Arthur Dent @ArthurDent@unxpnx.farm

I'm laughing at memes about billionaires who can't pull themselves up to the surface by their own bootstraps, but in reality I'm furious.

I'm furious I was accused of human smuggling by FRONTEX (European border agency) for being part of a sea rescue operation that saved 1000+ lives of refugees fleeing war & terrorism.

I'm furious at the money & international effort being spent to rescue these billionaires when operations like ours cost so little and save so many lives, but are punished.

1/3

Edit: @neckspike got it, seems to be a Singer 9W. An unusual model indeed!

Edit 2: muting this now that it’s solved ;)

Ok here’s the true test of whether the fedi can replace Reddit. Can anyone help me identify this antique singer sewing machine?

I’m pretty good at recognizing all the most common models, but a friend found this in his in-law’s house and it has me stumped.

Boosts appreciated

#sewing @sewing #antique #antiqueSewingMachine #vintageSewingMachine

I don't know what the squirrels in my back yard are up to *exactly* but I feel like I'm the one who's going to wind up in jail for it.

Absolute gold. 🏅 My kids think this already.

John Rogers on the money, as usual:

What a wonderful story Nathan Lane recently told about an old interview where Robin Williams saved him from being inadvertently outed by Oprah during an interview during their 'Birdcage' days.

As if you needed yet another reason to love Robin Williams. 💕
https://www.comicsands.com/lane-robin-williams-oprah-outing-2659678209.html?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=toot&utm_campaign=SAND

They can't build predictive algorithms on you if you're unpredictable.

Let chaos reign.

your feelings are valid!!! your syntax unfortunately is not

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Look, I'm not suggesting anything, but I want to point out that France has erupted into violent protests because the government raised the retirement age.

From 62 to 64.

Meanwhile, in America, we're not eligible for full retirement benefits until 67.

Despite what many conservatives and "centrists" would have us believe, I don't think Americans riot often enough.

Okay, turns out I'm suggesting a thing.

I recall a dad joke that I told the day my first daughter was born: “with the birth of my first child I’m incredibly excited! I can now tell dad jokes without being a faux pa!”

I still giggle when I think about it.

Also, it's #ShutTheFuckUpFriday

If the cops suspect you of a crime, NOTHING you say will help you. Tell them you are invoking your right to remain silent and request an attorney.

GETTING YOU TO TALK IS HOW THEY GET CONVICTIONS

Your lawyer will help you decide, carefully, what to say if anything. Don't make that decision without your lawyer.

Do not seize the day. This will startle the day and may cause it to become aggressive and give you a nasty bite.

Instead approach the day calmly without making eye contact, pet it gently, and slowly enfold it in a careful embrace

If the day shows any signs of resistance to being engaged with, it is likely to turn on you. Back off and return to bed.

Imagine if there were people who kept saying, "I'm not homophobic, but I think gay men should be kept out of locker rooms so they don't assault straight men. And I also think gays and lesbians shouldn't be allowed to marry because that takes away from from straight marriages. Also I think they're converting the youth. Still, I support gays' right to exist."

And the mainstream press was like, "SEE? They're not homophobic. They even said so." That's where we are now with trans people.

Very subtle, nice 😂

Did the NYT really publish an Opinion speculating that young girls today are more depressed than ever because of _phones_?

In a world where they lost the right to control their own reproductive healthcare? Where states are pondering making them report their periods? In a world debating genital inspections to play school sports? While banning books? Where they practice school shooting drills? With climate change? Where sexual assault isn’t disqualifying for public office?

Sure, it’s the phones.

The Onion is on a roll. https://www.theonion.com/evangelical-leaders-announce-j-k-rowling-finally-bigot-1850129128

@Tarah