The AIPAC Muppet thinks this is gonna help her in the polls

I think in this specific instance with Dr. Al-Hashimi, it's more that there seemed to be a setup for a mirroring with Robby, and a story that was interesting on its own. The way it played out was a less interesting result and speaks to some of the bigger problems the show ran into this season.

I think you can view a lot of critique as that if you really want to, particularly negative critique.

I think people can simultaneously create and critique art. It's probably healthier even

A lot of complaints I had with last night's finale are summed up here

Come for the trailer, stay for the garden whimsy

‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Maker Launches Official Actual-Play Show Amid Growing Popularity of ‘Critical Role,’ ‘Dimension 20’ (EXCLUSIVE) Hasbro's Wizards of the Coast is putting their trademarked D back in DM-ing with the launch of a new "Dungeons & Dragons" actual-play TV series.

Just really cool to see people like @thatbronzegirl.bsky.social who came up through the indie scene getting big opportunities now.

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Dropout’s Emmys Surprise: ‘Game Changer’ and ‘Very Important People’ Enter 11 Categories as Vic Michaelis Joins Lead Comedy Actress Race (EXCLUSIVE) Dropout, the indie streamer formerly known as CollegeHumor, has revealed its official submissions for the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards.

Mark me, within five years we're gonna see Brennan nominated for something

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Gambit wanted cover

Gambit wanted cover

The greatest X-Men writer returns to tell a new tale of Gambit, Storm, and New Orleans mystery. Ready for one more adventure in The Crescent City, mes amis?

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This September, The X-Men And Fantastic Four Team Up To Fight A Virus That Turns Humans Into Mutants (Again) - The Fandomentals DNX, a five-issue comic book event series from superstar writer Jed MacKay and acclaimed artist Federico Vicentini co-starring the X-MEN and FANTASTIC FOUR, arrives in July.

This September's big event will pay off a storyline building since the start of Jed Mackey's run on X-Men.
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Wolfenstein art

Little blast from the past as Griffin looked at Wolfenstein: The New Colossus. Because killing Nazis is always in style.
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Want to write about games, comics, books, or movies? We're a fully worker owned and independent site always looking for writers who want to nerd out and explore the fundamentals of fandom. Come join us!

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Fluoride And IQ: An Update We should all be grateful that there's fluoride in our wate

Water fluoridation remains one of the greatest successes of public health - the story of a new study on fluoride and IQ

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Oh I trust Roxley but man, AI has ruined my eye for more "photorealistic" art styles

Are the Brass: Pittsburgh box arts AI or do they just look A LOT like AI?

Orson Welles chimes at midnight

Run boy run!

When you're not specc'd for the fight but you did spend all that gold on half plate.

(Chimes At Midnight, 1966)

Lauren Groff Brawler cover

Lauren Groff signed interior

Picked up the latest from the GOAT @legroff.bsky.social today

My silly Pitt meme broke containment so I'll put it here too

Rolling the dice on inclusion: Inside Black representation in gaming with Wizards of the Coast creators - Indianapolis Recorder Representation in gaming is evolving and designers at Wizards of the Coast are working to include various cultures and people in their...

I talked about being Black as a woman who works in and plays D&D with the Indianapolis Recorder and some of my badass coworkers on Magic :) indianapolisrecorder.com/black-repres...

We should chat if you'll be there!

I really wish I could play more board games

Oh I'll definitely file that one away

I wish I had pets because "you want to come up and meet my plants" is a much less exciting offer

Reading weird lit might actually be the best way to get inspired to write

Dimension 20: Blithe, Baffled, And Bewildered By Brennan And A Bus - The Fandomentals ”Dimension 20: On a Bus” is unlike anything the Actual Play and Improv industry has seen.

Remembering how good @ragepandapajamas.bsky.social 's review of the first @dimension20.dropout.tv On A Bus was

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Mother Mary | Official Trailer 2 | A24 YouTube video by A24

Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer Sam Anselm on the eve of her comeback performance.

Check out the new trailer for David Lowery's Mother Mary, out April 17 from @a24movies.bsky.social

Part of the reason board games just doesn't feel as good anymore is that every other email I get seems to be "faceless corporate LLC buys small company run by actual designers"

Marvel Swimsuit Special cover

Superheroic pinups mix with stories from writers like @meakoopa.bsky.social and @rainbowrowell.bsky.social in this summer's Marvel Swimsuit Special.

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New Season Of Dimension 20 To Feature Flamboyant Goth Vampires - The Fandomentals The new season, created in partnership with White Wolf, will bring Vampire: The Masquerade to the D20 table for the very first time

A new partnership with @worldofdarkness.bsky.social brings together vampires and municipal government in the new season of @dimension20.dropout.tv .
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