Adam J.B. Lane

Adam J.B. Lane

@ajbl.bsky.social

Cartoonist, author, man for all seasons. CAUTION contents may include art, politics, dinosaur and shark fanboying, film, historical oddities, baking, Pittsburgh sports.

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In the world of #paleaort and #dinosaur depictions there’s always been interest in The Age of Reptiles mural on show at Yale’s Peabody Museum of Natural History in New Haven, Connecticut, sometimes called the Zallinger Mural. I'm here sharing a thread orignally posted at Twitter.... 1/n

Cats lost to a struggling Penguins team 4-0. Should've started Caslon Bold instead.

NHL (Bot)@notnhl.bsky.social

HISTORY 👀 6'9" Cooper Black becomes the tallest goalie to ever play in the NHL!

The #livestream #execution plan is only going to motivate more anti- #Trump voters, particularly young left-wingers who ordinarily wouldn't rush to support Democrats . These kids all know #TheHungerGames from movies and books, and few are psyched to live in Panem.

Gotta hand it to the NYT, doing the Washington Post's work for it.

The New York Times@nytimes.com

Sure, you could treat yourself to that sleek espresso machine. But have you thought about stocking up on six months’ worth of laundry detergent during Prime Day instead? Sales don’t have to be sexy. nyti.ms/479zRa2

Spot-on-analysis, brilliantly written.

David_j_roth@davidjroth.bsky.social

I wrote about the broader political situation and stupid incentives that led to a Senator attempting to advance his political career by falsely accusing Jack Smith of attending a February Atlanta Hawks game in which Clint Capela put up a double-double. defector.com/jack-smith-e...

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It's too depressing and obnoxious to write about, but virtually all of the doomy/horny AI hyperventilating is transparently displaced anxiety about our fucked climate and political situation. Even rich idiots know it's bad and being permitted to get worse. They're trying to write their own ending.

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This jaw-dropping story has become ProPublica's most-read article of 2026, with more than 2.2 million views in the first day, a spokesperson tells me

Great thread showing how contemporary influence operation works:

Marc Owen Jones@marcowenjones.bsky.social

1/ I've just finished a new investigation, and it's a biggie! If you've seen The Levantine, Diplomatic Post, Global Reporters or Frontline Radar running ads on LinkedIn or Meta, you've seen an influence op pushing one side of Sudan's war to millions. 🧵 marcowenjones.substack.com/p/from-north...

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Before I was a politician, I was a proud union member. I’m honored to stand with my union brothers and sisters on Labor Day and every day. In the Senate, I’ll fight to raise pay, lower costs, and empower Texas workers.

Adam J.B. Lane reposted

Criselda Vasquez, American, The New American Gothic, 2017, oil on canvas, 72 x 48 in, private collection The artist's father, portrayed in the painting, was kidnapped by ICE on 31 March 2026

The wolf-sheepdog setup is totally underrated in the pantheon of WB cartoon hilarity. I guess the pathos of the coyote and the simplicity of the setup are why the roadrunner shorts get all the love, but these feel so much cleverer, with just as much physical comedy.

New York Mammoths@newyorkmammoths.bsky.social

Sheep Ahoy, the 1954 Merrie Melodies short that reveals that the wolf and sheepdog are part of larger workforces.

#RonaldSearle had an interesting relationship with St. Trinian's - the perverse cartoons made his name and opened many doors for him, even brought him a measure of national celebrity. But he grew tired with the idea and felt himself pigeonholed. He was only too happy to "destroy" the school in 1952.

Nina Antonia @ninaantonia13.bsky.social

#FairyTaleTuesday St. Trinian's greets the latest member of staff, illustration by the inimitable Ronald Searle (1920-2011)

Adam J.B. Lane reposted

My 7 stages of novel writing: 5K: This is flowing like lava & twice as HOT 15K: OK I know what this story is about 30K: I do not have enough story to fill this book 50K: Oh god what turgid crap 75K: I have too much story for this book 90K: Galloping to the end 100K: The end. No idea if good or shit

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We need more talented cricketers in Iceland. If you can play a bit and have an Icelandic grandparent or fifth cousin, get in touch. If you have even watched some films by Baltasar Kormákur, we will think about it.

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Crawford-Roberts. 2000 Centre Ave - Pittsburgh Police Zone 2 station. Caller said that she was a retired officer and brought snacks and Starbucks for everyone. When the cops went outside it ended being a crazy person. One to WPIC.

Delightedly surprised by The End of Oak Street, the first 70-odd mins really crackle with great story choices and character beats, though the last 30 sagged for me. Dinos a mixed bag, some v accurately portrayed (I presume), others ludicrous. Can't wait to hear @chasmosaurs.bsky.social's thoughts!

I googled "no training AI disclaimer" to find appropriate legal boilerplate to put in my children's book mockup. Google AI offered to write a custom version for me. #AI #disclaimer #AItraining

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Mediums who weren’t up to DIY-ing their cons could purchase ready-made ghosts, self-rapping tables, self-playing guitars, and other séance supplies from the secretly circulated catalogue “Gambols with the Ghosts,” issued by Ralph E. Sylvestre of Chicago. #PhantomsFriday

I spent all of June shitting my guts out, lost 20lbs in 4 weeks (not fun!), spent a night in hospital (also not fun!), and had to beg to get an expedited colonoscopy. The results were inconclusive and the MDs can't be sure what caused my torment but in my heart of hearts I know it was the Donarrhea.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

"Donald Trump is the face of hate. He is the face of war. He is the face of a pandemic. And now he is the orange, sagging face of explosive diarrhea." — @nberlat.bsky.social