I don’t think I can convey how much this reply makes my day.

This sounds like the greatest afternoon ever. "These are the otters. They're heavily invested in crypto and mortal enemies of the giraffes who, as I'm sure you know, are dedicated Maoists."

I was playing chess outside one day and a guy came up and asked for a leisurely game. After about dozen moves he, without a trace of irony, angrily accuses me of cheating by “looking ahead moves”. I have clung to the idea that this was his idea of a joke, but the more I see, I doubt that.

Here’s a compromise: we keep nine justices, but the very decision that overturns more years of precedent than you’ve been alive, you’re out. “Justice Meyer only has 5 years left over on his count so unless it’s a recent one, it’s stare decisis for him”

Due to the recent Supreme Court ruling, the USPS is now adopting the practice of only postmarking mail on the day of delivery.

This week's #StarTrek The Next Generation is The Wounded which introduces the Cardassians, puts Miles O'Brien in the spotlight, and is an examination of what happens after war ends badly: jacoblickliderreviews.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-...

I’m currently writing a gritty prequel to Thomas the tank engine that reveals he’s the real cause of the Phineas Gage incident.

GENTLY LYING TO YOURSELF: "I'll turn over a new leaf tomorrow." SELF-DELUDED: "I'll just get up early and finish it in the morning!" TOTALLY UNHINGED: "I'll just send my board game group this how-to-play video, then I won't have to teach the game on Game Night!"

Years ago, most of my arguments were with people that I disagreed with politically but I respected their intelligence. That’s all gone now; now most of my arguments are with people whom I agree with politically while I don’t respect their intelligence

I am really sick of news headlines that pose “neutrality” by saying a fact, then says X “claims” the opposite. It’s the media’s job to do the basic due diligence on provable claims. The time for charity was eight years ago. Now it’s just being cowardly. If it’s not true, call it a lie.

Do Amazon workers get hydration breaks?

I’m not convinced that “the gulf states will fund $300 billion in reconstruction” it has a real “Mexico will pay for the wall” or “the ballroom is only privately funded” vibe. If we promise this we will all be on the hook for it, and Iran knows that economic strangulation works.

Arkwright! It’s dry, economic, and a real table hog, but it’s one of the best market games out there. Real supply and demand curves, labor market fluctuations, and tons of market twists. It’s a bear but it’s one of the best in its class.

Maybe the front of the horse can be consul.

Repost if your account is a safe place for the trans community 💙🩷🤍

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“The same thing we do every night pinky….”

Sweetlands! Despite its puffy appearance, you have to be one smart cookie to chain this heavy, creamy game.

I think we’re missing a trick not putting out “Pappy Patel’s oversight bourbon”.

youre laughing. a half sunk visage lies beside two trunkless legs of stone and you're laughing

This may be one of the cleanest transitions I have ever seen.

I’m looking forward to ballroom dancing being a popular school program.

Xxx: “I didn’t listen to you because I’m not that into humor.” Me: “I think that’s the meanest thing anyone’s ever said to me.”

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If you're out at Oz-Con this weekend in West Plains, say hi to Rick and Andrea. #OzCon #417Gamers #MoonCityCon

i hate how much i get this comic

When you use AI to do your writing, you are telling your audience: “I deserve your attention, but you do not deserve my effort.”

The human circulatory system, before and after proper cable management.

Orlaj! : ultra-crunchy and combo tastic!

My discover feed has been showing me lots of frogs lately. I like frogs, and do not in any way object to this, but I didn’t, like, mention frogs or interact with a frog post or anything to set this off, so I’m wondering if they’re just showing everyone lots of frogs now 😂

According to scientists this frog is in ecstasy.

We have the very definition of weekend warriors running the country.

The boxperson who kept saying "6-7", leading to several incidents at the craps tables, has been *corrected*, as per the guidance of the ghost in our bathroom.

To be fair, Trump didn’t endorse pope Leo for pope, nor did he send JD Vance to stump for him. That’s gotta be a huge factor in how he was elected pope.

Apparently I’m the king now.

mouse slipped my queen 😮‍💨 guess I'll just resign

If Missouri is still funding other student groups, this violates the First Amendment (as University Counsel should be well aware). To claim reliance on a memo, that is multiple judges have decided violates the First Amendment, is not even reasonable lawyering.

One of the side effects of hiring truly unqualified people is that with every replacement, the institution veers closer to the whims of the executive. “Of course I can arrest protesters! We’ve been doing this for two directors!”

I’m going to grind on dub-core dance-maxing while my hibo is mogging on splaf-flange. I’m sorry if any of those terms are real.

Without shame, the narrative will change from “there are no deaths from the war” to “these people were killed by opposition disloyalty.” They will claim that America was “Stabbed in the back” by anyone not supporting the war.

Columbia, Missouri.

Welcome to ‘Whose war is it anyway?’ The improvisational war where the justifications are made up and oil prices don’t matter.

Kathmandu! Standing in for far-away places since 1951!

Somewhere on the boat over, a punched coin found its way into the sealed card deck. Feels like a magic trick.

White to move. Puzzle "Spielmann - Hoenlinger, Vienna 1929" from chess.com. #ChessPuzzles

Shutting a game box requires skill, courage, and finesse.

Lemons and oranges!: good clean worker placement and shipping with dynamic player order. Strong even at two! The juice is definitely worth the squeeze.

It’s 2 a.m., do you know where your military is?

tyrannis aliquotiens accidit: it happened a few times to tyrants.