Bob Bonsall

@bobbonsall.bsky.social

Recovering libertarian, occasional humorist, armchair philosopher and political theorist. Staving off the existential horror of real life with poop jokes until death comes to claim me.

Never play for money when you're teaching someone poker, for it is uncharitable and unwise. Either they really haven't played before and you're taking advantage of their ignorance, which is uncharitable; or they have and you're letting them take advantage of yours, which is unwise.

New player: How do you know an NPC is important? Vet player: You get a feel for it. Newb: Hello. NPC: I'm Joe. Newb: Hi. NPC: I'm Steve. Newb: Hi, and you are? NPC: I am Juan Sánchez Villalobos Ramírez, Chief metallurgist to King Charles V of Spain. And I'm at your service. Vet: Bingo. #dnd #ttrpg

At this point I'm not sure if people are being unreasonably obstinate about AI or if tech companies are being - let's call it overenthusiastic about shoving the technology down our collective throats. I'm thinking it's a bit of both.

Let's see: First? Check. Second? Check. Fourth? Check. Fifth? That's a big check. Sixth? Yup. Seventh? Pretty sure. Eighth? Boy howdy. Tenth? I can see it. Fourteenth? Puh-leeze. Fifteenth? That's a gimmee. Twentieth? That one's almost an inside joke at this point. Same with 22.

Overture, Curtain, Lights! This is it, folks! Last chance to get your nominations in for Bobapalooza 2025! The Greatest Show That Never Was is wrapping TONIGHT, and if you want to get in, you have to get your nominations in by 11;59 PM EST tonight. One last time here's the link with all the…

Overture, Curtain, Lights!

This is it, folks! Last chance to get your nominations in for Bobapalooza 2025! The Greatest Show That Never Was is wrapping TONIGHT, and if you want to get in, you have to get your nominations in by 11;59 PM EST tonight. One last time here's the link with all the details:

mnsho.com

Just a few days and a few places left for Bobapalooza! We're getting down to the wire! The deadline of June 30th is getting close, and there's just a few spots left available on the Main Stage. Get your nominations in today. For the full list of rules, see this post:

Just a few days and a few places left for Bobapalooza!

We're getting down to the wire! The deadline of June 30th is getting close, and there's just a few spots left available on the Main Stage. Get your nominations in today. For the full list of rules, see this post:

mnsho.com

One week left to get your nominations in Did you know that Bush released a new album? Did you know Bush is still together? I'll be honest, I didn't. I didn't know they have ten albums. I like the first two, maybe I should check out the others. And maybe you should hurry and get your nominations in…

One week left to get your nominations in

Did you know that Bush released a new album? Did you know Bush is still together? I'll be honest, I didn't. I didn't know they have ten albums. I like the first two, maybe I should check out the others. And maybe you should hurry and get your nominations in for Bobapalooza, because the deadline is only a week away!

mnsho.com

Bobapalooza alumni in the world Here's a great video of a fresh take on Bobapalooza alum Billy Joel's "Angry Young Man" by Frank Tedesco. If you want to nominate your own favorite artist of any genre, from any year (living or dead!) for Bobapalooza, get 'em in soon, because time is running out!…

Bobapalooza alumni in the world

Here's a great video of a fresh take on Bobapalooza alum Billy Joel's "Angry Young Man" by Frank Tedesco. If you want to nominate your own favorite artist of any genre, from any year (living or dead!) for Bobapalooza, get 'em in soon, because time is running out! Deadline is June 30. Details and rules for entry are here.

mnsho.com

Just two weeks to get your submissions in for Bobapaolooza 2025! The deadline is June 30! Don't miss your chance to nominate your favorite artist for fame, glory, and the chance to be a part of music history! (OK, maybe I'm exaggerating slightly.) See this post for all the details.

Just two weeks to get your submissions in for Bobapaolooza 2025!

The deadline is June 30! Don't miss your chance to nominate your favorite artist for fame, glory, and the chance to be a part of music history! (OK, maybe I'm exaggerating slightly.) See this post for all the details.

mnsho.com