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Iain Butterworth

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Raider of the lost Snark. Global citizen. Fulbright scholar (WHO Healthy Cities, liveability). Born 318 PPM. Living in colonial Australia most of my life. Fan of 70s funk, soul and disco, sustainable living, zingers, tulips, travel, kindness, and ABBA.

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Oh no… Jacob Tierney smokes too, along with Hudson and apparently Connor?

02.03.2026 06:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is batshit crazy

18.02.2026 10:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Looks like "Severance", but the worst possible spin-off.

12.02.2026 01:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is my oxygen. I begin to suffocate in mainly-white environments. (Hence, I never watch Channel 9.)

12.02.2026 00:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Cultural Power of Heated Rivalry YouTube video by M.E. Berkshire

I can't praise enough this superb analysis of #heatedrivalry. It explains very succinctly why the show resonates so widely with LGBTQI+ folks, with straight women and also many straight men, and how toxic heteronormatively poisons us all.

10.02.2026 05:58 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Excellent. Thanks. πŸ™

08.02.2026 13:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This was great. So happy to see mainstream Australian TV celebrating queer joy and identity

08.02.2026 13:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Cultural Power of Heated Rivalry
The Cultural Power of Heated Rivalry YouTube video by ME B

@hrnews.bsky.social This is easily the best analysis of HR that I’ve seenβ€” it deserves to be shared widely! πŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™Œ

08.02.2026 13:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This was awesome β€” so informative. But I wish Swisher could learn to speak without croaking through vocal fry!

08.02.2026 13:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

🀣

07.02.2026 02:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m waiting for the telemovie, β€œDicks in Space” … oh hang on… Jeff Bezos has that one.

07.02.2026 02:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

These people are the best of the best: utterly decent, fun and authentic

06.02.2026 23:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I have a serious crush on this man

06.02.2026 23:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Albanese = Australia’s Nero/Chamberlain. It’s sickening to watch civic leaders circling the drain.

06.02.2026 23:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh my lord. It really is 1933 in the US.

06.02.2026 23:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And even if he chooses not to have children, he’ll be a great role model and ally.

06.02.2026 22:57 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s so dispiriting (although instructive) to see people like Minns reveal themselves like this

06.02.2026 22:49 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What was that POS even doing thereβ€” representing the 4th Reich?

06.02.2026 22:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is so powerful. Beautifully spoken words

05.02.2026 22:06 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Wong joins a growing list of people whom I used to admire and respect. It’s like our species has gone into a mass psychosis

05.02.2026 21:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"As to whether Herzog’s tour will be a deliverer of healing and unity as Albanese apparently expects, or drive a wedge deeper into this country’s rendered heart, I think we all know the answer." #auspol

05.02.2026 04:10 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1

Exactly. It’s like something β€” i.e. Jillian Segal β€” has infected his brain. Surely Albanese is aware that Segal’s husband was a major force that destroyed support for the Voice?

05.02.2026 21:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So great to see mainstream Australian TV celebrating this incredible show β€” and LGBTQI+ people’s lived experiences β€” so enthusiastically. It’s a significant milestone

05.02.2026 21:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Two frames. 1. Customs and Border Protection agent with suitcase open holding two pieces of paper, says to man opposite, β€œPresident Herzog, we note there’s a photo of you here signing a bomb meant for Gazans, as well as a UN accusation of incitement to genocide…” 2. Same scene but agent is handing closed suitcase to the man saying β€œWelcome to Australia and enjoy your stay.”

Two frames. 1. Customs and Border Protection agent with suitcase open holding two pieces of paper, says to man opposite, β€œPresident Herzog, we note there’s a photo of you here signing a bomb meant for Gazans, as well as a UN accusation of incitement to genocide…” 2. Same scene but agent is handing closed suitcase to the man saying β€œWelcome to Australia and enjoy your stay.”

Here we are.
My @smh @theage cartoon.

05.02.2026 21:13 πŸ‘ 468 πŸ” 231 πŸ’¬ 19 πŸ“Œ 11

Thanks!!! I can’t wait to use this β€οΈπŸ’™

04.02.2026 22:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Can we crowdsource a few of these books?

04.02.2026 22:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh wow!! Can you please post the image of the cottage? Thanks πŸ™

04.02.2026 09:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Rejected by 29 universities?? That’s awful! I’m so sorry. You’ve probably already done this β€” but have you approached any professors whom you really admire to seek an information interview about how your interests might align, and whether you might be able to join their team as a PhD researcher? πŸ™

03.02.2026 09:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh god. I’d forgotten all about him. Where’s he been, and what’s he been up to all this time? Let me guess…. lurking on Grindr whilst picketing reproductive health clinics.

03.02.2026 09:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

He needs to be outed. He’s a disgrace

02.02.2026 21:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0