Neil T
@biliousbarnacle.bsky.social
Habs fan. English teacher. Mostly here to shoot the breeze about either.
In 1988 the Rhinoceros Party ran a candidate in the same riding as Liberal leader John Turner who shared his name.
The Rhino candidate got 760 votes, the real John Turner got 24,021 votes.
And the world somehow continued to exist.
The Rhino candidate got 760 votes, the real John Turner got 24,021 votes.
And the world somehow continued to exist.
November 2, 2026 at 4:52 PM
In 1988 the Rhinoceros Party ran a candidate in the same riding as Liberal leader John Turner who shared his name.
The Rhino candidate got 760 votes, the real John Turner got 24,021 votes.
And the world somehow continued to exist.
The Rhino candidate got 760 votes, the real John Turner got 24,021 votes.
And the world somehow continued to exist.
Oh! Paper Planes by M.I.A.
The white kids in designer jeans went apeshit for that.
The white kids in designer jeans went apeshit for that.
October 30, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Oh! Paper Planes by M.I.A.
The white kids in designer jeans went apeshit for that.
The white kids in designer jeans went apeshit for that.
It was a staple at The Dance Cave in like 2004. 😎
October 30, 2026 at 3:30 PM
It was a staple at The Dance Cave in like 2004. 😎
Trying to think of the songs that would get the hipsters going bonkers on the dance floor in like 2005:
Hey Ya
Seven Nation Army
Float On
Last Night
I'm sure there's more, but my memory is failing me (as it is wont to do these days ;)
Hey Ya
Seven Nation Army
Float On
Last Night
I'm sure there's more, but my memory is failing me (as it is wont to do these days ;)
October 30, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Trying to think of the songs that would get the hipsters going bonkers on the dance floor in like 2005:
Hey Ya
Seven Nation Army
Float On
Last Night
I'm sure there's more, but my memory is failing me (as it is wont to do these days ;)
Hey Ya
Seven Nation Army
Float On
Last Night
I'm sure there's more, but my memory is failing me (as it is wont to do these days ;)
"Hey Ya" would like a word...
October 30, 2026 at 3:08 PM
"Hey Ya" would like a word...
I wasn't aware he was sick, LBD is a real nasty bit of business. How sad.
October 29, 2026 at 8:04 PM
I wasn't aware he was sick, LBD is a real nasty bit of business. How sad.
Even taking him at his word...Why would international students wait in a line 40 deep to fraudulently vote in a municipal election?
A 40 person line to register? That'd take ages to get through. Why would anyone bother?
A 40 person line to register? That'd take ages to get through. Why would anyone bother?
October 27, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Even taking him at his word...Why would international students wait in a line 40 deep to fraudulently vote in a municipal election?
A 40 person line to register? That'd take ages to get through. Why would anyone bother?
A 40 person line to register? That'd take ages to get through. Why would anyone bother?
Only 11/237 polls counted. But her term as mayor did not inspire much confidence for a second one.
October 27, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Only 11/237 polls counted. But her term as mayor did not inspire much confidence for a second one.
At least you don't live in Hamilton?
Still 0/237 polls reporting 1:50 after closing.
Coulda swore I watched them scan my ballot at the station...
Still 0/237 polls reporting 1:50 after closing.
Coulda swore I watched them scan my ballot at the station...
October 27, 2026 at 1:51 AM
At least you don't live in Hamilton?
Still 0/237 polls reporting 1:50 after closing.
Coulda swore I watched them scan my ballot at the station...
Still 0/237 polls reporting 1:50 after closing.
Coulda swore I watched them scan my ballot at the station...
I dunno. I watched a decent chunk of that BOS-NSH game last night. If that was any indication, I think they'll be in sell mode by US Thanksgiving 😎
October 24, 2026 at 1:12 AM
I dunno. I watched a decent chunk of that BOS-NSH game last night. If that was any indication, I think they'll be in sell mode by US Thanksgiving 😎
Yeah, I'm having a hard time finding too much fault with Hughes for not acquiring any of those guys.
Maybe MacTavish? But I'm not sure MTL had anything that would match the pick that got ANA Klepov (I think ANA *really* wanted him).
Maybe MacTavish? But I'm not sure MTL had anything that would match the pick that got ANA Klepov (I think ANA *really* wanted him).
October 24, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Yeah, I'm having a hard time finding too much fault with Hughes for not acquiring any of those guys.
Maybe MacTavish? But I'm not sure MTL had anything that would match the pick that got ANA Klepov (I think ANA *really* wanted him).
Maybe MacTavish? But I'm not sure MTL had anything that would match the pick that got ANA Klepov (I think ANA *really* wanted him).
It doesn't matter how many risqué cartoon dogs I block, "What's Hot Classic" keeps thinking I want more.
October 24, 2026 at 12:57 AM
It doesn't matter how many risqué cartoon dogs I block, "What's Hot Classic" keeps thinking I want more.
I'm trying to remember which 2Cs have been traded since last deadline:
MacTavish, Kadri, Trochek.
Am I missing anyone?
MacTavish, Kadri, Trochek.
Am I missing anyone?
October 24, 2026 at 12:55 AM
I'm trying to remember which 2Cs have been traded since last deadline:
MacTavish, Kadri, Trochek.
Am I missing anyone?
MacTavish, Kadri, Trochek.
Am I missing anyone?
Those are grocery store frames if I've ever saw em.
(Not that there's anything wrong with grocery store frames per se, but when you're a raging asshole like that guy...well, fair game)
(Not that there's anything wrong with grocery store frames per se, but when you're a raging asshole like that guy...well, fair game)
October 22, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Those are grocery store frames if I've ever saw em.
(Not that there's anything wrong with grocery store frames per se, but when you're a raging asshole like that guy...well, fair game)
(Not that there's anything wrong with grocery store frames per se, but when you're a raging asshole like that guy...well, fair game)
Teaching high school in the Age of AI is like having front row seats to The Deluge.
October 21, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Teaching high school in the Age of AI is like having front row seats to The Deluge.
But do you also disavow the early 90s schlock-metal band Ugly Kid Joe??
October 18, 2026 at 3:27 PM
But do you also disavow the early 90s schlock-metal band Ugly Kid Joe??
Which is related to your original point in that the thought that you will live on in your kids and grandkids etc is also not really accurate.
October 16, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Which is related to your original point in that the thought that you will live on in your kids and grandkids etc is also not really accurate.
One thing that has done my head in recently is just how quickly genetic inheritance becomes negligible.
5 generations back, so like 100-150ish years ago, your direct ancestor is 1 of 32 that led to you being you.
5 generations back, so like 100-150ish years ago, your direct ancestor is 1 of 32 that led to you being you.
October 16, 2026 at 12:47 PM
One thing that has done my head in recently is just how quickly genetic inheritance becomes negligible.
5 generations back, so like 100-150ish years ago, your direct ancestor is 1 of 32 that led to you being you.
5 generations back, so like 100-150ish years ago, your direct ancestor is 1 of 32 that led to you being you.
My reaction to purple at least 75% of the time.
October 15, 2026 at 5:39 PM
My reaction to purple at least 75% of the time.
Yep, that photo definitely matches the political party...😏
October 14, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Yep, that photo definitely matches the political party...😏
Unless they player is pressured by a defender, no over-and-back at the red line in OT.
That one rule change would solve a lot of the issues.
That one rule change would solve a lot of the issues.
October 14, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Unless they player is pressured by a defender, no over-and-back at the red line in OT.
That one rule change would solve a lot of the issues.
That one rule change would solve a lot of the issues.
Seeing one exponentially increases the likelihood that I'll never frequent their business ever again.
October 12, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Seeing one exponentially increases the likelihood that I'll never frequent their business ever again.
Works for this season, but how will the next 4 look?
October 10, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Works for this season, but how will the next 4 look?