The ManSpyder

@manspyder.bsky.social

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Charmingly irregular. Morally ambiguous, like vegetable oil. Cats are awesome. I write & edit gaming retrospective videos for @RetroHutch.com. https://youtube.com/@themanspyder

A text from Thames Water I'd just received, stating: "Due to the hot & dry weather, we're introducing a hosepipe ban for all customers. Please use water wisely."
A signed copy of Revolution Roulette, by Poets of the Fall, sitting under the turntable where the record is playing.
The gatefold sleeve of Daryl Hall & John Oates' greatest hits, The Very Best Of, stands in front of a shelving unit full of other records, on which sits the turntable itself, playing the silver first disc of the two LP set.
A screen cap of some football news, part of the headline is underlined - 'Jesus takes Portugal job'
Poster for Thunderball
A pot that says "Wolfy's nutty porridge with honey". Because Wolfy's fine, honey, Wolfy's just fine. ... Where are you?
A screenshot of The Guardian webpage, containing the headline "Week-long heatwave due in England with 34c peak in south-east". The article contains an image of Tower Bridge, for some reason.
A digital thermometer, claiming that the room temperature is 35.2°c, with 31% humidity.
Scampic (10 pieces)
A screenshot of the weather report for the upcoming week. Monday is sunny with highs of 30°c, Tuesday is a fucking insane 38°c, and Wednesday is slightly lower at 36°c. Overall, I am utterly fucked.
Lidl's own brand (though under the sub-brand Meadow Fresh) Potato Salad with Yogurt, in a blue plastic 500g box. It is the best, don't @ me.
A screenshot of a game of chess. After playing & losing against the computer, the computer coach offers advice during a review of the match. It says 'you lost control of the equal position, and now you are worse'. An arrow points out that I should have taken the opponent's bishop with my rook, putting the enemy king in check, rather than my method, which was moving a pawn to threaten said bishop. I'm not very good at chess.
A zoomed in picture of Lara Croft 'conducting' an orchestra. Her arm is outstretched with an approximate 100 degree angle at the elbow joint. There is a red line drawn on the image illustrating this angle.
A screenshot of the Guardian mobile website. The headline reads 'Healey's shock resignation over defence plan pushes Starmer to brink'. The accompanying picture shows two men, who I assume to be Starmer & Healey, standing on a brick pier, with what looks at a very quick glance like Darth Vader behind them. It is probably a statue or monument of some kind.
The 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles logo, only now it says 'Aged Average Human Dead Guy'.
A screenshot of the Guardian article showing a male athlete crouched & smiling on a running track. The headline underneath reads 'Teenage sensation Gout Gout ready to dive in at Diamond League deep end'.
INT. Q BRANCH, MORNING JAMES BOND walks past various gizmos & smiles at unwilling test subjects, as he steps towards his QUARTERMASTER (Q). BOND: Good morning, Q! Q: Ah, 007, I've something for you. Your new watch. Timex. Cutbacks, I'm afraid. BOND: It'll do, old chap. Lasers & sleep darts as standard? Q: Not this time. You'll love this though. Press this button & every TV in a 10 metre area will be switched over to Amazon™️'s TV service! (Bond stares blankly at Q, confused. An eyebrow is raised) Q: Cat got your puns, 007? While your enemies attempt to navigate the convoluted menu systems & multiple unclear paywalls that pop up when they do find something interesting, you'll be able to sneak by, completely unseen! BOND: Clever, Q. A Prime™️ example of your genius. Q: Thank you, 007. Now for your new vehicle. This way please.
My legendary lasagne. Bask in its golden glory.
A slightly pixellated Ellen, pointing to a badge on her shirt, which reads 'Ask me about Amalur'. She looks very happy, excited and smug because you have chosen to listen. You've chosen wisely.
A digital thermometer that reads 34.0°c in my living area. It also registers 36% humidity. This is extremely hot.
A picture of a digital thermometer, taken in my living room at the time of this post. It reads 30.0°c, at 34% humidity. Outside currently, the temperature is said to be approximately 25°c.
A table from the Met Office regarding weather in my area. From today (Friday) until Wednesday, every day is pure sunny, with temperatures reaching a maximum of 32°c on Monday. This is absolute hell.
Horrible, disgusting face, smiling, or at least attempting to. The green eyes are the best feature, the only warmth from the creature that they inhabit.
A still from a TV advert aired in 1982 for supermarket brand Tesco, showing a 'family brick' of Lyon's Maid vanilla ice cream for 25p, down from 32p.
The sleeve for Prefab Sprout's Steve McQueen leans against the shelving that houses my collection. On top of said cabinet is a red turntable, spinning said record.
The sleeve of Wolf Alice's latest album, The Clearing, being held in front of the turntable spinning Side B of the black vinyl.
Sabrina Carpenter's marbled blue pressing of Short 'n' Sweet, spinning on a red turntable.
A Eurogamer article headline, stating that Resident Evil Requiem's director thinks Leon's "got what it takes" to last.
The A-Side of Peter Gabriel's Sledgehammer 12" picture disc single from Record Store Day 2026. It's a zoetrope of images from the iconic music video. It is on a drying rack after having been cleaned.
An old-time advertisement for hats. The text proclaims "OH! Such Styles".
A screenshot of the infamously mysterious Joanna Lopez missing persons broadcast, but with AI 'actress' Tilly Norwood superimposed over the image. A very niche reference, if I do say so myself.
Lana Del Rey's album Honeymoon, on gorgeous red vinyl, is spinning on the red turntable. The sleeve & gatefold lean up against the record collection shelving. The sun shines rays through the balcony door.
Homemade lamb kebabs, served with salad, roasted pepper, flatbread & a garlic yoghurt dip.
The Channel 4 host Steph McGovern, in a brief shot of her smiling in the opening title sequence of her TV show from years back. For some reason, there's text underneath that says, "LET'S ALL GO TO FIFE!!". Why? Dunno. It was funny at the time, I guess.