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Merrill Markoe

@merrillmarkoe.bsky.social

Writer of things intended to be humor and animal lover. I post A LOT of pieces on my Substack page:"Still Looking for the Joke" https://substack.com/@merrillmarkoe?utm_source=user-menu

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This was a rough way to learn that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has apparently purchased a house in my neighborhood.

06.12.2025 03:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 42    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Top 15 Live Albums from 2025 Goldmine chooses a Top 15 of some of the most intriguing live album releases to come out of 2025, in a mixed bag turning your HiFi or digital device into a live performance venue

Attention niche of Wall of Voodoo Fans who buy vinyl. Goldmine picked their album of newly digitized previously unreleased live performances as one of the best of 2025! Its a beautiful package. www.goldminemag.com/columns/adve...

04.12.2025 17:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Imagine you're about to launch a pre-moistened wipes company and you have to pick the perfect name that will resonate with customers..A name that will instantly say "THESE are the pre-moistened wipes for YOU!" What will it be? Then it hits you: A name so right it can not be better. SNEMGOY. Bingo!

02.12.2025 02:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 44    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I have made it repeatedly. It gets easier and easier. It is NOT tricky at all. Its just a bunch of chopping and sauteing....and then spreading out the pre-made dough and placing the filling in the middle so there is enough dough to cover it, like wrapping a package. Easy peasy.

27.11.2025 18:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Special Thanksgiving letter from ME to YOU includes 2 great recipes, 2 videos and photos of Pistolithius Tinctorius (Dog Turd Mushrooms.)

Here it is! Hooray! A Thanksgiving letter from ME to YOU because IT's THANKSGIVING! merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/special-th...

27.11.2025 16:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

SOO much better in theory no matter which family you choose.

27.11.2025 02:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Fate Awaiting Thee.mp4
YouTube video by Edwinvacek The Fate Awaiting Thee.mp4

About 15 years ago, in a burst of video collabs, we made this upbeat all purpose seasonal carol entitled " The Fate Awaiting Thee."He did the music. I made the video. I believe it remains one stop shopping for all seasonal needs. youtu.be/dehxX-wWPxM?...

25.11.2025 17:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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How I am going to make my millions: Lawn decorations for Thanksgiving.

25.11.2025 15:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 37    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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VOILA.

25.11.2025 00:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We apparently had a thing for a time.

25.11.2025 00:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That's an excellent question. Let me make a note of it to take up with the design studio.

24.11.2025 20:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Since we live in a culture that worships merch, I've always wondered why there are no specific lawn decorations for Thanksgiving. Very occasionally a blow up turkey. Nothing else. Until now when I present my new idea for making millions:

24.11.2025 20:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 170    ๐Ÿ” 39    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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This year I shopped early to make sure I got the best ingredients for my traditional American Thanksgiving dinner.

23.11.2025 20:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 31    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Paul McCartney Invents a New Kind of Protest Song The culture war of the future has just started

A really really good piece about AI and the creating of art.
Paul McCartney Invents a New Kind of Protest Song
www.honest-broker.com/p/paul-mccar...

22.11.2025 18:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weighing in on claptrap from frequent idiot Megyn Kelly Definitive proof of what it means to be 14 and15

by @merrillmarkoe.bsky.social
1/3โ€œSome of you will no doubt argue that kids these days are more sophisticated in some very big ways.Maybe they are. But are they really? I have no doubt that theyโ€™ve probably seen a lot more porn than I ever saw. But there is also a good chance that they still lack..

22.11.2025 18:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weighing in on claptrap from frequent idiot Megyn Kelly Definitive proof of what it means to be 14 and15

Weighing in on most recent stupid thoughts made public by Megyn Kelly. merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/weighing-i...

21.11.2025 20:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Wow. For once, he's actually right.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the killing of Washington Post opinion columnist Jamal Khashoggi, saying โ€œTHINGS HAPPEN.โ€

18.11.2025 18:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is amazingly good.

18.11.2025 17:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Republican National Anthem
YouTube video by clownalleydotnet The Republican National Anthem

If you would like the hear a song that PERFECTLY encapsulates this moment in our country, I insist that you behold "All Hail The Corporation" by Mr. Andy Prieboy. Even tho he wrote it 10 years ago, boy oh boy did he nail it. youtu.be/PdnYv-M8euA?...

18.11.2025 15:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Concerned that the alien virus that took over the globe in the new show #PLURIBUS has begun spreading in my area.

17.11.2025 16:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Timeline cleanse! (Except for one fairly alarming fact/photo about echidnas, but there are adequate trigger warnings about the photo so you can skip that part if you want)

13.11.2025 21:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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5 Surprising Animals I prefer to everyone in the Trump administration Not kidding even a little bit.

Seven Surprising Animals that I prefer to EVERYONE in the Trump administration. substack.com/@merrillmark...

13.11.2025 21:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Having given this some serious thought, I feel confident about announcing that the most embarrassing word in the English language is Nutmeats.

10.11.2025 19:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 61    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New work by Robert Crumb at Zwirner Gallery in L.A. Show is called 'Tales of Paranoia.' And Mr. Crumb is NOT kidding. But boy, that guy can really draw.

08.11.2025 07:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 37    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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On one of the few bright sides: This is the best Halloween decor in my neighborhood. Apparently the Mom in this house is an incredibly good sport.

24.10.2025 17:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 37    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think we all know the answer.

23.10.2025 16:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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