New Theory about why things have gotten so bad recently: The Conan The Barbarian (1982) soundtrack disappeared from all streaming platforms a few years ago. Basil Poledouris' work was holding the universe together.

There is a whole genre of (extremely popular) computer games that is 'You walk down a corridor, heroically' I'm not judging! Sometimes you just need to be hailed as the saviour for going in the only direction you can while pressing buttons.

This is how they played The First of Us

The Jackass films are Twilight for men who don't know how to express love for their friends. (Complimentary) If you don't get them, it's just because it's not for you.

I'm only interested in two factor authentication if it includes a code wheel with pirates on.

Wait. Polymarket isn't a non conventional dating website?

The writing in Space Marine 2 absolutely bangs. It's way better than it needs to be. In between missions you walk around the base overhearing conversation (fairly normal so far) but in SM2 - which is let's be clear a very silly game - the little chats are beautiful slices of satire and story.

Important message: You can do things without the right gear. You don't need special equipment, the important part is the monkey with thumbs. Example: I rode through the Himalayas in jeans and a leather jacket on a motorbike with standard street tyres costing $2. I didn't die* *Luck

The Barbican is a British Space Station that just happens to be in London.

have a column on this in the next issue of the New World - between stuff like below and people turning up to eg non-existent fireworks or Christmas markets, I wonder if AI companies won't regret releasing their products too soon: people can be lazy and/or forgiving but they don't like feeling dumb!

Guys, I have some SHOCKING election news. The workshop* I am a member of selecting a new leader and _all_ the candidates would do a good job. Every single one. Imagine that, a selection of great people for the job. *Makerspace / Workers commune?

CW: SAUCY HOTNESS ************** I am wearing a full set of thermals under my clothes. **************

Anyone who says money can’t buy you happiness has never lived a life such that approximately £1200 would fix 90% of your current worries

If you ask a man what his favourite Warhammer / Warhammer 40k armies are you'll know 1000 times more than you will by demanding his star sign. But I'm a classic Undead/Dark Elf, so of course I'd say that.

A kid in the pub has Astrix toys and the Gaul action figures are my new look for 2026.

First thought for 2026. What if we brought long hats back? Like not just become a hat culture again, but one that prized LONG hats?

If anyone on here as a mystery they can't solve in 2026 let me know. I reckon I could throw together a good 'amateur detective' outfit. Let's solve something. No disgusting mysteries and they can't take more than 45 minutes.

Sure everyone knows about The Ris, but few speak of the other five sacred stats: The Ren, The Teri, The Titu, The Lig and The Isdo, Only when they have equal footing will be have a balanced adventuring party.

I love sparkling water because sometimes what I really want is to be perfectly hydrated but also in a small amount of pain

Ever since moving to London (in 2001) I have made a point of helping people with luggage on the underground or guiding lost people where they need to go. As a one person mission to improve London's reputation to visitors. I reckon I've helped 1000s of tourists now.

It's mad that if a European person from between 1634 and 1637 time travelled to now, aside from accent issues they would completely understand what is going on with AI if you simply said 'Tulips'

Guys guys! I think I might have worked out the masc equivalent of getting a bunch of flowers. New rechargeable batteries! Finally @wheatles.bsky.social is speaking my love language.

I'm going to start a thread of tiny good things I have done. #1 'Wolfie' had a very serious leg injury and required stitches. He was very brave about it and is doing loads better.

Okay. I've got a Christmas fact that has haunted me for at least 20 years. It is true because it was told to me with pride by someone working at the company involved, but it's dark so if you aren't ready for something grim. Stop reading.

Now I have a hammer. Ho-ho-ho.

For me the most magical thing about Christmas is being warm and full. I realise that sounds way more wholesome than I expected, but what I mean is dozing in your favourite chair, post feast, in front of a fire. Perhaps with the pet of your choice snoring nearby. That's Christmas for me.

The most realistic 'driving a giant robot in an urban setting' experience available to us currently is the front seats of the top deck of a London bus.

Some absolutely top notch orange cattery here

This is a high level magic item. The name confirms it* *In the thread.

Important Christmas science news: If you eat at least 3 (Three) salted pistachios and then have a Cadbury Hero of your choice, it makes the Hero taste like they used to, before the recipe change. *Yes I do understand how salt works but also try it.

As a former editor of Popbitch – and the proud owner of a legal letter sent by HarperCollins, accusing me of being "highly likely to cause serious harm to [their former star client]’s reputation both as an individual and author” – may I just say: GET IT RIGHT UP YE

TIL the original lyrics to Deck the Halls are awesome and “don we now our gay apparel” is temperance movement bullshit

i believe people when they say linux has gotten better in the last few years. what i'm skeptical of is that linux Guys have improved. i will not use an OS where i'm at high risk of someone calling me stupid for not liking some aspect of the experience. i must be allowed to hate the computer

Being a British parent is so weird bc you're actually worried about paying the sky high rent/mortgage & getting GP appointments but the entire press keeps telling you you're worried there's a trans person or immigrant nearby & the vat on Eton means there'll only be two skiing holidays this year

This was such a great thread. I’m always telling assistant editors and post PA’s that you have to create opportunities to move up. Very rarely do things just fall in your lap.

Quote with your model of masculinity *I am going to make this throne for myself btw.

I think this was my proudest ever avhievement

The Cbeebies Bedtime story is the female gaze for the UK (complimentary).

Here are some free conversation starter topics for use with men, manlyfolk or autistic women (UK edition): Which five fictional characters would be on your heist team? Which sci-fi spaceship would you most enjoy serving on? What would your job be? Which time period would you do best in?

The stats for a horse in D&D are wrong. First off, horses don't have that many hit points. I'd say 2hp at best. The charisma stat is well off, they are charming M-f when they need to. The damage stat is right though. That's roughly equivalent to being hit with a LIGHT HAMMER, twice.

@louiestowell.bsky.social Let me know when you do your 'Friday good things' thread because I've got a really good answer!

If polyamory is so radical and new then what tf was this

What idiot called it a phalanx and not polyarmoury

Proud and also amused to announce my small cat son Steve has… toilet trained himself? (Yes, he did use it properly)

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If people _want_ to talk about Die Hard, we should talk about how the first 20 minutes are a family drama (complimentary). It's Holly and John failing to communicate again and again and it does not get the respect it is due. The action in the film hits harder because of this humanity.

Also, we watched the first bit of #StrangerThings last night - and, yeah - it's fun. It'll do. But. At one point in the show, set in '87, a character refers to another as a "sorcerer" because their powers are innate. Sorcerers didn't show up till 3rd ed in 2000, not as innate casters.

The identity of this crisp has been concealed pending further legal action by the crown.

I don't want to humblebag but I reckon it would take only one ghost visiting me on Christmas Eve to make me change my ways.

Thanksgiving with Leslie Jones