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Frinkdude

@frinkdude.bsky.social

Curious nerd, progressive, secular, gentle human. I dig travel, art, music, language, and being outside. And I'm terrible at descriptions...

created October 4, 2023

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Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social)

This is clearly the work of the devil...

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7/9/2025, 11:57:48 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

But it does seem to be pointing in the right erection... I mean, direction

29/8/2025, 4:40:02 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

But, but... I really want the marshmallow now

29/8/2025, 4:38:28 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Six million doesn't buy what it used to...

29/8/2025, 4:36:06 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

So as a journalist, why are you not asking WHY they are dismantling public health protections? What is the reason they want us to suffer? Why aren't you focusing on this? What is the root cause of this apparent intent to harm working class Americans?

29/8/2025, 4:32:37 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

I absolutely love this. Not just this post. All of them. I just haven't explicitly said so before. I'm mildly enamored by all the stuff you post

29/8/2025, 4:21:55 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture KOJAMFπŸ€˜πŸ–€πŸ€˜ (@kojamf.bsky.social) reposted

Vic Mensa

27/8/2025, 12:01:10 PM | 87 35 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

I guess this is some of that "government efficiency" this administration kept braying about?

26/8/2025, 11:34:08 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Isabel Santos (@isabelsantos.bsky.social) reposted

"If Joe Biden federalizes the National Guard, that would be a direct attack on states' rights." - Kristi Noem, Feb 6, 2024

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24/8/2025, 10:06:14 PM | 331 199 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture aph/jen 🌻 (@bunnibytz.bsky.social) reposted

24/8/2025, 2:17:57 PM | 148 79 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Damn, that's amazing!

22/8/2025, 3:13:44 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

I will say this as politely as I can - Fuck that fuck and all the fucks that followed him. What an absolutely twisted interpretation - to justify an absolutely vile, immoral, inhumane act based on his fucked up idea of "religious righteousness" These people can't disappear soon enough

22/8/2025, 2:56:34 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

I keep seeing stuff like this, and it blows my mind that there are some who believe tariffs will bring industry back to the US due to economic pressure, without considering the fact that even if we are a fraction cheaper, people in countries who despise us just aren't going to buy our products

22/8/2025, 2:47:41 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social)

As I briefly thought (for perhaps the millionth time), how is that this orange fuck is still alive?!? I was briefly transported back in time to this gem from the venerable Stephen Hawking. Perhaps it is time for a remix... youtu.be/TCcoXp8SEiA?...

22/8/2025, 2:42:46 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kumar Rao (@kumar.bsky.social) reposted

Tremendous crossover move right here:

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22/8/2025, 12:43:14 AM | 18451 4279 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social)

I personally don't believe in heaven or hell, but please forgive me for hoping that if there is one, this shitbag gets back every bit of suffering he inflicted ten-fold. It is amazing to me how much pain a single individual could inflict on the world. And all he needed was the name "Jesus"

22/8/2025, 2:34:50 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Guardrails of Democracy (@demguardrails.bsky.social) reposted

🧡1/4 The must see Nikole Hannah-Jones (creator of the 1619 project) clap back to Jillian Michaels attempt to legitimize erasure of black history when she said β€œLess than 2% of white people owned slaves” Due to its length, it’s divided into 4 segments. See 2,3, & 4 πŸ‘‡ for full context.

21/8/2025, 6:49:22 AM | 312 175 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

I live in Carmel, and I love the roundabouts. About the only disadvantage that I know of is a bit of uneven tire wear over time

10/8/2025, 5:50:18 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Curling is the most weirdly satisfying sport to watch!

6/8/2025, 3:07:30 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 𝐭𝐚π₯𝐞𝐬-𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐨𝐬 (@tales-typos.bsky.social) reposted

She pretty well summed it all up πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

4/8/2025, 2:05:59 AM | 1176 566 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted

Miller with the ultimate self-own for the Trump admin.

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3/8/2025, 5:50:31 PM | 1185 201 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

This is absolutely it. Same fucking playbook. Pick a marginalized population and vilify them, and instill fear in the poorly educated so that they vote against their own interests. I find it both shocking and somehow not unexpected that it still works

3/8/2025, 9:59:02 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Wow!! Those kalamatas look amazing! 😁😁😁

3/8/2025, 9:50:29 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Raider (@iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social) reposted

A concerned citizen expresses outrage over the LA City Council’s disregard and potential endangerment of protesters.

3/8/2025, 6:08:16 PM | 705 326 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

The Jesus that simply sat by and watched as Epstein, Maxwell, and others violated children? That one?

28/7/2025, 9:16:26 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social)

Flutterby!

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28/7/2025, 9:09:07 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social)

Blue sky, Bluesky

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26/7/2025, 11:00:27 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

They've got three kids hitting over .350 and a southpaw with 1.4 ERA. We're just protecting American interests! /s

26/7/2025, 7:39:48 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

There must be some financial incentive for these masked bastards to arrest as many as possible, even if they know that the person they're detaining is here legally. These goons have no conscience

26/7/2025, 2:47:54 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social)

God damn...

25/7/2025, 11:40:44 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

I came here to say this!! WTF Wordle?!?

25/7/2025, 2:24:08 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Are you (blasphemy!!) suggesting that King of the Hill wasn't real?!?

24/7/2025, 11:42:35 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Been a rough week...

24/7/2025, 11:17:16 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Chuck fucking Mangione sadly completes the trifecta

24/7/2025, 11:08:18 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Looks more like roll the country back to 1819....

24/7/2025, 10:41:19 PM | 5 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

One of those "shithole countries"?

24/7/2025, 10:39:39 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Damn, apparently Bowie did go to hell...

24/7/2025, 10:28:34 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

This is what these fuckers do. They just make shit up and hope no one catches them on it. Unfortunately the media tends to just parrot whatever they say with little or no oversight Bravo to Powell. Glad Biden appointed him /s!

24/7/2025, 10:20:26 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Why did he visit the Fed today? Was there a teen beauty pageant scheduled?

24/7/2025, 9:36:16 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Holy crap! Glad you're OK. This town is going bonkers

24/7/2025, 1:31:53 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

This makes me so happy!! And yet so fucking pissed off. How could this have happened?!? Tip of the hat to whomever in my feed kept posting pictures of Andry daily. You kept him in our thoughts. Well done!!

24/7/2025, 3:17:58 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

They just wanta keep it classy...

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24/7/2025, 2:56:08 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Damn... I aspire to be Max

24/7/2025, 2:51:42 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

This is amazing news, but how many more haven't gotten the same attention that this case has? Dead serious question, what can we do to help?!?

24/7/2025, 2:17:51 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

I don't mean to brag, but I gained at least 3 pounds over the weekend... 🀣 That said, I'm very happy for your absolutely adorable fur babies!!

24/7/2025, 2:14:45 AM | 43 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Tee Vixen Sutton (@vixenbite.bsky.social) reposted

I will take "Blame Obama" and if that fails, "Start a War"

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23/7/2025, 12:55:05 PM | 13489 3517 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

"Siri, what exactly is a vengeful smear campaign?"

24/7/2025, 1:38:34 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Those are lovely. I have such a weird relationship with a truly messy kitchen. I generally like things neat, but that mess so often means that I've had an absolutely lovely evening with friends or family...

24/7/2025, 1:30:58 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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24/7/2025, 1:25:56 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Seriously, check out Goldwater's campaign video "Choice". Same shit, different decade. But the goal was always the same

24/7/2025, 1:11:43 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

That is a brilliant observation - nicely done!

24/7/2025, 1:08:10 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Damn, this really makes me wonder about the cognitive abilities of butterflies... It really looks like it is just playing with the otters, flitting just low enough to make them think they might catch it. Do you suppose it's having fun?!?

24/7/2025, 1:03:20 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social)

I'm basically a pacifist, but whenever I see this guy, I really, viscerally want to punch him in the face. Especially when he starts quoting scripture in apparent blind ignorance to how the heinous policies he and his party support are in complete contradiction to the teachings of his "savior"

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24/7/2025, 12:48:27 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh, and here I was thinking it had something to do with ethics...

24/7/2025, 12:34:47 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Kudos to the ACLU for standing up for them

24/7/2025, 12:17:35 AM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

I came here to simply scribble, "That's fucked!" and the first comment I see is "That's unconscionable", and I suddenly feel completely illiterate... I'm in total agreement, but definitely not as eloquent!!

24/7/2025, 12:14:48 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Waymo breaks down in the Phoenix heat and instructs baby to exit the vehicle and open the Waymo app on their cell phone to hail another vehicle... Seems perfectly reasonable

23/7/2025, 11:51:22 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 𝐭𝐚π₯𝐞𝐬-𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐨𝐬 (@tales-typos.bsky.social) reposted

Eric Swalwell on closing Congress πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

23/7/2025, 4:08:54 AM | 1916 938 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social)

Very scary and fucking infuriating. I doubt if I could've remained as calm and collected as this young man did. I hope justice is served in this case, but you know there would've been zero chance without video evidence. ACAB

21/7/2025, 9:15:02 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Can't argue with the results - I've witnessed zero demons attacking my mind, my family or my finances. Bravo! The current administration on the other hand seems hellbent on destroying families, mental health, and the economy. Maybe she needs to focus her energy elsewhere...

20/7/2025, 10:43:42 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

One never knows. I kinda want to believe they're actually having a great time pleasuring each other!!

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20/7/2025, 10:30:35 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

I've never gotten it on the first try, but I came so close today! Wordle 1,492 2/6 β¬›πŸŸ©πŸŸ©πŸŸ©πŸŸ© 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

20/7/2025, 4:25:41 AM | 28 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture ✨ A Goddess has NO KING ✨ (@the-goddess-speaks.bsky.social) reposted

MORE OF THIS! ❀️ More Christians need to speak up. I know there are many, many Christians out there whose faith in the teachings of Jesus have taught them right from wrong. We need your voices now. β€œThe Church” may have other agendas. Leadership will need to come from the pews, not the pulpit. πŸ•ŠοΈ

20/7/2025, 3:29:37 AM | 560 230 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social)

Que chingona!! What a badass!!

20/7/2025, 3:51:43 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture PoliticsGirl (@politicsgirl.bsky.social) reposted

First incinerating food for starving children and now this?!

19/7/2025, 5:32:53 AM | 679 315 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Alt National Park Service (@altnps.bsky.social) reposted

Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it will shut down its Office of Research and Development and eliminate thousands of agency jobs. According to the agency, this office has long served as the scientific backbone of its efforts to protect both public health and the environment.

18/7/2025, 10:51:42 PM | 7717 3219 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

I believe (and I could be wrong) I heard him say that they would release any "credible" evidence, and of course left that judgement up to his completely impartial AG.

18/7/2025, 3:35:34 AM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

It's incredible to me, and probably most of the literate population, how fucking hard it is to reasonably discern which "truth" posts are actually real and which ones are complete fabrications. Sadly, much of the stuff that seems way too crazy to be real, actually is...

18/7/2025, 3:16:52 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

It was in the settlement. Paragraph four - "Here's $16m, and of course we'll remove that Colbert guy, cuz he sometimes got under your obviously tough alpha male skin. He's definitely not as smart or funny as you. Who's not a snowflake?!? You're not a snowflake Donny! Daddy loved you."

18/7/2025, 3:11:47 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social)

The current administration plans to incinerate roughly 550 tons of food intended for starving children. Is this government efficiency? Getting rid of government waste? Pro-life? Asking for a MAGA friend... truthout.org/articles/us-...

17/7/2025, 2:13:15 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Some places have food deserts - we have been tragically devoid of a steakhouse for so long. I imagine this is due to the typical Hoosier's penchant for healthy, climate-friendly food options

16/7/2025, 3:23:39 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

It always freaking does

16/7/2025, 3:03:30 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

I dunno - I just feel like the numbers presented would be compelling to so much of the populace, but I also feel like I kinda gotta fact-check it before parroting something I saw on social media. I appreciate your input!

16/7/2025, 3:03:08 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

It's disheartening isn't it? But I feel like resistance is on the rise, and also, this administration, they're sooooo dumb... youtu.be/G5aJROe1nyw?...

16/7/2025, 2:59:49 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Wait Renee, are you suggesting that arbitrary tariffs might have an influence on the market, or that perhaps we can't accurately assess crypto assets, etc? Oh shit... you might be right. I guess the best all we can do is take a stab at it. Where is Randall Munroe when you need him!?

16/7/2025, 2:53:10 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Still, if the graphic is remotely accurate - damn...

16/7/2025, 2:38:25 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

I have solved problems that involved literal picoseconds, so the math isn't my issue. It's the source data (which admittedly I haven't tried to find or corroborate!)

16/7/2025, 2:37:41 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Thank you!

16/7/2025, 2:34:25 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Wait, wasn't his number 8675309? I feel like I remember that song...

16/7/2025, 2:18:05 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Dunno where you are, but the sunset here in IN tonight was magical! I kinda love the fact that without really knowing who is watching, or where they are, we might all be sharing that moment

16/7/2025, 2:13:44 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

That is the epitome of groovy! I kinda want pants like that Also, thank you for momentarily making me feel a bit less distraught about the world right now!! I dig me some bike art

16/7/2025, 2:09:25 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Believe or don't believe is fine, as long as you *never fucking try to make anyone in society conform to your twisted sense of morality

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16/7/2025, 2:04:40 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Dude, that's amazing, and honestly seems entirely plausible. Can anyone (sorry for not scrolling through all of the comments) provide the source for this?

16/7/2025, 1:39:58 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Didn't they spend a lot of time talking about eliminating waste? Maybe this is the efficiency part.. πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ

15/7/2025, 2:42:26 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social)

This is so fucked... These guys really want to drive us back to the 50s... Or maybe the 1850s

15/7/2025, 2:34:29 AM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social)

If you can, please call your Senators and ask them to vote NO on the $9.4 billion recision package that cuts crucial global health programs. If you're in IN, note that Todd Young has been a vocal supporter of PEPFAR in the past. Hold him to it!!

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14/7/2025, 7:48:52 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jess Piper (@piperformissouri.bsky.social) reposted

He said he was deporting gang members, but he also said he would the number would be 11 million people. That's almost twice the population of Missouri. Did Trumpers think there were 11 million gang members in the country? Is math that hard? Jesus Christ.

13/7/2025, 2:00:16 PM | 15881 3381 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted

Don’t forget: Trump already tried to sue a woman in 2023 for calling him a rapist, and a judge threw the case out. The woman he tried to sue? E Jean Carroll. πŸ˜‚

13/7/2025, 4:47:27 PM | 5384 1453 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Yeah, when you're clearly not competent at basic self-care, you probably shouldn't be in charge of caring for those in the most dire of circumstances

14/7/2025, 4:43:16 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Not as weird as a robin with a nice shiny white set of chompers!

14/7/2025, 4:34:56 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kevin M. Kruse (@kevinmkruse.bsky.social) reposted

Holy shit, indeed. Jon Karl doesn’t just ask a smart question, he repeatedly refuses to take dodges for an answer and just keeps demanding a direct response and doesn’t let it go. I think I vaguely remember this. It was called … journasomething?

13/7/2025, 4:56:37 PM | 8230 1658 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

If you find rectangles you love, you'll never work a day on rectangles

14/7/2025, 4:28:09 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Get Out The Mid Term Vote (@gotmtv.bsky.social) reposted

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11/7/2025, 6:21:46 AM | 485 126 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Also, IMO, a lot of stuff that is "kitsch" is really in that sorta uncanny valley between just incredibly weird, and Wow! I want that goofy thing on my mantel!!

10/7/2025, 4:20:54 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

I get your point! My interpretation of kitsch was instilled in me as a tyke in the 70s, and at the time it symbolized something like Trump's gold leaf in the Whitehouse. It meant garish, gaudy, sans a redeeming quality. But language and meaning change over time, and that's what makes it so cool!

10/7/2025, 4:17:24 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

But at least he texted his friends and family about it before betraying his country (and theirs)..

10/7/2025, 4:01:49 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

That is horrific

10/7/2025, 3:57:10 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Back in the day (admittedly this intro is rarely followed by anything good), "kitschy" was the term we generally used to describe, well, whatever the fuck is going on now...

10/7/2025, 3:51:53 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

I was smart-ass, but I also traded a tffh o' bthu good thames banana sweet

10/7/2025, 3:42:48 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Frinkdude (@frinkdude.bsky.social) reply parent

Damn, that is haunting...

10/7/2025, 3:25:20 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view