mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
I lived in Jefferson Park for a hot second and it’s literally as close to the edge as they can get 🥴
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
I lived in Jefferson Park for a hot second and it’s literally as close to the edge as they can get 🥴
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
:blink: He and George Lucas are the REASON they cost so much. He needed a whole fucking new computer to render Avatar!
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
I was amazed at how much I was nodding along
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
When I primarily would go to a dispensary in Wrigleyville I had to check the schedule during baseball season just to make sure I timed everything right 😂
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
Now see this would be a hilarious 90s political comedy - presidential candidate slipping the consultants and PR people for the whole campaign
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
She is 😮💨🫠 what the fuck?
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
My kind of resume
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social)
He just heard about Sprints but doesn’t know how they work
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
It’s so goooooood. I legit evil clapped in the theater when I recognized it in Sinners
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social)
then you need to admit that internet is a utility that people have a right to access at low costs!
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
Wrangle? *Any* of those yahoos?!
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
I wanna believe in the 77, I really do 😂
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
omg they figured out one of the primary reasons i hate my stepdadddddd 😱
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social)
Aldermanic prerogative is another thing, driven by meetings filled with rich old people who think THEY should be the only 30 floor building on the block. Both are issues, but the smaller guy *is* actually somehow worse in this situation in this context
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
“Whisper words of Xyzal allergiesssss”
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
It took me a second 😂
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (@cpsc.gov) reposted
If it sounds like someone fell off a ladder, someone fell off a ladder.
ceej (@ceej.online) reposted
one thing that's making me feel particularly insane lately is how there is no longer any limit to the amount of wrong you can be
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
*They’re* hoping that it’s cerulean, *I’m* hoping it’s Juicy across the ass
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
Ok iced coffee in the nose hurts 😂
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
I smell a raygun shirt 😂
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
amy why weren't you teaching your kids to read instead of being spicy wendys?!
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
And that still buys you a candy bar of mild quality these days
Imani Gandy (@angryblacklady.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
I swear to god, some of you have already given up. You're already giving up on human rights for a marginalized and relentlessly attacked group of people because maybe the guy you might like in 2025 is gonna run for president 3 fucking years from now. PUSH YOUR FAVE TO BE BETTER. Now is the time.
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
These Epstein distraction attempts are getting to be a bit much 🥁
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social)
Like a true millennial I have a joke for this: "Of course the sea levels are rising, you took the ground water out and made it surface water!" (But also this is bad)
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
generational trauma so deep it still hasn't been unpacked, gotdamn
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social)
Oh this is a sexy score 🥵
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social)
So…do they get to hire a new Leader that can actually make that content?
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social)
YOU CAN SAVE 50£ PER PERSON!
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
That’s awesome! I definitely feel the Chicago influences in the final design. I “see” those buildings every day!
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m disappointed Chicago only put up a -29, we can do better!
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
balitmore w-orioles
Aprile529 (@aprile529.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
The Jetsons had it right, get the robots to do the menial things like cooking and cleaning so you can still use your own brain to write and think and communicate. These guys want the machines to think so we have more time to do mundane things we hate doing?
darth™️ (@darthbluesky.bsky.social) reposted
“did u finish the work on the terrifying dread kraken to strike fear in the hearts of men” “sure did boss just like u asked made him goofy as hell all googley eyed and waving his lil tentacles up in the air’ “wait wat”
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
Joke: was he wearing an Iowa State shirt? Real: maybe someone there was a warrant out on already? And they just happened to find him? Doesn’t explain six cops but… Yeah curious situation
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
Where does the pizza come in tho? 🤔
Anthony Moser (@anthonymoser.com) reposted
we need 24 hour cooling centers. the heat will not clock out at 5pm
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social)
THIS!! I wasn’t joking when I said I like learning 😩
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
Fuuuuuuuck I forgot about themmm those little pancakes are so good 😩😩😩😩
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
Were you ever really in school if the teacher didn’t tell you to shut up and let someone else answer at least once?
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
Bananahammock Cucumberpatch obviously
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
Falling or “falling”?
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
There was a simple explanation this whole time?!
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
They literally don't know how to read anything, let alone a room, do they?
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
Having a friend who isn't "chronically online" is very eye opening as to how much the average person consumes news. It also shows how control of the news cycle and how quickly stories move in and out is important, they were completely unaware of what happened recently in Minnesota
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
collusion obviously (it's been a while since we heard that word)
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
I asked if the everything seasoning had fennel or caraway seeds in a coffee shop in NYC one time and the cashier looked at me like I was crazy 😂
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
Right next to his crusade tattoo 🤢
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social)
I'm gonna start using this in work meetings
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
So you’re saying Chicago has a case against the Gary/Chicago International Airport
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social)
How silly of us to think a donation the size of a house as a declaration of enthusiasm instead of what it actually is, which is worse imo, playing the field...in an election...for favor
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
"are we poor?"
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social)
We have ended up here because the party has not and will not support who is best for the job because they’re afraid of losing control of the marionette strings. If you cannot be realistic about VISIBLE and AUDIBLE change, you’re not a leader. You’re a coward.
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
I would love to see you guys dig in on generic efficacy
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
The way he has ruined simple language is definitely one of the chips on my shoulders
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
I think he's more the type to yell at both of you while simultaneously reaching back to slap the shit out of both of you, and the eyes are probably coming off the road when he does
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
I already hate seeing graduated retirement articles in general, but about CONGRESS?!
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
Tanning with beef tallow probably
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
THEYRE THE SAME THING CHUCK!
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
I literally just woke up and already want to go drag this person into the parking lot with some “DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU’RE TALKING TO?!” 💀
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
I need this gem on a shirt tbh
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social)
It’s the best dopamine hit when you get final Jeopardy right when none of the contestants do 😂
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
My eye is twitching at the visual, my ear is twitching at the beeps that make me want to ice pick myself when it randomly decides I have passengers until I pull over and click all the seatbelts in
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
Chicago sitting over here like we're not in the Prairie State or Heartland
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
This is bordering on how bad that one Chicago Fire redesign a few years ago was cause “what?!”
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
You should tell them how tall you are 😂
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
every year i'm more and more surprised Iowa hasn't repealed their can return program
Charlotte Clymer (@charlotteclymer.bsky.social) reposted
If you're a Marine or other service member being mobilized to Los Angeles and you'd like to apply for conscientious objector status, call the GI Rights Hotline to get some guidance on your options: 1-877-447-4487
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
ohhhhhhmygod i want one of those. i found my ICPL ones while i was cleaning recently!
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
I didn't have to be that close, but I had to be able to hear them yell my name which was just about damn near as close 😂
Gabe Ortíz (@tusk81.bsky.social) reposted
Gov. Walz: “I’m just going to say it, shame on any of us who throws a trans child under the bus for thinking they’re going to get elected.” www.startribune.com/gov-tim-walz...
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
*two SELFISH AS FUCK men
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
Are those...Swedish tacos?
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social)
...then there's something in the bill that would affect the midterms
Ken Jennings (@kenjennings.bsky.social) reposted
Game-changer for you @jeopardyofficial.bsky.social fans under 70! variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Aubrey Jones (@aubreyjones.bsky.social) reposted
Jonathan Joss--voice actor of John Redcorn from King of the Hill, and Ken Hotate from Parks and Rec--was killed in a homophobic hate crime today. I'm so angry.
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
Slow clap for the Register
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
Well then -_- that’s just silly. I wouldn’t want the house for an hour without insurance let alone a weekend! I’ve seen that King of the Hill episode where Hank forgets to mail the check 👉
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
Do they think it can be relatively instant like car insurance?
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
Always courting controversy, Charlotte! 😂
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
✍️make…bingo…card…
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
Heather Vogell (@heathervogell.bsky.social) reposted
In 2022, @propublica.org found landlords were using RealPage software to raise rents — potentially in violation of laws against collusion. Cities then moved to ban such pricing algorithms. But now, @wsj.com reports that House Republicans are seeking to “muzzle” those local efforts. THREAD
Your Tiny Journalist Friend. (@thewayoftheid.bsky.social) reposted
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mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
It’s interesting! I can’t quite put my finger on the flavor but it’s good
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
During the campaign when I couldn’t just walk into work and say how wild it was that a presidential candidate spent 20 minutes talking about Arnold Palmer’s dick…it’s so fucking backwards
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
Real ones know 😭
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
lmao i learned about this from you and i was like "Noooo the knees"
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
Also, how many librarians does CPL staff that could probably provide a summer reading list at damn near the drop of a hat?
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
also @chicago.suntimes.com @cstguild.bsky.social any comment on this? Considering your profile tagline on this site is "The hardest-working paper in America" I would hope there's some big apology about how this was meant to be placeholder text or something
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social)
This is wild for the Sun-Times to do instead of, you know, reaching out to the library who excels at this stuff and probably already has a list ready to go!
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
So is the city trying to use pedestrians as bollards? Jfc just put the sidewalk in the street at that point
What’s the Hold Up Pod Dan (@jacketdan.bsky.social) reposted
This is so fucking good
mercedes (@xbleeple.bsky.social) reply parent
🧐there’s something there with crypto and sports betting too