The Current Situation

The guy behind the “They’re eating the pets” blood libel slurs speech, passes out onstage

Here’s wishing Alex Bruesewitz a speedy recovery — yes, he’s behind a racist lie that endangers all of us who weren’t…

1 week ago

Special edition picdump for Thanksgiving 2024

Here’s a special edition of my weekly picdump that features Thanksgiving-themed pictures, infographics, and meme. Happy Thanksgiving, and enjoy the…

4 weeks ago

The lack of self-awareness is stunning

He probably knows that — and he’s probably hoping you don’t.

4 weeks ago

Louis Pasteur is spinning in his grave right now

That TikTok wellness influencer is so close to getting it.

1 month ago

Let the ritual humilation begin!

There’s a good chance you’ve seen this photo by now: Pictured seated from left to right: Elon Musk, Donald Trump,…

1 month ago

U.S. post-election post #7: Don’t worry, it’ll trickle down…

Tap to see the source. This is yesterday’s daily New Yorker cartoon, created by Brendan Loper.

1 month ago

U.S. post-election post #6: One key election is still undecided…

C’mon, let it not be Asians this time. Last time was pretty bad. Here’s the video from whence the screenshot…

1 month ago

U.S. post-election post #5: Come bend the arc with me!

Jon Stewart’s right, and we’ve been here before. Where we are now, I’ve been before — and I’m still around. And…

1 month ago

U.S. post-election post #4: We have to be better

In times of high dudgeon, there’s a tendency to throw integrity out the window. One particularly noteworthy example was the…

1 month ago

U.S. post-election post #3: Now they’re emboldened

A demonstrator at Texas State University in Austin, Texas on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Photo by Meg Boles, published in…

1 month ago