Toaster
@toaster.codes
Leftie, scientist, research software engineer, fan of alternative comedy and tabletop gaming.
I’m 3h15 drive from the nearest US nuclear weapons, probably closer than you are. But by all means, tell me I’m playing the victim by expecting a slightly more strident anti-war campaign in the US.
January 19, 2026 at 4:22 PM
I’m 3h15 drive from the nearest US nuclear weapons, probably closer than you are. But by all means, tell me I’m playing the victim by expecting a slightly more strident anti-war campaign in the US.
And in the first page of results there’s nothing stronger than these quotes, only one of which is from the Democratic leadership. Do you genuinely think these are enough to persuade us they are taking this seriously?
January 19, 2026 at 2:42 PM
And in the first page of results there’s nothing stronger than these quotes, only one of which is from the Democratic leadership. Do you genuinely think these are enough to persuade us they are taking this seriously?
You can bring “Personal war weapons” to Switzerland for competitions without a permit as long as they aren’t automatic, I think? Is there a Swiss anti-tank rifle games or something?
January 17, 2026 at 9:26 PM
You can bring “Personal war weapons” to Switzerland for competitions without a permit as long as they aren’t automatic, I think? Is there a Swiss anti-tank rifle games or something?
Huh, the Tate Gallery was funded by the invention of sugar cubes. Anyway here’s a Swiss roll:
December 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Huh, the Tate Gallery was funded by the invention of sugar cubes. Anyway here’s a Swiss roll:
Average cardio fitness, hell yeah! Only taken nearly 2 years. Just absolutely get vaccinated for HIb if you’re over 35 (so it wasn’t invented when you were a kid). It *really* fucked me up.
December 30, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Average cardio fitness, hell yeah! Only taken nearly 2 years. Just absolutely get vaccinated for HIb if you’re over 35 (so it wasn’t invented when you were a kid). It *really* fucked me up.
In John Lewis for the sales, and found the most middle-class toys:
December 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
In John Lewis for the sales, and found the most middle-class toys:
Or they’d just passed the road sign
December 17, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Or they’d just passed the road sign
Truly effective economic populism. Wealth inequality leading to most media being owned by a handful of ultra-rich racists is irrelevant. As are soaring rents and bills due to asset consolidation. Truly it’s just that Americans Went Evil For No Reason. 🤷. Ah well, nothing we can do.
December 3, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Truly effective economic populism. Wealth inequality leading to most media being owned by a handful of ultra-rich racists is irrelevant. As are soaring rents and bills due to asset consolidation. Truly it’s just that Americans Went Evil For No Reason. 🤷. Ah well, nothing we can do.
I'm not sure why @fontawesome.com has a Child Combatant icon but the examples of use are... bold: fontawesome.com/icons/child-...
November 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I'm not sure why @fontawesome.com has a Child Combatant icon but the examples of use are... bold: fontawesome.com/icons/child-...
Bafflingly Hot Fuzz is set in Gloucestershire, despite being filmed in Somerset, so…
November 23, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Bafflingly Hot Fuzz is set in Gloucestershire, despite being filmed in Somerset, so…
So if we want to reduce queues and fix the NHS staffing crisis, we should just pay them more - not Wes’ genius idea of paying private hospitals to pay them more, and skim off a cut as profits.
If you were trying to be better informed, then why start the conversation like this:
If you were trying to be better informed, then why start the conversation like this:
November 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
So if we want to reduce queues and fix the NHS staffing crisis, we should just pay them more - not Wes’ genius idea of paying private hospitals to pay them more, and skim off a cut as profits.
If you were trying to be better informed, then why start the conversation like this:
If you were trying to be better informed, then why start the conversation like this:
QRTs disabled but this instantly reminded me of another famous team deathmatch:
November 13, 2025 at 9:06 AM
QRTs disabled but this instantly reminded me of another famous team deathmatch:
Truly incredible charts:
November 12, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Truly incredible charts:
Just watched a cheetah catch and eat a squirrel!?
November 4, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Just watched a cheetah catch and eat a squirrel!?
This giraffe seemed surprised we watched him have his midnight snack
November 3, 2025 at 11:40 PM
This giraffe seemed surprised we watched him have his midnight snack
Okay absolutely go to Chester Zoo Reserve off-season, we got our room upgraded and can see giraffes from bed. Plus it’s a great zoo!
November 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Okay absolutely go to Chester Zoo Reserve off-season, we got our room upgraded and can see giraffes from bed. Plus it’s a great zoo!
Soaking up the sounds of the Southampton waterfront: car alarms people forgot to turn off.
October 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Soaking up the sounds of the Southampton waterfront: car alarms people forgot to turn off.
TBH I think it was clear without the sign.
September 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
TBH I think it was clear without the sign.
At this rate I might actually be ‘Average’ by the end of the year! Wish I had the numbers from 2023 before the Hib & lung puncture though.
September 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
At this rate I might actually be ‘Average’ by the end of the year! Wish I had the numbers from 2023 before the Hib & lung puncture though.
“I know you dumped me but I promise you, you can change!”
September 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
“I know you dumped me but I promise you, you can change!”
As usual, flagged by @aimod.social too. These people are so lazy.
September 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
As usual, flagged by @aimod.social too. These people are so lazy.
Google Maps has censored the ferry to the Isle of Wight, but not the chain ferry *on* the Isle, or the ferry in Poole?
August 30, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Google Maps has censored the ferry to the Isle of Wight, but not the chain ferry *on* the Isle, or the ferry in Poole?
It’s kind of amazing how effective this graffiti is
August 17, 2025 at 2:12 PM
It’s kind of amazing how effective this graffiti is
Taking my lancets to see their homeland.
(…this is the offices of The Lancet, but they’re now just part of Elsevier. I tried!)
(…this is the offices of The Lancet, but they’re now just part of Elsevier. I tried!)
August 14, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Taking my lancets to see their homeland.
(…this is the offices of The Lancet, but they’re now just part of Elsevier. I tried!)
(…this is the offices of The Lancet, but they’re now just part of Elsevier. I tried!)
Taking my pillbox to see its homeland
August 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Taking my pillbox to see its homeland