'The poorest among us, owning no factories, private jets, or oil rigs, are hardly a glimmer in the rearview mirror of the ultrarich as they race toward emission rates previously unseen by humankind.' futurism.com/scientists-w...

Do you have game tracks that you can listen to for hours? I have a huge list, but this is my fav one if I'm really deep diving into something haha. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kkin...

Highly recommend scrolling through Entertainment Weekly’s piece on The Bride! for the animated ‘Bride or Die’ cover and accompanying photo shoot 🖤

GOD a good piece about fic in a mainstream(ish) pub???? "How might we discuss fanfiction's influence on published fiction in a way that acknowledges that we get something out of fanfiction, and its related forms? Can we reach a healthier vision of the relationship between fiction and desire?"

Very sad that this brilliant, funny woman passed away. Forever an icon and inspiration. May she rest in peace 😟

Do you ever wonder about game fandom and different types of fans? I was reflecting a lot on gatekeeping and different play styles lately, thanks to Silksong. I thought I'd bundle my ideas in a blog, and made a typology to go along with it! (Shaw!) #gamestudies nicollelamerichs.com/2026/01/28/s...

The Hiveworks Artist Guild has released a public statement alleging years of labor abuses, financial mismanagement, and misconduct at Hiveworks at the hands of Xellette “Xel” Velamist and Isabelle “Isa” Melançon. Read their full statement at: cartoonist.coop/hiveworks-gu...

Please take a seat and rest here, weary doomscroller. You've seen enough for today

I hope all the AI boosters understand that they’re training their kids that only chumps do things the hard way—by working diligently and going through the discomfort and hassle of learning and acquiring skills. And also teaching them that a 30% error rate is good enough.

I truly believe that despite the seemingly bottomless evil in our fascist enemies, they are few compared to those who love their community and their neighbors. Most people want peace, want equality and fairness. Most people want to make the world better. And I think we will.

Interesting interview with the hosts of The Greatest Generation podcast. I assume a lot of Trekkies here listen to it already, but if you haven’t, it’s the best and so funny! arstechnica.com/culture/2026...

Thinking about that time the My Little Pony comics, of all things, absolutely bodied Scott Adams.

I am here for this!!

I thought it was an AI-generated joke at first, but "autism Barbie" hits the shelves soon. And she comes with noise-cancelling headphones (!) I am all in favor of representation, but there is no telltale sign for autism. No, not even that fidget toy you included, Mattel! www.bbc.com/news/article...

Today I reviewed abstracts for a conference that I can't attend, but deeply love. I'm so happy that I said yes and made time for this, when it could have been so easy to decline. It was so inspiring to read the submissions and an honor to review the solid work being done in my field! 💜 #academicsky

"Summer bakes in memories for you to look back on a few months later; it’s the time when everything was good, murder case aside." Great read on Persona 4 by @emilyprice.bsky.social

New publication! 🥳 I had a lot of fun contributing to this one on comics fandom, painstakingly translated by the editors. 👏 It's a super hefty volume in German on comics and great for teaching or as a resource at your uni library! 💜 #forschung #comicsforschung

# TrueCrime: Digital Culture, Ethics and True Crime Audiences is out. Seems like a solid book full of media & fan studies! link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

In case you missed it, I’ve got a new article out on games that deliberately try to provoke and to irritate you. It’s called 'Antagonistic Game Design,' and it’s open access on #Eludamos!

One thing I miss about Pokémon is when they'd design each Pokedex to look sort of like the handheld console you were playing the games on at the time

My spring syllabus using games to introduce the principles (and challenges) of literary analysis -- with many debts to @ryancordell.org @annakornbluh.bsky.social @zugenia.bsky.social and so many more -- is now available free to read.

👀 #cfp

Happy new year! It's been very snowy over here in Utrecht. Lovely sights, but also quite difficult to navigate especially since the city isn't doing much about it. XD But... I am enjoying the vibes and working remotely. 2026, let's go!

The new Eludamos is out!!! It features super interesting papers on games and ecology, Metroid, Lies of P, and even... fake games!!! Can't wait to read it during the break! #gamestudies #mediastudies septentrio.uit.no/index.php/el...

YouTube is the ALL Thing. If you want to reach the youths, make yourself a channel. Yes, I know we all hate video, and yes, we're going to have to use it anyway. Suck it up, word nerds, and smile for the camera. (shudders)

Can't wait to read this one! 💜 #comIcsstudies

Curious for more cutting-edge (and open access!) comics research in German? Check out our series Comicstudien www.degruyterbrill.com/serial/csd-b...

Hallmark movie on & time for a marathon writing xmas cards for the team 🎄✨️

Say no more - I need this on my life!!! 💜

I remember doing the deal for Epic Mickey, and Bob Iger shooting laser beams out his eyes at me in the Disney dining room. “Don’t let this video game fuck up Mickey.” Oh well. That’s over.

"Sora users will be able to start generating videos with Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and Yoda early next year." Oof that Disney x OpenAI deal.... 😟 www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/b...

An insight into the current state of academia...

Fanficforum Frankfurt is hosting its third student conference! Currently looking for contributors - students of all levels, degrees, fandoms are welcome to apply. The conference takes place in Frankfurt (aM), Germany, & on Zoom on 30.01.26. Deadline CfP: 14.12.25 fanficforum-ffm.de/fanficforum-...

New issue of Science Fiction Film and Television ⬇️⬇️⬇️ liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/toc/sfftv/18/3

I want to scream www.currentaffairs.org/news/ai-is-d...

Fun #CfP for a spicy issue of Celebrity Studies (Forum section)!! Let's close this year strong!! 📢 Short accessible readings of 1500 words 📆 Submit before 16 January Good luck! 🩷✨️ #celebritystudies #mediastudies

🚨CFP Alert!🚨 ▫️Special Issue: "Mothers of the Magical Kingdom: Disney and Maternal Figures" ▫️Journal: The International Journal of Disney Studies ▫️Article submission deadline: May 1, 2026 More info: www.intellectbooks.com/ijds#call-fo... #FanStudies #DisneyFans

Journal of Fandom Studies 13.2 is out now! Articles include: Anime merchandising and consumption: Character perfume as a case study By Hengrui Luo doi.org/10.1386/jfs_...

The last thing that I expected while playing Alan Wake 2 was an entire gothic metal musical episode. 🤣 What a ride so far! ❤️ #gaming #alanwake

DiGRA deadline extended until 8th December for abstracts and full papers. www.digraconference2026.com

Star Trek conference CfP in Paris september 2026! 🖖🩷 Abstract submissions before 15 January #cfp #academicsky #mediastudies

Very nice music fandom CfP by one of my fav academic journals, Transformative Works and Cultures! #cfp #academicsky #mediastudies

I am still processing Wicked For Good. Great chemistry between the actresses (For Good!) Hilarious cardigan. Awesome moves by Michelle Yeoh. But so many funny or emotional scenes were clunky compared to the play - Wicked Witch of The East, the Dorothy bits, the Wizard reveal, the rushed ending. Hm!

fashion meets passion

My exact thoughts while scheming on my Carmila/Zestial fics during my commute to work

Google at its peak was basically the best information retrieval system in human history and they and every competitor decided going from there to “you didn’t want answers you wanted half-assed auto-complete 80%-wrong hallucinations” in a few years was the right idea

Without downloading any new pics, use one to describe your gender.

I was expecting the AI Coca-Cola commercial to look like shit, but I wasn’t expecting it to SOUND like shit, too. I’m guessing that was AI, too, because otherwise it sounds like they got the most disaffected high school choir girls to rush through a song they hate at the end of rehearsal

The strong Utena vibes of this second battle with Lace? I am here for it, letting the yuri flag fly! (I wasn't planning on shipping bugs but they made it happen!! 🤍❤️) #silksong