Ephraim Z. Hoogenblatter
@xwordy.bsky.social
Cider aficionado. Tinkerer of things, perpetual student. Once drove to Canada for lunch. Dig, or split.
“A person who is nice to you, but rude to the waiter, is not a nice person.” -- Dave Barry
“A person who is nice to you, but rude to the waiter, is not a nice person.” -- Dave Barry
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Comments are golden.
November 14, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Comments are golden.
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Why, irrespective of my beliefs, I do not attend a church.
There's this woman doing an absolutely wild social experiment on TikTok. She calls random US churches with the sound of a baby crying in the background, explain the baby hasn't eaten in over 12 hours, and asks for 1 bottle of baby formula. She has a public spreadsheet of how each one responded. 1/3
November 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Why, irrespective of my beliefs, I do not attend a church.
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Christopher Ruocchio's Suneater series is the best SF I've read since finding Alastair Reynolds' Revelation Space novels and James SA Corey's Expanse series.
November 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Christopher Ruocchio's Suneater series is the best SF I've read since finding Alastair Reynolds' Revelation Space novels and James SA Corey's Expanse series.
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Senators look at Trump's shameless corruption and say "give us some of that"
Buried inside the deal to reopen government is a provision that would give Senators private right of action to sue for millions in damages over their phone records being analyzed by Jack Smith's team.
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
Shutdown Deal Would Let Senators Sue Over Jack Smith Searches
Senators whose phone records were sought by Special Counsel Jack Smith would gain authority to sue for millions in damages under a provision buried in the Senate-advanced deal to reopen the government...
news.bloomberglaw.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Senators look at Trump's shameless corruption and say "give us some of that"
Tool - The Pot (1960's Motown Soul IA Cover)
YouTube video by Radio Mandanga
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November 13, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Fucking *duh*.
No credible tie between Tylenol use and autism/ADHD, huge study finds
Despite high-profile advice to avoid Tylenol when pregnant and a potential warning-label change to highlight risk, a comprehensive umbrella study of existing reviews has found no credible link between...
newatlas.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Fucking *duh*.
I really don't care exactly how a palm civet's digestive system affects coffee beans. There is NO WAY you're going to get me to consume a drink made from animal shit. On the scale of disgusting foods, it's right up there with head cheese and brain sandwiches.
Kopi luwak, the world’s most expensive coffee, really is different
If you brew your own espresso, you’ll know this about coffee: it’s easy to make a very dull drink from great beans. Just by letting them stale, for example.
newatlas.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I really don't care exactly how a palm civet's digestive system affects coffee beans. There is NO WAY you're going to get me to consume a drink made from animal shit. On the scale of disgusting foods, it's right up there with head cheese and brain sandwiches.
Spent the first part of my day gleefully voiding manufacturer warranties. How's by you?
November 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Spent the first part of my day gleefully voiding manufacturer warranties. How's by you?
Future generations will live with the consequences of the information economy we've developed, where bloviatory opinion-mongering, short-sighted greed, and wilfully ignorant techno-saviorism rule the roost.
November 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Future generations will live with the consequences of the information economy we've developed, where bloviatory opinion-mongering, short-sighted greed, and wilfully ignorant techno-saviorism rule the roost.
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Since our season is clearly going to end tonight…
Dear MLS Santa, PLEASE bring us someone who can fucking reliably put a ball in the net for Christmas?
Dear MLS Santa, PLEASE bring us someone who can fucking reliably put a ball in the net for Christmas?
a little girl with her eyes closed and the words pretty please below her
Alt: a little girl with her eyes closed and the words pretty please below her
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November 8, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Since our season is clearly going to end tonight…
Dear MLS Santa, PLEASE bring us someone who can fucking reliably put a ball in the net for Christmas?
Dear MLS Santa, PLEASE bring us someone who can fucking reliably put a ball in the net for Christmas?
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Is there a way to buy a peerage these days? Because I would contribute cash money to get Sean Dunn named the Earl of Sandwich
November 7, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Is there a way to buy a peerage these days? Because I would contribute cash money to get Sean Dunn named the Earl of Sandwich
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I have tasted
the sandwich
that was lobbed
at my bulletproof vest
and which
you probably spent
your hard-earned
money on
forgive me
it smelled delicious
so onion-y
so mustard-y
the sandwich
that was lobbed
at my bulletproof vest
and which
you probably spent
your hard-earned
money on
forgive me
it smelled delicious
so onion-y
so mustard-y
November 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I have tasted
the sandwich
that was lobbed
at my bulletproof vest
and which
you probably spent
your hard-earned
money on
forgive me
it smelled delicious
so onion-y
so mustard-y
the sandwich
that was lobbed
at my bulletproof vest
and which
you probably spent
your hard-earned
money on
forgive me
it smelled delicious
so onion-y
so mustard-y
Because flying into Newark isn't punishment enough.
Don't Eat Here: A New Study Says This Is The Worst U.S. Airport For Food
Save your money (and your taste buds).
www.delish.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Because flying into Newark isn't punishment enough.
"So, yeah, peer review deez nutz." LMAO
This brilliant McSweeney's piece is the very epitome of "LOLSOB"
Hi, It’s Me, Wikipedia, and I Am Ready for Your Apology
“Wikipedia, the constantly changing knowledge base created by a global free-for-all of anonymous users, now stands as the leading force for the dum...
www.mcsweeneys.net
November 3, 2025 at 7:22 PM
"So, yeah, peer review deez nutz." LMAO
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Has anyone photoshopped Johnson as Sgt. Schultz yet?
RAJU: Last week you were very critical of Biden's use of the autopen. But Trump admitted on 60 Minutes to not knowing he pardoned a crypto billionaire who pleaded guilty to money laundering. Does that also concern you?
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that. I didn't see it. I'm not sure.
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that. I didn't see it. I'm not sure.
November 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Has anyone photoshopped Johnson as Sgt. Schultz yet?
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“I chose a political culture that thinks masculinity means being an shitposter asshole who is proud to say ‘retard’, and now I can‘t find a suitable masculine mate.”
I think I may have spotted your problem.
I think I may have spotted your problem.
This Washington Post article about MAGA people trying and failing to date in Washington is...really something
www.removepaywall.com/search?url=h...
www.removepaywall.com/search?url=h...
November 3, 2025 at 6:50 PM
“I chose a political culture that thinks masculinity means being an shitposter asshole who is proud to say ‘retard’, and now I can‘t find a suitable masculine mate.”
I think I may have spotted your problem.
I think I may have spotted your problem.
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ICE is thug trash.
NEWS: Federal agents crashed with woman’s car, pointed guns at her, dragged her out by legs, tossed her in a minivan, held her and (eventually) let her go without charges. This as Chicagoans say the immigration blitz is out of control. (DHS blames her.)
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/03/c...
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Chicago woman dragged out of her car after colliding with ICE demands accountability
The arrest of Dayanne Figueroa highlights growing concerns about the use of force against U.S. citizens and due process. She was released after a few hours without charges.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
ICE is thug trash.
A quarter-million dollar...Toyota?
Toyota vaults into Bentley territory with ultra-premium Century coupe
Very few outside of Japan might be familiar with the Toyota Century, a full-size saloon that has functioned as the automaker's signature vehicle in its home country, with the emperor, prime minister, ...
newatlas.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:11 PM
A quarter-million dollar...Toyota?
GM is off my list for my next vehicle.
Enjoy CarPlay While You Still Can
The auto industry is at war with Apple.
www.theatlantic.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
GM is off my list for my next vehicle.
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Nancy Mace is one of those people who is deeply miserable yet not as miserable as she deserves.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC), who is running for governor of her state, berated the police and TSA officials at Charleston International Airport, according to a report.
“She repeatedly stated [officials] were ‘F------ Incompetent,’” the report said.
“She repeatedly stated [officials] were ‘F------ Incompetent,’” the report said.
Nancy Mace berated airport police and TSA agents, incident report says
The report claims Mace called officers “incompetent” and accused them of mistreating her.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 1, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Nancy Mace is one of those people who is deeply miserable yet not as miserable as she deserves.