aren’t fucking around.
December 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I have come to the idea that we have to collectively, brutally, ritualistically kill Target just to show capital that we truly aren’t fucking around.
hey everybody the people responsible for “Love, Actually” have an opinion about Christmas movies.
British public’s verdict is in: Die Hard is not a Christmas movie
British public’s verdict is in: Die Hard is not a Christmas movie
Survey also reveals Britons’ favourite festive film, views on tear-jerkers and family cinema trips
When Macaulay Culkin recently said he didn’t consider Die Hard to be a Christmas film – wading into one of pop culture’s most heated holiday debates – he was booed by a live audience.
But it looks like the British people are behind the actor, with a survey revealing that Home Alone is the UK’s favourite festive film, while Die Hard has officially been voted not a Christmas movie. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:31 PM
hey everybody the people responsible for “Love, Actually” have an opinion about Christmas movies.
fuck a two hour delay, we are not the kind of mammals made to be out and active in this weather. i declare school to be canceled.
December 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
fuck a two hour delay, we are not the kind of mammals made to be out and active in this weather. i declare school to be canceled.
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"What's the most you've ever lost in a coin toss?"
What’s the worst question someone can ask after you tell them your profession? For linguists, it’s definitely “how many languages do you speak?”, but I’m curious what else is happening to the rest of y’all out there?!
December 2, 2025 at 12:11 PM
"What's the most you've ever lost in a coin toss?"
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Pete Hegseth is violating international law the right way.
by Ezra Klein
by Ezra Klein
November 30, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Pete Hegseth is violating international law the right way.
by Ezra Klein
by Ezra Klein
these guys are so bad at everything. the first real instance of pushback and scrutiny and the defense secretary immediately throws a flag officer all the way under the bus.
December 2, 2025 at 3:17 AM
these guys are so bad at everything. the first real instance of pushback and scrutiny and the defense secretary immediately throws a flag officer all the way under the bus.
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day 1 is "penzeys revolution blend" and i cant stop laughing at "we have to GET RID of this lying, cheating, CORRUPT SCUMBAG PRESIDENT!! RESIST! REVOLT! REVOLUTION NOW!! good on roast poultry and carrots"
December 2, 2025 at 12:59 AM
day 1 is "penzeys revolution blend" and i cant stop laughing at "we have to GET RID of this lying, cheating, CORRUPT SCUMBAG PRESIDENT!! RESIST! REVOLT! REVOLUTION NOW!! good on roast poultry and carrots"
Tree up and lights on. As has become tradition, this is where I tap out and turn on Die Hard. We’ll do the ornaments tomorrow. The shepherds pie is s-tier.
“watching” is a strong word but Jingle All the Way is playing while my son and I set up the tree and make shepherds pie
December 2, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Tree up and lights on. As has become tradition, this is where I tap out and turn on Die Hard. We’ll do the ornaments tomorrow. The shepherds pie is s-tier.
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steam users having a normal one today i see
December 2, 2025 at 2:18 AM
steam users having a normal one today i see
baby’s first Bad Santa viewing
December 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
baby’s first Bad Santa viewing
“watching” is a strong word but Jingle All the Way is playing while my son and I set up the tree and make shepherds pie
December 1, 2025 at 11:10 PM
“watching” is a strong word but Jingle All the Way is playing while my son and I set up the tree and make shepherds pie
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*holding the radiologist at gun point*
ok now put it in my MRI report that my muscles are incredibly strong, all my organs are pretty, and my heart is pure
ok now put it in my MRI report that my muscles are incredibly strong, all my organs are pretty, and my heart is pure
December 1, 2025 at 10:08 PM
*holding the radiologist at gun point*
ok now put it in my MRI report that my muscles are incredibly strong, all my organs are pretty, and my heart is pure
ok now put it in my MRI report that my muscles are incredibly strong, all my organs are pretty, and my heart is pure
tonight, Meeps - the 14 year old cat we adopted in April - will see a christmas tree for the first time.
December 1, 2025 at 10:20 PM
tonight, Meeps - the 14 year old cat we adopted in April - will see a christmas tree for the first time.
Working in IT I would say the worst is no follow up question at all, because I figure whatever they’re now assuming about me and/or my job is bad (and likely false).
What’s the worst question someone can ask after you tell them your profession? For linguists, it’s definitely “how many languages do you speak?”, but I’m curious what else is happening to the rest of y’all out there?!
December 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Working in IT I would say the worst is no follow up question at all, because I figure whatever they’re now assuming about me and/or my job is bad (and likely false).
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"What kind of future are we leaving for our children" is no longer asked. Billionaires and their cronies have evolved into beings that can't think more than six months out. Nobody is building anything to last or endure. Kids today are raised in a world where humans are sacrificed eagerly for profit.
December 1, 2025 at 8:09 PM
"What kind of future are we leaving for our children" is no longer asked. Billionaires and their cronies have evolved into beings that can't think more than six months out. Nobody is building anything to last or endure. Kids today are raised in a world where humans are sacrificed eagerly for profit.
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Alright sickos I know what you want
December 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Alright sickos I know what you want