Rob Liguori
@robxlii.bsky.social
Where the ordure hits the spinny metal thing. Research editor at the NYT (i.e., a fact checker). Former criminal defense attorney. Lover of facts, sailor of oceans, player of instruments. In a long-term relationship with the truth. Rhode Islander for life.
I love Britishisms. I learned a new piece of rhyming slang on this trip: Ruby Murray for “curry.” And I learned that chicken ruby is delicious!
November 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I love Britishisms. I learned a new piece of rhyming slang on this trip: Ruby Murray for “curry.” And I learned that chicken ruby is delicious!
I am happy that the coordinates are given in degrees/minutes/seconds, and not those garish decimals.
November 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I am happy that the coordinates are given in degrees/minutes/seconds, and not those garish decimals.
Really enjoyed that. Also I love that there’s a statue of George Washington right outside the entrance.
November 28, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Really enjoyed that. Also I love that there’s a statue of George Washington right outside the entrance.
Unfortunately not. Too many other sights and too few days. I’m also gonna blame the farmers’ protest. 😁
We did stay at Page 8 and it was lovely. Thanks for the rec!
We did stay at Page 8 and it was lovely. Thanks for the rec!
November 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Unfortunately not. Too many other sights and too few days. I’m also gonna blame the farmers’ protest. 😁
We did stay at Page 8 and it was lovely. Thanks for the rec!
We did stay at Page 8 and it was lovely. Thanks for the rec!
I don’t think so, because it’s mostly a resting place for hundreds of dead Britons, but don’t worry, there’s plenty of looted artifacts everywhere else!
November 28, 2025 at 7:45 AM
I don’t think so, because it’s mostly a resting place for hundreds of dead Britons, but don’t worry, there’s plenty of looted artifacts everywhere else!
Some anonymous 17th century person, alas.
November 27, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Some anonymous 17th century person, alas.
Possibly the original version by Tears for Fears?
November 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Possibly the original version by Tears for Fears?
I have just blocked at least a dozen accounts and I’m gonna block this dumbass next. As ever, thank you for somehow getting all the idiots to announce themselves so I can do a little spring cleaning.
November 26, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I have just blocked at least a dozen accounts and I’m gonna block this dumbass next. As ever, thank you for somehow getting all the idiots to announce themselves so I can do a little spring cleaning.
I will do that soon but I’m currently in your wonderful country on vacation! Thanks so much for responding (and being one of the coolest accounts on the internet). Someday I will visit in person.
November 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I will do that soon but I’m currently in your wonderful country on vacation! Thanks so much for responding (and being one of the coolest accounts on the internet). Someday I will visit in person.
I love love love you guys but I have to say that my wonderful absolute unit mug has begun to fade after only a few trips through the dishwasher.
November 26, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I love love love you guys but I have to say that my wonderful absolute unit mug has begun to fade after only a few trips through the dishwasher.
And today I learned it’s pronounced “scoon!” Weird. Also is this the only piece of plunder the English have ever willingly returned?
November 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
And today I learned it’s pronounced “scoon!” Weird. Also is this the only piece of plunder the English have ever willingly returned?
I can’t stop thinking about this one. It’s so badass.
November 26, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I can’t stop thinking about this one. It’s so badass.
Last but not least, the coronation chair, which has been used for the crowning of British monarchs going back to the 14th century.
November 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Last but not least, the coronation chair, which has been used for the crowning of British monarchs going back to the 14th century.
My wife says this reminds her of when I play two saxophones at once (a cheap but effective gimmick).
November 26, 2025 at 5:14 PM
My wife says this reminds her of when I play two saxophones at once (a cheap but effective gimmick).
These two donkeys are identified in the plaque as “Wild Asse” and “Tame Asse.”
:snicker:
:snicker:
November 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
These two donkeys are identified in the plaque as “Wild Asse” and “Tame Asse.”
:snicker:
:snicker:
Britain’s oldest door! This amuses me to no end.
November 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Britain’s oldest door! This amuses me to no end.
One hell of a disclaimer.
It says:
READER,
IF, ON PERUSING THIS TRIBUTE TO A PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL,
THOU SHOULD'ST BE DISPOSED TO SUSPECT IT AS PARTIAL, OR TO CENSURE IT AS DIFFUSE,
KNOW THAT IT IS NOT PANEGYRIC, BUT HISTORY.
ERECTED BY THE AFRICAN INSTITUTION OF LONDON, A. D. 1816.
It says:
READER,
IF, ON PERUSING THIS TRIBUTE TO A PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL,
THOU SHOULD'ST BE DISPOSED TO SUSPECT IT AS PARTIAL, OR TO CENSURE IT AS DIFFUSE,
KNOW THAT IT IS NOT PANEGYRIC, BUT HISTORY.
ERECTED BY THE AFRICAN INSTITUTION OF LONDON, A. D. 1816.
November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
One hell of a disclaimer.
It says:
READER,
IF, ON PERUSING THIS TRIBUTE TO A PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL,
THOU SHOULD'ST BE DISPOSED TO SUSPECT IT AS PARTIAL, OR TO CENSURE IT AS DIFFUSE,
KNOW THAT IT IS NOT PANEGYRIC, BUT HISTORY.
ERECTED BY THE AFRICAN INSTITUTION OF LONDON, A. D. 1816.
It says:
READER,
IF, ON PERUSING THIS TRIBUTE TO A PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL,
THOU SHOULD'ST BE DISPOSED TO SUSPECT IT AS PARTIAL, OR TO CENSURE IT AS DIFFUSE,
KNOW THAT IT IS NOT PANEGYRIC, BUT HISTORY.
ERECTED BY THE AFRICAN INSTITUTION OF LONDON, A. D. 1816.