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A fake AI chatbot where I asked "Which member of the Beatles in their prime would most likely win a luge competition?"

The fake AI response written by another human states "John Lennon would do anything to get away faster from Yoko's singing."

A fake AI chatbot where I asked "Which member of the Beatles in their prime would most likely win a luge competition?" The fake AI response written by another human states "John Lennon would do anything to get away faster from Yoko's singing."

youraislopbores.me is a fun time, but I won't tolerate this Yoko hate.

07.03.2026 17:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Damn if Evil Celeste doesn’t summarize Cairn

06.03.2026 12:31 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
06.03.2026 12:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

TTRPGs I have played the most:
- D&D 5e
- PokΓ©mon Tabletop Adventures
- Call of Cthulhu
- World Wide Wrestling
- Mothership
- Slugblaster
- Wanderhome

TTRPGs I'm Excited to Try:
- Mausritter
- Mythic Bastionland
- The Electrum Archive
- Public Access
- Delta Green
- Vaesen

Any I should add here?

02.03.2026 04:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Mausritter Cover by Losing Games
https://losing-games.itch.io/mausritter

Mausritter Cover by Losing Games https://losing-games.itch.io/mausritter

Cover of Public Access by The Gauntlet
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/429340/public-access

Cover of Public Access by The Gauntlet https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/429340/public-access

Cover of Mythic Bastionland by Chris McDowall
https://chrismcdee.itch.io/mythic-bastionland

Cover of Mythic Bastionland by Chris McDowall https://chrismcdee.itch.io/mythic-bastionland

The Electrum Archive Issue One zine cover
Published by Cult of the Lizard King
https://emielboven.itch.io/tea-01

The Electrum Archive Issue One zine cover Published by Cult of the Lizard King https://emielboven.itch.io/tea-01

I am getting close to wrapping up my Mothership campaign and I am so excited to get to playing more cool RPGs with my friends. My players just need to decide which game they'll want to play.

02.03.2026 03:55 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This guy was the absolute worst

17.02.2026 22:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

YESSSS, I was always surprised that Noah hadn’t done the Pillars series since he’s such an isometric rpg fan, so I’m reveling in watching through this.

13.02.2026 21:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I am still in the process of writing the Over/Under video essay, so this diary is such an interesting read.

11.02.2026 21:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Sketch of Huntress Wizard from Adventure Time leaping heroically

Sketch of Huntress Wizard from Adventure Time leaping heroically

Huntress Wizard doodle #AdventureTime #FionnaandCake

11.02.2026 10:45 πŸ‘ 449 πŸ” 95 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This bit was stolen from bsky.app/profile/jaco...

09.02.2026 12:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
"Charlie Tango" [FULL MUSIC VIDEO]
"Charlie Tango" [FULL MUSIC VIDEO] YouTube video by Folding Ideas

There is only one way to commemorate this occasion youtu.be/c0Je2c7ZJes?...

09.02.2026 11:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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On this day eight years ago, James Foley concluded the Fifty Shades film trilogy with Fifty Shades Freed and Christian declared β€œYou know, you’re topping from the bottom.”

Twenty three years before that, I was born.

09.02.2026 11:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

YouTube comments I'm cool with: "Yo, why don't you have many more subs?!" Tell be about it, buddy!

YouTube comments I'm not cool with: "Video starts at xx:xx" Don't think so, the video starts at 00:00, that's how videos work.

09.02.2026 10:49 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

And yes, Gonzo Gatsby would still die in his pool in this version!

Except he dies trying to pull some elaborate stunt where he fills the pools with jello or something which he thinks will allow him to bounce across bay and make a dramatic landing at the green light.

07.02.2026 16:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Scott Wilson as George Wilson in the 1974 Gatsby Film

Scott Wilson as George Wilson in the 1974 Gatsby Film

As for George, Bobo fits because the two also have a gullibility that can be used for potential violence. I can easily imagine him being manipulated into sabotaging Gonzo Gatsby's final stunt that he hopes will impress Camilla Buchanan, leading to his tragic end...

07.02.2026 16:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Initially, I thought Ms. Piggy would be great as Jordan because the two are equally self absorbed. But then I realized that one of the classic traits for Piggy is her constant desire to communicate her status and glamor even when it defies her reality, which is perfect for Myrtle Wilson.

07.02.2026 16:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Scooter the Muppet

Scooter the Muppet

Panels from the Great Gatsby graphic novel illustrated by Aya Morton
https://ayamorton.myportfolio.com/the-great-gatsby-gatsby

Panels from the Great Gatsby graphic novel illustrated by Aya Morton https://ayamorton.myportfolio.com/the-great-gatsby-gatsby

Scooter works well as Nick since he is often portrayed as an unbiased observer, which Scooter often acts as, but Scooter also quite oblivious to the realities around him like Nick.

07.02.2026 16:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Camilla the Chicken

Camilla the Chicken

Illustration of Daisy by Simona Bonafini
Source: https://www.behance.net/gallery/10536569/The-Great-Gatsby-(Personal-Illustrations)

Illustration of Daisy by Simona Bonafini Source: https://www.behance.net/gallery/10536569/The-Great-Gatsby-(Personal-Illustrations)

With Camilla, you could illustrate how voiceless Daisy is in her own life by the merit of Camilla only being able to communicate by Kermit and Fozzie translating her clucks for the audience.

07.02.2026 16:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Gonzo in a Tux

Gonzo in a Tux

Gatsby Illustration by Simona Bonafini
Source: https://www.behance.net/gallery/10536569/The-Great-Gatsby-(Personal-Illustrations)

Gatsby Illustration by Simona Bonafini Source: https://www.behance.net/gallery/10536569/The-Great-Gatsby-(Personal-Illustrations)

Gonzo would work for Gatsby because the two are similarly ambitious and unsure of themselves. Just as Gatsby puts so much effort into people liking him, Gonzo puts so much effort into his stunts.

07.02.2026 16:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The actor for Tom could go in a lot of directions depending on how evil you want to play the character.

Dave Bautista or Jason Momoa both have comedic chops that could be used to portray him as an overly masculine meathead

Of if you want to subvert expectations, Leonardo DiCaprio would be funny

07.02.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

THE CAST:
Jay Gatsby - Gonzo
Daisy Buchanan - Camilla
Tom Buchanan - A Human Actor
Nick Carraway - Scooter
Jordan Baker - Miss Poogy, Mildred or Annie Sue maybe?
George Wilson - Bobo the Bear
Myrtle Wilson - Miss Piggy

But where's Kermit and Fozzie you may ask? Obviously they are the narrators.

07.02.2026 15:59 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm talking Muppets with a friend and she asked what classical novel should be made into a Muppet movie.

Lots of people have suggested Gatsby as an adaptation in the past, with Kermit and Piggy being Gatsby and Daisy.

But folks... the casting is so obvious... It's in the name!

07.02.2026 15:41 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Posters out :)

28.01.2026 21:19 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Original comic created by cooltimeonline

A man laying on a therapist's couch, talking to the logo of the Guardian, "Oh the Guardian, I'm just feeling real low."

The Tv shows a picture of the cow from the article and responds, "COW TOOLS CONFIRMED," gaining the man's attention, who says, "Oh shit, for real?

Original comic created by cooltimeonline A man laying on a therapist's couch, talking to the logo of the Guardian, "Oh the Guardian, I'm just feeling real low." The Tv shows a picture of the cow from the article and responds, "COW TOOLS CONFIRMED," gaining the man's attention, who says, "Oh shit, for real?

www.theguardian.com/science/2026...

19.01.2026 17:52 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Brennan Lee Mulligan screaming "I CANNOT WIN" in front of some flames and the ghost of the Sam Reich cutout.

Brennan Lee Mulligan screaming "I CANNOT WIN" in front of some flames and the ghost of the Sam Reich cutout.

Is Game Changer even a game show?

This is the question I asked for @theessaylibrary.com's 48 hour essay jam this year.

I hope you enjoy the results: youtu.be/YPrDJL3Qysc

19.01.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

See ya'll in 48 hours

16.01.2026 23:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m glad you enjoyed, I’d be happy to share the other pages as well

13.01.2026 23:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
two doctors are shaking hands in a hallway in front of a sign that says emergency ALT: two doctors are shaking hands in a hallway in front of a sign that says emergency

I hope you get to experience the show with a buuhddee

10.01.2026 20:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I just finished a playthrough of Siderius Plug’s SPINE by @backwardsttrpg.bsky.social

I’ve tried other solo rpg and journal games in the past, but none have kept my attention the way that SPINE has.

It’s the kind of thing I want to send my copy to my fellow video essayists to see how they react.

10.01.2026 20:07 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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From "Comet in Moominland" official animated short film by Karlotta Freier.
>> www.youtube.com/watch?v=dltk...

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