Dr. SkySkull
@drskyskull.bsky.social
Professor of optics, blogger of physics, history, & pulp fiction. Generally tries to keep things light-hearted, in spite of *waves hands at everything* (he/him) Blocking doomerism on sight.
blog: https://skullsinthestars.com/
blog: https://skullsinthestars.com/
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Dr. SkySkull
@drskyskull.bsky.social
· Nov 15
It seems like my last introductory pinned post disappeared, so: I’m a full professor of physics, specifically theoretical optics, who also like horror fiction, guitar, RPGs, videogames, and cats. Written a couple pf popular science books. Spends more time than is healthy worrying about politics.
Do you want to see the best takedown of Megyn Kelly? Watch an actual 14 year old give an open message to Megyn about how horrible she is. www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMTpjmpn/
Here’s a reminder from an actual 14 year old about what a child even IS. If adults are out here debating the “acceptable age” of abuse, then kids aren’t the ones who need to grow up. ✨sources✨ https:/...
TikTok video by eloise
www.tiktok.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Do you want to see the best takedown of Megyn Kelly? Watch an actual 14 year old give an open message to Megyn about how horrible she is. www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMTpjmpn/
Sing once again with me
Our strange duet
My power over you
Grows stronger yet
And though you turn from me
To glance behind
The Pedophile of your sordid past is there
Inside your mind
Our strange duet
My power over you
Grows stronger yet
And though you turn from me
To glance behind
The Pedophile of your sordid past is there
Inside your mind
Trump blares Phantom of the Opera at the White House with an empty Friday schedule
November 15, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Sing once again with me
Our strange duet
My power over you
Grows stronger yet
And though you turn from me
To glance behind
The Pedophile of your sordid past is there
Inside your mind
Our strange duet
My power over you
Grows stronger yet
And though you turn from me
To glance behind
The Pedophile of your sordid past is there
Inside your mind
We just need one White House journalist to completely snap and ask "President Trump, can you comment on the rumors that you sucked Clinton dick?"
Just one.
Just one.
November 15, 2025 at 5:09 AM
We just need one White House journalist to completely snap and ask "President Trump, can you comment on the rumors that you sucked Clinton dick?"
Just one.
Just one.
"Sir, do you know where your brain is?"
Love 2 go to the doctor and not know what body part they’re analyzing
November 15, 2025 at 5:06 AM
"Sir, do you know where your brain is?"
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What did the president blow and when did he blow it?
November 15, 2025 at 4:09 AM
What did the president blow and when did he blow it?
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Crap. I found out ☠️
Future history teachers will deserve more than we could possibly pay them
Future history teachers will deserve more than we could possibly pay them
Oh no people are vagueposting about something that sounds like I hope I never find out what it is
November 15, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Crap. I found out ☠️
Future history teachers will deserve more than we could possibly pay them
Future history teachers will deserve more than we could possibly pay them
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This is could well be a historic midterm for Democrats.
Don’t waste it on centrists who won’t come through when it matters. Run vocal progressives.
You won’t end Trumpism without anti-corruption crusaders and warriors for social and economic justice who believe in taxes & big, universal programs.
Don’t waste it on centrists who won’t come through when it matters. Run vocal progressives.
You won’t end Trumpism without anti-corruption crusaders and warriors for social and economic justice who believe in taxes & big, universal programs.
Those claiming Dems should retreat on racial justice aren't hard-headed realists, they're pushing against the electoral tide rather than leaning into it. The story of Gen Z isn't about racist backlash or red-pilled young men. It's the most racially progressive generation in American history. 🧵
November 15, 2025 at 4:40 AM
This is could well be a historic midterm for Democrats.
Don’t waste it on centrists who won’t come through when it matters. Run vocal progressives.
You won’t end Trumpism without anti-corruption crusaders and warriors for social and economic justice who believe in taxes & big, universal programs.
Don’t waste it on centrists who won’t come through when it matters. Run vocal progressives.
You won’t end Trumpism without anti-corruption crusaders and warriors for social and economic justice who believe in taxes & big, universal programs.
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Gotta strike the #FakeBookTitleFriday while the iron is hot! That may also be a euphemism.
November 15, 2025 at 4:55 AM
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Gotta strike the #FakeBookTitleFriday while the iron is hot! That may also be a euphemism.
November 15, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Gotta strike the #FakeBookTitleFriday while the iron is hot! That may also be a euphemism.
Y'all are not ready for the Fake Book Title I am preparing right now
November 15, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Y'all are not ready for the Fake Book Title I am preparing right now
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November 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Their declining competence seems to be rapidly outpacing their authoritarianism
I am well aware that they are and will continue to do massive damage to this country
but does it feel like they’re on a glide path to successful authoritarian consolidation anymore? I submit that it does not
but does it feel like they’re on a glide path to successful authoritarian consolidation anymore? I submit that it does not
November 15, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Their declining competence seems to be rapidly outpacing their authoritarianism
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I am well aware that they are and will continue to do massive damage to this country
but does it feel like they’re on a glide path to successful authoritarian consolidation anymore? I submit that it does not
but does it feel like they’re on a glide path to successful authoritarian consolidation anymore? I submit that it does not
November 15, 2025 at 4:27 AM
I am well aware that they are and will continue to do massive damage to this country
but does it feel like they’re on a glide path to successful authoritarian consolidation anymore? I submit that it does not
but does it feel like they’re on a glide path to successful authoritarian consolidation anymore? I submit that it does not
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Slow down pops, you're sounding like my brother
November 15, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Slow down pops, you're sounding like my brother
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I, for one, welcome our new adorable in-house trash pandas.
This is supercool, a real-world validation of the Belyayev Russian Fox experiments. But also the raccoons at my house seem to be getting more and more thuggish, so I dunno.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/racc...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/racc...
City Raccoons Are Evolving to Look More Like Pets
City-dwelling raccoons seem to be evolving a shorter snout—a telltale feature of our pets and other domesticated animals
www.scientificamerican.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:25 AM
I, for one, welcome our new adorable in-house trash pandas.
Geez Cuomo looks like he's willing to chew off his own foot in order to get out of this discussion
Dershowitz: The predecessor on your show described Epstein as a convicted pedophile. He pleaded guilty to one count of having sex for money with a 17-year-and-10-month-old person. That’s not a pedophile.
November 15, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Geez Cuomo looks like he's willing to chew off his own foot in order to get out of this discussion
Posting the "let them fight" gif seems inadequate at this point
Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump is lying about her interactions with him — and posted their text exchanges today about the Epstein files.
A sitting member of Congress just posted her messages with the president of the United States.
A sitting member of Congress just posted her messages with the president of the United States.
November 15, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Posting the "let them fight" gif seems inadequate at this point
Lost me at "an otherwise normal life to lead."
Don’t break up on social media, kids. It’s just plain rude.
November 15, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Lost me at "an otherwise normal life to lead."
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People on Mastodon are making fun of banning someone over wood chipper comments. IS THIS WHAT YOU WANT, BLUESKY ADMINS
November 15, 2025 at 2:18 AM
People on Mastodon are making fun of banning someone over wood chipper comments. IS THIS WHAT YOU WANT, BLUESKY ADMINS
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This is the scrambling rush of some one who knows the ship is sinking
BREAKING: President Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit as pressure builds on consumer prices.
Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure builds on consumer prices
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits.
bit.ly
November 14, 2025 at 11:21 PM
This is the scrambling rush of some one who knows the ship is sinking
By the way, if you think that making crude sex jokes about rulers you don’t like is inappropriate, it is a tradition going back to at least ancient Egypt
November 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM
By the way, if you think that making crude sex jokes about rulers you don’t like is inappropriate, it is a tradition going back to at least ancient Egypt
My next D&D character will be a near-indestructible female barbarian that I will name Princess Mononokia
November 14, 2025 at 10:54 PM
My next D&D character will be a near-indestructible female barbarian that I will name Princess Mononokia