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Retired software engineer. Now playing with Arduinos, 3D printers, CNC machines and other toys. Enthusiastic builder of robots. He/Him/Oi you.

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two muppets sit on a balcony with the words quit while you 're ahead Alt: The muppets Waldorf and Stadler sit in their box. The caption reads, “quit while you're ahead”
15.02.2026 21:43 👍 0 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
A cartoon of an anthropomorphic pig who is the butcher in an old-fashioned butcher’s shop. He is surrounded by bacon, sausages, and various cuts of meat. 

The caption reads:
I have many questions about the pig running the butcher shop, but I don’t think I want any of the answers

A cartoon of an anthropomorphic pig who is the butcher in an old-fashioned butcher’s shop. He is surrounded by bacon, sausages, and various cuts of meat. The caption reads: I have many questions about the pig running the butcher shop, but I don’t think I want any of the answers

14.02.2026 01:59 👍 22 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

I feel noticed. May not be a good thing.

23.01.2026 03:04 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Coming soon: Pasta Technic

17.08.2025 21:08 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Oh thank goodness!
I glanced at the photo and was trying to figure out whether it was sunburn, heat rash, or one helluva allergic reaction to something.
🤷🏼‍♂️

12.08.2025 03:11 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Read that as “snake-shagging skills” and was momentarily confused.

10.08.2025 19:43 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Oh. This is for Frank Zafka, you need to be in the other line.

29.07.2025 21:31 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Do we get the lecture here, or will it be your next awards speech??

(As an aside, the tv show QI recently did a bit about beetles surviving being eaten by frogs)

25.07.2025 21:24 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Two pictures: on the left, Freddie Mercury of Queen singing on stage, his arm in the air, captured during a vigorous performance. 
Caption on this picture is “Me performing”

On the right, a picture of Rami Malek (who played Freddie Mercury in “Bohemian Rhapsody”). He’s sitting hunched over in a black hoodie with the hood up, hands buried in the pockets, and a look on his face that says “I don’t want to be here/leave me alone”. 
Caption on this picture is “Me immediately after performing”

Two pictures: on the left, Freddie Mercury of Queen singing on stage, his arm in the air, captured during a vigorous performance. Caption on this picture is “Me performing” On the right, a picture of Rami Malek (who played Freddie Mercury in “Bohemian Rhapsody”). He’s sitting hunched over in a black hoodie with the hood up, hands buried in the pockets, and a look on his face that says “I don’t want to be here/leave me alone”. Caption on this picture is “Me immediately after performing”

Someone sent me this image which sums it up. I’m an introvert who loved giving presentations, but…

01.07.2025 18:42 👍 17 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Well, if there are too many crimes to commit on a given night, then you clearly need more kittens.

30.06.2025 14:47 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Remember: there is no problem with a house that can’t be solved by a phone call and a check.

31.05.2025 20:30 👍 9 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Thank you. I learned quite a bit today.

09.05.2025 23:21 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A fake IKEA ad for a guillotine that comes in a flat-pack. 
Labeled as “Democracy Repair Kit” for only $299.95 pus shipping and y

A fake IKEA ad for a guillotine that comes in a flat-pack. Labeled as “Democracy Repair Kit” for only $299.95 pus shipping and y

18.03.2025 23:15 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Any of the early James Bond films might be good. I’m thinking either Goldfinger or Thunderball.

Actually, speaking of balls, how about Rollerball (1975) ??

And getting further afield, I’m picturing an anime version of Mary Poppins.

06.03.2025 10:16 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Waldorf and Statler, the two grumpy old muppets, shouting in their box at the Muppet Theatre. 
The caption is “Boooo!!”

Waldorf and Statler, the two grumpy old muppets, shouting in their box at the Muppet Theatre. The caption is “Boooo!!”

03.03.2025 21:34 👍 9 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

A hollow voice booms, “Challenge accepted”.

27.02.2025 09:46 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Nymphoid Barbarian in Dinosaur Hell.

It's from Troma, so the bar is already pretty low :)

02.02.2025 05:40 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Two pendant lights shining on a ridged ceiling. 
The shadows cast by the lights (coupled with the angled ceiling) very much resemble old saggy boobs.

Two pendant lights shining on a ridged ceiling. The shadows cast by the lights (coupled with the angled ceiling) very much resemble old saggy boobs.

You’re clearly not looking in all the right places

21.01.2025 22:30 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Fry (cartoon character from Futurama) offering a bunch of $100 bills with the caption:
Shut up and take my money!

Fry (cartoon character from Futurama) offering a bunch of $100 bills with the caption: Shut up and take my money!

20.12.2024 23:44 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
An orange and white cat snuggled on my lap.

An orange and white cat snuggled on my lap.

This is Frankie, who belongs to the neighbors.

20.12.2024 05:21 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

This is the way.

25.11.2024 21:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Four pictures showing examples for commonly confused words:
Marshall - an amplifier brand
Marshal  - an American law enforcement official
Martial - pertaining to the military 
Marital - pertaining to marriage

Four pictures showing examples for commonly confused words: Marshall - an amplifier brand Marshal - an American law enforcement official Martial - pertaining to the military Marital - pertaining to marriage

I get to use this again.

12.11.2024 20:58 👍 11 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

That is f**king excellent!

Well done to all concerned.

22.10.2024 21:16 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I inherited my travel habits from my dear old dad. His motto was, “Spend your time as close to your destination as you can”.

So I’ll plan on a couple of hours at the airport, curled up in a chair watching airplanes.

21.10.2024 06:47 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Waldorf and Statler sitting in their theatre box, loudly booing.

Waldorf and Statler sitting in their theatre box, loudly booing.

21.10.2024 01:10 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A book on display at our local garden centre.  
The book is “Drinking with Chickens”

The cover shows two chickens looking at a cocktail in a glass.

A book on display at our local garden centre. The book is “Drinking with Chickens” The cover shows two chickens looking at a cocktail in a glass.

Once you get all nicely packed, get yourself a copy of “Drinking with Chickens”. You and Kevin can have fun working through the recipes

20.10.2024 02:59 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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a cartoon character holding a piggy bank with a dollar sign on it and the words i must have it Alt: A cartoon scientist shaking a piggy bank above his head. Caption is “I must have it”

Curse you, Phil. My brain is now playing Wurzel music. But also…

19.10.2024 23:56 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Honda's All-New ASIMO Running, Jumping
Honda's All-New ASIMO Running, Jumping YouTube video by IEEE Spectrum

It's amazing how far we've come in 15 years
(Honda Asimo Humanoid Robot -- this video is 12 years old)
youtu.be/Bmglbk_Op64

11.10.2024 05:55 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Remembering this cartoon from the Watergate years for some reason…

30.05.2024 22:11 👍 15 🔁 2 💬 2 📌 0

What (and I mean this most sincerely) the f**k???

And why did you have to share it??

05.04.2024 01:52 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0