Cezary Jan Strusiewicz

Cezary Jan Strusiewicz

@ostrichson.bsky.social

Polish writer, comedian, and Korpiklaani fan in Yokohama. Ask me about Godzilla, Oda Nobunaga, Bane, Justified, or sumo. Work: The Japan Times, Tokyo Weekender, Star Trek, NatGeo, The Flytrap, McSweeney's, and Playboy. He/him. 日本語 OK!

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McSweeney's
@mcsweeneys.net

"There’s a difference between supporting the working creatures of Middle-earth and vesting them with power to change things and forge their own destiny. That’s not democracy! I don’t even know what that is, but it scares me, and it should scare you!" buff.ly/9WluK1y

buff.lyWhile I Oppose Sauron, I Would Rather Mordor Win Than Be Held Hostage by the Ents“Honestly, if we end up with two hundred and twenty-five seats on the White Council, I would be disappointed. I would rather Sauron keep control of Middle-ea...

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Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
@ostrichson.bsky.social

Unlike the US, Brazil aims to keep families TOGETHER (in prison but still).

Mike Elk@mikeelk.bsky.social

Flávio Bolsonaro had his passport confiscated by the Brazilian fed police as his brother Eduardo told him to flee to the US. He is tied to paramilitary gangs, is being investigated & lost his legislative immunity when he left the Senate to run for president. paydayreport.com/brazilian-fe...

paydayreport.comBrazilian Federal Police Confiscate Flavio Bolsonaro’s PassportHe faces investigation for his ties to paramilitary gangs
Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
@ostrichson.bsky.social

The new, depressing golden rule of covering American politics: whenever POTUS (the man with access to nuclear missiles) says something extremely weird and nonsensical, check what has been playing on TV in the last two days. News, movie, does not matter. The TV controls his mind. You may scream.

Kevin M. Kruse@kevinmkruse.bsky.social

His stories about Washington DC restaurants all getting robbed before he arrived are all bullshit, of course, but this was in the news last Friday

nbcwashington.comValet Stand Stolen From Outside DC RestaurantA valet stand full of customers’ keys was stolen from outside a restaurant in downtown D.C. Saturday night, and part of the robbery was caught on video. News4’s Mauricio Casillas has reaction from the...
Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
@ostrichson.bsky.social

Unlike the US, Brazil aims to keep families TOGETHER (in prison but still).

Mike Elk@mikeelk.bsky.social

Flávio Bolsonaro had his passport confiscated by the Brazilian fed police as his brother Eduardo told him to flee to the US. He is tied to paramilitary gangs, is being investigated & lost his legislative immunity when he left the Senate to run for president. paydayreport.com/brazilian-fe...

paydayreport.comBrazilian Federal Police Confiscate Flavio Bolsonaro’s PassportHe faces investigation for his ties to paramilitary gangs
Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
@ostrichson.bsky.social

My McSweeney's article is still trending, holy crap.

McSweeney's@mcsweeneys.net

"Let’s be clear: this is not religious persecution. It’s a test. And you can study for tests. You don’t even have to study that hard. You just have to believe in Jesus." buff.ly/oFYteni

buff.lyAs a Devout Christian, I Believe Everyone Should Be Free to Practice My Religion“I don’t see what’s so wrong with asking the followers of Islam to, say, denounce the Muslim Brotherhood. It’s important for the public to know where non-Chr...
Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
@ostrichson.bsky.social

I desperately need a new book obsession. I finished my Pratchett Reread this year (all the Discworld books IN ORDER) and that was amazing. And when I was reading "The Expanse," it was like an addiction. I once caught myself thinking: "If I finish 2 articles today, I'll have all of tomorrow to read!"

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Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
@ostrichson.bsky.social

Currently debating whether I should try Dark Tower. I remember reading the first book and being bored, but it apparently gets much more epic later on, and I do generally like King's style. I'd love to finally read A Song of Ice and Fire but only if it's completed so... that probably won't happen.

Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
@ostrichson.bsky.social

I desperately need a new book obsession. I finished my Pratchett Reread this year (all the Discworld books IN ORDER) and that was amazing. And when I was reading "The Expanse," it was like an addiction. I once caught myself thinking: "If I finish 2 articles today, I'll have all of tomorrow to read!"

Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
@ostrichson.bsky.social

Nothing since then. I still read everyday but nothing lights up my brain. I should finish my "Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy" reread this week but... it gets kind of boring in the later books. I had hopes for "Wheel of Time" but, nope, could not get into (really liked the TV show).

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Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
@ostrichson.bsky.social

Just fucking say "American means white," you Spirit Halloween version of Hans Moleman.

The Bulwark@thebulwark.com

Rally speaker: "Mike Rogers is an American. Abdul has a birth certificate. The birth certificate says he's a citizen of America. You know what? a birth certificate doesn't make you an American."

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Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
@ostrichson.bsky.social

It'd be funny if Zuck couldn't go to Brazil for fear of being arrested. It wouldn't affect his life that much. He can literally go anywhere else in the world. But billionaire brains are broken. I truly believe that an inability to do *whatever he pleases* would cause Zuck physical pain. Do it, do it

Rafa Sales Ross@rafiews.com

In his acceptance speech, Lula says he will work to regulate digital platforms in Brazil. “Digital crimes must be dealt with like real-life crimes.” This comes after Meta directly interfered with the Brazilian elections, favouring Flávio Bolsonaro.

Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
@ostrichson.bsky.social

It'd be funny if Zuck couldn't go to Brazil for fear of being arrested. It wouldn't affect his life that much. He can literally go anywhere else in the world. But billionaire brains are broken. I truly believe that an inability to do *whatever he pleases* would cause Zuck physical pain. Do it, do it

Rafa Sales Ross@rafiews.com

In his acceptance speech, Lula says he will work to regulate digital platforms in Brazil. “Digital crimes must be dealt with like real-life crimes.” This comes after Meta directly interfered with the Brazilian elections, favouring Flávio Bolsonaro.

Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
@ostrichson.bsky.social

Just fucking say "American means white," you Spirit Halloween version of Hans Moleman.

The Bulwark@thebulwark.com

Rally speaker: "Mike Rogers is an American. Abdul has a birth certificate. The birth certificate says he's a citizen of America. You know what? a birth certificate doesn't make you an American."

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Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
@ostrichson.bsky.social

And BREATHE OUT

CNN@cnn.com

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won reelection, defeating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of President Donald Trump, in a razor-thin race that capped a deeply polarized presidential race. https://cnn.it/4e0XHZv

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Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
@ostrichson.bsky.social

Did you know that you can just start saying "you're whale cum" instead of "you're welcome" and basically no one will notice, and even if they do, they'll assume they misheard you? The best part is that the cops will be powerless to stop you.

Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
@ostrichson.bsky.social

And BREATHE OUT

CNN@cnn.com

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won reelection, defeating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of President Donald Trump, in a razor-thin race that capped a deeply polarized presidential race. https://cnn.it/4e0XHZv

Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
@ostrichson.bsky.social

Did you know that you can just start saying "you're whale cum" instead of "you're welcome" and basically no one will notice, and even if they do, they'll assume they misheard you? The best part is that the cops will be powerless to stop you.

Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
@ostrichson.bsky.social

I think that, unless all of my favorite bands are there, this might be my last festival. I'm no longer built for 10 hours straight (with lining up for entry) of standing and headbanging. I think I can handle 1 main band and 2 support acts max. My neck is fine but my back is killing me. Fuck I'm old.

Cezary Jan Strusiewicz@ostrichson.bsky.social

at Full Metal Japan waiting to see Powerwolf for first time ever. Being far from the stage sucks ass but what's worse is that the venue is ALL seats. Moshing, walls of death are forbidden. Holy shit, fuck this. I already have Maiden tix for the same arena next month but after that never again.

Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
@ostrichson.bsky.social

Correction: my Iron Maiden ticket is for a different area, but it's still all seated! I should be close to the stage for that one, though. So, you know, could be worse.

Cezary Jan Strusiewicz@ostrichson.bsky.social

at Full Metal Japan waiting to see Powerwolf for first time ever. Being far from the stage sucks ass but what's worse is that the venue is ALL seats. Moshing, walls of death are forbidden. Holy shit, fuck this. I already have Maiden tix for the same arena next month but after that never again.

Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
@ostrichson.bsky.social

at Full Metal Japan waiting to see Powerwolf for first time ever. Being far from the stage sucks ass but what's worse is that the venue is ALL seats. Moshing, walls of death are forbidden. Holy shit, fuck this. I already have Maiden tix for the same arena next month but after that never again.

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Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
@ostrichson.bsky.social

at Full Metal Japan waiting to see Powerwolf for first time ever. Being far from the stage sucks ass but what's worse is that the venue is ALL seats. Moshing, walls of death are forbidden. Holy shit, fuck this. I already have Maiden tix for the same arena next month but after that never again.

Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
@ostrichson.bsky.social

at Full Metal Japan waiting to see Powerwolf for first time ever. Being far from the stage sucks ass but what's worse is that the venue is ALL seats. Moshing, walls of death are forbidden. Holy shit, fuck this. I already have Maiden tix for the same arena next month but after that never again.

Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
@ostrichson.bsky.social

Ok, ok, I'm less grouchy now. Once everyone stood up and the bass started to vibrate my internal organs, everything fell into place. No bruises but I am already half deaf so that's good. Hibria was a great choice for the first band.

Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
@ostrichson.bsky.social

at Full Metal Japan waiting to see Powerwolf for first time ever. Being far from the stage sucks ass but what's worse is that the venue is ALL seats. Moshing, walls of death are forbidden. Holy shit, fuck this. I already have Maiden tix for the same arena next month but after that never again.

Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
@ostrichson.bsky.social

"Trailer Park Boys" has really disappointed me with this.

mossworm.bsky.social@mossworm.bsky.social

I think using genAI to make images, even little insignificant ones, is hobbyless loser behavior. It completely sours my opinion on people forever, even if they have done good stuff in the past. If you think that is an overreaction or "crashing out", you can take your cringe comp screenshot and go.