Fandango
@sherbert-lemon.bsky.social
Avid reader, occasional reviewer. Beginner genealogist & dysgu Cymraeg.
Retired by moderate-severe ME/CFS & chronic migraine.
Managed by Rowan. She/her.
Retired by moderate-severe ME/CFS & chronic migraine.
Managed by Rowan. She/her.
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People talk about trying not to put on weight at Christmas, when a Christmas tradition my friends and I share is weighing ourselves on the morning and evening of Christmas day to see what percentage of us is Christmas Dinner. (The goal is to become 10% Christmas Dinner, but the current record is 7%)
November 26, 2025 at 3:22 PM
People talk about trying not to put on weight at Christmas, when a Christmas tradition my friends and I share is weighing ourselves on the morning and evening of Christmas day to see what percentage of us is Christmas Dinner. (The goal is to become 10% Christmas Dinner, but the current record is 7%)
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Very normal place to hang out.
November 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Very normal place to hang out.
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Microsoft marketing people: uh oh this boycott is heating up and right before the holidays. What do we do?
Steve from marketing, staring into space and smiling as though he’s just had a vision from god: I got it. X-Crocs.
Steve from marketing, staring into space and smiling as though he’s just had a vision from god: I got it. X-Crocs.
November 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Microsoft marketing people: uh oh this boycott is heating up and right before the holidays. What do we do?
Steve from marketing, staring into space and smiling as though he’s just had a vision from god: I got it. X-Crocs.
Steve from marketing, staring into space and smiling as though he’s just had a vision from god: I got it. X-Crocs.
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Because people *still* don’t understand that overseas students subsidise home students. This is punishing everyone involved.
With Rachel Reeves reportedly set to apply a new tax on tuition fees paid by overseas students, most Britons support such a move at the previously mooted level of 6%
Support: 57%
Oppose: 18%
yougov.co.uk/topics/socie...
Support: 57%
Oppose: 18%
yougov.co.uk/topics/socie...
November 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Because people *still* don’t understand that overseas students subsidise home students. This is punishing everyone involved.
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Sometimes wonder if what the UK needs is a thinktank that doesn't do any new research, it just repeats obviously true statements that people try to ignore because they're inconvenient.
International students cross-subsidise home students. Your pension is paid for out of general taxation.
International students cross-subsidise home students. Your pension is paid for out of general taxation.
November 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Sometimes wonder if what the UK needs is a thinktank that doesn't do any new research, it just repeats obviously true statements that people try to ignore because they're inconvenient.
International students cross-subsidise home students. Your pension is paid for out of general taxation.
International students cross-subsidise home students. Your pension is paid for out of general taxation.
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ICE arrests, detains British woman with US husband and newborn when she shows up for her green card interview. She’s now in a detention center, separated from her 6-month-old. No criminal record. She had overstayed her visa.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/brit...
www.lbc.co.uk/article/brit...
British mum detained by ICE agents in California as six-month old baby and stunned husband watch on | LBC
Katie Paul, 33, was in the process of applying for a green card when she was ambushed by immigration agents
www.lbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:13 AM
ICE arrests, detains British woman with US husband and newborn when she shows up for her green card interview. She’s now in a detention center, separated from her 6-month-old. No criminal record. She had overstayed her visa.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/brit...
www.lbc.co.uk/article/brit...
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Looking for present ideas? Browse my shop for foot stools, cat sofas and pet lap mats. All at sale prices ..
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www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Craf...
November 25, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Looking for present ideas? Browse my shop for foot stools, cat sofas and pet lap mats. All at sale prices ..
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Craf...
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Craf...
Well worth reading this summary for the addendum!
I once live-tweeted our attempt to cancel a mis-sold Virgin Media contract.
It went viral to such a level that eventually the CEO had to call me personally to apologize for how fucking awful they are. Just to give them some modicum of a PR save they could use to counter the massive negative press.
It went viral to such a level that eventually the CEO had to call me personally to apologize for how fucking awful they are. Just to give them some modicum of a PR save they could use to counter the massive negative press.
underrated feature of old twitter was people with a decent following being able to bully brands into acting right
November 26, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Well worth reading this summary for the addendum!
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When another boy has a box
November 26, 2025 at 12:32 PM
When another boy has a box
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Handing back student work that’s been written by ChatGPT with a 0 followed by the comment “This essay will never stand in authentic wonder before the Beauty of God’s creation.”
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
www.vulture.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Handing back student work that’s been written by ChatGPT with a 0 followed by the comment “This essay will never stand in authentic wonder before the Beauty of God’s creation.”
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We can all only aspire to have levels of pettiness this heroic
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
We can all only aspire to have levels of pettiness this heroic
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COP30 in Brazil was billed as the “implementation summit”, when hot air turned to action. But Edelman, the PR firm that won the contract to promote the climate summit, was pulling in two directions.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
COP30 in Brazil was billed as the “implementation summit”, when hot air turned to action. But Edelman, the PR firm that won the contract to promote the climate summit, was pulling in two directions.
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A week ago the Westminster Hall debate on ME was held.
Thank you to all those who have watched the debate and sent messages of encouragement.
I’ve now written to the minister, Ashley Dalton, about the meeting she promised. And I have sent her the questions in my speech. 👇🏽
I’ll keep you posted.
Thank you to all those who have watched the debate and sent messages of encouragement.
I’ve now written to the minister, Ashley Dalton, about the meeting she promised. And I have sent her the questions in my speech. 👇🏽
I’ll keep you posted.
November 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
A week ago the Westminster Hall debate on ME was held.
Thank you to all those who have watched the debate and sent messages of encouragement.
I’ve now written to the minister, Ashley Dalton, about the meeting she promised. And I have sent her the questions in my speech. 👇🏽
I’ll keep you posted.
Thank you to all those who have watched the debate and sent messages of encouragement.
I’ve now written to the minister, Ashley Dalton, about the meeting she promised. And I have sent her the questions in my speech. 👇🏽
I’ll keep you posted.
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There are many other great organizations we can donate to that DON'T discriminate against the LGBTQ+ community!
remember, Salvation Army is a big NOPE
use your extra $$$ for mutual aid groups
use your extra $$$ for mutual aid groups
November 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
There are many other great organizations we can donate to that DON'T discriminate against the LGBTQ+ community!
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There should be book clubs for babies. "I enjoyed the crinkliness of this one but I have to say the little mirror at the end was a bit predictable."
November 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
There should be book clubs for babies. "I enjoyed the crinkliness of this one but I have to say the little mirror at the end was a bit predictable."
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Being a landlord isn’t a job. I’ve been a landlord, and I’ve had a job, and they’re not the same. I owned a flat and was profiting from the increasing value of an asset I was lucky enough to buy cheaply with a mortgage. Unearned income should be taxed.
November 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Being a landlord isn’t a job. I’ve been a landlord, and I’ve had a job, and they’re not the same. I owned a flat and was profiting from the increasing value of an asset I was lucky enough to buy cheaply with a mortgage. Unearned income should be taxed.
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England is running out of water. Reservoirs near 30%, groundwater depleted, another dry winter looming. The government talks reservoirs while rivers run dry. This is climate breakdown — and the UK is utterly unprepared.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
England facing drastic measures due to extreme drought next year
Government and water companies are devising emergency plans for worst water shortage in decades
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:22 PM
England is running out of water. Reservoirs near 30%, groundwater depleted, another dry winter looming. The government talks reservoirs while rivers run dry. This is climate breakdown — and the UK is utterly unprepared.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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EVERY WORD OF THIS.
Join the Greens. Because we deserve a better country than this. 💚
join.greenparty.org.uk
Join the Greens. Because we deserve a better country than this. 💚
join.greenparty.org.uk
The Labour Government: there to serve the
November 25, 2025 at 10:39 PM
EVERY WORD OF THIS.
Join the Greens. Because we deserve a better country than this. 💚
join.greenparty.org.uk
Join the Greens. Because we deserve a better country than this. 💚
join.greenparty.org.uk
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So we are clear welfare spending in this country is NOT “out of control”. It’s risen very little in 10+ years. Small increase due to ageing & ill population. But benefits to working age families & children have been cut severely. Over 70% of children in poverty live in working families #Budget2025
‘Madness’ to increase welfare spending in Budget, says AO World boss
‘Madness’ to increase welfare spending in Budget, says AO World boss
‘Madness’ to increase welfare spending in Budget, says AO World boss
www.independent.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 8:14 AM
So we are clear welfare spending in this country is NOT “out of control”. It’s risen very little in 10+ years. Small increase due to ageing & ill population. But benefits to working age families & children have been cut severely. Over 70% of children in poverty live in working families #Budget2025
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Here's a thread from Twitter shared with Sophia's permission in which she finally is able to talk about Graham using the police as HIS personal goon squad and getting Sophia arrested at home by EIGHT armed police officers, somewhat putting the standard Heathrow armed cops in perspective.
November 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Here's a thread from Twitter shared with Sophia's permission in which she finally is able to talk about Graham using the police as HIS personal goon squad and getting Sophia arrested at home by EIGHT armed police officers, somewhat putting the standard Heathrow armed cops in perspective.
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Pointlessly evil.
Disabled people choose these brands bc they come with a guaranteed replacement vehicle WHICH IS ESSENTIAL IF YOU'RE DISABLED.
They pay the difference themselves.
So all you've done is tell disabled CEOs/working disabled people that they have to drive a Kia.
#budget #reeves
Disabled people choose these brands bc they come with a guaranteed replacement vehicle WHICH IS ESSENTIAL IF YOU'RE DISABLED.
They pay the difference themselves.
So all you've done is tell disabled CEOs/working disabled people that they have to drive a Kia.
#budget #reeves
Luxury cars removed from Motability scheme ahead of budget
The programme has been criticised for allowing people with non-visible disabilities to get luxury vehicles as part of their welfare. The chancellor wants to support the British car market with the new...
news.sky.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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It seems increasingly clear that the plan is to shut down as many hospital departments as possible, send patients home and roll out new privately run hubs with less NHS oversight than ever. While oceans of public money goes to private banks and private healthcare.
November 26, 2025 at 12:29 PM
It seems increasingly clear that the plan is to shut down as many hospital departments as possible, send patients home and roll out new privately run hubs with less NHS oversight than ever. While oceans of public money goes to private banks and private healthcare.
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And if you're a disabled CEO who needs a modified vehicle for your disability, you're going to be forced to drive eg a Kia.
It's designed purely to humiliate & inconvenience disabled people, particularly WORKING disabled people.
It saves the taxpayer not one penny. #reeves #disability #budget
It's designed purely to humiliate & inconvenience disabled people, particularly WORKING disabled people.
It saves the taxpayer not one penny. #reeves #disability #budget
November 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
And if you're a disabled CEO who needs a modified vehicle for your disability, you're going to be forced to drive eg a Kia.
It's designed purely to humiliate & inconvenience disabled people, particularly WORKING disabled people.
It saves the taxpayer not one penny. #reeves #disability #budget
It's designed purely to humiliate & inconvenience disabled people, particularly WORKING disabled people.
It saves the taxpayer not one penny. #reeves #disability #budget
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A reminder
"Taking luxury cars out of disability" saves the taxpayer ZERO. Disabled people pay the cost difference themselves.
It also means they can't get a replacement car guarantee. So if you're disabled, you won't be able to get to work if your car breaks down.
#reeves #budget #disability
"Taking luxury cars out of disability" saves the taxpayer ZERO. Disabled people pay the cost difference themselves.
It also means they can't get a replacement car guarantee. So if you're disabled, you won't be able to get to work if your car breaks down.
#reeves #budget #disability
November 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
A reminder
"Taking luxury cars out of disability" saves the taxpayer ZERO. Disabled people pay the cost difference themselves.
It also means they can't get a replacement car guarantee. So if you're disabled, you won't be able to get to work if your car breaks down.
#reeves #budget #disability
"Taking luxury cars out of disability" saves the taxpayer ZERO. Disabled people pay the cost difference themselves.
It also means they can't get a replacement car guarantee. So if you're disabled, you won't be able to get to work if your car breaks down.
#reeves #budget #disability