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In your time on this earth you will chance upon works of art. And for some, you'll conclude with desperate rationale that they are the mere capstones of creative lineages unbeknown to you. The alternative explanation—that someone invented them from whole cloth—your ego as an artist will not permit

Being uncomfortable is not the same as being harmed.

Someone finished a Cave Story rap concept album they started in 2009.

(this is someone else’s screenshot)

youtu.be/faBrzVHm7ow?...

mcgruff the crime dog on instagram (@mcgruffatncpc) standing next to the text "VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN PLEDGE"

crime dog you gotta find some better wording for this

Slowly, Slowly, ‘Darwin’s Finches of the Snail World’ Return From Near Extinction

I'll never forget visiting Kewalo Marine Lab decades ago to give a seminar, after which Prof. Mike Hadfield showed me a room full of fridges full of endangered land snails-for some species I think the only ones left were in that room. So I loved this #EarthOptimism www.nytimes.com/2026/03/11/s...

the mtg/linguistics/trans nerds have translated "death before detransition" into phyrexian.

Elon Musk seeks mistrial in Twitter lawsuit, citing ‘animosity’ in San Francisco Former Twitter shareholders sued Musk, alleging that he intentionally sought to drive down the company’s value before his October 2022 purchase of the company.

live your life in such a way that if you’re ever on trial you’re not so universally loathed that it’s impossible to find an unbiased jury

Dunno if this helps anyone but a reason why “don’t engage, just block” is so effective is that most troll culture is just about them feeling like they’ve won by virtue of having made you waste your time. It’s just emotional vampirism. Once you understand that, engaging seems pointless.

Epstein files linked to Donald Trump's Iran War, most voters say A new poll finds majority of participants believe the Epstein files are at least partly behind Trump's war with Iran.

"The majority of likely voters believe President Donald Trump launched the war on Iran at least in part to distract from the Jeffrey Epstein files, according to a new poll." www.newsweek.com/epstein-file...

i bet this shit sounds magical if you're fucking stupid

Into the garbage bin they go, right next to Target.

We don’t need your shitty brands! You’re expendable but trans people are not.

This is important if you don't want visa or MasterCard to tell you how to spend your money.

one of my personal faves

But my favorite pictures from Venice is not cats but this combination that I think of as “missed connections.”

a drawing of a monk wearing dark glasses and rolling dice at a table

gambling monk, germany, 15th century

fanart illustration of the Duchess from the video game Sorry We're Closed the illustration is light, airy, colour scheme is pearlescent. the duchess is standing tall in the middle, between two pillars, light clear sky and lavender sheer curtains behind them, pink roses covering the pearlescent floor. their skin is dark, hair long pale blond, flowy and dragging on the floor, blonde unibrow extending into winged shapes, 4 wings on their back, their outfit is matching the pearlescent tones. a golden crown on their head and a pink gemstone heart on their chest. their expression is elegant and poised and they look down at the viewer

it's an empty existence without it.

#art | #sorrywereclosed

This is amazing.

When the government kills a crucial report, independent scientists decide to write it anyway and release it outside of government channels.

That’s science serving society, even when our political leaders don’t.

“Piracy is the most effective form of artistic distribution these days. So be it.”

-Werner Herzog on NPR just now 🔥

worth remembering, David Lynch directed “fix your hearts or die” specifically at transphobes. it wasn’t a generic “no mean people allowed” statement, it was said by his Twin Peaks character in defense of a trans woman he cared for and deeply respected.

Meta has deliberately cut civil rights and civil liberties out of its calculus. As an internal Meta memo reasoned, “Many civil society groups that we would expect to attack us would have their resources focused on other concerns.” The company presumably sees a business opportunity in the ongoing assault on American democracy. That’s where Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, is wrong: We are paying attention, and we understand clearly that this technology is part of that very same assault on our rights. We are always ready to fight, and we will continue to defend everyone’s rights — from both the government and Big Tech.

It was recently leaked that Meta plans to quietly roll out smart glasses equipped with facial recognition while civil liberties groups like ours are busy dealing with the Trump administration.

They're wrong. We can walk and demand Meta halt production on these creepy glasses at the same time.

A reminder to call your reps today! KOSA has been sandwiched into the KIDS Act and is still a huge censorship threat. You can use this tool- it takes just a few minutes:

www.badinternetbills.com

Sluggo: I wish you'd post normal posts Eric: Sorry - but I find it impossible to subdue my penchant for BANGERS

Three panel comic. Panel 1: three witches stand around a cauldron while one of them stirs. Panel 2: one of the witches adds a scoop of pre workout into the pot. Panel 3: the three witches are getting absolutely shredded in the gym.

The Singularity is upon us: Apple's AI summarized a text message that read "I'm still down to clown if you are" to.... "clown event still possible."

legendary hotmeat89 tumblr reply thread unbossed: [photo of a bumper sticker that says "my girlfriend's husband fights for your freedom" eastbayfatman: damn good way to get your fucking windows kicked in hotmeat89: shut the fuck up and raise my son bootlicker lowtiermemer: all fun and games until someone with 3 confirmed kills shows up at your door with a baseball bat hotmeat89: im not at my house tho, im at yours with your wife penguintron: but he's got shooters all over the world even when he's away hotmeat89: just shot a load in his wife hitting-on-cullen: you ungrateful asshole. my bf might be fighting for your freedom and you're here mocking him for keeping your pathetic ass safe from the threats of the world. if a war comes to our country, we're not saving you, you dumbass ungrateful fuckup of a human being. hotmeat89: your bf is fighting for oil and killing civilians and probably cheating on you he's a scumbag which is why I just fucked his mom to make a better son thetyrannosaur: [briton riviere's painting, "aggravation" a jester is mocking dogs from atop a wall] heardbook: the fool taunts the hungry dogs but the dogs have their day and the fool becomes a feast hotmeat89: your girl boutta be the fest soon as you get deployed boot boy blm1997: world heritage post cpineau1973: whoever was the first person to post this is the biggest piece of shit in the world you're an amoral ASSHOLE!!!! cpineau1973: hotmeat89 you are a disgrace you don't deserve to be called an american! you don't even have the right to call yourself a MAN! hotmeat89: I don't call myself a man but your wife still calls me to fuck

if there's ever a draft you have to dodge it first and foremost because it is the morally correct thing to do but secondly, hotmeat89 might get your ass.

i think there’s something really unique if you play an fwol because then hydaelyn’s most beloved chosen ones are only girls for some reason