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Rob Grabowski

@robgrabo.bsky.social

Overweight Sensation / “mayor” of Chicago

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a man with blue eyes says " do n't try your powers on me " in front of a crowd ALT: a man with blue eyes says " do n't try your powers on me " in front of a crowd

Missed the screening? Attend the reading!

DAVID LYNCH’S DUNE: a staged reading

Next Monday, 4/28, 8pm at the @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social

$10 or pay what you can

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APRIL FOOLS! I’ve been season five of Modern Family this whole time.

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This upcoming Monday, I’ve “written” a staged reading of a great Harrison Ford movie:

THE FUGITIVE

come out and see it. Monday, 3/24, 8pm at the @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social

$10 or pay what you can

21.03.2025 21:03 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

I work for a hospital. Walked by the ER.

Lots of green in that waiting room. Be safe, you drunks.

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In two weeks, come to a staged reading of one of the best tv series turned into a movie ever.

THE FUGITIVES: a staged reading “written” by me

Monday 3/24, 8pm at the @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social

$10 or pay what you can

10.03.2025 20:38 — 👍 10    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Love this movie. Love this montage. Love Gene Hackman.

27.02.2025 16:57 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Yes, actors read from scripts. And, if needed, do lite choreography.

Also our narrator has added their own fun commentary. So we lightly poke fun at a movie we love.

18.02.2025 05:02 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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I help produce a series of staged movie readings here in Chicago.

Our first for 2025 happens next week!

THE NEVERENDING STORY: A STAGED READING

Monday 2/24, 8pm at the beautiful @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social

$10 or what pay what you can

17.02.2025 22:05 — 👍 16    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 1
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Brew & View: Groundhog Day with Buck LePard Podcast Episode · Poppin' Bottles · 02/06/2025 · 1h 37m

I host a podcast about drinks called Poppin’ Bottles.

Sometimes we do a Brew & View episode on a movie & a drink.

This week we cover GROUNDHOG DAY and enjoy a sweet vermouth on the rocks w/ a twist

With special guest Buck LePard! @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

06.02.2025 19:42 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 2

It’s been a lot of TV this week

25.01.2025 02:16 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Don your beaver suit: Hundreds of Beavers is back - Chicago Reader The Music Box Theatre will once again screen Hundreds of Beavers, the low-budget silent film quickly becoming a cult favorite.

The @chicagoreader.com recommends you check out HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS when it returns to the Music Box next Friday January 31st!

Get Tickets Now: musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-ev...

chicagoreader.com/film-tv/movi...

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Only a coward would have his inauguration inside. He should be brave like William Henry Harrison!

17.01.2025 17:56 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

The best way to measure being fat is letting a small child ask you “why are you so fat?”

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“We’re going to be the social network that lets you - encourages you - to say slurs”

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A good read and a good movie.

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Hey #Chicago! I'm currently raising money to fight food insecurity in Chicago with the Chiditarod Foundation!

The Chiditarod is celebrating its 20th year and are looking to bust past the $1,000,000 total raised.

Donate today and help fight hunger in Chicago.

give.classy.org/Balto

07.01.2025 22:11 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

"Wanna go see some guys play drums for like $100 a ticket?"

-what? No way

"But they paint themselves blue"

-oh then hell yeah

05.01.2025 05:06 — 👍 3769    🔁 268    💬 73    📌 19

I worship the old gods.*

*Dinosaurs.

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Surgeon General: ‘You Are Supposed To Be Able To Button Your Pants’ WASHINGTON—Noting that the fasteners commonly found on most trousers were not merely ornamental, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued an advisory to the American public Thursday in which he clarified t...
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In case anyone needs any help planning their day

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Fun Toy Banned Because Of Three Stupid Dead Kids

-The Onion

Fun Toy Banned Because Of Three Stupid Dead Kids -The Onion

Fun Toy Banned Because Of Three Stupid Dead Kids
theonion.com/fun-toy-bann...

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Season 6 / Episode 15

Season 6 / Episode 15

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“I look exactly the same, you moron!”

“Nonsense, Krusty. You look at least
ten years younger. Plus, I did your breasts.”

“Does anyone hear me complaining about the breasts?”

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Aetna Honors All The Brave Insurance Debt Collectors Continuing To Work In This Difficult Time

-The Onion

Aetna Honors All The Brave Insurance Debt Collectors Continuing To Work In This Difficult Time -The Onion

Aetna Honors All The Brave Insurance Debt Collectors Continuing To Work In This Difficult Time
theonion.com/aetna-honors...

17.12.2024 21:11 — 👍 3769    🔁 403    💬 28    📌 13

But what if we reconsider the Turkey?

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Merry Christmas Baby - Bruce Springsteen (live on Late Night with Conan O’Brien 2002)
YouTube video by Springsteen Recordings Merry Christmas Baby - Bruce Springsteen (live on Late Night with Conan O’Brien 2002)

Bruce Springsteen, “Merry Christmas, Baby”, live on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” in December, ‘02 with Conan, Max, and the band. Very fun.
youtu.be/AzH6Iv9SElk?si… via @YouTube

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I can tell if I want to eat a big plate of spaghetti or just watch the Sopranos again.

12.12.2024 23:44 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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