Michael
@littlexander.bsky.social
Civil servant, Wales. Big Star Trek fan and overall nerd. "Who you are from moment to moment is just a story." He/him.
You know, brain, today was meant to be a day off to rest. We didn’t have to read those two things that came out this morning today. Could have waited until tomorrow. But no, got to chase that dopamine. Ta.
February 11, 2026 at 2:03 PM
You know, brain, today was meant to be a day off to rest. We didn’t have to read those two things that came out this morning today. Could have waited until tomorrow. But no, got to chase that dopamine. Ta.
Just caught up on the women’s luge final. What a finish. Incredible. #WinterOlympics
February 10, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Just caught up on the women’s luge final. What a finish. Incredible. #WinterOlympics
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@paramountplusbr.bsky.social There’s an audience for a Star Trek: Prodigy Art Book. Consider honoring the intent of that series’ aim to build a younger audience with a celebration of the series cinematic art direction. #StarTrek
February 10, 2026 at 12:51 PM
@paramountplusbr.bsky.social There’s an audience for a Star Trek: Prodigy Art Book. Consider honoring the intent of that series’ aim to build a younger audience with a celebration of the series cinematic art direction. #StarTrek
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Age verification? I know how Caecilius and his missus died
February 10, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Age verification? I know how Caecilius and his missus died
I find myself in the diffuse dark matter halo, which is probably about right.
I made a map of 3.4 million Bluesky users - see if you can find yourself!
bluesky-map.theo.io
I've seen some similar projects, but IMO this seems to better capture some of the fine-grained detail
bluesky-map.theo.io
I've seen some similar projects, but IMO this seems to better capture some of the fine-grained detail
Bluesky Map
Interactive map of 3.4 million Bluesky users, visualised by their follower pattern.
bluesky-map.theo.io
February 9, 2026 at 11:53 AM
I find myself in the diffuse dark matter halo, which is probably about right.
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dah boids are back
February 8, 2026 at 11:43 AM
dah boids are back
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Gates McFadden told a great story at a Star Trek convention I went to as a kid about Kermit goofing around with her props on a break between takes during her scene in “Muppets Take Manhattan” and finally she goes “KERMIT, STOP THAT!”, like straight to the frog, and the whole crew lost their shit
This is entirely correct / back in the day I was picked to ask Kermit a question at a Thing (all the questions were scripted but askers were allowed to embellish a little) and in the moment I was absolutely talking to Kermit, who is real.
the magic of the Muppets is that there are two fourth walls. they constantly break the one that reminds the audience they are performers. they NEVER break the one that reminds the audience they are puppets. this dynamic is the key to their entire comedy style
February 8, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Gates McFadden told a great story at a Star Trek convention I went to as a kid about Kermit goofing around with her props on a break between takes during her scene in “Muppets Take Manhattan” and finally she goes “KERMIT, STOP THAT!”, like straight to the frog, and the whole crew lost their shit
Time to watch the biathlon. Having a little cry because it was one of my mum’s favourite events and she’s not here to watch it. We’d always watch a couple of World Cup events when I was up for Christmas.
February 8, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Time to watch the biathlon. Having a little cry because it was one of my mum’s favourite events and she’s not here to watch it. We’d always watch a couple of World Cup events when I was up for Christmas.
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Alright, where are my gifted kids at? You were smart and you never had to study and then you went to college and suddenly had to learn a new skillset overnight, that everybody else had years to learn, or flame out spectacularly?
That’s what talent is like.
That’s what talent is like.
In my experience, talent is a *detriment* to learning.
I didn't have to practice early on so I *didn't know how*. I didn't start to learn how to practice until my 30s! (When much of my life was taken up with parenting, so I didn't have time!)
I didn't start to improve as a musician until my 40s!
I didn't have to practice early on so I *didn't know how*. I didn't start to learn how to practice until my 30s! (When much of my life was taken up with parenting, so I didn't have time!)
I didn't start to improve as a musician until my 40s!
I'm going to say this again in case you haven't heard this one: I was a talented writer and it did *nothing whatsoever* because I hadn't put in the work, and I put in the work for ten years (subtracting the bit where I had to quit for my mental health) to write Witchmark
talent alone could *never*
talent alone could *never*
February 7, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Alright, where are my gifted kids at? You were smart and you never had to study and then you went to college and suddenly had to learn a new skillset overnight, that everybody else had years to learn, or flame out spectacularly?
That’s what talent is like.
That’s what talent is like.
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I loved Starfleet Academy again this week. I hated that Paramount+ kept refusing to let me watch the end credits.
February 5, 2026 at 9:06 PM
I loved Starfleet Academy again this week. I hated that Paramount+ kept refusing to let me watch the end credits.
The only issue with watching the Winter Olympics is that I am very light-sensitive at the moment and everything is very white for some reason.
February 5, 2026 at 4:57 PM
The only issue with watching the Winter Olympics is that I am very light-sensitive at the moment and everything is very white for some reason.
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If we get to our fundraising goal, I will show you all our newest miracle cat. His name is Hamham, he has two noses, a wobbly head and a hearing deficiency, and he is SO CUTE I COULD SPLODE.
Trust me, you want to see this cat! Donate here:
Trust me, you want to see this cat! Donate here:
Donate to Three beautiful kitties in need of help, organized by Holly's Merry Moggies
Hello from Holly's Merry Moggies , a small rescue for disabled, difficul… Holly's Merry Moggies needs your support for Three beautiful kitties in need of help
www.gofundme.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:54 PM
If we get to our fundraising goal, I will show you all our newest miracle cat. His name is Hamham, he has two noses, a wobbly head and a hearing deficiency, and he is SO CUTE I COULD SPLODE.
Trust me, you want to see this cat! Donate here:
Trust me, you want to see this cat! Donate here:
The curling's on. So that's something, at least.
February 4, 2026 at 6:05 PM
The curling's on. So that's something, at least.
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And though you protest,
Your disinterest,
I know clandestinely,
You're gonna grin and bear it!
Your newfound individuality!
Your disinterest,
I know clandestinely,
You're gonna grin and bear it!
Your newfound individuality!
February 2, 2026 at 9:47 PM
And though you protest,
Your disinterest,
I know clandestinely,
You're gonna grin and bear it!
Your newfound individuality!
Your disinterest,
I know clandestinely,
You're gonna grin and bear it!
Your newfound individuality!
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If you haven't seen me, Colin and our Merry Moggies on @realbaddiel.bsky.social's excellent show Cat Man yet, you can now watch it on YouTube!
We're about 34 mins in, this link should take you straight to our bit:
We're about 34 mins in, this link should take you straight to our bit:
Is This The Cat Version Of Crufts? | David Baddiel: Cat Man
David Baddiel hosts the purr-fect combo of kitty cuteness, cat calamity and feline fun, featuring pawesome viral sensations and some famous cat-loving faces....
www.youtube.com
January 31, 2026 at 5:44 PM
If you haven't seen me, Colin and our Merry Moggies on @realbaddiel.bsky.social's excellent show Cat Man yet, you can now watch it on YouTube!
We're about 34 mins in, this link should take you straight to our bit:
We're about 34 mins in, this link should take you straight to our bit:
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It's finally here! The supercut of Smol Paul's iconic yeets you've been asking for for years. I don't have the time or talent, all credit goes to @rainsurname.bsky.social who is quite frankly a genius. The music choice is 👌
www.instagram.com/p/DT7-PEkjNkb/
www.instagram.com/p/DT7-PEkjNkb/
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January 25, 2026 at 3:07 PM
It's finally here! The supercut of Smol Paul's iconic yeets you've been asking for for years. I don't have the time or talent, all credit goes to @rainsurname.bsky.social who is quite frankly a genius. The music choice is 👌
www.instagram.com/p/DT7-PEkjNkb/
www.instagram.com/p/DT7-PEkjNkb/
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After MANY requests, I've revived Smol Paul's Instagram. And this picture is 1000% worth the click 😆
www.instagram.com/p/DT6PqJXiEe...
www.instagram.com/p/DT6PqJXiEe...
January 24, 2026 at 10:26 PM
After MANY requests, I've revived Smol Paul's Instagram. And this picture is 1000% worth the click 😆
www.instagram.com/p/DT6PqJXiEe...
www.instagram.com/p/DT6PqJXiEe...
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London backgrounds from 101 Dalmatians, 1961
January 20, 2026 at 1:18 PM
London backgrounds from 101 Dalmatians, 1961
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years ago when i was working in casting during my gap year i was queueing for a sandwich in soho wearing a long old stripey scarf when a voice behind me boomed "I LIKE YOUR SCARF" and when i (and everyone else there) turned around it was only Tom bloody Baker. a truly fine moment of my life
January 20, 2026 at 11:22 AM
years ago when i was working in casting during my gap year i was queueing for a sandwich in soho wearing a long old stripey scarf when a voice behind me boomed "I LIKE YOUR SCARF" and when i (and everyone else there) turned around it was only Tom bloody Baker. a truly fine moment of my life
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Tom Baker is 92 today
January 20, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Tom Baker is 92 today
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Hats off to whoever did this (and the beautiful model).
January 16, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Hats off to whoever did this (and the beautiful model).
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For #TrekTuesday today I wanted to highligh the work or @foodcu-be.bsky.social who created this wonderful little tribute to Lower Decks in the opening story 'Final First Voyage' 1/7
January 13, 2026 at 12:54 PM
For #TrekTuesday today I wanted to highligh the work or @foodcu-be.bsky.social who created this wonderful little tribute to Lower Decks in the opening story 'Final First Voyage' 1/7
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It's the 3rd of January 1939, your name is professor James Smith and you are staring at a drawing of a fish. It's not a regular fish. It is a completely impossible fish.
January 6, 2026 at 10:27 PM
It's the 3rd of January 1939, your name is professor James Smith and you are staring at a drawing of a fish. It's not a regular fish. It is a completely impossible fish.