bridgeburner.bsky.social
Coloradan, former paleontologist, former software engineer, current goof-off
Sometimes silly.
Sometimes serious.
Always pedantic.
Science & dogs & photography & nerd shit & music & politics
1,648 posts
1,098 followers
3,395 following
Active Commenter
comment in response to
post
Had a similar experience in Nee Zealand. A trucker warned us that it wasn’t all “skittles and roses” in some parts of the country, and we should be careful.
comment in response to
post
If LA County were a state, it would be the 11th most populous.
comment in response to
post
That "cheesesteak" was really problematic too.
comment in response to
post
I had never heard of scrandle before this, but...wow. I'm eager to see what a normal day is like.
6/10 here.
comment in response to
post
His first name was Llewelyn?
comment in response to
post
The reason I like the Treaty of Tripoli reference is because it sits in direct opposition to the claim. There's no need for interpretation of anything.
comment in response to
post
From Article 11 of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship, Signed at Tripoli November 4, 1796:
"As the government of the United States of America is not in any sense founded on the Christian Religion..."
Negotiated under George Washington's administration, and ratified during John Adams's presidency.
comment in response to
post
This is kind of making me wish I hadn't left Twitter in 2022.
comment in response to
post
Yep, Diprotodon
comment in response to
post
And what the hell with “IF Trump dies…” Just ask Joni Ernst: everyone’s gonna die, and that beached whale ain’t gonna make 100.
comment in response to
post
Like, in a row?
comment in response to
post
Same thought.
comment in response to
post
I realize before I ask this that I probably don’t want to know, but are penis beads a real thing?
comment in response to
post
I'm just the idea guy. I don't make the rules.
comment in response to
post
That's amazing. And why hasn't anyone brought Match Game back? And Battle of The Network Stars...except we could do the Streaming stars now.
comment in response to
post
I'm pretty sure one of Shaq's thighs outweighs Holmgren.
comment in response to
post
Sweet! Me next!
comment in response to
post
Hey, I'm not gonna try to tell you how to live your life, but posting photos of your unblurred ID is maybe not a great idea.
comment in response to
post
A few years ago, some Flat Earthers were trying to figure out how to make their map of the world work, and one guy suggested that if there were TWO Australias, everything worked fine.
comment in response to
post
I’m fully on board. Should not be played at a reasonable volume.
comment in response to
post
That was the first Soundgarden song I ever heard, circa ‘91.
comment in response to
post
Because you’re high?
comment in response to
post
Shhh…I have 4 to go.
comment in response to
post
Yeah man…they opened for Constipated Octopus back in like 2004.
comment in response to
post
Aw man…we’re right in the middle of rewatching season 2. Between Norm and the Superfans, he left an indelible mark on my generation. Gonna pour myself a cold one in George’s name.
comment in response to
post
We have already gone off the cliff. Just waiting for impact.
comment in response to
post
This thread is magical. I had a great day, and this is the cherry on top.
comment in response to
post
How many children/husbands do you have?
comment in response to
post
I like them French fried potaters.
comment in response to
post
comment in response to
post
Does this seem about right? This is from the Watch Duty app.
comment in response to
post
It really sucks this had to happen in my lifetime.
comment in response to
post
That earned a follow, for better or worse.
comment in response to
post
What dichotomy did he present?
comment in response to
post
Should someone tell him his job title?
comment in response to
post
So your argument is “I mean, they’re kids, but they’re not…you know…like, kiiiids.”
That’s a really good point.
comment in response to
post
Wait, what?
comment in response to
post
But besides that.
Oh, it’s also unethical? Ok.
But besides that.
Oh, it’s also a security risk? Ok.
But besides that.
Oh, it also establishes a disastrous precedent in bribery? Ok.
But besides that…
comment in response to
post
As nightmarish as that would be for Mavs fans, it would be kinda funny to everyone else.
comment in response to
post
Sounds perfect for my gnat-like attention span!
comment in response to
post
Kinda makes you wonder what’s worse: having no principles at all or having terrible principles.
comment in response to
post
On the other hand, who gives a shit? I’m an atheist. I don’t care what any religious leaders or practitioners think about my lack of belief.
comment in response to
post
The Sneeze was the best website ever.
comment in response to
post
Right…the three “role players” discussed in the article made a combined $95 million his year.
comment in response to
post
Kessler Syndrome, here we come!
comment in response to
post
Impressive that they won 6!
comment in response to
post
"Hey boys and girls, who wants to go to the Library of Congress today?"
comment in response to
post
Satire is dead.
comment in response to
post
I'm reasonably sure it's not me.