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John Appleton

@jaa0109.bsky.social

created July 24, 2023

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Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

The Twitch descriptor still says you write for GamesBeat. @grubb.wtf get this guy with his stolen valor

2/9/2025, 2:18:54 PM | 8 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social)

@grubb.wtf

1/9/2025, 6:00:02 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

What’s going on the burger? I assume you cook one better than Dan does

1/9/2025, 1:38:24 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Now you’re co-owner of Giant Bomb. What a glow up.

1/9/2025, 12:06:03 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

I believe he now forfeits 2% of his stake in GB, one to Mento and one to Zombiepie

31/8/2025, 7:12:35 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

If they also had a Gundam you’d be in the center of the overlapping Venn Diagram

30/8/2025, 11:28:55 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

As a Mass native I gotta say I’m not surprised, UMass is straight cheeks

30/8/2025, 11:10:26 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

You sound like me making trying to make tabletop characters 🤣

30/8/2025, 8:36:29 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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@grubb.wtf

30/8/2025, 7:45:27 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Moisturized. In your lane. Thriving.

30/8/2025, 7:24:15 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

ONLY THE COLDEST Mike when is the Red Lobster X Giant Bomb crossover collab? Sponsorship waiting to happen!

29/8/2025, 11:50:40 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

You rule. Also Flacco yards over 👍

29/8/2025, 11:06:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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@tolkoto.com @grubb.wtf I expect a full report, gentlemen

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29/8/2025, 10:19:53 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture David Combest (@decombest.bsky.social) reposted

Chicago keeping art alive:

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29/8/2025, 11:33:10 AM | 28289 5685 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

For the record this is the same company that announced people would have to wait just a little more before seeing RE Requiem Then about 17 minutes later they showed the trailer. Capcom seems to enjoy fucking with people these days.

29/8/2025, 1:22:33 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Absolutely tremendous

29/8/2025, 12:27:41 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social)

@grubb.wtf Saw the thumbnail for GMM Haven’t heard ‘shitcanned’ in quite awhile. Bravo.

29/8/2025, 12:29:26 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Future Raiders QB Dak Prescott

28/8/2025, 10:26:34 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

“FF VII Rebirth is an 8/10” wouldn’t fit 😂

28/8/2025, 4:20:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Rey Mysterio ass bird

28/8/2025, 3:48:02 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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@danryckert.com They made a tissue holder, Dan.

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28/8/2025, 11:14:34 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

An asshole, that’s who

27/8/2025, 10:26:30 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Unfortunately I don't think its ever gonna happen. Lobbying is legal, which means special interest groups donate and get to influence votes. The same people that it benefits are in charge of eliminating that, so it won't happen. And its fucking GARBAGE, Jason. Its such bullshit.

27/8/2025, 4:12:54 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Idea: If any GB fan can beat Dib 1v1, they get a free mug with a broken handle. @tolkoto.com

27/8/2025, 2:25:18 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Will you finally play MEGAMAN on MEGAMAN?

27/8/2025, 1:44:20 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social)

@tolkoto.com

27/8/2025, 1:43:58 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

One of my sons was struggling to talk and her speech therapy videos legitimately helped. As far as I’m concerned, she’s the closest thing to a Saint as there is.

26/8/2025, 11:29:27 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Holy shit that absolutely sucks to hear. I’m so sorry.

26/8/2025, 10:44:25 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Too much of a coward to go out in the dinosaur, huh? You’ve changed, Jeff.

26/8/2025, 9:17:32 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

How big is the draft folder, in terms of file size? Bet it fits on a USB stick. Ask Randy to borrow one.

26/8/2025, 9:13:31 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Already set to private

26/8/2025, 8:40:55 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Geoff Keighley couldn't get the World Premiere of Silksong's release date or Taylor Swift's engagement

26/8/2025, 7:49:49 PM | 260 33 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

You didn’t deserve any of that. You rule.

26/8/2025, 7:01:53 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Damn didn’t know you had such a low opinion of yourself

26/8/2025, 5:22:13 PM | 10 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Where’s my socks?

26/8/2025, 5:21:08 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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@janochoa.bsky.social

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26/8/2025, 5:18:35 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Played the demo. Lizardcube rules at making old new again, and I adore games that are just pick up and play these days. More of these please.

26/8/2025, 5:16:02 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Tamoor Hussain (@tamoorh.com) reposted

👀👀👀👀

26/8/2025, 4:03:25 PM | 43 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Max Berger (@maxberger.bsky.social) reposted

Pritzker is describing Trump’s fascist invasion of Chicago with total moral and political clarity. It’s an example that every other Democrat in the country should follow.

25/8/2025, 9:47:12 PM | 1316 330 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

You didn’t do that years ago?! See I get to slip by, as a ginger I don’t have one, so I got that going for me

25/8/2025, 11:12:00 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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@grubb.wtf Two years ago, PAX East, your birthday, you won ten grand. This year at PAX East you became co-owner of Giant Bomb. WTF can you possibly pull off next year, my guy?

25/8/2025, 8:26:46 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social)

@jerf.xyz I've only been watching GB for maybe 2 years now, so I only ever knew you as Business Dracula from VMDT. Everything before that, I never saw. Its been awesome to see you more and more since everything changed with GB, and getting to see you do more actual video game stuff.

25/8/2025, 8:19:20 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

What you were listening to when you walked through the airport to baggage claim, leaving Mike behind to fend for himself

25/8/2025, 6:23:52 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

It’s the camera footage of @tolkoto.com in the Rainforest Cafe

24/8/2025, 11:12:29 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

You trusted me with Alone in the Mitch. Hit me up, I’m dying to know

24/8/2025, 7:35:40 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social)

@grubb.wtf If not the Gathering of the Juggalos, then perhaps…

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24/8/2025, 3:17:44 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Drew Scanlon or William H Macy?

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24/8/2025, 4:39:13 AM | 15 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

This is just

24/8/2025, 12:48:48 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social)

@gavinnewsom.bsky.social

23/8/2025, 1:23:39 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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22/8/2025, 11:42:27 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Where is this streaming?

22/8/2025, 11:38:46 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social)

@grubb.wtf Figured you may want to give it a read since you’re a goddamn sicko for this

22/8/2025, 11:21:17 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Thats the point. Thats what they're trying to do. Enact martial law so they can bypass all due process and do whatever they want.

22/8/2025, 5:35:46 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social)

@tolkoto.com For all your Wu Tong Group needs

22/8/2025, 4:10:10 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Whats your go-to handheld, if you have more than one? Steam Deck, ROG Ally? I'm a Legion Go user myself.

22/8/2025, 3:54:06 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Prove it, coward.

21/8/2025, 8:08:22 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

…..are you nude expect for the wrist bands or what?

21/8/2025, 2:37:41 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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@grubb.wtf @jerf.xyz I know you two went vertical for this so I thought you’d be interested in this bit

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20/8/2025, 7:31:37 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

@knightofthebean.bsky.social

20/8/2025, 7:28:13 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

We’ve got no jobs, we’ve got no food, our console prices are going up, OUR PETS HEADS ARE FALLING OFF!

20/8/2025, 7:17:19 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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20/8/2025, 7:07:03 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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@tolkoto.com …….who asked for this? Was it you?

20/8/2025, 3:04:21 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Until explicitly stated otherwise I’m going with that big bitch is Lisa Trevor

20/8/2025, 11:24:05 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social)

@janochoa.bsky.social Does this explain a lot?

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20/8/2025, 11:21:29 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Yeah but tell that Leon whatever he wants, I consent

20/8/2025, 11:15:04 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social)

@grubb.wtf Everyone: This is Dinky the Dinosaur from Novac in New Vegas! Me: This is where Grubb blew Boone’s fucking head off for…. Wait why the hell did you kill Boone anyways?!

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20/8/2025, 2:10:07 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

I truly mean this: Everyone should relentlessly shit on Geoff for helping push AI. He’s showcased more than a few instances of it all while saying thoughts and prayers to devs laid off. Don’t let him normalize this shit.

19/8/2025, 10:16:27 PM | 18 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

I remember having a demo of Outlaws It was such an awesome aesthetic in that game. Even the UI looked cool.

19/8/2025, 10:12:56 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social)

@jasonfanelli.com Hear me out: Dropping the kids off for their first day of school in this

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19/8/2025, 10:11:28 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Whoa AJ I can't believe you spelled Mystic Quest so incorrectly, check your keyboard or something

19/8/2025, 6:07:27 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Tabletop in general is some of the absolute best fun you can ever possibly have fun your friends. There’s genuinely nothing like it when it’s done just right.

19/8/2025, 1:12:26 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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@tolkoto.com @grubb.wtf Merch idea Shirt with Jeffpasser logo with text in a circle around it saying MINNIE DON’T FUCK AROUND

19/8/2025, 12:53:38 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Shawn McDowell (@turboshawn.com) reposted

"It DOESN'T...", @grubb.wtf fucking kills me sometimes lol

18/8/2025, 9:05:30 PM | 187 13 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Its a large reason why I adore the GB community so much. Grubb always called it what it always has been, 'the best community in gaming'. It feels like one of the few bastions of the internet left where people are just, by and large, safe and normal.

18/8/2025, 2:53:24 PM | 8 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Mike are you under duress? Say Disney sucks if you need help

18/8/2025, 12:58:41 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

So I read this and glanced at the photos as I was reading And I read chicken breast and saw a photo of what I presumed was some fucked up chicken breasts But instead Just fucked up breasts 😆

17/8/2025, 3:10:15 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Aww, they don’t like fun

16/8/2025, 8:50:35 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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YOU WERE FUCKING SAYING 😆

16/8/2025, 7:01:19 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

I’d donate more if the announcer called the people like the Smash Bros announcer

16/8/2025, 6:56:02 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Heard Ayo’s been turning heads at camp. Should be fun to watch

15/8/2025, 10:57:49 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

I would argue it’s actually superior to Trigger. Yes. I said it.

15/8/2025, 10:57:01 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Jeffries needs to get the fuck out of the way of actual, real leadership.

15/8/2025, 6:06:19 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture New York Videogame Critics Circle (@nyvgcc.bsky.social) reposted

Get ready to PLAY, CREATE, & PARTY! Giant Bomb’s Jan Ochoa (@janochoa.bsky.social) will be #PlayingWithPurpose on Twitch 8/16 at 12PM ET. Join in on the fun as Jan plays Tower Unite! Stay tuned for more exciting announcements!

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Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Listen to them all, because they're all tremendous. Don't sleep on the IDP podcast with Justin Varnes, he's absolutely spectacular. Fantasy Points made me a lot of money last season. Disney Cruise for a family of 9 money. They're worth it, they're legit. Well worth it.

15/8/2025, 4:20:52 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

If the one about @grubb.wtf is NOT about how sexy his eyes are, why did that call even make it through?

14/8/2025, 6:49:50 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Biggest story of the day, every day, is that Kinda Funny has yet to beat @giantbomb.bsky.social in any challenge

14/8/2025, 5:09:16 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jackalope[they/them]🏳️‍⚧️ (@jack-ass-rabbit.bsky.social) reposted

People will call a white nationalist teen edgelord "Big Balls" with a straight face before they'll respect a trans persons name or pronouns

12/8/2025, 8:52:17 PM | 2542 660 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

What’s his crime? Offering him a sandwich? A succulent subway sandwich?

12/8/2025, 6:23:53 PM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jan Ochoa (@janochoa.bsky.social) reposted

BEING A TEACHER IS HARD! My partner recently switched schools and has to start from scratch with a lot of supplies. She put together a small little wishlist, if you can help great! If you can't no worries, I still love you! www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

12/8/2025, 2:29:27 AM | 154 43 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

Happy birthday!

11/8/2025, 10:58:10 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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@tolkoto.com I know how much you love the blue bomber

11/8/2025, 7:21:33 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

If you’re a regular anywhere, do places ever put character names on your order? Like you go pick up a sandwich and it’s for Fire Marshall Boone?

10/8/2025, 1:03:43 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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@knightofthebean.bsky.social

10/8/2025, 1:47:44 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Lex:

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9/8/2025, 11:35:58 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I did get in trouble for naked Raiden in MGS2

9/8/2025, 7:24:10 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Not how I expected to discover you're huge into ZZ Top

9/8/2025, 2:07:07 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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@grubb.wtf so my wife just bought a Maine Coon cat. I feel you’re partly responsible for this. No cat mentions from her prior to you being on your bullshit.

8/8/2025, 11:17:20 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture John Appleton (@jaa0109.bsky.social) reply parent

How many votes did it get? You already know what goddamn title Grubb 😂

8/8/2025, 10:24:20 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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@jerf.xyz @grubb.wtf The Shoresy hockey game is now out in case you were looking for a hockey game

8/8/2025, 2:18:15 PM | 0 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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@tolkoto.com

7/8/2025, 6:34:46 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view