I think I’m going to steal “geribatric” and start using it to describe certain people/events at the local goth club (in a non-pejorative way, of course)

Not made specifically for me, but this is my small collection of @theuglymachine.bsky.social’s work. Absolutely beautiful stuff, if I’m ever in a place to commission myself or anyone I love some quality metalwork I know who I’m calling

I would really, really like to see this break through the social media/substack firewall and become a discussion point in media at large. Will it make a difference? I doubt it, but it's definitely one of those "There's no way this can be true!" ideas that needs to be widely known.

Going to be obsessed with this for a while www.instagram.com/julienpatry_...

@vespertilianthing.bsky.social hey look

@mollyrazor.com no reason

I’ll be spending my Friday night trying to fit “AAACK!!” unobtrusively into the lyrics

THOSE “SOCKS” RAISE SOME QUESTIONS

For the first time, I am considering commissioning a portrait of my cats, this is so good

Look at that face! I'm getting all the feels with these huge, liquid eyes. Love the work of Mister Jellyfish. #beautifulbizarre #catportrait #oilpainting #petart #cats

This should be a t-shirt

@vespertilianthing.bsky.social a thread maybe you should be aware of?

"The Earl of Cattenborough will be Pleased to Partake of a Potato." Europa's Fairy Book. Joseph Jacobs, New York, 1916.

Speaking of long time friends, I haven’t sung the praises of @bijoutype.com in a bit, so here’s a nice profile of him and his work that popped up recently www.monotype.com/company/spot...

Long-time friends know that this is my greatest strength, and that the flip side — refusing to let a bit go long after it has stopped being funny — is my greatest weakness

This needs to be circulated far and wide

Back on my bullshit, Salem edition www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8fL5AP7/

Identity — The Story of Czech Graphic Design is a seven-part series available on YouTube that “introduces viewers to the history of Czech graphic design”. [kottke.org]

This is so good I’m surprised it didn’t happen during that early, magical “everything they do is brilliant” era

We did it, everybody

ATTN: @slipjig.bsky.social

If you’re looking at an MFA in costuming, this would be an excellent opportunity to work with and/or learn from some extremely talented people, including the OP

Grant Morrison explains their art direction for Frank Quitely's Batman/Deadpool variant cover:

@bijoutype.com this kicked off a chain reaction of Kirby ska posts that is an absolute joy

I can't believe this beautiful thing is taxidermy/sculpture and not a painting. @vespertilianthing.bsky.social I think I found your next birthday present

Things that @vespertilianthing.bsky.social and @slipjig.bsky.social should know, a continuing series of

Link to an article with video and everything in the thread, totally worth it

The only time I’m gonna be okay with a straight guy asking if this is a gay bar and then leaving is when he responds with “Well, I came out to find some action… this place is great, I’ll come back on a night when the odds are more in my favor.” Well done, buddy.

PERFECT, NO NOTES

A cool little giveaway from a super-talented artist I found when I joined up here. I love that they do giveaways like this so that folks who might not have the spare cash can experience serious, beautiful smithing up close. @vespertilianthing.bsky.social, I’m sure you could use another claw

I lived to tell the tale of the Thanksgiving-themed candy corn... dare I risk my health and sanity again to try the "creamed corn" and "turkey & stuffing" fudge-covered Oreos? www.oreo.com/products/ore...

I’ve finally made it: tonight, a customer at the club where I check coats came dressed as me for Halloween

I’m not much of a tabletop gamer, but I’m not sure I can pass this up ezra-rose.com/portfolio/if...

I’d buy the single issues AND the deluxe hardcover edition

oh hey @vespertilianthing.bsky.social

This is one hell of a ride. Well worth a watch

As your Goth Coat Check person, it is my duty to inform you that EMF (yes, that EMF) has recorded a cover of Bela Lugosi’s Dead youtu.be/V0NyGTMXSYA

Yet another entry in the very long list of ways that @hot-type-club.bsky.social is the absolute coolest

I'm calling it "the Mordant Months" from now on, and you can too

For a lot of us, every day seems like it's crazier and stupider and more stressful than the one before. I made this design for myself years ago as a reminder to hang in there. It's available as a single sticker or 3-pack: misterreusch.etsy.com

This year, Fear Town in Seekonk, MA offers thrills, chills and SEXY NIGHTCRAWLER

Looking around at the crowd… I guess I’m the only person who came right from synagogue to the Front Line Assembly show?

@bijoutype.com yet another “I’m probably the millionth person to send you this” post, but here we are

Just opened Pokemon Go and I feel like I walked in on something

IMPORTANT REVELATION OF THE DAY

A friend is looking for suggestions on messaging platforms other than Substack. I recommended Ghost based on what I've heard for newsletter/regular mailings, but below he suggests an "a-la-carte" model that I hadn't considered. Does anyone have suggestions for a platform that does this?

Screw flashlights and pocket knives, I’ve found my next EDC

I hate asking for help, but I'm desperate. If you are in California, specifically the Central Valley, please share. I just need to ID one of the people who signed this paper and I can be free of my abuser. I am exhausted and tired of being scared.

Now that he's revealed the lyrics to "It's the End of the World as We Know It," Mr. Stipe is giving away all the trade secrets