Dave Lifton
@dslifton.bsky.social
Chicago-based writer, editor and tour guide. A cipher, wrapped in an enigma, smothered in secret sauce. Kummerspeck. Perfect teeth, nice smell, a class act all the way. #LifStrong, my friends.
That Tom Petty fella sure knew how to write a good tune. I miss him.
September 8, 2026 at 2:17 AM
That Tom Petty fella sure knew how to write a good tune. I miss him.
She wants to spend more time telling her family that they’re ungrateful shits.
September 4, 2026 at 3:46 PM
She wants to spend more time telling her family that they’re ungrateful shits.
Any human dumb enough to admit this should have his/her/their platforms taken away on principle.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/755...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/755...
What is proxy betting, and why is Bill Simmons facing scrutiny for it?
The Ringer CEO said on his podcast that he had bets placed for him in another state. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission found out.
www.nytimes.com
September 3, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Any human dumb enough to admit this should have his/her/their platforms taken away on principle.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/755...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/755...
Last line is killer:
"His era with the Clippers will conclude with two more forfeited first-rounders than playoff series wins."
"His era with the Clippers will conclude with two more forfeited first-rounders than playoff series wins."
NBA crushes Clippers after Kawhi Leonard investigation: defector.com/nba-crushes-...
NBA Crushes Clippers After Kawhi Leonard Investigation | Defector
The NBA has concluded its investigation of the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, and the punishments are major. The league announced Wednesday that the independent probe, conducted by the law…
defector.com
September 3, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Last line is killer:
"His era with the Clippers will conclude with two more forfeited first-rounders than playoff series wins."
"His era with the Clippers will conclude with two more forfeited first-rounders than playoff series wins."
I was there last month and was also upset I couldn’t take interior shots. So here are more exteriors.
August 29, 2026 at 12:36 PM
I was there last month and was also upset I couldn’t take interior shots. So here are more exteriors.
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Why Your Team Sucks 2026: Chicago Bears defector.com/why-your-tea...
Why Your Team Sucks 2026: Chicago Bears | Defector
Some people are fans of the Chicago Bears. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Chicago Bears. This 2026 Defector NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previews so…
defector.com
August 26, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Why Your Team Sucks 2026: Chicago Bears defector.com/why-your-tea...
Curry, McGrath - I'm All Alone [HQ, subbed]
YouTube video by andorino
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August 26, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Remember that Nick Lowe's late-career revival was almost entirely because of Dolly Parton.
August 26, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Remember that Nick Lowe's late-career revival was almost entirely because of Dolly Parton.
Sanchez gets 10 Meolas for that near-post howler.
August 24, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Sanchez gets 10 Meolas for that near-post howler.
Vintage performance by @drewmagary.bsky.social here.
Seriously look at these two assholes. Fucking Big Dom looks like a water balloon someone drew a face on
Why Your Team Sucks 2026: Philadelphia Eagles defector.com/why-your-tea...
August 24, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Vintage performance by @drewmagary.bsky.social here.
Reposted by Dave Lifton
Confederates always think it's a war of northern agression
Jamieson Greer tries to portray the US as a victim of Canadian aggression: "We're moving forward with measures that respond to Canadian retaliation" 🙃
August 22, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Confederates always think it's a war of northern agression
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Reposted by Dave Lifton
Northwestern University admin accepting $35 million for the football program from MAGA donors Dick and Liz Uihlein while also shuttering the African Studies program and its 80-year-old history is a pretty good encapsulation of higher ed in the US.
August 15, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Northwestern University admin accepting $35 million for the football program from MAGA donors Dick and Liz Uihlein while also shuttering the African Studies program and its 80-year-old history is a pretty good encapsulation of higher ed in the US.
@servoacademy.bsky.social Had a family wedding this past weekend. Was tempted to do this to my new nephew.
August 13, 2026 at 12:46 AM
@servoacademy.bsky.social Had a family wedding this past weekend. Was tempted to do this to my new nephew.
Can we get Sean Spicer back? I miss this meme.
August 12, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Can we get Sean Spicer back? I miss this meme.
I would hate to see this close.
Broadway Antique Market, the beloved Edgewater vintage store, is for sale. blockclubchi.co/3UczFU5
August 12, 2026 at 1:35 PM
I would hate to see this close.
I can’t be the only one to think of this.
August 12, 2026 at 11:31 AM
I can’t be the only one to think of this.
And yet, he shot a 63.
August 11, 2026 at 11:45 PM
And yet, he shot a 63.
Contains maybe the greatest fan comment ever:
“Winning the busted-ass NFC South is like having the biggest dick in kindergarten, and we can’t even manage that.”
“Winning the busted-ass NFC South is like having the biggest dick in kindergarten, and we can’t even manage that.”
“At this point Penix's surgeons don't even need to use scalpels, they just go at him with a pair of forks like they're getting ready to serve pulled pork.” - @toley.bsky.social
defector.com/why-your-tea...
defector.com/why-your-tea...
Why Your Team Sucks 2026: Atlanta Falcons | Defector
Some people are fans of the Atlanta Falcons. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Atlanta Falcons. This 2026 Defector NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previews...
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August 10, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Contains maybe the greatest fan comment ever:
“Winning the busted-ass NFC South is like having the biggest dick in kindergarten, and we can’t even manage that.”
“Winning the busted-ass NFC South is like having the biggest dick in kindergarten, and we can’t even manage that.”
"I never heard of the guy" - TFG, tomorrow.
And he lost. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
August 7, 2026 at 2:26 AM
"I never heard of the guy" - TFG, tomorrow.
Today I reminded myself of the time Ed Begley Jr., one of the WASPiest looking actors ever, did a perfect impression of my grandmother.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQle...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQle...
A Mighty Wind - Speaking Yiddish
YouTube video by Next Best Thing
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August 5, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Today I reminded myself of the time Ed Begley Jr., one of the WASPiest looking actors ever, did a perfect impression of my grandmother.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQle...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQle...
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You could grow a spine and do your damn jobs.
August 4, 2026 at 7:12 PM
You could grow a spine and do your damn jobs.
@drewmagary.bsky.social @davidjroth.bsky.social My pick for Most Burned Baseball Jersey? Johnny Damon.
Star player? Check
“Traitor”? Check
Large, perpetually aggrieved fanbase? Check
Star player? Check
“Traitor”? Check
Large, perpetually aggrieved fanbase? Check
July 30, 2026 at 7:29 PM
@drewmagary.bsky.social @davidjroth.bsky.social My pick for Most Burned Baseball Jersey? Johnny Damon.
Star player? Check
“Traitor”? Check
Large, perpetually aggrieved fanbase? Check
Star player? Check
“Traitor”? Check
Large, perpetually aggrieved fanbase? Check
I made it into the fan comments!
Today Why Your Team Sucks digs into the GIANTS, who have a collective IQ of six. defector.com/why-your-tea...
Why Your Team Sucks 2026: New York Giants | Defector
Some people are fans of the New York Giants. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the New York Giants. This 2026 Defector NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previews...
defector.com
July 29, 2026 at 5:58 PM
I made it into the fan comments!
Beadle Bamford was just asking questions from his constituents about the sanitary conditions of her kitchen, but the free market spoke.
The unregulated free market is Mrs. Lovett realizing that humans make far more and tastier meat pies than cats, require far less sawdust, and are far easier to catch besides.
Among the worst ideas floating around is that "the free market" will naturally achieve desirable results for society. No, it won't, not even in theory, much less in practice. Markets don't optimize "good for society" unless you make them.
July 28, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Beadle Bamford was just asking questions from his constituents about the sanitary conditions of her kitchen, but the free market spoke.