TDS is Tedious

lol no u, no u

[TDS is Tedious @zzyxvs]

“Hard to believe” ?

Not for Kaitlan and her viewers.

Hard for me to believe?
Dunno; I didn’t try.

[Bronze Age Pervert @bronzeagemantis]

Emperor Julian doesn't think Europe owes its origin or its greatness to the Bible, but considers this book rather a manual for slaves; and the religions and peoples and ways and histories that book describes to be those of chandalas and slaves.

[ɖʀʊӄքǟ ӄʊռʟɛʏ 🇧🇹🇹🇩 @kunley_drukpa]

‘Been Here From the Start’ - Song about how Black People have always been in Britain from the BBC Children’s Show ‘HORRIBLE HISTORIES’

[Daily Roman Updates @UpdatingOnRome]

All of these ladies finding out that their men think about the Roman Empire every day has been fantastic. I like to think I have contributed to that over the last 5 years in my own small way.

[Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump]

https://t.co/MlIKklPSJT

[Collin Rugg @CollinRugg]

RIP to the Pence presidential campaign.

June 7, 2023 - July 14, 2023 🪦

Tucker Carlson is ending careers today 🔥

When asked by Tucker about his opinion on crumbling American cities, Pence said it was not his concern.

“Every city in the United States has become much worse over the past three years... Our economy has degraded, the suicide rate has jumped, public filth, and disorder and crime have exponentionally increased and yet your concern is that the Ukrainians, a country most people can't find on a map, don't have enough tanks?”

“Where's the concern for the United States in that?"

Pence: "That's not my concern."

[ⓘSome Dogs have thumbs @MorlockP]

"IT'S OFFICIAL"

"...on record"

presented as fact

almost 1,200 RTs

Let's dig in...

[TDS is Tedious @zzyxvs]

Good account of midwittery

[TDS is Tedious @zzyxvs]

Put me in the 0%

[Geoffrey Miller @gmiller]

Anonymous accounts on Twitter:

About 95% of them are witless, gutless, sociopathic trolls with few followers, too many posts, & no redeeming features.

About 5% of them are smart, honorable people posting edgy content who legit need protection from cancel culture, doxxers, spiteful activists, cowardly employers, & authoritarian governments.

If you're an anonymous account, you already know which category you're in.

IMHO it's a net good for @elonmusk & @Twitter to allow anonymous accounts.

[TDS is Tedious @zzyxvs]

@Daniel_M_Harris Gump, Godfather, Princess Bride

[aussie17 @_aussie17]

just in case anyone’s wondering why Lancet removed the pre-print about vaccine deaths. 👇🏻

[TDS is Tedious @zzyxvs]

@PageauJonathan

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

Max Fleischer's trippy version of "Snow White" from 1933 remains a fascinating and bizarre piece of animation history. In this short Betty Boop cartoon, Fleischer and his team condensed and twisted the classic Snow White tale, taking viewers on a surreal journey that defies expectations.

One of the standout moments in the cartoon is the inclusion of Cab Calloway, a renowned jazz singer of the time. In the middle of the animated film, Calloway appears and performs the hauntingly beautiful "St. James Infirmary Blues." The scene is a rare live-action segment, originally from another cartoon of the era titled "Minnie the Moocher," which was another iconic song associated with Calloway.

Interestingly, the footage and music used in the beginning of "Minnie the Moocher" are clearly the same recording as the song "St. James Infirmary Blues" featured in the Betty Boop cartoon. In a clever editing move, the two pieces of audio are seamlessly joined together, creating a seamless transition between the two cartoons.

Calloway's appearance in the cartoon is truly mesmerizing. He begins by singing the tune as Koko the Clown, a character created by Fleischer, and then undergoes a transformation into a ghostly figure. The animation beautifully captures Calloway's distinctive enunciation and signature dance moves, accompanied by a barrage of wild and imaginative visuals.

In addition to the captivating animation, the cartoon also incorporates scenes from the 1980 film "The Blues Brothers," in which Cab Calloway once again performs "Minnie the Moocher." This inclusion adds an extra layer of intertextuality, as viewers are introduced to Calloway through this iconic performance.

"Betty Boop in Snow White" is a testament to Max Fleischer's creativity and willingness to push the boundaries of animation. The cartoon showcases his unique vision and knack for blending different artistic mediums, resulting in a truly trippy and memorable viewing experience.

Directed by Dave Fleischer and animated by Roland C. Crandall, the cartoon exemplifies the Fleischer Studio's distinctive style, characterized by fluid animation, vibrant colors, and a surreal atmosphere. Their innovative techniques and bold storytelling continue to inspire animators and artists to this day.

Despite being a departure from the traditional Snow White narrative, Max Fleischer's version remains a remarkable piece of animation history. It stands as a testament to the power of imagination and creativity in bringing beloved stories to life in new and unexpected ways.

[TDS is Tedious @zzyxvs]

This is the tweet that millions met reality for the first time. 🤮🤡☠️

[CBS News @CBSNews]

This is the moment Ben and his husband Aaron met their daughter Charlotte for the first time 🥺 ❤️

[R A W S A L E R T S @rawsalerts]

🚨#WATCH: as Las Vegas Unveils the $2.3 Billion MSG Sphere Lighting Up the Sky for the first time ever 

📌#LasVegas | #Nevada

Las Vegas, the city that never sleeps, has unveiled the MSG Sphere a remarkable arena with a price tag of $2.3 billion. Last night, they turned on the lights for the very first time. The MSG Sphere boasts an impressive 580,000 square feet and features a fully programmable LED screen, making it the highest-resolution LED screen in the world. Additionally, it houses the most advanced concert audio system and includes atmospheric elements like wind and scent to enhance the overall experience.

[Brian Roemmele @BrianRoemmele]

AI based laser based pesticide and herbicide.

No chemicals.

Meet Ironman…

[Benny Johnson @bennyjohnson]

🚨 BREAKING: Federal Judge rules Biden Administration may have violated the First Amendment by Censoring Free Speech, blocks White House officials and FBI from communicating with Big Tech companies to censor.

[MAN’S WORLD Magazine @mansworldmag_]

“I’m a proponent of collapsing the reign of the Bugman, to which end it may be useful to read Kaczynski’s manifesto, especially for its descriptions of the modern left. But the text is an unworthy manual for the Hard Right, unlike Bronze Age Mindset”

https://t.co/KTz4wyQvAF

[Steve Deace @SteveDeaceShow]

On the state of our disunion.

Now that we are halfway through 2023, and six months closer to the first 2024 primary votes being cast, a reminder we are in this current perilous predicament for two reasons:

1) Prior to March 16, 2020, Trump was on his way to one of the best first terms from a peace and prosperity perspective in a generation, all while daily facing anywhere from a de facto to a literal coup attempt. The Right was as united as it has probably been behind a president since before the face-plant in Iraq.
2) Starting on March 16, 2020, Trump had one of the worst single years in the history of the modern presidency, with one destructive decision after another. He was self-spayed and self-neutered by the spring of Fauci (lockdowns) and summer of Floyd (riots) and never recovered. Lockdowns gave his enemies the impetus to legalize ballot harvesting for the first time (thus steal an election), while the riots emboldened our enemies via his weakness that obvious criminality would not be punished. Yes, they stole the election, but why were they uniquely able to steal this one, when they would've gladly stolen them all if they could? Because he handed them the means, motive, and opportunity to do so via lockdowns -- that's why.

Both of these reasons are metaphysical certitudes, which is why people feel so passionate about both of them. And it's hard to bridge the gap between those that do. There are real reasons, based both on what Trump directly prevented from happening and permitted to, for your conviction. He is as responsible for the lives saved via the overturning of Roe as he is the lives lost via Operation Warp Speed. Had at any point Trump turned back from these existential plunders as so many of us begged, pleaded, and prayed at the time, he would be president today.

Thus, we would be in much better shape as a country. We would not be going through this current divisive primary, because DeSantis would be the obvious heir apparent. And many of the same people on this platform currently trying to knife him right now for their own financial well-being, would be angling for a chair in his orchestra before the music stopped playing instead. And Trump himself would not be facing his current win (or somebody willing to pardon you win) or spend the rest of your natural life incarcerated scenario.

There is no question Trump is responsible for putting us and himself in this current peril. The debate now the rest of this year, before we start voting in Iowa and New Hampshire, is whether he's the right man to pull us/himself out of it.

[TDS is Tedious @zzyxvs]

@bfcarlson Poe