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Also, this is random, but if you’ve followed me recently and I haven’t followed you back, here’s my policy: If you meaningfully engage (thoughtful replies, etc), I will almost always follow back. I love interacting with people on here! Likes are cool, but actually talking to people is more fun!

To anyone considering running for office, here is the winning strategy: Focus entirely on enacting a law that punishes mass political texts and calls with a *minimum* of a $5 billion dollar fine and 10 years in prison You will be the most popular politician in the country by a wide margin

NBA podcasters are currently racing to their mics to act like they thought the Walker Kessler transaction was brilliant the whole time

It’s almost like all the people who said “just get a legit big to pair with Luka” had a point AGAIN

THIS But also, I’m actually really liking the rookie too—going right at the superstar. Sorry Yaxel Lendeborg, I wasn’t familiar with your game.

It’s game 1, things can and will change. With that said: all offseason, I heard podcasters talk about the Thunder & the Spurs like they were the ‘96 Bulls. I won’t be surprised if this is a preview of the western conference finals…but I also won’t be surprised if it isn’t. Both teams are beatable.

I was EXTREMELY critical of Mitch Johnson during the NBA Finals, but whatever he told his team at halftime seems to have worked. The Spurs suddenly look like a basketball team again.

Ok am I watching a different game than everyone else or am I just so tired that my brain isn’t working? The Spurs don’t look tough. They look like a broken team lashing out because they are getting completely outplayed and are down by 20+ points at the half.

Cannot believe that I’m annoyed on behalf of *THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER* because the refs are letting the other team get away with too much

The reputation of the entire Spurs organization is built on them doing things the right way. It was infuriating to watch Tim Duncan beat your team with bank shots, but you had to respect it. If they’re trying to pivot to “embracing being the villains”, I just don’t see that going well.

Everyone’s making fun of Chet for getting thrown down by a small guard, but I feel like I gotta point out the important part: You’re not allowed to throw your opponent in basketball What in the world is happening in San Antonio?

Diminish an anime: Partially Cooly

eBay users! Don't ignore today's email, even though it looks like a boring standard update to the User Privacy Notice. They want to use your data to train AI models. If you click the link over the words "the right to object", it takes you to a page with a toggle button letting you opt out.

Anyone know why the NBA decided to have the season opener in the middle of the afternoon on a weekday?

In Japan they don't call it a train of thought, it's the Thinkansen

Also, what’s up Bluesky? It’s been a minute

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I regret to inform you all that I’ve become obsessed with 3D printing

Look, I’m a Nintendo fan. They make good games and always have. But it is *WILD* that all they have to do right now to dominate is to not actively try to step on as many rakes as they can find

All Nintendo has to do right now is just their normal thing and they will look like *geniuses*

I’m not sure that dedicated soccer fans understand how off-putting the FIFA drama was to people trying to get into the World Cup this year. I read, listened to podcasts, watched the games, and learned a lot. And now…I’m probably just out on future World Cups.

The family and friends of Mexican animator Luis de la Rosa, who tragically passed away during the Annecy Festival, are asking for support to help cover travel expenses and repatriate his body. A GoFundMe fundraiser has been launched for anyone who would like to help: gofund.me/ae1944d68

If you’re looking for something positive: We no longer need anyone to write about why soccer hasn’t “taken off” in the US The answers are pretty clear

A Saturn version exists 👀

Not trying to burst anyone’s bubble here, but… Peacock costs like $11/month and you get the Spanish broadcast It costs over $80/month for YouTube TV to get the English broadcast This is probably just a straightforward financial decision for a lot of people

This looks useless and amazing, I kinda love it

I completely understand being upset about the way FIFA handled this. I don’t really understand being upset that Balogun is available to play. The result is right even though the process was wrong. And I’m starting to understand that maybe FIFA & the World Cup just aren’t for me, which just sucks.

Look, I’m no expert. But here’s my simple take on the situation: If you think Balogun should stay suspended OR should be allowed to play, direct your anger to the correct spot: FIFA Demand that they be better. We do it with other sports. There’s no reason they should be an exception.

Also: if you think *THIS* means there will be an asterisk next to anything the USMNT accomplishes during this World Cup…I’d suggest looking at the history of the World Cup. I promise, an opaque review process that results in a *correct* ruling does not even register on the FIFA sketchiness scale.

“A lot of bullshit happens in our country, but a lot of great things happen, too.” —Kevin Durant KD’s accuracy extends well beyond the basketball court

Help! We have an unhoused patient who just gave birth. It was early and we thought we had more time to get prepared. We are working on her immediate needs that will allow her to leave the hospital w/ her baby. But I REALLY want to get an extend-stay room for a month for her to figure out next steps