Juliet Brando
@sliderulesyou.bsky.social
Writer. Artist. Abominatrix.
This is a place of comedy, cats, and silliness, with occasional hand-made imp-based jewellery and oddities.
This is a place of comedy, cats, and silliness, with occasional hand-made imp-based jewellery and oddities.
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Juliet Brando
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When I was at school, history ended with the General Strike!
November 22, 2025 at 6:17 AM
When I was at school, history ended with the General Strike!
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My main memory of that topic is a teacher going out of his way to explain why the Nazis did it with a Roald Dahl-esque attitude. Even at the time it was hair-raising stuff.
November 22, 2025 at 11:44 AM
My main memory of that topic is a teacher going out of his way to explain why the Nazis did it with a Roald Dahl-esque attitude. Even at the time it was hair-raising stuff.
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I was told it was for going above and below decks, that they'd be able to see in the low light really quickly when they went below
November 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I was told it was for going above and below decks, that they'd be able to see in the low light really quickly when they went below
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Betty and Boba both like to sit in the crook of my arm. Which is ok with Boba, but Betty weighs as much as a fucking Labrador…
November 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Betty and Boba both like to sit in the crook of my arm. Which is ok with Boba, but Betty weighs as much as a fucking Labrador…
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@sliderulesyou.bsky.social Reading Fortean Times and thought this right up your street.
November 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
@sliderulesyou.bsky.social Reading Fortean Times and thought this right up your street.
I know we talk about how bad things are with young folk now, but when we got the history lesson about the holocaust at school, there was actual heckling about "NEVER HAPPENED!" Teacher said nothing, because yikes. This was early '90s. I know things are imperfect these days, but it wasn't great then.
November 22, 2025 at 3:13 AM
I know we talk about how bad things are with young folk now, but when we got the history lesson about the holocaust at school, there was actual heckling about "NEVER HAPPENED!" Teacher said nothing, because yikes. This was early '90s. I know things are imperfect these days, but it wasn't great then.
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ALSO, does anyone else squish their forehead into their cat's forehead when they mreep for affection and say "MIND MELD!"
November 22, 2025 at 2:18 AM
ALSO, does anyone else squish their forehead into their cat's forehead when they mreep for affection and say "MIND MELD!"
I still don't understand why those Depp perfume ads are still running. Even ignoring all that court case stuff, he comes across as smelling like an overflowing ashtray that shat itself.
November 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I still don't understand why those Depp perfume ads are still running. Even ignoring all that court case stuff, he comes across as smelling like an overflowing ashtray that shat itself.
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I thinks she sees me as a fellow cat, and would find it weird to climb on me. This is her right now, squidged against my left leg.
November 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
I thinks she sees me as a fellow cat, and would find it weird to climb on me. This is her right now, squidged against my left leg.
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it took Daphne a couple of years to sit on my lap, but she's been all about laps ever since
November 21, 2025 at 10:34 PM
it took Daphne a couple of years to sit on my lap, but she's been all about laps ever since
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Sometimes it just takes a long time
November 21, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Sometimes it just takes a long time
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It took Mia about four years before she would sit for more than a minute. But, once she got used to it, she'd sit for hours. 🙂
November 21, 2025 at 10:35 PM
It took Mia about four years before she would sit for more than a minute. But, once she got used to it, she'd sit for hours. 🙂
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Pickle is a chest cat. You lie down, he's right there, purring on your torso. You sit down, he's no interest. Basically, he's very affectionate if *he* can look down on *you*, but not if it's the other way around.
Extremely 'on brand', now that I see it written down.
Extremely 'on brand', now that I see it written down.
November 21, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Pickle is a chest cat. You lie down, he's right there, purring on your torso. You sit down, he's no interest. Basically, he's very affectionate if *he* can look down on *you*, but not if it's the other way around.
Extremely 'on brand', now that I see it written down.
Extremely 'on brand', now that I see it written down.
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Not true I'm afraid. Made up internet fact.
November 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Not true I'm afraid. Made up internet fact.
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seconded, although myth busters did test it and it is an effective way to keep night vision.
In battle however a single flash from a pistol would be enough to wipe out any advantage it gave.
In battle however a single flash from a pistol would be enough to wipe out any advantage it gave.
November 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM
seconded, although myth busters did test it and it is an effective way to keep night vision.
In battle however a single flash from a pistol would be enough to wipe out any advantage it gave.
In battle however a single flash from a pistol would be enough to wipe out any advantage it gave.
Anyone else got a cat that doesn't sit on laps?
Lady Winter very nearly tried it last night, stepping one foot on the blanket I had over me, until she realised my actual legs were under it. She wedges herself against me instead, always on my left.
I love her so much.
Lady Winter very nearly tried it last night, stepping one foot on the blanket I had over me, until she realised my actual legs were under it. She wedges herself against me instead, always on my left.
I love her so much.
November 21, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Anyone else got a cat that doesn't sit on laps?
Lady Winter very nearly tried it last night, stepping one foot on the blanket I had over me, until she realised my actual legs were under it. She wedges herself against me instead, always on my left.
I love her so much.
Lady Winter very nearly tried it last night, stepping one foot on the blanket I had over me, until she realised my actual legs were under it. She wedges herself against me instead, always on my left.
I love her so much.
Today I learned.
Pirates wore eye patches so they could give their eye a rest, in order to properly look at the stars to navigate at night, and not because they’d lost an eye. #TOTP
November 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Today I learned.
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A good addition to the Hooniverse
November 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A good addition to the Hooniverse
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If no one suggests Sutton Poo then what are we even doing!
November 21, 2025 at 1:42 PM
If no one suggests Sutton Poo then what are we even doing!
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I feel like Jay Rayner applies here.
November 21, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I feel like Jay Rayner applies here.
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Has anyone offered Sophie Ellis-Bextor yet?
November 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Has anyone offered Sophie Ellis-Bextor yet?
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You did better than me, my first thought was "Wait, David Bowie's son was in Blue??"
November 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
You did better than me, my first thought was "Wait, David Bowie's son was in Blue??"
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It's going to be Sutton Two, though isn't it, If it gets anywhere near a vote?
November 21, 2025 at 2:19 PM
It's going to be Sutton Two, though isn't it, If it gets anywhere near a vote?
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Sutty McHooface.
November 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Sutty McHooface.