If you see this post a bridge

*taps sign*

“straight line was a lie” by @thebeths.bsky.social

Always a delight to watch @thebeths.bsky.social, even more so in a beautiful venue like Manchester’s Albert Hall. (Forever jealous of the venues here and yes it is my fault for moving away)

Cheekface track played in the venue before @thebeths.bsky.social gig last night.

The “trans people in sport” discourse is flaring up again this morning. It’s the same question: do trans women have a biological advantage? (Notice how they erase trans men entirely.) Here’s my hot take: So what if they do? 🧵 [1/9]

If you need me I’ll just be admiring David Lynch’s house.

@lornastabler.bsky.social feels like the kind of thing you’ll know about!

Repeatedly making this argument until it gains traction at work.

On the same day in the Telegraph:

Today in AI Is Not A Good Source For Learning About The World's Most Misunderstood Body Part, meet this ChatGPT gem. Funnily enough, we're actually going to talk about how most of this is kinda sorta right (for small values of right), as a cautionary tale about generative AI.

*Ponders getting back into DJing so I can play this followed by @loscampesinos.bsky.social Don’t tell Me to Do the Math(s) purely for my own amusement*

Periodic request! If anyone has 1x End of the Road ticket going spare hmu. (Twickets is still the Wild West and whilst some of our party are sorted we’re still at least one short)

If you want to believe it, check it twice ::clap clap:: If you want to believe it, check it twice ::clap clap:: Doesn’t matter if it’s awful Doesn’t matter if it’s nice If it confirms your bias, check it twice! ::clap clap::

Sorry, I forgot we’re all supposed to be talking about MCR tickets today, aren’t we.

Failed at getting End of the Road tickets this year, so playing the “constantly watch Twickets” game. Have fees on Twickets gone up massively or have I just forgotten because it’s been a while since I used it?

Once again I think it's worth reminding the world that Threads and The Bodyguard were directed by the same guy

Help us @danpopomatic.bsky.social ! Nobody can remember when @marthadiy.bsky.social played the Red House and it’s driving my little brain mad! Narrowed down to probably 2012.

Been clearing out old stashes of cards and sure, most were for the recycling pile but then I found this beaut of a card that @undividual.bsky.social sent me when I was super poorly in 2019 and it made me remember that the bad place did throw up some good internet pals back in the day! Hi Emma!

After the media damage is inflicted and seen by millions of eyes,you receive a private email to say there's no evidence and no action,seen by two people only There's no public apology. They don't send this to media or post it on police accounts We will continue to fight. We will continue to win.

It’s been a very @henrywiddicombe.bsky.social week in our household, as we finally framed our @machcomedyfest.bsky.social ‘22 poster by @drewmillward.bsky.social and also got hold of Henry’s first comic, illustrated by a bunch of legends.

The 2 genders: woman, man ❌️ The 4 genders: woman, Man, modern monkey, just another happy junkie ✅️

Here they all are, @freshpunks.bsky.social, @marthadiy.bsky.social and America’s Local Band, @cheekface.bsky.social. Doesn’t get better than this, even if every last person almost melted.

Petition for @marthadiy.bsky.social to play this @allodarlin.bsky.social cover on the current tour given Allo Darlin’s triumphant return this week. open.spotify.com/track/720ldo...

IT IS NEARLY TIME

Happy release day to this absolute beauty! It's been a decade since the last Allo Darlin' album and not a minute has been wasted - "Bright Nights" bursts with joy, experience, warmth, melody, twang 'n' jangle and oh those gorgeous tunes. Well worth the wait! li.sten.to/allo-darlin-...

This mishap means one important thing: @cheekface.bsky.social ARE IN THE UK BABY! Who am I seeing in Bristol tomorrow?

So, are we making #RDWC2025 happening here? Airport pint consumed, flight to Munich imminent.

Ah, my first (and penultimate) Glastonbury. A sea of mud soup. A tent we had to abandon that was eventually about 4’ deep in water. Genuinely fond memories despite this.

Screen kneecap you cowards

Catching up on Self Esteem’s Glastonbury set from last night and, being brilliant aside, now I want to learn that You Forever dance for roller derby warmups.

You too can brighten your day with this excellent compilation of #Eggcorns

I feel like this is becoming my life.

Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on. slate.com/technology/2...

Have YOU been to Munich or Innsbruck? Do you have top tips for things to see/do/eat/drink? Lemme hear ‘em!

Finally watched All Of Us Strangers. Expected to cry a lot but instead was mostly a bit confused… this is going to be one of those films I just think about for days isn’t it?

Hell yes.

I was determined to not buy any new roller derby kit in the run-up to my last game. Managed it, but turns out this toe stop barely held on.

He’s not wrong. Just watched The Ballad of Wallis Island and I genuinely think it’s one of the best films I’ve seen in years. Beautiful, moving, and obviously hilarious (in intensely awkward ways).

Played my last game of roller derby yesterday. It came down to a 3 point game, narrowly losing to a team who we thought would comfortably beat us. My teammates and bench crew were all superstars, the opposition were so friendly, I won an award and we all went for chips on the beach after. Dreamy!

Two gigs two nights in a row? What is this, 2016?! Superb stuff from Gindrinker and Wylderness at Canton Libs last night. More done-by-10pm, social-club-down-the-road shows plîs.

First night of the MJ Lenderman tour last night, excellent stuff.

Transport sadly not feasible from Cardiff but if you live anywhere in the Sheffield vicinity you should go to this because it’ll be bloody great.

🌞🌞🌞 Our new single ‘SUNSHINE STATE’ is streaming everywhere NOW!! 🌞🌞🌞 We made a video for it ourselves!💅 

Anyone had experience of worsening asthma as a result of long covid? Any tips on managing it? I miss being able to breathe.

Things are tough, right? So have a timeline cleanse/#ProofOfCat

Wholly unsurprising but still immensely depressing to see the UK drop even lower on this year’s Rainbow Map.

If you see this post the most recent photo of yourself from your camera roll (I am the one not made of stone)

Got the @machcomedyfest.bsky.social dream volunteer shift and went to Corris Railway! Steam trains followed by comedians in an engine shed followed by steam trains? Yes please.