Rob McD
@yourfunnyuncle.bsky.social
Trilingual layabout, s(c/k)eptic, sci-fi geek, amateur photographer, gamer, sports lover.
QTP with a fictional female character you love!
There are so many, so I decided to go old-school.
There are so many, so I decided to go old-school.
February 1, 2026 at 1:28 AM
QTP with a fictional female character you love!
There are so many, so I decided to go old-school.
There are so many, so I decided to go old-school.
I always loved this quote, but I hadn't read the article from which it came. It seems very apposite for our times, but with the far right on the rise in many parts of Europe and authoritarian regimes in power in China and Russia, who shall take the role of the Americans now?
Maybe you've heard some version of this quotation by Bertrand Russell:
"The fundamental cause of the trouble is that in the modern world the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt."
It's as true today as then, but I want to unpack the context: opposition to fascism.
"The fundamental cause of the trouble is that in the modern world the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt."
It's as true today as then, but I want to unpack the context: opposition to fascism.
January 24, 2026 at 3:58 AM
I always loved this quote, but I hadn't read the article from which it came. It seems very apposite for our times, but with the far right on the rise in many parts of Europe and authoritarian regimes in power in China and Russia, who shall take the role of the Americans now?
I knew that the Exodus trailer was coming and I'm hyped for that, but Fate of the Old Republic? Squeeeeee! KotOR is one of my favourite ever games. Before Dragon Age or Mass Effect, it showed me what narrative-focused games could be and made me a BioWare fan.
December 12, 2025 at 4:18 AM
I knew that the Exodus trailer was coming and I'm hyped for that, but Fate of the Old Republic? Squeeeeee! KotOR is one of my favourite ever games. Before Dragon Age or Mass Effect, it showed me what narrative-focused games could be and made me a BioWare fan.
I don't condone assassination, but this is a delusional thing to say after you've just had the clearest demonstration possible that he wasn't universally loved.
September 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I don't condone assassination, but this is a delusional thing to say after you've just had the clearest demonstration possible that he wasn't universally loved.
The only nugs that are acceptable to eat: They are chocolate-covered caramel and peanut bars.
#dragonage
#dragonage
August 2, 2025 at 2:46 AM
The only nugs that are acceptable to eat: They are chocolate-covered caramel and peanut bars.
#dragonage
#dragonage
I think by "some fear it could" he means "anyone with half a brain can see that it will."
All four-star general nominees must now interview with President Trump. The goal is to "ensure they are war fighters first — not bureaucrats,” says the WH.
Some fear it could politicize the general officer corps.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/29/u...
Some fear it could politicize the general officer corps.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/29/u...
Top Generals Nominated for New Positions Must Now Meet With Trump
www.nytimes.com
July 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM
I think by "some fear it could" he means "anyone with half a brain can see that it will."
What? It's just fans of Oscar Onley! 😂
July 19, 2025 at 1:45 PM
What? It's just fans of Oscar Onley! 😂
First @nedboulting.bsky.social says Calvados is awful, then he claims that no one likes Guinness? It seems like he's personally attacking my mother-in-law, who loves both, and I cannot let that stand. What's a suitably cycling-related weapon for a duel?
July 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
First @nedboulting.bsky.social says Calvados is awful, then he claims that no one likes Guinness? It seems like he's personally attacking my mother-in-law, who loves both, and I cannot let that stand. What's a suitably cycling-related weapon for a duel?
I don't own a car and never have, but the Lamborghini Countach mod for Cyberpunk awakens the little boy/teenager in me. I always preferred them to Porsches, and if the game can have a 911, it can have a Countach.
July 7, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I don't own a car and never have, but the Lamborghini Countach mod for Cyberpunk awakens the little boy/teenager in me. I always preferred them to Porsches, and if the game can have a 911, it can have a Countach.
That's why translation is something I studied at Masters level. It's way more complicated than most people think. So many decisions to be made. Eg. What do you do with a double-entendre that doesn't work in the other language? Do you translate one meaning? Do you create an entirely different joke?
I can’t begin to tell you how incredible localization teams are.
They don’t “just” translate - they rewrite jokes and idioms to recreate the same emotional (or funny) in a different culture and language style, and give invaluable advice on character, regional dialects, and cultural norms
They don’t “just” translate - they rewrite jokes and idioms to recreate the same emotional (or funny) in a different culture and language style, and give invaluable advice on character, regional dialects, and cultural norms
Translation isn't expensive. In fact, it's frequently the biggest return on investment:
For the top 100 grossing movies of all time, 50% of their profits were made outside of English, and they spent less than 1% of their budget on localization.
For the top 100 grossing movies of all time, 50% of their profits were made outside of English, and they spent less than 1% of their budget on localization.
July 1, 2025 at 11:42 PM
That's why translation is something I studied at Masters level. It's way more complicated than most people think. So many decisions to be made. Eg. What do you do with a double-entendre that doesn't work in the other language? Do you translate one meaning? Do you create an entirely different joke?
So, yeah... I made a new Fem V with every intention of romancing River, but... Judy is there. It's like Liara in ME all over again. Dudes don't stand a chance.
June 18, 2025 at 11:44 PM
So, yeah... I made a new Fem V with every intention of romancing River, but... Judy is there. It's like Liara in ME all over again. Dudes don't stand a chance.
Reposted by Rob McD
Which of the following would you trust most with your health?:
A) Health Secretary RFK Jr.
B) Dr. Oz
C) Dr. Phil
D) Dr. Pepper
A) Health Secretary RFK Jr.
B) Dr. Oz
C) Dr. Phil
D) Dr. Pepper
June 9, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Which of the following would you trust most with your health?:
A) Health Secretary RFK Jr.
B) Dr. Oz
C) Dr. Phil
D) Dr. Pepper
A) Health Secretary RFK Jr.
B) Dr. Oz
C) Dr. Phil
D) Dr. Pepper
Holy mother of Moley. This looks amazing! Beltalowda!
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn | Reveal Trailer
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIQi...
▪️Single-player, story driven action RPG
▪️Choose to be an Earther, Martian or Belter
▪️Third-person, cover focused gunplay/abilities
▪️Lead your own ship and crew, make choices, etc
This looks amazing, holy fuck! 😮
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIQi...
▪️Single-player, story driven action RPG
▪️Choose to be an Earther, Martian or Belter
▪️Third-person, cover focused gunplay/abilities
▪️Lead your own ship and crew, make choices, etc
This looks amazing, holy fuck! 😮
June 7, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Holy mother of Moley. This looks amazing! Beltalowda!
Looks like yesterday was just a "jour sans" after all! ¡Grande, Isaac Del Toro! 🇲🇽 #giro #giroditalia
May 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Looks like yesterday was just a "jour sans" after all! ¡Grande, Isaac Del Toro! 🇲🇽 #giro #giroditalia
Absolutely torn between wanting Del Toro to take his first grand tour stage and Bardet to take his last. #giro #giroditalia
May 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Absolutely torn between wanting Del Toro to take his first grand tour stage and Bardet to take his last. #giro #giroditalia
OK... Trying to get Brendan the vending machine to insult you in Cyberpunk is definitely a Red Dwarf reference and you can't convince me otherwise.
May 22, 2025 at 12:14 AM
OK... Trying to get Brendan the vending machine to insult you in Cyberpunk is definitely a Red Dwarf reference and you can't convince me otherwise.
Take the fictional characters quiz and post the first four you know:
openpsychometrics.org/tests/charac...
openpsychometrics.org/tests/charac...
May 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Take the fictional characters quiz and post the first four you know:
openpsychometrics.org/tests/charac...
openpsychometrics.org/tests/charac...
Ooh... Could we see Torito in Pink, here? #giroditalia
a mexican flag is waving in the wind with the words viva mexico
ALT: a mexican flag is waving in the wind with the words viva mexico
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May 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Ooh... Could we see Torito in Pink, here? #giroditalia
Well, that's Horizon Zero Dawn done. While I prefer a customisable protagonist, I enjoyed playing as Aloy, and I enjoyed this particular twist on a post-apocalyptic setting. The lore is interesting and the open world is beautiful. I'll definitely get Forbidden West next time it's on sale.
May 11, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Well, that's Horizon Zero Dawn done. While I prefer a customisable protagonist, I enjoyed playing as Aloy, and I enjoyed this particular twist on a post-apocalyptic setting. The lore is interesting and the open world is beautiful. I'll definitely get Forbidden West next time it's on sale.
Holy mother of dystopian hell. I listen to podcasts with automatic ads, and (living in Mexico as I do) I just got an "ad" from the US government warning me (in Spanish) not to enter the country illegally because the Trump administration is protecting its border with troops. Jesus.
May 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Holy mother of dystopian hell. I listen to podcasts with automatic ads, and (living in Mexico as I do) I just got an "ad" from the US government warning me (in Spanish) not to enter the country illegally because the Trump administration is protecting its border with troops. Jesus.
I got a cycling cup that's not by @snyderceramics.bsky.social ! My wife's friend works for Monex and she gave me this lovely little Ar Monex (Isaac del Toro's old team that gives opportunities to young Mexican riders) cup. Don't worry, Stacy, I still use my Giro 2024 mug every day!
May 2, 2025 at 3:56 AM
I got a cycling cup that's not by @snyderceramics.bsky.social ! My wife's friend works for Monex and she gave me this lovely little Ar Monex (Isaac del Toro's old team that gives opportunities to young Mexican riders) cup. Don't worry, Stacy, I still use my Giro 2024 mug every day!
Everyone playing Clair Obscur and the Oblivion remaster and me finally getting round to Horizon Zero Dawn and realising how great it is. (Also, Aloy's "mother" has my birthday.)
May 1, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Everyone playing Clair Obscur and the Oblivion remaster and me finally getting round to Horizon Zero Dawn and realising how great it is. (Also, Aloy's "mother" has my birthday.)
