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Jesse Maximum

@jmaq

Musician, writer, zinemeister, essayist…I just keep making stuff, whether I want to or not. he/them πŸ©·πŸ€πŸ’œπŸ–€πŸ’™ https://linktr.ee/sharkuppercut

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I saw an early screening of the first half of Up and recognized Pete Docter as I was leaving, so I have the bizarre distinction of getting to bug out about that opening sequence to his face. He clearly did not take my critique of β€œWhy the hell would you do that to me?” into consideration.

08.03.2026 00:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve even had rubber bands that look kinda dusty like that! It’s amazing!

08.03.2026 00:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m certain it’s delicious but you can’t convince me that second picture isn’t the whole thing of rubber bands pulled out of the bag in big chunks.

08.03.2026 00:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Artists, drop something red

06.03.2026 13:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Where were you when the Great Khali jumped the barricade?

06.03.2026 13:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A YouTube Short thumbnail that says WHY PENTA LOST IT WHEN WIN TITTLE in big letters

A YouTube Short thumbnail that says WHY PENTA LOST IT WHEN WIN TITTLE in big letters

WHY PENTA LOST IT WHEN WIN TITTLE

06.03.2026 06:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This rules.

06.03.2026 06:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I watched less wrestling than ever last year so it’s just going to be a bunch of AEW guys and, like, Ben the Bean, but the list needs my basic bitch opinions in the mix!

06.03.2026 06:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Every year I say I’m going to make my VP100 list early, and I always forget until there’s like one day left.

06.03.2026 06:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Slay the Spire II results from Run History:

Floor 46

"The Ironclad died to a Soul Nexus on a forgotten battlefleld."

1:11:59 March 5, 2026, 138 PM
Seed: 2EWSXEL60H
Singleplayer: Standard
v.098.0

Relics (15): 2 Ancient, 2 Event, 3 Uncommon, 7 Common, 1 Starter

Cards (31): 2 Event, 4 Rare, 9 Uncommon, 9 Common, 1 Curse, 6 Starter

3x Strike
2x Defend
Bash+
Iron Wave+
Byrd Swoop
Evil Eye+
Setup Strike
Breakthrough
Flame Barrier+
Armaments+
Fasten
Pommel Strike+
Thrash
Setup Strike
2x Uppercutt
Stampede
Twin Strike
2x Stomp
Body Slam
Thrash+
Doubt
Havoc
Mangle
Pyre
Howl from Beyond
Mad Science+

Slay the Spire II results from Run History: Floor 46 "The Ironclad died to a Soul Nexus on a forgotten battlefleld." 1:11:59 March 5, 2026, 138 PM Seed: 2EWSXEL60H Singleplayer: Standard v.098.0 Relics (15): 2 Ancient, 2 Event, 3 Uncommon, 7 Common, 1 Starter Cards (31): 2 Event, 4 Rare, 9 Uncommon, 9 Common, 1 Curse, 6 Starter 3x Strike 2x Defend Bash+ Iron Wave+ Byrd Swoop Evil Eye+ Setup Strike Breakthrough Flame Barrier+ Armaments+ Fasten Pommel Strike+ Thrash Setup Strike 2x Uppercutt Stampede Twin Strike 2x Stomp Body Slam Thrash+ Doubt Havoc Mangle Pyre Howl from Beyond Mad Science+

Did well until I got got.

Time for the Silent…

05.03.2026 20:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I wrote this and then started Act III for the first time, and my god this game is so much meaner. The cruelty is so much more impactful. I love it.

05.03.2026 19:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m just realizing I should have said:
β€”

Goodbye, cruel world.

Hello, cruel world!

β€”
Alas.

The game’s really good, by the way! Intensely familiar but constantly surprising. I keep saying β€œOh that’s a cool change!” over and over again.

05.03.2026 19:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A Steam Deck screen for Slay the Spire II

A Steam Deck screen for Slay the Spire II

Goodbye, everyone.

05.03.2026 18:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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05.03.2026 18:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Today's a great day to support some creators.

Writers and artists and creatives of all sorts: reply with a link to one of your works, if you'd like. And feel free to tell us about it.

Everyone: let's check through the replies and buy some creations and support some human beings.

05.03.2026 05:49 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 1
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The Unreliable Narrator Meets the Public Domain/The Unreliable Narrator Vs. the Public Domain (Vs. Jesus H. Christ) [2-Book Collection] Amazon.com: The Unreliable Narrator Meets the Public Domain/The Unreliable Narrator Vs. the Public Domain (Vs. Jesus H. Christ) [2-Book Collection]: 9798386694722: Mack, Jesse, Stoker, Bram, Shelley, Mary, Doyle, Arthur Conan, Stevenson, Robert Louis, Grimm, Jacob, Milne, A. A., Pyle, Howard, Loggins, Danger, Hu, Allison: Books

I’ve done all kinds of stuff, including a trilogy of books using public domain characters. The paperback of the first two books is only six bucks, and a guaranteed conversation starter!

It’s an incredibly unique and incredibly stupid story. I couldn’t be prouder.

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BY...

05.03.2026 08:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A midi player that replicates the Game Boy speakers for accuracy is the kind of cool that caught me off guard, where I didn’t even know I wanted it until they mentioned it.

But the cartridges are idiotic. It’s sort of neat, but having to change carts every song is off-the-charts dumb. It ruins it.

04.03.2026 17:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I do not have the reach of a gaming website, but if it’s something you want to write and you need an excuse I’ve got a zine for ultra-niche passion projects and would love to read/publish it.

My DMs are always open for this or anything else that’s making your brain itch!

bsky.app/profile/jmaq...

04.03.2026 05:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That’s cool, but god it’s bothering me that it’s not 141 2/3%.

How did they end up with 159? The numbers lie, Capcom! SHOW ME YOUR MATH!

04.03.2026 03:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I really wish I lived in a better world than the one where Chuck Schumer’s political output is getting lapped by THE GODDAMN RIZZLER.

02.03.2026 22:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

As a former weird kid/current weird adult, I love how strongly you’re supporting that aspect of him and helping him become the raddest version of himself.

02.03.2026 22:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve got a zine show in April; time to force issue 7 on my bad ideas zine These Are All Inadequate into existence. I’m looking for submissions until the end of March. DMs open.

Perhaps take a moment today to think of something you’re passionate about, & consider writing or drawing about it for me!

02.03.2026 08:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Shadow Labyrinth: How NOT to Reinvent Pac-Man
Shadow Labyrinth: How NOT to Reinvent Pac-Man YouTube video by Luna Morley

I havent played Shadow Labyrinth, but I did watch a nearly two hour video about how much it missed the mark and it doesn’t seem great!

youtu.be/jhaRDd0keto?...

02.03.2026 20:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve got a zine show in April; time to force issue 7 on my bad ideas zine These Are All Inadequate into existence. I’m looking for submissions until the end of March. DMs open.

Perhaps take a moment today to think of something you’re passionate about, & consider writing or drawing about it for me!

02.03.2026 08:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Hell yeah! Got introduced to some great stuff through those vids, always a good time!

01.03.2026 23:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

β€œExistence is God’s sin” is a hell of a spiritual starting point. I’m just rolling it around in my brain, letting it pop for a bit.

01.03.2026 04:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I don’t know, I’m still hoping to see Claudio unleashed. I need him to find that final boss energy we haven’t seen since he tried to gatekeep Sami Zayn in NXT.

01.03.2026 04:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A menu item called the FAT BOBO

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A menu item called the FAT BOBO The rest of the image is shadowed with grey markup circles

Everything reminds me of her.

28.02.2026 19:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Evergreen (sadly) πŸ€Όβ€β™‚οΈ

28.02.2026 17:46 πŸ‘ 95 πŸ” 40 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
A piece of wall art with a jumble of words which, read as intended, says:

I Love You More Thanβ€”

the world
yesterday
chocolate
winning
life itself
bacon
there are stars in the sky
a button has holes
a dog loves his bone
bears love honey
ever
words can say
sunny days
a pig loves mud
Romeo loves Juliet
monkeys love bananas
cupcakes
kids love cookies
there are fish in the sea

A piece of wall art with a jumble of words which, read as intended, says: I Love You More Thanβ€” the world yesterday chocolate winning life itself bacon there are stars in the sky a button has holes a dog loves his bone bears love honey ever words can say sunny days a pig loves mud Romeo loves Juliet monkeys love bananas cupcakes kids love cookies there are fish in the sea

the world yesterday chocolate winning I Love life itself You More bacon there Than a button a dog loves his bone are bears love honey has ever words stars a pig Romeo holes sunny days the monkeys loves loves can mud Juliet love cupcakes say bananas kids love cookies there are fish in the sea

28.02.2026 18:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0