#monsterdon I saw the best minds of my generation: Once again, for newer folks Wendy's I think it was had a whole big "Where's the beef" ad campaign in the mid 80's that absolutely devoured everyone's attention for a good several months. People were just running around saying "Where's the beef" for no reason and we all laughed and it was awful, just awful.

the "Where's the Stuff" was a nod to that and I think featured the same lady?

#theStuff

My eyes have been struggling with reading anything light on dark again lately so here's a gentle reminder for anybody who needs to hear it that a lack of light mode is an accessibility issue too

Santa Barbara Independent: City of Santa Barbara to End Contract with Flock Cameras

After Public Backlash About Data Sharing, City Council Will Discuss Alternative System on August 25

https://www.independent.com/2026/08/21/city-of-santa-barbara-to-end-contract-with-flock-cameras/

#flock #privacy #bigbrother

@diazona Apparently some scenes were cut

Grand Jury Declines to Indict Man Caught on Camera Destroying Flock Pole
https://futurism.com/future-society/grand-jury-ohio-flock-alpr-surveillance-felony-legal?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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If there is one thing I am proud of Americans over it's this. I hope this wakes more people up to the rest of the surveillance state that has been unfolding right under everyone's nose.

#DeFlock

I think I missed something about how the lady wound up in the same bed as Mo with no pants

#Monsterdon #TheStuff1985

Alt text is good for everyone

Also, how did they not hear "the company has arranged a hotel room for you" and not realize it was a trap

#Monsterdon

@thejapantimes oh why would they do that? /s

@thomasfuchs @ltning @gloriouscow I'm anosmic so I have no need for that one

Teddy couldn't even wait for us to finish assembling his palm tree this morning. 🌴 #CatsOfMastodon

Pabu was supervising us preparing lunch from the top of the cabinets

#Cats
#CatsOfMastodon

first: "hold still while I set fire to your face," great strategy

second: great special effects in these scenes just now!

#Monsterdon

#Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A man (70s?) who resembles the Winter King from the show Adventure Time is sitting at a sunny cafe table, huddled over a big cheese scone with a proprietorial air. Admiring the two huge pats of butter he's just been given.
Yes, yes...
This is satisfactory.

A tiny human (1.5?) is waddle-strutting down the street with Grandad's wallet tucked officiously under her arm.
Grandad ambling along behind her, every now and then saying: "Mind where ya go Janey."

A teen (13?) says pensively: "I've thought a lot about it and I've decided I REALLY suit yellow."
Her friend gives her a look: "You sure about that?"
"Yeah. I am. Yellow is PSYCHICALLY my colour."

A tiny human (2?) gripping a croissant in one fist is running up to people in the street, informing them in hushed tones: "I'm fast!"
She pulls a croissant-themed, Usain Bolt lightening bolt pose and whispers: "Zooom."

A tiny dog (Chihuahua cross cat burglar) is watching her human take a muffin from his lunch box.
He sets it on the park bench at his side.
He pulls a paperback out of his bag and turns, only to discover that he no longer has a muffin.
Tiny Snaffling Dog is not looking guilty AT ALL.

Any typos spotted in this post decided to tackle the mighty jungle in their back yard this morning. If typos spotted, they'll be marvelling at just how many neighbourhood cats can gather to watch one person swear at rampant bamboo. (So many cats. Refusing to help with their little paws.)

🦖MONSTERDON 🎞️

⁉️TRIVIAL STUFF 😋 😨 😱

The Stuff is Mira Sorvino's debut. She is a Factory Worker but uncredited. She had just come to visit her father, Paul Sorvino, on set, and was used as an extra.

#Monsterdon #TheStuff #TheStuff1985