Carrying on a very loose theme of random animals in music videos, here is the terrific Trio Mandili. These ladies are amazing. I've never seen Taylor Swift wrangling a stubborn donkey during her performances. Your move Tay Tay. Trio Mandili - Kakhuri

I've discovered I'm blocked by a few people in the last few weeks. Quite shocking as I don't think my stuff is that controversial. People I don't recall ever having talked to, let alone been confrontational with (I've had my moments but I'm generally pretty chilled). About 50% are on my server, beige. I only know this because they are in chains with mutuals who I really like and when I go back in the conversation it's blocked out. I try not to think too much about this. Everyone is not for everyone. Also, I might be (am) annoying, I get that. I guess, in my way of using Mastodon I mute the boring and block the bad folks, so assume other people do the same. Being blocked feels like I've done something bad or upset someone so much they never want to hear from me again. That's fair enough, their prerogative, and I don't want to be where I'm unwelcome. No hard feelings. But a part of me wants to know why, so I can either moderate or refine what I say, or accept it may annoy some people. Nobody is obliged to listen to me, I don't expect that, and if you objectively reject listening to me that's absolutely correct. I'm talking to people who won't see any of this, but if I offended or offend you, I apologise :bb: I can't promise I'll change though.

Bit of advice folks. Only open one can of worms at a time. No matter how much you like worms.

Random advice. Applies to a lot of situations. Just enjoy your buzz in the now. In drink or drugs terms particularly, people are often looking to push on. Stop that. Take stock for a minute. Enjoy the now, it's better than you think if you just pay attention to how you feel, rather than just chasing more. Life generally can be like this. Slightly impatiently spoon feeding a baby because you feel busy? This is literally the best thing you can do with your time on earth (in my opinion). In my 52 years on this planet, when I look back, feeding an enthusiastic baby was honestly my happiest time ever, even if I didn't realise then. Not a chore, a privilege. Slow the fuck down in your mind. It's revelatory if you can do it.

I see people comment "I lost 3 followers today because x". Not being critical but I just don't notice, unless someone who chats or engages regularly disappears. I really don't pay any attention to numbers because frankly I have no idea why anyone would listen to this, frankly scattergun, mix of earnest, sometimes wholesome musings entwined with unhinged, borderline obscene flights of fancy, interspersed with slightly pretentious takes on music and culture, and just, whatever. I'm more surprised people stick around, but at the same time, I follow others for exactly that. I love the random mess that folks want to share of themselves, however real or contrived it is. Even lies can be true, if they come from the right place. I'm sure 75% of my "followers" (hate that term) have either left or never see my nonsense, but occasionally I do pause and think, do you want to say this to 1,300+ people, who in turn could spread these words exponentially, about your silly thoughts or dearest memories? Here I've found somewhere I'm comfortable saying pretty much whatever I want because, on the whole, friends and strangers alike, are good people who appreciate the same liberty I do. Lastly, to people "following" me. Apologies if I haven't followed back yet. Typically I will, particularly if we talk, but sometimes it takes me a while to notice otherwise. If you post/boost a lot about stuff I'm not really interested in then it's pointless me following back, but if you talk to me I'll almost always chat. Stay weird lovely Fedifolk ❤️

Curious to find out how many people know the joke about the inventor of the USBs funeral? (Joke posted in the replies)

Had a fucking intense day today, very much not in a good way. Things are calm now but I'm still a bit shook up. I need some online loons to bring back my equilibrium. Oh, hi folks 👋

Polystyrene TL:DR - It's me going on about polystyrene I'm not even sure what it is. Plastic, sort of. Soft but firm. It's like the lead of plastics. Doesn't really fit in. Floaty. Very floaty. It can save your life in water. Respect it for that. Doesn't taste of much, but I've chewed it and know its taste (you do too, admit it. You've chomped down on some polystyrene at some point). Light as a feather but tough. Every stereo I've ever bought has been reinforced with it in transit, great job, until you need to throw it away. Bulky bastard. Personally I've built things with it. The smell of lightly burning polystyrene is burned into my senses (inhaling the fumes may also explain a few things). The balls. Oh the balls. The most fascinating aspect of polystyrene. Break it up and it turns into tiny balls. I've also had a lot of experience of it in its native ball format via beanbag adventures. A true force of nature in that state. Static. Nobody has been more attracted to me than polystyrene balls are. They're like Pepe Le Pew, the more you push them away the more they are attracted to you. Forget wind farms and nuclear energy, harness the static off polystyrene balls. I have a single polystyrene ball that was part of an artwork, owned by a very famous collector, that I stole at an exhibition. Rough calculation, based on the sale price of the complete work at Sotheby's, that ball is worth about £150. I'll stop now. But my fascination for polystyrene will live on forever, much like polystyrene itself.

Its Bandcamp Friday (October 3rd) where all money goes to your favourite artists and/or labels. If you can, and want to buy music you actually own, forever, in physical and/or digital formats then today is a good day. No fees, all goes to a good home. The creators. Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music etc. fuck them (just my personal opinion). Buy it. Own it forever, no subscription bollocks. Pay the creators not the landlords.

I've wanged on about Convenanza festival in Carcassonne, South of France, a bit on here. Someone I know has two spare tickets if anyone is interested. If so, or if you want more information, message me. It's fantastic (no camping so Air BnB or Hotel) in a beautiful setting. I will be there but you won't have to meet me (though you might be able to spot me 😂) https://www.instagram.com/convenanza_official

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Attached: 3 images Just about recovered from a pretty wild weekend partying in a medieval citadel in the south of France. Not going to lie, it go...