Brian C. Brantley

Professor of Journalism. Consumer of Media. Doctor of Philosophy.

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Yyyyyyyyyyep. Seems like a good day to stay off of social media. Again.

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The Houston Astrodome. The Eighth Wonder of the World. Good times…

[Super 70s Sports @Super70sSports]

What was the first ballpark where you saw a major league game? I’ll start: Riverfront Stadium.

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I’m pretty sure my Spurs-fan students didn’t appreciate me using the word “hilarious” yesterday to describe the end of Game 5.

That did not stop me from repeatedly using it, though.

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GRADES ARE SUBMITTED
SPRING 2026 IS DONE
I feel like I want to jump up and down and yell and punch stuff and also lay down on the floor and also go to a batting cage

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Also, I am sooooooo the youngest concertgoer in the building. It’s like when we got to see the B-52’s like 9 years ago, but moreso.

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Okay, so - I’m not getting to see prog rock supergroup Emerson, Lake & Palmer tonight. There are several reasons for this, chief among them that Keith Emerson and Greg Lake both tragically passed in 2016.

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No idea how good this show will be, but if nothing else I get to see Carl Palmer play drums tonight (which I’ve been wanting to do my whole adult life), and that should be a very good thing.

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@aggiejoshuar If you are a parent of former Disney Channel enthusiast children, then you might end up with this in your head instead: https://t.co/xs3M9p8CM4

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@SouthwestAir Thank you!

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@SouthwestAir Time-sensitive question - I’m in HOU, connecting to BHM. If I did a gate check of one bag on the way here, is that bag heading to baggage claim or is it at my arrival gate?

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You know how sometimes you go to the gas station, and then you realize (only after you’re back in the car) that the pump you used was just *doused* in gasoline?

I need there to be a word for that combo of despair, disgust, and self-disappointment. I bet the Germans have one.

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(8) That's all for now. Thank you for your time and attention.

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(1) I am about to start complaining. If you're not a fan of me or anyone else complaining on social media (understandable, to be honest), then (a) I sincerely apologize to you and (b) please just scroll on by.

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(7) Last thing: If I'm ultimately responsible for my number being available to the text-beggars, then the I Hate You still applies. I have lots of experience with self-loathing, and this time at least I'd have a good reason for doing it.

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I’m assuming “ACTIVE + EAT REAL FOOD” somehow decrypts to “STEROIDS INJECTED INTO YOUR BODY”

[Secretary Kennedy @SecKennedy]

I’ve teamed up with @KidRock to deliver two simple messages to the American people: GET ACTIVE + EAT REAL FOOD.