Goofy Folks: "Lemme log into a billionaire-owned, AI-driven app to proclaim how much I hate billionaires and AI displacement. Also, I'll avoid engaging with the displaced, who need networking for referrals and hiring, because they lack an existing requisite status on AI-driven platforms."

Unremarkable - that is my flaw I'm not going to fill you with awe Though nice at my core I'm rather a bore I've got a certain je ne sais blah #Limerick #Poetry

Wow. Standing O for Cape Verde.

Singing a spell by the side of the shore The mystical shaman enchants The Lord of the Water would like to hear more But he's stopped by his heavenly pants "I value your music but fear it's a snare To bend other folk to your will. My magical trousers and fey underwear Protect me from ever-y ill."

Germany/Curacao is an example of why I don't like World Cup hydration breaks (*cough* ad breaks) turning matches into 4 quarters, disrupting rhythm. Germany still may have won, but we were denied from seeing whether Curacao could build on the momentum of their goal 20 minutes in.

So I wrote that poem the other day Where each line had one more syllable And we went all the way to ten Well, you're reading its sequel "Syllable Subtraction" We've five lines to go We're almost there No climax Just a "Fin"

Out in the field is Sweet Mouse Sherry Who does what she feels necessary Her actions seem tumultuary But that's all a sham Her focus is more mercenary A strict harvest itinerary She snags the ripest whortleberry For her delicious jam

IT'S ALL OVER (2024, Netflix) tells the full story behind the hard-won battle by the Spanish women's national soccer team, who risked everything to achieve more equity in the sport itself, legal justice, and media coverage. Blown away by this story.

While a host cosplays 1936 Berlin, the World Cup belongs to everyone. The only logical response, without punishing more athletes, fans, and workers who invested everything over the past few years, is focus on human beings, boost coverage of support local / grassroot responses. The world is watching.

Last night's USWNT (1) vs. Brazil (0) friendly was KA-RAZY. I'd personally never seen anything like it: Match went on for at least 110 minutes and Brazil got eight red cards. Several reds and yellows just in the last 15 minutes of the match.

People who use Instagram and Facebook while blasting Meta's AI-powered layoffs is... meta.

I'll never be sure of what possessed me to believe a free Fubo/Amazon feed wouldn't dream of inserting random, abrupt ad breaks during the Greece/Italy friendly.

That whole set up leading to Anthony Robinson's goal in the friendly match against Germany was like dance choreography. I now fully understand why Robinson is called Jedi. That was genuinely stunning.

My ex claims he's going to watch the World Cup with me. I already know there's going to be a ton of manufactured narratives & skewed hijinx on the U.S. English broadcast, so I'm grateful we have easy access to the Telemundo feed.

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Tune in www.twitch.tv/djkidgorgeouspe Tonight on Music Melange it's the BIG GAY PRIDE show! Uptempo tunes 9pm-midnight (US Edt) then Mellow Hour 'til 1am, focusing on LGBTQIA+ artists & gay anthems featuring YOUR requests! Any style, genre, or era - the possibilities are huge. 1/2

@lytrules.substack.com I caught your live show, by the way. It was great, and I hope you fellas will do it again.

Look out for elders and other vulnerable folks. Active phishing scam claiming Walmart order verification, charges supposedly made using your name and phone number. Fake items were PlayStation 5 & headset. You're urged to immediately confirm or cancel. Left me two VMs from different numbers.

So Each line Will increase Growing in size By one syllable (And forcing you to count Just in case I got it wrong) But I think we'll stop at ten lines As both of us must find this tiring Don't know about you - I'm already bored

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There’s a great three-part doc on Roku called SOCCER MEETS AMERICA (2026). One of the best facts I learned was about an earlier U.S. league attempt. They decided that a key way to appeal to Americans was to have a live monkey mascot. It performed stunts, tricks, and general simian mayhem. LOL

Masters of the Universe 2026 is a movie made for any '80s kid who ever lost their toys and found them again, after years of trying to explain the appeal to people who just didn't get it, or want to. My review: lytrules.substack.com/p/masters-of...

Just got word that Poperratic is officially in the rotation on @otat247.bsky.social a 24/7 independent, commercial-free, fully licensed broadcaster. Catch their shows over at IndieMusicFans or Live365. Many thanks to Dave and Lisa for the airplay and getting my music into new ears and good company!

"Close that book, you don't have to be smart" "Run around in the street after dark" It has to be said The voice in my head Doesn't have my best interests at heart #Poetry #Limerick #Poem

Someone said to me, "I'm sorry but I got your book from a library." Nobody should ever apologise for that. You read my book! That's brilliant! I grew up hanging out in libraries and the idea of a world without them fills me with dread. Without libraries, authors, like readers, will only suffer.

Velocipedic retinue The alder, tall and proud The new me knowing what to do This lady won't be cowed Our journey is far from complete This merry company My shiny wings, my tail of wheat I'm loving the new me

Someone sent me a photo of them piloting a gyroplane over mountains while rocking a Poperratic hat. Few things could be more meaningful than an attitude that comes with altitude!

I'm a multi-creative seeking my people. Look me up and say hi if you value humanity & substance over metrics. I'd like to meet more social people offering mutual connection, community, and dialogue, not follow-for-follow profile collectors. #MusicSky #ArtSky #BlackSky #CreativeCommunity #Science

It's bittersweet that HACKS has ended, but the finale was great and my hat's off to that creative team for making five consistently great seasons of television. Beyond the hilarity, the series said something profound that I cherish as an artist and human being. I thank them for that.

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Colbert gives us a master class in manipulation. In putting all of his Late Show creative team in the credits of his Monroe show (Louis Cato was there twice!) he was daring CBS to do something stupid. And they obliged.

I plan a great catastrophe To force a grand metastrophe But I know me I lose my nerve Closed eyes slammed brakes I swerve #Poetry #Poem

A peaceful and introspective Memorial Day to you all Somewhere in France, near the end of the war Young cavalry-man full of esprit de corps An act of bravado, the end of a life Some very bad news for his school teacher wife (My great uncle Will died six weeks before the 1918 armistice)

Forgot to mention HALLOW ROAD (2025). Interesting thriller I really enjoyed + admired its simplicity: most of the film is two actors in a car. Always love Rosamund Pike but recently realized Matthew Rhys is another who consistently chooses unconventional projects and gives killer performances.

A lovely introduction to the amazing @poperratic.com

The goth picnic has a great concept behind it; I love how DJ Kid came up with a creative solution to reanimate and expand the party when noise ordinances threatened to kill it. Also, I hope that trivia is genuinely helpful during the watch party later, too!

Just got an email about this. Appreciate Genius’ moderators for recognizing the history and value of my work as a songwriter, not just issuing an arbitrary cosmetic status symbol. Also, shoutout to the folks who first shared my lyrics there years ago. That was the OG badge. #MusicSky

TUNE IN www.twitch.tv/djkidgorgeouspe + www.kick.com/djkidgorgeouspe + www.youtube.com/@djkidgorgeouspe SHOW IS ONE HOUR LATER THAN ORIGINALLY ANNOUNCED! It's a special show tonight with @poperratic.com - Friday Night Freebie/Friday Night Frights! 1/3

Can't wait!

Tonight at 8pm, @djkidgorgeouspe.bsky.social has been kind enough to premiere a music-only concert livestream on Twitch; a full set of performances recorded right after the original showcase event. www.youtube.com/watch?v=42DJ...

Spring in the desert Brief and unpredictable I savor fast days #Poem #Poetry #Haiku

A portent most peculiar An itch you can't evulse An omen boding through the air That ever present pulse We cannot say from whence it came Or why it chose to stay We will not give that thing a name We hope it goes away

Well, that was fun! The replay is now live on YouTube. Check it out this weekend!

I directed and animated this energetic visualizer-based music video for DJ Kid Gorgeous PE's Madonna x Republica remix. We love for you to join us for its premiere on YouTube this Saturday!

It's high time for these symptoms to wane Having vertigo is such a pain Tilt my head the wrong way And the world starts to sway Now I'm walking around with a cane (Based on an annoying true story) #Poetry #Poem #Limerick #BPPV

TUNE IN www.twitch.tv/djkidgorgeouspe & www.kick.com/djkidgorgeouspe JUKEBOX TUESDAY NIGHT on WDJK! OPEN party, anything goes, you ask-we play, requests + NEW music! On tap: @itspetergabriel.bsky.social @violentvickie.bsky.social @thechainsmokers.bsky.social & more! 8:15-11:15PM (US EDT) 1/2

A linguistics major, in the making.