Brad
@bk1e.net
Everything is going wrong / All my songs are coming true
Software engineer - Austin, TX - he/him
https://mastodon.social/@bk1e https://pixey.org/@bk1e
Software engineer - Austin, TX - he/him
https://mastodon.social/@bk1e https://pixey.org/@bk1e
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Today is the 40th anniversary of Cleveland's epic Balloonfest debacle. Second only to Ten Cent Beer Night in the great list of Cleveland WTFs. Cheers to all who celebrate.
The Doomed Cleveland Balloonfest of '86
YouTube video by The Atlantic
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September 27, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Today is the 40th anniversary of Cleveland's epic Balloonfest debacle. Second only to Ten Cent Beer Night in the great list of Cleveland WTFs. Cheers to all who celebrate.
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Cat and Girl Versus Permanence
September 22, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Cat and Girl Versus Permanence
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ICE shot someone in their car in Austin just now.
September 20, 2026 at 7:36 PM
ICE shot someone in their car in Austin just now.
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A man was shot and injured by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in north Austin on Sunday afternoon, according to a City of Austin news flash. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/city-officials-say-man-shot-injured-by-ice-agents-in-north-austin/
September 20, 2026 at 8:45 PM
A man was shot and injured by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in north Austin on Sunday afternoon, according to a City of Austin news flash. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/city-officials-say-man-shot-injured-by-ice-agents-in-north-austin/
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Breaking: ICE shot and injured a man in Austin, Texas, earlier today. Trump has allowed ICE to flood our streets and put our communities in harms way again and again and Governor Abbott is complicit every time.
I am demanding the body camera footage and full accountability.
I am demanding the body camera footage and full accountability.
ICE agent shoots and wounds person in North Austin, officials say
An ICE agent shot and wounded a person Sunday in North Austin, according to three state and local officials.
www.statesman.com
September 20, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Breaking: ICE shot and injured a man in Austin, Texas, earlier today. Trump has allowed ICE to flood our streets and put our communities in harms way again and again and Governor Abbott is complicit every time.
I am demanding the body camera footage and full accountability.
I am demanding the body camera footage and full accountability.
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The Haunting: released on this day in 1963.
Still the best American haunted house movie.
Still the best American haunted house movie.
September 19, 2026 at 6:56 PM
The Haunting: released on this day in 1963.
Still the best American haunted house movie.
Still the best American haunted house movie.
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Folks, if you want to know what's *really* up with "AI", where the harms lie, and contextualize the nonsense du jour, this film is must watch.
September 14, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Folks, if you want to know what's *really* up with "AI", where the harms lie, and contextualize the nonsense du jour, this film is must watch.
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I have, like, an entire list of qntm novels I think you should read but this collection has at least three stories you will literally never stop thinking about and come on it's a *dollar*
VALUABLE HUMANS IN TRANSIT AND OTHER STORIES is discounted to $0.99 on Kindle in the US and Canada, today only!
This collection includes the highly relevant short story "Lena" and an exclusive sequel story "Driver"
This collection includes the highly relevant short story "Lena" and an exclusive sequel story "Driver"
Valuable Humans in Transit and Other Stories
Valuable Humans in Transit and Other Stories - Kindle edition by qntm. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Valuable Humans in Transit and Other Stories.
www.amazon.com
September 13, 2026 at 11:27 PM
I have, like, an entire list of qntm novels I think you should read but this collection has at least three stories you will literally never stop thinking about and come on it's a *dollar*
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This deep-dive into unexpectedly punchy dijon mustard is FASCINATING. It's so much like wine! There are so many variables that affect production, and, well...I guess we may have to start getting used to spicier mustard. www.thestar.com/business/why...
My jar of mustard was so spicy it made my eyes water and sent me on an obsessive quest to find out why
The mustard was the same brand I buy every time, Maille Dijon Originale, but it was much, much stronger than usual.
www.thestar.com
September 12, 2026 at 5:24 PM
This deep-dive into unexpectedly punchy dijon mustard is FASCINATING. It's so much like wine! There are so many variables that affect production, and, well...I guess we may have to start getting used to spicier mustard. www.thestar.com/business/why...
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the maestro Dario Argento 📽️
September 7, 2026 at 6:07 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the maestro Dario Argento 📽️
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2050: there is no water and everyone travels to dew points for condensation drops using hand drawn maps as google maps lays traps for the unwary so as to collect moist, moist meat to power their data centers
September 6, 2026 at 10:45 PM
2050: there is no water and everyone travels to dew points for condensation drops using hand drawn maps as google maps lays traps for the unwary so as to collect moist, moist meat to power their data centers
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Google’s excuse for kowtowing to Trump on Lake Ontario is that it’s just following the Geographic Names Information System. Does that mean Trump could sign an executive order redefining the North Pole to be in Kansas? Why stop there? Rename the constellations? Switch east and west? Up and down?
August 30, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Google’s excuse for kowtowing to Trump on Lake Ontario is that it’s just following the Geographic Names Information System. Does that mean Trump could sign an executive order redefining the North Pole to be in Kansas? Why stop there? Rename the constellations? Switch east and west? Up and down?
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For those scared of being *called* Communist: My God, sack up. Have you ever tried agreeing with your bully's premise? How did it go?
www.the-reframe.com/soon-you-too...
www.the-reframe.com/soon-you-too...
Soon You Too Will Be A Commie
Accepting a bully's framing won't save you a beating. Why solidarity is the best way out.
www.the-reframe.com
August 23, 2026 at 3:50 PM
For those scared of being *called* Communist: My God, sack up. Have you ever tried agreeing with your bully's premise? How did it go?
www.the-reframe.com/soon-you-too...
www.the-reframe.com/soon-you-too...
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We knew it would be a hot day, and we can now confirm it was the hottest day of the year! 🥵
https://www.kxan.com/news/near-record-heat-this-weekend-no-end-to-heat-in-sight/
https://www.kxan.com/news/near-record-heat-this-weekend-no-end-to-heat-in-sight/
August 22, 2026 at 11:02 PM
We knew it would be a hot day, and we can now confirm it was the hottest day of the year! 🥵
https://www.kxan.com/news/near-record-heat-this-weekend-no-end-to-heat-in-sight/
https://www.kxan.com/news/near-record-heat-this-weekend-no-end-to-heat-in-sight/
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i get it but this song must be played at 400% volume. sorry
August 22, 2026 at 6:51 PM
i get it but this song must be played at 400% volume. sorry
*record scratch*
*freeze frame*
Yep, that’s me. You’re probably wondering how I ended up in this situation.
petapixel.com/2026/08/21/p...
*freeze frame*
Yep, that’s me. You’re probably wondering how I ended up in this situation.
petapixel.com/2026/08/21/p...
Photographer Captures Day-Old Goslings Leaping From Their Nest
Geronimooo!
petapixel.com
August 22, 2026 at 9:52 PM
*record scratch*
*freeze frame*
Yep, that’s me. You’re probably wondering how I ended up in this situation.
petapixel.com/2026/08/21/p...
*freeze frame*
Yep, that’s me. You’re probably wondering how I ended up in this situation.
petapixel.com/2026/08/21/p...
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modern fascists aren't posturing, or saying stuff for some other purpose—they mean it
my latest with @liberalcurrents.com
www.liberalcurrents.com/fascists-rea...
my latest with @liberalcurrents.com
www.liberalcurrents.com/fascists-rea...
Fascists Really Believe It
Millions could die because of ideas intellectually and morally equivalent to the ‘lizard people’ conspiracy theory.
www.liberalcurrents.com
August 14, 2026 at 10:15 AM
modern fascists aren't posturing, or saying stuff for some other purpose—they mean it
my latest with @liberalcurrents.com
www.liberalcurrents.com/fascists-rea...
my latest with @liberalcurrents.com
www.liberalcurrents.com/fascists-rea...
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The weekend’s amusement, for Nintendo’s 50,000th day anniversary. An early playing card box re-make to check cut and art positions.
August 16, 2026 at 12:51 AM
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NEW AD: 14 years ago today, Ken Paxton stole someone's $1,000 pen.
Today, Ken Paxton’s pen victim is endorsing James Talarico.
Today, Ken Paxton’s pen victim is endorsing James Talarico.
August 14, 2026 at 11:30 AM
NEW AD: 14 years ago today, Ken Paxton stole someone's $1,000 pen.
Today, Ken Paxton’s pen victim is endorsing James Talarico.
Today, Ken Paxton’s pen victim is endorsing James Talarico.
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Check out the date this was published.
Architects Of 2026 Market Crash Just Finished A Highly Productive Lunch https://theonion.com/architects-of-2026-market-crash-just-finished-a-highly-1819576830/
August 13, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Check out the date this was published.
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What do you mean, the president’s secret catering truck has crashed into Manhattan? It’s been a sealed off prison since 1997! And he has a briefcase holding the secret treaty with Iran that will reopen the Strait???!!!
August 11, 2026 at 1:30 AM
What do you mean, the president’s secret catering truck has crashed into Manhattan? It’s been a sealed off prison since 1997! And he has a briefcase holding the secret treaty with Iran that will reopen the Strait???!!!
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#FrightClub #MutantFam #Phantasm #ReggieBannister #HorrorSky #FilmSky #FullMoonFrights #SplatterDay
Don Coscarelli about Reggie Bannister
Don Coscarelli about Reggie Bannister
August 11, 2026 at 1:24 AM
#FrightClub #MutantFam #Phantasm #ReggieBannister #HorrorSky #FilmSky #FullMoonFrights #SplatterDay
Don Coscarelli about Reggie Bannister
Don Coscarelli about Reggie Bannister
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[James Stewart as Odysseus] now listen here, Agamemnon, I'm going home, y'see. You keep your fancy armour, I'm getting off this crummy ol' beach. [Spotting the Cyclops] now here's a curious fella, he's only got one peeper
July 27, 2026 at 11:47 AM
[James Stewart as Odysseus] now listen here, Agamemnon, I'm going home, y'see. You keep your fancy armour, I'm getting off this crummy ol' beach. [Spotting the Cyclops] now here's a curious fella, he's only got one peeper