Ben Franklin, Esq.
@bfsesq.bsky.social
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Dad. Pop culture lover. I have a history degree that I'm not USING, per se. I enjoy Dr. Pepper.
THE TIGERS WON A GAME
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"It doesn't do anything, there are only 2 posts there!" Why do I have only people brand new to this site complaining at me?
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Turns out it kind of sucks when Bluesky reposts you. I don't need all of this engagement if my replies just fill up with people complaining that I follow too many people
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about 2 hours ago
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Doug Gray
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Blue sky nice guy
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Sara Hates Baseball
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Go Tigers
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I'm sure I've said this before, but if you're still not following the Bluesky-created "Best of Follows" feed, you really should. I check mine daily. IMO it's what a "trending" feed really should look like, and it nails it in a way that Twitter never really could.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
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about 24 hours ago
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I like that one of the replies to that post cited this Classic Post, which is 100% worth a reread.
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Kath Barbadoro
1 day ago
i feel in most relationships one partner is miss piggy and one partner is kermit. it's important to understand which one you are
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REPORT: NBC planning to suspend Jimmy Fallon and then reinstate him a week later, "just to finally get the guy some ratings"
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6.26 million viewers. On broadcast television. In 2025. And that's with about 25% of ABC stations not broadcasting it. That's AMAZING.
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'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' return draws 6.26 million viewers, ABC parent Disney says
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" returned to air Tuesday night, generating 6.26 million total viewers despite significant preemptions across 23% of U.S. TV households.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/24/jimmy-kimmel-return-ratings-abc-disney.html
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Good read.
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/a-lot-of-p...
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A lot of people just don’t realize how unpopular Trump is
The backlash to ABC/Disney canceling Kimmel shows why it's important for businesses and the public to understand that two-thirds of Americans are not Trump voters
https://www.gelliottmorris.com/p/a-lot-of-powerful-people-just-dont
2 days ago
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There is a very specific time that occurs in your kid's life when you don't know anymore whether the texts are coming from your SO or your kid
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Joshua Erlich
2 days ago
'sure did boss, real fucken sexy just like you asked'
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This is the first thing I've seen about what has actually been removed so far.
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Here Are Some of the Signs and Images Removed from National Park Sites
At least a handful of interpretive signs—those providing visitors with historical or cultural context—have been removed from multiple national park destinations.
https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/environment/national-park-service-signs-removed/
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This is really cool!
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2 days ago
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The Jimmy Kimmel thing is probably the most anyone has cared in any way about broadcast television in a long time, but whatever works I guess
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Ea-nāṣir
3 days ago
On the street, it's got a dozen names. Some call 'em White Devils. Simple, classic. Some cats call 'em The Levelers, 'cause they take you from a 10 on the pain scale down to a zero. Smooths you right out. You call it Tylenol. I call it death.
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Eff it, I don't pay any real attention to the NFL at all, but I'll have a beer and watch the Lions tonight
3 days ago
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Just had to lock down my Amazon account to require a PIN for all purchases that my kids don't know. Due to recent events. Welcome to kids that are getting older, I guess
3 days ago
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That Trump press conference is still going on?!
3 days ago
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Sahil Kapur
3 days ago
These findings in the new Washington Post poll jump off the page: Trump is underwater by 19 points on his handling of the economy (40/59) and underwater by 30 points on his handling of tariffs. By contrast, the same poll found him at +14 net approval on the economy in Oct. 2020.
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Add it to the list
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3 days ago
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"Maybe they're right." *SLOW WINK AT CAMERA* I hate this plausible deniability bullshit he continues to try to pull. "This is a rumor, but..." ... we're still going to spread unfounded fears.
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3 days ago
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This is a good point. People won't be happy with Kimmel if he apologizes. We don't really know what he'll do.
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3 days ago
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Too bad Colbert is still cancelled
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Erin Biba
3 days ago
I think we should all let ourselves have a moment of pride and hope. They brought Kimmel back without forcing him to apologize or donate to Kirk’s wife, which was their stipulation at first. Collective action, protesting, and boycotts forced their hand. Celebrate the wins!!
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Jessica Zellers
3 days ago
Sixteen years later, still the funniest piece of writing on the internet. I revisit it every year the way some people rewatch It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown or reread A Christmas Carol. You’re either ready to reap this freaky-assed harvest or you’re not.
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It’s Decorative Gourd Season, Motherfuckers
First published on October 9, 2009, this classic by Colin Nissan is our most-read article of all time. We’re celebrating the 16th anniversary of th...
https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/its-decorative-gourd-season-motherfuckers
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This page must only still be up because nobody in the administration has found it yet.
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3 days ago
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optiMSTie
4 days ago
[Fred Schneider from The B-52s voice mode ACTIVATED] 🎵 If you see a faded sign 🎵 🎵 At the side of the road 🎵 🎵 That says fifteen miles to the... 🎵
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Oh, this is interesting. YouTube is introducing a cheaper subscription called Premium Lite. They still want to be able to run ads on music, basically.
4 days ago
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Me to the Tigers
4 days ago
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Return of the Cmonstermacques
4 days ago
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. This movie understood America so fucking well it’s insane
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Editor Mary 🐝🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇺
6 days ago
“The White House Peace Vigil, widely considered the longest continuous act of political protest in U.S. history, was dismantled by federal law enforcement Thursday night in what activists described as the most direct attack on the protest in its 44-year history.” (gift article)
wapo.st/3Ij8vFI
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The White House Peace Vigil, after standing for decades, is dismantled
Parts of the vigil were removed earlier this month after Trump ordered, “Take it down.” On Thursday night, only the vigil volunteers and some signs remained.
https://wapo.st/3Ij8vFI
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Great news!
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6 days ago
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"Not being vaccinated in and of itself is an underlying condition." Way to go, state of Michigan.
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6 days ago
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Conrail Twitty
7 days ago
From what I’ve been hearing, CVS in Michigan hasn’t been asking people one single question. They also give u a $10 off a $20 purchase coupon
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At work there is a water cooler with 3 dispensing options. Hot (red tap), cold (dark blue tap). There's also a light blue tap with a picture of a house. I realized that this must be ... room temperature water. What kind of MANIAC drinks room temperature water?!
7 days ago
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Matthew Keys
8 days ago
As we've previously reported, Sinclair is one of several broadcasters that is in the process of acquiring or swapping local TV station licenses, which requires FCC approval.
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The Onion
8 days ago
Report: You To Be Fired For Reading This Headline About Charlie Kirk
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Report: You To Be Fired For Reading This Headline About Charlie Kirk
NEW YORK—Insisting your fate was sealed the moment you clicked the link, a report released Tuesday found that you will be fired for reading this headline about Charlie Kirk. “Shortly after you navigat...
https://theonion.com/report-you-to-be-fired-for-reading-this-headline-about-charlie-kirk/
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Phil Lewis
8 days ago
Sinclair said its ABC stations would air a special about Charlie Kirk's life this Friday — in Jimmy Kimmel's normal time slot
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Sinclair Calls For More Action On Kimmel
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-king-charles-live-updates_n_68c80c2be4b0642964ce9b92/liveblog_68cb59e2e4b0aa8d99fe2f68
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Ravin
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Ken Jennings
8 days ago
I liked when the ugly late night drama was Jay Leno hiding in a closet.
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"The special is being written by veteran Jimmy Fallon writer Albertina Rizzo (no relation)" is so great
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8 days ago
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The A.V. Club
8 days ago
Nobody can get mad at them for bringing back the original Muppet Show as an anniversary special with Seth Rogen and Sabrina Carpenter, right?
www.avclub.com/muppet-show-...
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Visibly nervous Disney asks if people maybe want some Muppets right now
Visibly nervous Disney asks if people maybe want some Muppets right now
https://www.avclub.com/muppet-show-special-disney-plus-seth-rogen-sabrina-carpenter
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Ashley Lynch ✂️🎞️
8 days ago
The template was set with Colbert. Need FCC approval for anything? Get it by firing the person Trump has already publicly complained about.
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Jesse Hawken
8 days ago
Fallon being the last man standing is such an indictment of Fallon
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Recap: - Nexstar says its stations will not run Kimmel - FCC Chair Brendan Carr speaks out against Kimmel's comments - Disney/ABC announces the hiatus. So Nexstar is trying to cozy up to the FCC's views under the current administration. Why would they be trying to do that? (con't)
8 days ago
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HOLD ON, HOLD ON. TOO FAR. I WON'T STAND BY THIS
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8 days ago
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Oh, that's right
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