heavy is the head
I made this!
Working with @EqualArts to examine the relationship between #oldermen and #creativity, we created embedded #animation works where the ideas and creativity of these men were expressed on crowns they wore.
A compilation of snippets of the final works, moving between gadgets and nature, #popart and #signlanguage, and how they see creativity in their lives. The images are mostly drawn from their own work.
The animations were created, in order of showing, by Daria MistMiav Bulavina (Thom’s Girl), Liv Berry, @kiracorporal and myself. Daria, Kira and Liv have a #SheffieldHallam connection, and Sylvie Johnson from Newcastle is a graduate of Newcastle College.
The crowns can be seen as part of #secularmagic, relying on sleight of hand, optical illusions, physics, psychology and special effects. They are an expression of the #reenchantment of the world through #technique.
#ParticipatoryArt #AnimationArt #CreativeAging #NorthEastArtists #ContemporaryArt
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"Oops, something went wrong"
That's on an Android phone without installing the YT Studio app.
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tarka_dall Like normal dall, only a bit more spicy, Sat 19 Sep 2026, 7:41,
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I think he's just copied and pasted this from his other social media posts
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That’s your link for editing the vid
Try youtube.com/video/LS1yVWmKPN0
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LP, Sat 19 Sep 2026, 10:02,
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it's a good thing, to get old blokes involved in creating things and art
however:
The crowns can be seen as part of #secularmagic, relying on sleight of hand, optical illusions, physics, psychology and special effects. They are an expression of the #reenchantment of the world through #technique.
is a good candidate for pseuds corner. are you applying for an arts grant?
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cumquat may will not be commenting further on the allegations, Sat 19 Sep 2026, 16:00,
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#fuck
#off
#with
#the
#hashtag
#shit
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brb man-child cuck corporate supplicant fuck, Sat 19 Sep 2026, 21:22,
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I killed a man once, with my bare hands, there was a point at which I knew I could stop, but I pressed on, watched the light leave his eyes
Thanks for the link! :)
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mofaha ┐( ˘_˘)┌ ʅ(́◡◝)ʃ, Mon 21 Sep 2026, 16:38,
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Muslamic Invaders
NSFW
Just citizens with legitimate concerns about modern immigration. AKA Cunts.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHveRMBuVd0
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On a scale of 1 to 10
How much is this going to fuck up my recommendations?
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LP, Fri 18 Sep 2026, 21:36,
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I've been getting some right-wing videos recommended to me for the last few days now. The only reason I can think of is that I've been reading a few non- YouTube articles about the muppets harassing the RNLI, because I happen to live in Portsmouth.
(, Sat 19 Sep 2026, 16:59, Reply)
I don't know the answer.
What's the average IQ of a Somali when compared to an European. Your song was suggesting that some British people were low IQ
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An Egg ,D, Sun 20 Sep 2026, 1:29,
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Saw that - I am glad they are expanding the lore.
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Dave Trouser ; the people's choice - 75% agree, Thu 17 Sep 2026, 18:17,
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THis is ace, and rather sweet
It may be a coincidence of timing but I feel a Nordic Colin From Accounts vibe.
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fred zeppelin (Taylor's version), Fri 18 Sep 2026, 17:01,
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Excellent stuff, but there is a notable exception
Sebo vacuum cleaners, which I discovered by dragging a discarded one out of a skip. Not only are spares readily available, they're cheap enough that a UK supplier is building a popular but discontinued model almost entirely from spares. Yes, they're about 50% more expensive than the original but I reckon that with most consumer goods you'd be looking at several times the cost to do the same thing.
Oh, and it's also the best vacuum cleaner I've ever owned. My collection of "damaged but a bit pricey to repair" Dysons were cheerfully dispatched to the tip!
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tarka_dall Like normal dall, only a bit more spicy, Sat 19 Sep 2026, 7:56,
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i had one decades ago
The ex is still using it maybe 25 years later
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simbosan is too tired, Sat 19 Sep 2026, 9:57,
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I like my henry for similar reasons
Every spare part is still available, and they’re often common across multiple models (or generations) It’s built to last and is extremely easy to work on.
Also, happy friendly smiley face!
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LP, Sat 19 Sep 2026, 16:57,
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Dysons are the benchmark for marketing over functionality bullshit. Millions fall for the overpriced shit vacuum cleaners, and then buy another one next year each time it breaks.
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I hear that Shark are just as bad.
Very few spare parts shared between models and production of spares stops shortly after a new model is released.
I was tempted to get one of those G-Tech battery powered hoovers when our current one eventually dies, since the handheld one I have is decent enough but that fucking advert has put me off G-Tech forever.
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jonbob loves you, Sun 20 Sep 2026, 14:42,
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dysons are ok
i inherited one from my dad when he carked it, and it sucks, in a good way
not sure about all the hype and i'd never fork out that much retail if I had to buy it myself, it's just a vacuum cleaner. Also seems top heavy and would snap if it ever fell, but so far i've avoided that. but it does a good job on carpets. could do with flexible attachment for the car, though. Didnt think of that one, did you mr design genius?
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cumquat may will not be commenting further on the allegations, Mon 21 Sep 2026, 6:36,
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Cover Stories Calendar 2027
I made this!
Hello. Apologies for the random post, but Rob kindly advised me to add a link here so he can potentially add it to the newsletter. Sorry for any disruption to the usual fun stuff.
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Captain Howdy, Thu 17 Sep 2026, 16:36,
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Jesus fucking Christ on a bike. 25 years. What have we all done with our lives?
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evil_andy Stick stick stick stick sticky sticky stick stick, Thu 17 Sep 2026, 16:50,
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I've helped run a cult website and had three kids
ok, teenage me wanted to be a pop star but no regrets
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rob, Thu 17 Sep 2026, 17:11,
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'ere!
You only get candles if you pay your subscription, rob.
Do you mean to tell us you pay yourself?
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Invisible Wizard - 13th Level Scrote, Thu 17 Sep 2026, 19:10,
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no, no, look
- cult, right? Swap the l for an n, right?
Hilarious, yeah
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Invisible Wizard - 13th Level Scrote, Thu 17 Sep 2026, 21:56,
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I couldn't see it either
Mainly because you were replying to yourself, not Rob!
Worth the wait though!
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tarka_dall Like normal dall, only a bit more spicy, Fri 18 Sep 2026, 6:17,
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Hang on, am I in a cult?
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evil_andy Stick stick stick stick sticky sticky stick stick, Fri 18 Sep 2026, 13:57,
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right, ill try again
- l
+ n
Pfft
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Invisible Wizard - 13th Level Scrote, Fri 18 Sep 2026, 15:31,
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HOW ARE YOU STILL ALIVE???
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Fadgebadger Sweaty sumo wanks for everyone!, Thu 17 Sep 2026, 17:20,
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River home to 500 crocodiles chosen as Olympic rowing venue
I’m looking forward to some world record times at this event.
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wheresthefish Partly filled with wrong, Thu 17 Sep 2026, 13:31,
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Wonder if any rowers
will end up competing in both the Olympics and the Paralympics?
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monkeon schmonkeon, Thu 17 Sep 2026, 14:41,
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Wouldn't like their chances of making it to 25
Happy Caaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaandles!
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wheresthefish Partly filled with wrong, Thu 17 Sep 2026, 14:49,
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Men's cockless fours
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2 Can Chunder Word to your mums, I came to prod bums, Fri 18 Sep 2026, 1:28,
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Potentially much MUCH more excinting than the usual rowing
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fred zeppelin (Taylor's version), Fri 18 Sep 2026, 17:03,
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We got the moves by Electric Callboy
NSFW
Totally not my genre but it's still stuck in my head. Favourite comment from another video:
Germans.
Rammstein: "We're cool because we make fun of cultural stereotypes and don't take ourselves too seriously."
Electric Callboy: "Halte mein bier"
NSFW for a single F-word in case someone decides to play it out loud in the office.
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tarka_dall Like normal dall, only a bit more spicy, Thu 17 Sep 2026, 6:29,
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Yeah - it occurred to me that it might do well there
But apparently they weren't considered as they aren't "radio friendly". My son's seeing them in Manchester in January - I'm tempted to tag along for a giggle.
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tarka_dall Like normal dall, only a bit more spicy, Thu 17 Sep 2026, 15:48,
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They're very good
But I liked them more when they were called Eskimo Callboy.
Here's a song with German rapper Finch, whose Spotify bio describes him "As a rapper, FINCH crafts a world of village fairs, roast chicken, and peppermint liqueur. His music is all about drinking, fucking, and your mum."
youtu.be/Xx1uLMvsmvk?si=kMEnxglB-xo5JWHj
(, Sat 19 Sep 2026, 13:27, Reply)
There I was lamenting the recent gap in Gorn based viewing....
... and the various algorithms provided.
(, Wed 16 Sep 2026, 17:43, Reply)
I got one
Click on the far right of the screen. I know it's fascist, but it works. lol
(, Wed 16 Sep 2026, 22:19, Reply)
they totally lied, it's supposedly impossible
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simbosan is too tired, Thu 17 Sep 2026, 10:27,
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Unusual website roulette
Visit the page, get sent somewhere interesting. It's like the internet used to be.
(, Tue 15 Sep 2026, 21:13, Reply)
indietronica, or so I'm told.
only got a few songs coz that's all we've written.
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Ya What Skiddlyboop, Tue 15 Sep 2026, 11:22,
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Is it a bird!? Is it a plane?!!
No! It’s a shitload of candles!!
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Fray Brentos *mega-belms*, Tue 15 Sep 2026, 13:18,
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It's a firebird
or a plane on fire.
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garold you're on mute I SAID YOU'RE ON MUTE, Tue 15 Sep 2026, 15:27,
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I'll have to take your word for it because Spotify can fuck all the way off
happy candles anyways!
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brb man-child cuck corporate supplicant fuck, Tue 15 Sep 2026, 20:45,
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We're on other stuff. Band name is Token Mouse
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Ya What Skiddlyboop, Tue 15 Sep 2026, 22:56,
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Bandcamp is my go to...
streamed using NewPipe on my 'phone.
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Happosai _,,,,_(O ; o)_,,,, Wed 16 Sep 2026, 22:09,
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Inverted Asteroids
Set gravity wells to attract the asteroids and fling them at the ships to destroy them.
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sinisterduck, Mon 14 Sep 2026, 19:11,
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I like it
but it's really hard to see the asteroid shaped ships in a field of asteroids the same size as them
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My Name was saying these words inside your head on, Mon 14 Sep 2026, 20:54,
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Seconded. I like it a lot, but it's really hard to keep track of the ships because they're not a consistent shape.
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evil_andy Stick stick stick stick sticky sticky stick stick, Tue 15 Sep 2026, 1:56,
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On a laptop the ships show up as different colours
On my phone they show the same colour as the asteroids.
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wheresthefish Partly filled with wrong, Wed 16 Sep 2026, 15:30,
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That's an odd choice
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evil_andy Stick stick stick stick sticky sticky stick stick, Wed 16 Sep 2026, 16:27,
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Might just be designed for Internet Explorer 5.
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wheresthefish Partly filled with wrong, Wed 16 Sep 2026, 16:39,
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I should probably update to that one of these days
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evil_andy Stick stick stick stick sticky sticky stick stick, Thu 17 Sep 2026, 18:39,
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Different colours for the ships than the asteroids would make it a lot easier
Personally, I'd also like the gravity to be less strong so the game is more 'guide the asteroids' rather than 'click on the spaceships'
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My Name was saying these words inside your head on, Wed 16 Sep 2026, 20:23,
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Timely post
Do you have any details or as to how this works or is it all just in space?
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hoppitygoestotown The temporal displacement occurred exactly, Tue 15 Sep 2026, 3:03,
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Slap fascists as hard as you can
in a safe, non lethal way, OBVIOUSLY.
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brb man-child cuck corporate supplicant fuck, Tue 15 Sep 2026, 20:47,
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Underground Dentists Predicted By The Day Today
Pop-up events in N.Ireland: www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c770nr6736ko reminded me of this.
(, Mon 14 Sep 2026, 12:48, Reply)
Marvin Gaye - Wherever I Lay My Hat (62 Vocals / 83 vocals)
I made this!
When you hear a Paul Young song but then realise it was initially by Marvin Gaye, so you listen to that version but wonder how it would sound like with the version in your head.
Bonus - the Paul Young version came out the same year as Marvin's final album 'Midnight Love' and reminds me a bit of his performance at the NBA All Star game.
Tentatively clicking 'I made this' as I did the remix on this version.
(, Sun 13 Sep 2026, 21:02, Reply)
Very nicely done
Conveniently free of any risk of litigation
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David Sylvanian, Mon 14 Sep 2026, 2:47,
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Raise Your Knees!
I made this!
We've got a couple of new songs in our set, this is one that we gave a first outing to last time we played live. It's called Raise Your Knees, and is about one of the festival gigs we played that got a bit out of hand.
This is from the New Cross Inn, which is the only place we play live any more, once a year.
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crab_bloke), Sun 13 Sep 2026, 14:32,
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Nice!
They have some proper ace bands there.
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Fray Brentos *mega-belms*, Sun 13 Sep 2026, 18:49,
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Hooray!
You can see some of the soup hats me and Mum made (ours were the shit ones with a paper headband, other people made better looking ones on elastic)
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Greenbat, Sun 13 Sep 2026, 19:55,
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you can!
and all soup heads are awesome soup heads. We're playing again October 9th, free toy for anyone dressed up or from b3ta (so I guess you qualify for 2)
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crab_bloke), Sun 13 Sep 2026, 22:54,
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Festive St Candlebert's Day
Celebrating your quarter century of delightful nonsense
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cumquat may will not be commenting further on the allegations, Thu 17 Sep 2026, 1:35,
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Instant Portishead, just add Gibbon, guitars and scratchist.
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garold you're on mute I SAID YOU'RE ON MUTE, Sun 13 Sep 2026, 11:35,
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Ice Motherfucking T
Could be a useful skill for next year's Summer in the UK.
No, I haven't checked to see how well it works with table salt yet...
(, Sat 12 Sep 2026, 23:53, Reply)
That's very impressive
The fact he can reuse the salt makes it even more impressive. I'm wondering how hard it would be to turn it into a continuous process - that feels like the obvious way to automate it.
My guess would be that the water requirements could be a problem unless there's an unlimited supply nearby - a river or stream could also provide the mechanical power needed to drive the mechanism.
If there's no water supply you'd need to recover the water evaporating from the salt recovery process. A cold surface would help. Oh, wait...
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tarka_dall Like normal dall, only a bit more spicy, Sun 13 Sep 2026, 10:59,
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Potassium Nitrate
The name rings a bell. Isn't that the oxidizer in gunpowder and a lot of solid rockets? Keep it away from anything that has a lot of calories. Water fine, apple juice, maybe not. Getting sugary goodness into it, accidentally, might well lead to more excitement than you would want while scraping it up.
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An Egg ,D, Mon 14 Sep 2026, 23:54,
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The worst parody of Jump by Van Halen ever created.
modedit: no ai
The lyrics are mine. I issued a prompt to Google Gemini to create a parody of Jump using an accordion, so it turned it into a polka. The very weird part is that it seems to stand on its own, nearly catchy. Crucify me.
I sorta make this, made the screenplay, but an AI autur made the tune.
Might as well sump.
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I smash things in my sleep uruk-hai ...and I'll look low. Now where'd they go?, Sat 12 Sep 2026, 23:12,
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MODS!
Uruk-hAI - scroll down a bit, see that [MOD EDIT] tag?
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Invisible Wizard - 13th Level Scrote, Sun 13 Sep 2026, 6:19,
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And yet the link is still here 2 days later.
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brb man-child cuck corporate supplicant fuck, Mon 14 Sep 2026, 20:51,
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Fuck AI and fuck YOU.
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brb man-child cuck corporate supplicant fuck, Sun 13 Sep 2026, 14:53,
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lol, I made a flight simulator but youre just a passenger
I made this!
you can open your tray table, buckle your seatbelt, use the bathroom, and watch the world go by. Enjoy!
(, Sat 12 Sep 2026, 21:32, Reply)
Nice, but how do I get rid of the sign-in prompt? Without signing in obviously.
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evil_andy Stick stick stick stick sticky sticky stick stick, Sat 12 Sep 2026, 21:47,
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Seconded
I don't want to sign in
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Invisible Wizard - 13th Level Scrote, Sun 13 Sep 2026, 7:18,
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I signed in because I don't care
Started a flight, got bored in two minutes (just like real PAX flying), and forgot all about it.
A few hours later, I had an email telling me that my flight had arrived at the destination... So it's definitely a realistic depiction of modern travel. lol
(, Sun 13 Sep 2026, 21:02, Reply)
I like this
but there are a few things missing. No steward telling you where the exits are. No pilot doing the pilot voice. No variety of dull reading material in the net pouch thing. No awkward fat/smelly/loud/dribbling stranger sat next to me. No ADHD kid kicking the back of my seat. No babies crying. No violent drunk bastard marching up and down the isle threatening everyone.
Also I want to choose what I look like (not everyone on Earth is a ginger boy). I also want to enter the toilet, not just flush it with the door open, and I want the option to wash my hands.
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brb man-child cuck corporate supplicant fuck, Sat 12 Sep 2026, 23:08,
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Fish posting
Nothing to do with phising email
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Mudface The web isn't callipygian, Sat 12 Sep 2026, 6:54,
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