If anyone is wondering what to gift me for my birthday, l would be thrilled to receive the Elizabethan costume worn by Klaus Nomi at his final concert, in 1982. Only $12,500 (which, because it belongs it a museum, feels like a steal).

“All information that comes in, if it is fresh, is wrong: if it is stale, it is possibly accurate, but also useless.” Hilary Mantel, The Mirror & the Light

Hey @nytimes.com crossword: No matter how often you say it, "emo" is not a form of "punk".

happy fakeass may day everybody

My very smart and handsome husband assessing Trump’s chances at winning the Nobel Peace Prize, on French TV. Spoiler: They are low. (Sébastien at around 2:45.)

European Parliament, wrapped in plastic like some kind of Christo job.

Just some beautiful cans of Breton soups.

FWIW.

Another good question, @jordanackermi.bsky.social.

Aw man guess i’ll never get an answer about this from Jordan Acker. Shucks!Anyway. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

making fun of a samurai I thought I beat in a sword fight 2 days ago when my torso starts sliding cleanly away from my legs

The fact that we moved in next door to a bagpipe school is just starting to sink in.

Was just selected for French jury duty, which could provide the basis for some real comedy.

THE FRENCH: Hey let's all use a slightly different keyboard than the rest of the world. ME: Oh like for accents right? THE FRENCH: No we just think the 'a' and the 'q' should switch positions, and the 'm' should go up a row, and you should have to hit shift to type a period. ME: Thqnk you very ;uch:

home renovation thoughts: the french love a perfect 92 degree angle

French Senator Claude Malhuret: "Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."

Horseshoe Bend, Arizona

Perfect fit for Sinema’s seat.

The Weekend That Everyone At The Bar Is In A New Sweater

me liking every positive post about luigi mangione that comes on my timeline

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Once I saw a bird and thought, “That bird looks just like a cross between a turkey and a vulture,” and I looked it up, and it turns out that kind of bird is called a turkey vulture.