Chris

so psyched for this

They are never, ever going to win in Minnesota.

a Boar's Head Brand sign. The final 'nd' is missing.

really branching out

Stop callinge them "data centers" and starte callinge them "slop peripherals"

(Halford voice) Taking a walk, taking a walk, taking a walk, taking a walk, taking a walk, taking a walk

Trump Is Sending People To The Camps “More than a prison, El Salvador’s CECOT has many if not all...

This is the story Bari Weiss apparently doesn't want you to hear.

Trump has been sending people to the camps. talkingpointsmemo.com/where-things...

Leland Palmer cries atop Laura’s coffin at her funeral. Twin Peaks S01E04 - Rest in Pain.

Twin Peaks: Leland Palmer cries atop Laura’s coffin at her funeral.

This is the saddest day of my professional life. Today is not only the final recording of the latest series of The Infinite Monkey Cage, it is my last ever Monkey Cage. I never thought that I would have to leave the show. I always imagined going on until | dropped dead under the studio lights due to a brain aneurysm caused by my final attempt to understand notions of quantum gravity or the shock of being told about fly maggot infestations in the sacks of macaque monkeys. I resigned in September, after sixteen years of dedication to the show, A show that I named and helped develop over all those years. Unfortunately, my opinions outside the BBC have been considered problematic for sometime, whether it has been voicing support for the trans community, criticism of Donald Trump, numerous other outlandish opinions, including once gently criticising Stephen Fry. These things were considered to conflict with being a freelance BBC science presenter

In a recent meeting where BBC Studio executives again voiced problems with me, I realised my choices. Obedience and being quieter to remain making Monkey Cage, or 'Resign and have the freedom to speak out against what I believe are injustices'. • I chose the latter. It broke my heart. I love this show and I love the audience, and it is because of the audience in particular, that this decision was so difficult to make. I kept thinking about all the extremist voices promoting hate and division. They are being given so many platforms, while voices that represent kindness, open mindedness, empathy seem to be scarcer and scarcer. I felt I couldn't pamper myself with the luxury of silence. One of my many privileges is that I am able to resign and I can speak out even if it is to the detriment of my career.

I have thought a lot about my heroes, Sinead O Connor, James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, and so many more. I think of Sinead's words, "the job of an artist is to be themselves at any cost". James Baldwin said prejudice was really just a word for cowardice. Audre Lorde, viewing her life, wrote that her only regrets were her silences. I think of my father as I resign, he brought me up to believe in fairness , justice and kindness. Though my heart is broken, it is also full of fire. I apologise to our incredible listeners for my departure, your love of the show means a great deal. I am so sorry to let you down. I hope that you can understand my reasoning. I have to accept that I am not what the current BBC expects of their freelance presenters.

Despite this I should add that I have always worked far more than my contracted hours to try and ensure the show was always the best it could be, as well as making myself accessible and responsive to the audience wherever and whenever I met them. Every night, we have recorded, I have been filled with determination to make the best show possible. This was not "just a job" I hope that with my departure I can be a better ally to the LGBTQ community, to the neurodivergent community, to activists fighting against those who aim to brutalise society, to those currently in prison on hunger strike, and to all those who fight for a more inclusive world. From many conversations, I know there are many Monkey Cage listeners who support these communities and activists too. The strawberry is dead. Long live the strawberry. B

Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.

Simply
having
a wonderful
Christmas time!

*louder* Simply having a wonderful Christmas time!

*angrier* Simply having a wonderful Christmas time!

*crying* Simply having a wonderful Christmas time!

**SCREAMING** SIMPLY HAVING A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS TIME!

**throwing up** SIMPLY HAVING A WONDERFUL—

plastic ono band - live in toronto
the knife - silent shout

Vastum - Orificial Purge

I can never remember which one's Kurt Russell and which is Sly.

To Bring You My Love

a blank eyed middle schooler who betrays no sense of guilt over stealing the Dude's car.

I keep conflating Larry Summers with Larry Sellers the Lebowski thief

Heshr

Gorguts

Tatsuya Nakadai, an icon of Japanese cinema, has died at 92 In a 2005 interview, the actor said that in his twenties, he was carrying the load of "everyone's masterpieces." He worked closely with directors including Akira Kurosawa and Masaki Kobayashi.

In a 2005 interview, the actor said that in his twenties, he was carrying the load of "everyone's masterpieces." He worked closely with directors including Akira Kurosawa and Masaki Kobayashi. n.pr/4o3J8Xm

Jimmy Scott: If You Only Knew - ITVS content

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The Blues Accordin’ to Lightnin’ Hopkins (1968) - Les Blank Films The great Texas bluesman Lightnin' Hopkins is captured brilliantly in this deeply moving film. Blank reveals Lightnin's inspiration, and features a generous helping of classic blues. The film includes...

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Donna and her sister, Harriet. Twin Peaks S01E01 - Northwest Passage.

Twin Peaks: Donna and her sister, Harriet.

BORIS

YouTube video by Sparks - Topic Let the Monkey Drive

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Repost yf you are an educator usinge Canvas and it ys down by cause of the fragile nature of internet oligopoly ... (no definite purpose, just solidaritye).

don’t sleep on Tourneur’s Cat People for all your spooky watchlist needs, still a total stunner:

"Brandy" by the Looking Glass.

Animal, Surrender! :: A Boot For Every Bane

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Not sure how many eight-string bass / pipe organ / drums trios there are out there, but I’m going to go ahead and declare the Brooklyn-based Animal, Surrender! as the very best of them all.

the way he sings "we'll have to let your mother die" ... !

cover of Tom Waits's album The Black Rider

"dig through the ditches and plow through the riches..."