ArtiB
@artibollocks.bsky.social
European, Londoner, ex scientist, current desk slave. Like reading, movies, comedy, being informed by others bcs I’m a bit lazy - so hit me with art, photography, politics, news, law, jokes…..food…
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ArtiB
@artibollocks.bsky.social
· Dec 1
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Well, that made me laugh
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ArtiB: The Renaissance Tweeter in a Sea of Meme Lords
In a world drowning in emojis, ArtiB serves up insightful musings sprinkled with comedic gold.
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A delightful blend of intellect and irreverence, wrapped in a charmingly British aura.
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ArtiB: The Renaissance Tweeter in a Sea of Meme Lords
In a world drowning in emojis, ArtiB serves up insightful musings sprinkled with comedic gold.
"
A delightful blend of intellect and irreverence, wrapped in a charmingly British aura.
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According to MIT News, Margaret Hamilton died at the age of 90.
"A profoundly influential computer scientist best known for leading the software engineering team at MIT’s Instrumentation Lab during NASA’s Apollo program".
This famous photo 🔽 inspired the For All Mankind character Margo Madison.
"A profoundly influential computer scientist best known for leading the software engineering team at MIT’s Instrumentation Lab during NASA’s Apollo program".
This famous photo 🔽 inspired the For All Mankind character Margo Madison.
October 7, 2026 at 9:36 PM
According to MIT News, Margaret Hamilton died at the age of 90.
"A profoundly influential computer scientist best known for leading the software engineering team at MIT’s Instrumentation Lab during NASA’s Apollo program".
This famous photo 🔽 inspired the For All Mankind character Margo Madison.
"A profoundly influential computer scientist best known for leading the software engineering team at MIT’s Instrumentation Lab during NASA’s Apollo program".
This famous photo 🔽 inspired the For All Mankind character Margo Madison.
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Hey folks. In total honesty my tour is NOT selling well. I’ve sold 30 tickets in a 400 seater in Birmingham, and not much more elsewhere. If you like musical comedy, if you like standup, then please come see my show! And spread the word! The Rachel Parris Songbook tour starts in Nov! Link in bio! 🎶
October 7, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Hey folks. In total honesty my tour is NOT selling well. I’ve sold 30 tickets in a 400 seater in Birmingham, and not much more elsewhere. If you like musical comedy, if you like standup, then please come see my show! And spread the word! The Rachel Parris Songbook tour starts in Nov! Link in bio! 🎶
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Just a reminder: Tillis persuaded the woman Hegseth allegedly raped to come forward with her story, and told her that if she did, it would sink the nomination.
She did. At great risk to herself. Tillis then cast the deciding vote for Hegseth.
Because he’s a goddamned coward.
She did. At great risk to herself. Tillis then cast the deciding vote for Hegseth.
Because he’s a goddamned coward.
Outgoing Sen. Tillis regrets pivotal vote for Hegseth: ‘He’s an actor. He’s not a manager’
Outgoing Sen. Thom Tillis spoke to MS NOW about regretting his vote to confirm Pete Hegseth and his strained relationship with Trump.
www.ms.now
October 5, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Just a reminder: Tillis persuaded the woman Hegseth allegedly raped to come forward with her story, and told her that if she did, it would sink the nomination.
She did. At great risk to herself. Tillis then cast the deciding vote for Hegseth.
Because he’s a goddamned coward.
She did. At great risk to herself. Tillis then cast the deciding vote for Hegseth.
Because he’s a goddamned coward.
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As long as the Tories are threatening to leave the ECHR, they aren’t a serious party.
Consider it the ultimate red flag. Any party who’d take this entirely unnecessary and ruinous risk with our rights and our country’s security and wellbeing should never get its hands on power.
(Letter, Times)
Consider it the ultimate red flag. Any party who’d take this entirely unnecessary and ruinous risk with our rights and our country’s security and wellbeing should never get its hands on power.
(Letter, Times)
October 5, 2026 at 6:27 AM
As long as the Tories are threatening to leave the ECHR, they aren’t a serious party.
Consider it the ultimate red flag. Any party who’d take this entirely unnecessary and ruinous risk with our rights and our country’s security and wellbeing should never get its hands on power.
(Letter, Times)
Consider it the ultimate red flag. Any party who’d take this entirely unnecessary and ruinous risk with our rights and our country’s security and wellbeing should never get its hands on power.
(Letter, Times)
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never the wrong time for this classic
October 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM
never the wrong time for this classic
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👏 Really welcome news.
September 30, 2026 at 2:25 PM
👏 Really welcome news.
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🗳️ Rejoining is the only option.
🇪🇺 Britain needs to build bridges with our European allies and get back to the heart of Europe.
🇪🇺 Britain needs to build bridges with our European allies and get back to the heart of Europe.
Andy Burnham wants to review the UK’s relationship with the EU. What are the options?
The PM said Brexit has ‘done more harm than good’ and wants an assessment before the next UK-EU summit
www.theguardian.com
September 30, 2026 at 3:48 PM
🗳️ Rejoining is the only option.
🇪🇺 Britain needs to build bridges with our European allies and get back to the heart of Europe.
🇪🇺 Britain needs to build bridges with our European allies and get back to the heart of Europe.
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It's time to take us back to where we belong: at the heart of Europe. ♥️
September 30, 2026 at 7:02 PM
It's time to take us back to where we belong: at the heart of Europe. ♥️
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Circus Performers, by Walt Kuhn, 1978, 📸 via @marisakabas.bsky.social
September 29, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Circus Performers, by Walt Kuhn, 1978, 📸 via @marisakabas.bsky.social
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Time for this classic again.
September 30, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Time for this classic again.
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It's more than 8 years since there was a majority for Brexit.
This seems like a no-brainer, but I'm bloody glad plans are being made.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
This seems like a no-brainer, but I'm bloody glad plans are being made.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
No 10 gathering evidence on public support for rejoining the EU
Senior Downing Street officials reach out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test backing for reversing Brexit
www.theguardian.com
September 30, 2026 at 6:48 PM
It's more than 8 years since there was a majority for Brexit.
This seems like a no-brainer, but I'm bloody glad plans are being made.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
This seems like a no-brainer, but I'm bloody glad plans are being made.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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In 1971, Henry Fonda played the Vietnam War in a TV ad. Last week a Russian actor took the role.
Nikita Kukushkin, in exile since condemning the invasion of Ukraine, faces the camera: I am war. Help me kill. Don't protest. Don't follow the news. Have a latte on Patriarch's Ponds.
Nikita Kukushkin, in exile since condemning the invasion of Ukraine, faces the camera: I am war. Help me kill. Don't protest. Don't follow the news. Have a latte on Patriarch's Ponds.
September 22, 2026 at 5:55 PM
In 1971, Henry Fonda played the Vietnam War in a TV ad. Last week a Russian actor took the role.
Nikita Kukushkin, in exile since condemning the invasion of Ukraine, faces the camera: I am war. Help me kill. Don't protest. Don't follow the news. Have a latte on Patriarch's Ponds.
Nikita Kukushkin, in exile since condemning the invasion of Ukraine, faces the camera: I am war. Help me kill. Don't protest. Don't follow the news. Have a latte on Patriarch's Ponds.
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This is true, that's what makes it both funny and sad.
September 23, 2026 at 8:54 AM
This is true, that's what makes it both funny and sad.
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It's four years to the day since Margarine Thatcher revealed her mimi-budget, and immediately sharted lavishly inside her own spacesuit
So here's a reminder of those glorious days
No paywall
But you're on your own when it comes to paying for therapy
russincheshire.substack.com/p/it-would-a...
So here's a reminder of those glorious days
No paywall
But you're on your own when it comes to paying for therapy
russincheshire.substack.com/p/it-would-a...
“It Would Almost Be Endearing if it Wasn’t So Completely and Utterly Fucking Mad”
It is four years since Liz Truss’s mini-budget. So drink heavily, move the cat out of kicking distance, and relive the experience in this excerpt from Four Chancellors and a Funeral.
russincheshire.substack.com
September 23, 2026 at 5:51 PM
It's four years to the day since Margarine Thatcher revealed her mimi-budget, and immediately sharted lavishly inside her own spacesuit
So here's a reminder of those glorious days
No paywall
But you're on your own when it comes to paying for therapy
russincheshire.substack.com/p/it-would-a...
So here's a reminder of those glorious days
No paywall
But you're on your own when it comes to paying for therapy
russincheshire.substack.com/p/it-would-a...
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Word! Hell yes I support this💙💛
September 17, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Word! Hell yes I support this💙💛
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Good news: Baxter has escaped the Bezos ecosystem.
You can now buy The Wolf That Chews Rocks direct — and cheaper than Amazon, with UK, US and Australian options.
russelljonesauthor.com
You can now buy The Wolf That Chews Rocks direct — and cheaper than Amazon, with UK, US and Australian options.
russelljonesauthor.com
The Wolf That Chews Rocks by Russell Jones
Dogs, science and chaos. Buy the illustrated hardback direct for £18.99.
russelljonesauthor.com
September 18, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Good news: Baxter has escaped the Bezos ecosystem.
You can now buy The Wolf That Chews Rocks direct — and cheaper than Amazon, with UK, US and Australian options.
russelljonesauthor.com
You can now buy The Wolf That Chews Rocks direct — and cheaper than Amazon, with UK, US and Australian options.
russelljonesauthor.com
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I've managed to organise direct orders for The Wolf That Chews Rocks, which means you don't give a penny to Bezos, and it's a lot cheaper too.
Go here and click the link.
Or don't. I'm not your bloody mother, make your own mind up.
russelljonesauthor.com
Go here and click the link.
Or don't. I'm not your bloody mother, make your own mind up.
russelljonesauthor.com
The Wolf That Chews Rocks by Russell Jones
Dogs, science and chaos. Buy the illustrated hardback direct for £18.99.
russelljonesauthor.com
September 18, 2026 at 4:20 PM
I've managed to organise direct orders for The Wolf That Chews Rocks, which means you don't give a penny to Bezos, and it's a lot cheaper too.
Go here and click the link.
Or don't. I'm not your bloody mother, make your own mind up.
russelljonesauthor.com
Go here and click the link.
Or don't. I'm not your bloody mother, make your own mind up.
russelljonesauthor.com
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It’s funny, but also not funny at the same time.
September 16, 2026 at 11:18 PM
It’s funny, but also not funny at the same time.
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🇬🇧 It was always a risk that Brexit would lead to the breakup of the UK.
🇪🇺 One of the best ways to avoid that would be EU membership.
📊 It isn't just the people of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland who want membership - our polling shows the majority of people in England want it too.
🇪🇺 One of the best ways to avoid that would be EU membership.
📊 It isn't just the people of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland who want membership - our polling shows the majority of people in England want it too.
September 14, 2026 at 10:56 AM
🇬🇧 It was always a risk that Brexit would lead to the breakup of the UK.
🇪🇺 One of the best ways to avoid that would be EU membership.
📊 It isn't just the people of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland who want membership - our polling shows the majority of people in England want it too.
🇪🇺 One of the best ways to avoid that would be EU membership.
📊 It isn't just the people of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland who want membership - our polling shows the majority of people in England want it too.