Brandon Baker

WMD Countermeasures SME (Clandestine Lab focus), pseudo-chemist, hunter of wild pigs, happy husband and dad of 2 boys. From Ft Collins CO and now MD.

[Puppies & Positivity @Puppieslover]

Tigers look orange to humans because we are trichromats, but they appear green to deer and wild boars because they are dichromats.

[Alaska @Alaska0420]

In 1967, at age 51, Dick Proenneke quit his job, built a cabin by hand on Alaska’s Twin Lakes, and lived there alone for 30 years — with no running water or electricity. He braved brutal winters, stored food underground, and left behind more than 250 diaries and films documenting his journey.

We watched his documentary in environmental science class. I remember being really blown away by his carpentry skills, and when he says something along the lines of “I’ve come to the conclusion that winter here is easier than summer.”

[Brandon Baker @mrbrandonsbaker]

@Broncos @snakestakes Jake Plummer is an absolute treasure. Criminally underrated. Best Broncos QB not named Elway or Manning.

[Brandon Baker @mrbrandonsbaker]

@COSportsNut

[₩₳Ɽ ₱₳₮Ⱨ @WarPath2pt0]

Counterpoint--

[Tyler🐴 @HighAsTy]

33 points in the 4th quarter was unreal man https://t.co/c60Qt9C29k

[Bobby Sauce @takenaps]

Let Them Eat Strawberries: A Lesson on Capitalism

This video from @ItsNathanEmery was likely served into my algo as rage bait, but it prompted a valuable lesson on capitalism for people who are frustrated with "the system" and seeking a solution.

Capitalism is always the closest thing to blame and when it's done over light piano music from a friendly-toned voice and likely a well-meaning family man. You could almost think he's right.

The real culprit is bloated, inefficient bureaucracy, not capitalism. Certainly capitalism is not without flaw, but it is the single most effective system for improving quality of life for the most people, driving innovation and allocating resources efficiently.

The competition and incentive structure is why the world is a prosperous as it is.

This simplistic breakdown explains capitalism through strawberries and why the education system has failed so many people.

This video could be hours long, but for brevity hopefully this gives a generalized overview that drives less people to communism and more people to embrace how great capitalism actually is.

[Camus @newstart_2024]

Bob Odenkirk drops a heartbreakingly beautiful truth on Mike Birbiglia:

“Who are you jealous of?”

“Anybody who’s still got little kids at home growing up. No question.”

He explains: When his kids were young, he knew exactly who he was every single day.

“I didn’t have to ask myself, ‘What am I doing here? How can I be meaningful today?’
The answer was simple: Pick up everything between here and the door, make sure they get to school, have a laugh with them.
You absolutely know who you are.
You’re a dad.”

The quiet ache of purpose fulfilled—and now missed. Hits hard for anyone who’s been there (or wishes they were).

Dads (and moms) who’ve had that phase: Does this resonate?
Parents still in the thick of it: Do you feel that clarity every day?

[L A R R Y @LarryOConnor]

Y'all have NO FREAKING IDEA how perfect the '90s were.

[NuggetsNation ⚒️ @nuggetsfan4ever]

Dad How good was Terrell Davis?

[StarmerOut @ForeverScept]

Tok comedian Pat Smith hilariously points out how bloody stupid our country is.

Comedy has always been a mirror to society.

The only clowns left are the circus masquerading as politicians.

#UK
#Labour
#Tories

[NRM84 @Mappy6984]

Not to often you get to see true happiness, but this is it

[Brandon Baker @mrbrandonsbaker]

@VicLombardi Take the points. Backup QB. Defense is dominant. That’ll come back to bite them later

[Wall Street Mav @WallStreetMav]

If science class explained everything with Midwest emo music, we would have a lot more people paying attention.

Nuclear power explained.
It’s just a fancy way to heat water and make electricity.

🔊

[Brandon Baker @mrbrandonsbaker]

@TheSports_Shift 1. Broncos
2. Pats
3. Seahawks
4. Rams

[Cooper Mitchell - HomeGymGuy @homegymcoop]

"What's the most anabolic lifting music on planet earth?"

>slides phone across the table<

[Merica 🦋💞 @Merica197138]

Pete Holmes is a National Treasure!

DO NOT watch this, unless you want to laugh!

Genius! 🤣🤣🤣

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

The man whose voice set world records

[Brandon Baker @mrbrandonsbaker]

@NathanBenAmoz @MileH1ghSalute @DDawkins66 @AroundTheNFL Holding in the end zone is a safety so, yes.