Mel (they/them)🐀
@kupgup.bsky.social
Neurospicy, queer. Feral goblin hermit since 2020.
I knit (mostly socks) and hang out with my pet rats and sometimes bake bread and stuff.
Sometimes I am sighted at post-apocalyptic preenactment events.
I knit (mostly socks) and hang out with my pet rats and sometimes bake bread and stuff.
Sometimes I am sighted at post-apocalyptic preenactment events.
I have FINALLY remembered to discuss with my spouse who pays the Spotify subscription. Turns out he's been meaning to bring it up too. Yay neurospicy household.
We're trying out Qobuz based on this article's recommendation.
We're trying out Qobuz based on this article's recommendation.
My Spotify Wrapped for 2025:
Fuck ICE
Fuck Israel
Leave Spotify for literally any other platform. I'm on Tidal now.
www.bloodinthemachine.com/p/a-complete...
Fuck ICE
Fuck Israel
Leave Spotify for literally any other platform. I'm on Tidal now.
www.bloodinthemachine.com/p/a-complete...
How to quit Spotify
This Black Friday, here's a guide to finding the best Spotify alternative
www.bloodinthemachine.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I have FINALLY remembered to discuss with my spouse who pays the Spotify subscription. Turns out he's been meaning to bring it up too. Yay neurospicy household.
We're trying out Qobuz based on this article's recommendation.
We're trying out Qobuz based on this article's recommendation.
Why the hell can't I find the accessory-quantity DK yarns that I KNOW I own??
I looked through every. damn. yarn. bin. There were SQs, accessory-qty worsted and thicker, and sock yarn. No sub-SQ DK.
Do I have another bin forgotten somewhere?? Did I destash in my sleep?? Maddening!
#Knitsky
I looked through every. damn. yarn. bin. There were SQs, accessory-qty worsted and thicker, and sock yarn. No sub-SQ DK.
Do I have another bin forgotten somewhere?? Did I destash in my sleep?? Maddening!
#Knitsky
December 3, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Why the hell can't I find the accessory-quantity DK yarns that I KNOW I own??
I looked through every. damn. yarn. bin. There were SQs, accessory-qty worsted and thicker, and sock yarn. No sub-SQ DK.
Do I have another bin forgotten somewhere?? Did I destash in my sleep?? Maddening!
#Knitsky
I looked through every. damn. yarn. bin. There were SQs, accessory-qty worsted and thicker, and sock yarn. No sub-SQ DK.
Do I have another bin forgotten somewhere?? Did I destash in my sleep?? Maddening!
#Knitsky
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FDA Approves New Drug That Reverses Effects Of Narcan
FDA Approves New Drug That Reverses Effects Of Narcan
SILVER SPRING, MD—Praising the drug’s ability to quickly and effectively increase fatalities amongst the nation’s opioid users, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new nasal spray Wednesd...
theonion.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
FDA Approves New Drug That Reverses Effects Of Narcan
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based on how often the naughty teens of major cities throw the rentable scooters directly into the river i've formed a theory that the many iron age swords and cauldrons found in lakes around europe that we've previously assumed were ceremonial and sacrificial in nature were in fact thrown by teens
August 17, 2024 at 4:38 PM
based on how often the naughty teens of major cities throw the rentable scooters directly into the river i've formed a theory that the many iron age swords and cauldrons found in lakes around europe that we've previously assumed were ceremonial and sacrificial in nature were in fact thrown by teens
This is an excellent book, highly recommend. Go check your fave ebook seller!
The You Look Like a Thing and I Love You ebook is on sale for $2.99 at most US ebook places!
www.janelleshane.com/book-you-loo...
If you want a text-searchable copy of my book, now's your chance! Now you can find phrases such as:
- peeled rosemary
- Chaosrug
- King of the Poop Bug
- Silly Walks
www.janelleshane.com/book-you-loo...
If you want a text-searchable copy of my book, now's your chance! Now you can find phrases such as:
- peeled rosemary
- Chaosrug
- King of the Poop Bug
- Silly Walks
Book: You Look Like A Thing — Janelle Shane
www.janelleshane.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
This is an excellent book, highly recommend. Go check your fave ebook seller!
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one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
Happy half birthday to El Chikitin! He's 2.5 years old and TBH he completely looks like it. But he can still fully enjoy some birthday potato and egg bits.
He went for the potato first, like a good hobbit.
(The asshole neighbor rats got smaller portions. So there.)
#PetRats
He went for the potato first, like a good hobbit.
(The asshole neighbor rats got smaller portions. So there.)
#PetRats
November 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Happy half birthday to El Chikitin! He's 2.5 years old and TBH he completely looks like it. But he can still fully enjoy some birthday potato and egg bits.
He went for the potato first, like a good hobbit.
(The asshole neighbor rats got smaller portions. So there.)
#PetRats
He went for the potato first, like a good hobbit.
(The asshole neighbor rats got smaller portions. So there.)
#PetRats
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Did you know that big studios monitor piracy? Don't you fucking dare pirate this shit. Do not hate watch through piracy. JK Rowling is a disgusting human being that funds and encourages the hurt, pain and death of my fellow trans peers.
Support media that actually deserves our time and money.
Support media that actually deserves our time and money.
HBO CEO Casey Bloys says 'HARRY POTTER' Season 2 is already being written
"We’re going to do whatever we can to not have a huge gap, for the kids, obviously, but also for viewers"
"We’re going to do whatever we can to not have a huge gap, for the kids, obviously, but also for viewers"
November 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Did you know that big studios monitor piracy? Don't you fucking dare pirate this shit. Do not hate watch through piracy. JK Rowling is a disgusting human being that funds and encourages the hurt, pain and death of my fellow trans peers.
Support media that actually deserves our time and money.
Support media that actually deserves our time and money.
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Starbucks distribution trucks are lining up outside watching MANY workers and allies march 👀
#NoContractNoCoffee
#NoContractNoCoffee
November 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Starbucks distribution trucks are lining up outside watching MANY workers and allies march 👀
#NoContractNoCoffee
#NoContractNoCoffee
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The Curse of Skorpox
November 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The Curse of Skorpox
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Life cycle of autistic special interests
November 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Life cycle of autistic special interests
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You always ask me “Jorts why are you so wet?” but I never ask why your phone is at 7%
November 16, 2025 at 9:16 AM
You always ask me “Jorts why are you so wet?” but I never ask why your phone is at 7%
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THIS IS HUGE: No Kings Alliance just announced they're going to mobilize in support of our striking baristas.
No kings in the White House, No kings at work!
www.commondreams.org/news/starbuc...
No kings in the White House, No kings at work!
www.commondreams.org/news/starbuc...
'Don't Cross the Picket Line': No Kings Alliance Backs Starbucks Boycott During Workers Strike | Common Dreams
The No Kings Alliance stands in solidarity with Starbucks workers on strike for fair pay and contracts, highlighting CEO-worker pay disparity.
www.commondreams.org
November 15, 2025 at 1:24 PM
THIS IS HUGE: No Kings Alliance just announced they're going to mobilize in support of our striking baristas.
No kings in the White House, No kings at work!
www.commondreams.org/news/starbuc...
No kings in the White House, No kings at work!
www.commondreams.org/news/starbuc...
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Goodness me, I stayed up late reading and it’s already Partially Muscled Skeleton Screaming by the Perimeter Fence Day. Hope you’ve all been good this year!
November 14, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Goodness me, I stayed up late reading and it’s already Partially Muscled Skeleton Screaming by the Perimeter Fence Day. Hope you’ve all been good this year!
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Philly is turning OUT today! ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽🔥
Starbucks hasn't given us a proposal in almost a YEAR. They know we need fair pay, better staffing, and an end to union-busting.
Starbucks can’t ignore us any longer. And this is just the beginning! #NoContractNoCoffee
Starbucks hasn't given us a proposal in almost a YEAR. They know we need fair pay, better staffing, and an end to union-busting.
Starbucks can’t ignore us any longer. And this is just the beginning! #NoContractNoCoffee
November 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Philly is turning OUT today! ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽🔥
Starbucks hasn't given us a proposal in almost a YEAR. They know we need fair pay, better staffing, and an end to union-busting.
Starbucks can’t ignore us any longer. And this is just the beginning! #NoContractNoCoffee
Starbucks hasn't given us a proposal in almost a YEAR. They know we need fair pay, better staffing, and an end to union-busting.
Starbucks can’t ignore us any longer. And this is just the beginning! #NoContractNoCoffee
Don't be a scab!
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 2:22 PM
Don't be a scab!
Breaking news: KITTY
November 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Breaking news: KITTY
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"You can't un-invent AI, just accept it already!"
We also invented asbestos, CFCs, lead-based makeup, and Crystal Pepsi. History is paved with the forgotten corpses of bad ideas that we didn't un-invent, but we all moved on from.
We also invented asbestos, CFCs, lead-based makeup, and Crystal Pepsi. History is paved with the forgotten corpses of bad ideas that we didn't un-invent, but we all moved on from.
November 12, 2025 at 4:57 AM
"You can't un-invent AI, just accept it already!"
We also invented asbestos, CFCs, lead-based makeup, and Crystal Pepsi. History is paved with the forgotten corpses of bad ideas that we didn't un-invent, but we all moved on from.
We also invented asbestos, CFCs, lead-based makeup, and Crystal Pepsi. History is paved with the forgotten corpses of bad ideas that we didn't un-invent, but we all moved on from.
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Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
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Unfortunately still true bsky.app/profile/adam...
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
November 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Unfortunately still true bsky.app/profile/adam...
Since starting another attempt at intros, Toffee has been good at sharing sofa time with the old boys. Mostly he ignores them and goes about his own business.
... But tonight, Nico followed Toffee into the pillow fort to hang out together! Twice! Maybe we have some actual friendship developing?? 🤞
... But tonight, Nico followed Toffee into the pillow fort to hang out together! Twice! Maybe we have some actual friendship developing?? 🤞
November 10, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Since starting another attempt at intros, Toffee has been good at sharing sofa time with the old boys. Mostly he ignores them and goes about his own business.
... But tonight, Nico followed Toffee into the pillow fort to hang out together! Twice! Maybe we have some actual friendship developing?? 🤞
... But tonight, Nico followed Toffee into the pillow fort to hang out together! Twice! Maybe we have some actual friendship developing?? 🤞
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Probably a good way to tell right now if the job you’re applying for is run by absolute dumbfucks is to ask if they’re using AI.
"The AI industry’s most important product at this moment is not a chatbot or a video generator; it’s the story the AI industry is telling about itself.... According to an MIT study, 95% of businesses that have deployed generative AI have gotten no value from it." www.theringer.com/2025/11/04/t...
How Catastrophic Is It If the AI Bubble Bursts? An FAQ.
The AI industry's most important product is not a chatbot or a video generator; it's the story the AI industry is telling about itself
www.theringer.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Probably a good way to tell right now if the job you’re applying for is run by absolute dumbfucks is to ask if they’re using AI.
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great day for the legal theory of "not guilty if it's funny enough"
November 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM
great day for the legal theory of "not guilty if it's funny enough"
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A fine example of "AI doesn't know anything, it just picks a statistically good fit for the next word/sentence, with no memory of the previous one." So this one forgets it's supposed to be shilling for pay-us-for-reviews and pivots HARD in another direction.
November 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
A fine example of "AI doesn't know anything, it just picks a statistically good fit for the next word/sentence, with no memory of the previous one." So this one forgets it's supposed to be shilling for pay-us-for-reviews and pivots HARD in another direction.
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Woke up to a feed full of Dick pics but you know what? I don't mind at all.
November 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Woke up to a feed full of Dick pics but you know what? I don't mind at all.