maundering yokel

It’s just bleak and violent misery at every level down to the subatomic. And what a stupid looking thing that is too. Now I know how space aliens must feel as they watch us.

「日本人がクトゥルフを怖がらない」なる話に対して「海産物として見ているから」なる茶化しがよく入るわけだが。 子供が宗教教育からではなく「昔話や寓話」「模範的な創作」から倫理道徳や社会性を学び。 その中に登場する神様や仏様、地獄の閻魔大王に獄卒、鬼や龍や狐狸に妖怪変化その他諸々。ある意味「異形の神々」「神の眷属たる聖獣」「災いや疫病をもたらす悪神」等多彩な神様達が大変身近にあり。 「クトゥルフの邪神？疫神や災害を起こす大ナマズみたいなモンなんです？」と、多神教や道端のお稲荷さんお地蔵さんに手を合わせるような偶像崇拝から来る極めてガバガバな宗教観念から。「災いを招く風変わりな来訪神の一種」として特に怖がらずにすんなり受け入れてたりして？＞RT

I regret to report that bob dylan is being elder abused by one of his awful sons

陰キャは現実で人と関われないからX(Twitter)に来てるのに、いきなり国際交流させられるのは正直しんどいよ、兄弟

Elevators used to be manually operated and were especially risky if the operator was tired or inebriated. Now, you just get in, press a button and a modern elevator, if inspected regularly, is extremely safe.

なぜか大量のアメリカ人が俺のTwitterに押し寄せてる

This was the most profound experience of my life. I am stunned beyond comprehension. This molecule is without peer. The 27mg dose opened up what felt like pure consciousness and intelligence. A majestic reveal of existence itself. In all its incomprehensible glory and majesty. It is impossible to explain with words. Whatever you imagine, multiply it by 1,000 and then add infinite width and depth and dimensions. But entrance was not granted without prerequisite. Existence demanded that I submit. That I say yes; without attachment and without condition. Yes to existence; yes to the dissolution of self; yes to release control; yes, to all. My ego registered the ask and panicked. It wanted control. It was desperate for control. It pleaded to escape from the torrent of light and essence that threatened to rip my sanity into chards. The urge to eject was overwhelming. Terror thundered throughout my mind and body. It took everything within me to release. I overcame and was treated with bliss that defies imagination. A euphoria colored with perfect harmony of all things. An orchestra of essence washed over me and swept me up in dance. It was home. The highest aspiration of intelligent life. For some reason, stored and tucked away as the ultimate prize. A single concept emerged in omnipresence: we cannot grok the preciousness of our existence. Yet it is everything we’ve ever wanted and more. The state we long for without knowing it exists. This caused me great pain and heartache. A swell of loyalty and devotion emerged inside me, pledging allegiance to existence. To become a warrior and caretaker of life on earth. To protect at any cost the candle of consciousness that has miraculously emerged in this part of the galaxy. What awaits will wipe all your tears, soothe all your sorrows, and infinitely exceed your wants.

Bob Mueller was one of the finest directors in the history of the FBI, transforming the bureau after 9/11 and saving countless lives. But it was his relentless commitment to the rule of law and his unwavering belief in our bedrock values that made him one of the most respected public servants of our time. Michelle and I send our condolences to Bob’s family, and everyone who knew and admired him.

terrible news: this led to me reading chainsaw man which is also very good