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YusufToropov

@YusufToropov@toot.community

Managing director, Cara-Wordsmith.com.

Author of #SHAKESPEARE FOR BEGINNERS, the novel JIHADI, and the play AN UNDIVIDED HEART. #Ukraine #baseball #jg20mvp #1947League #mlb #gratefuldead #neurodiversity #beatles #blacklivesmatter #demsabroad #democratsabroad

Hi. I'm ...

a writer,

a US #expat living in #Ireland,

a #baseball addict,

an adult recently diagnosed with #adhd (which, looking back, explains a lot),

a #teampete enthusiast.

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GottaLaff, to legal
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Mr. Blowdryer cooperated. I'm back, catching up now.

NEW THREAD🧵 1/...

Klasfeld:

We're back.

Prosecution: "The People call David Pecker."

Pecker, 72, provides some biographical information. He's married, and he now does consulting work.

After seeing that Jurors do not currently have notepads, the judge asks those who want them to raise their hands.

Their hands immediately shoot up — a studious bunch.

They are provided with them.

YusufToropov,
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Thank you so much for doing this @GottaLaff - great job!

YusufToropov, to fediverse
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So given that @GottaLaff's made it into the top 10 hashtag trends yesterday (as part of countless insightful discussions involving ) ...

... I can't help wondering what other might be out there.

Any ideas?

Please don't suggest your favorites or boost this query during his criminal this week. That might upset him.

(Courtroom sketch: Jane Rosenberg)

@DemocracyMattersALot

@uspolitics

@law

@humour

, via a courtroom sketch from Jane Rosenberg

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@ratgrrl @GottaLaff @DemocracyMattersALot @uspolitics @law @humour

I prefer too, frankly

YusufToropov, to random
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So @GottaLaff just coined for and I think we all have a civic duty to make that hashtag trend. So I humbly ask you to boost this message and use that hashtag as often as possible.

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@GottaLaff

Now @DemocracyMattersALot DEFINITELY gets the idea here...

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@vruz @scottytrees @GottaLaff @DemocracyMattersALot @tiamat271 @GhostOnTheHalfShell

Speaking of ...

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@psoul @GottaLaff

Agreed.

No credit given for courtroom artist -- it shows up in this Guardian article.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/15/trump-asleep-first-day-hush-money-trial

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@GhostOnTheHalfShell @vruz @scottytrees @GottaLaff @DemocracyMattersALot @tiamat271

You're talking about , right? Just checking.

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@GhostOnTheHalfShell @vruz @scottytrees @GottaLaff @DemocracyMattersALot
@SocraticEthics

I had heard that about .

Also that Jimmy Kimmell called him, memorably, Doze-O the Clown.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jimmy-kimmel-trump-sleep_n_661e1f4ae4b015646f78e19c

YusufToropov, to Oakland
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@RuthODay @YakyuNightOwl @tabletopmania @ted_duffield @stlcolorbaseball @cwgrody @cbtryon @sendtherunners @aurelia @BigEarl @baseball @OhhJim @APBAreplay @AlexanderRaine7 @mattmaison @blackvoices @Beatlesandworms

I post this in the aftermath of 's 4th of a possible 155 victories in 2024.

Shea Langeliers drops not one, not two, but 3 HRs against Texas.

objective judgment

selfless action

willing, engaged acceptance of all events

https://youtu.be/5VuLMKZiTMY?si=KyvmvEwTf32g_rBX

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@ted_duffield @tabletopmania @YakyuNightOwl @RuthODay @stlcolorbaseball @cwgrody @cbtryon @sendtherunners @aurelia @BigEarl @baseball @OhhJim @APBAreplay @AlexanderRaine7 @mattmaison @blackvoices @Beatlesandworms

Okay so @tabletopmania weighed in elsewhere and chose for the song tomorrow ... but there's still a bright, shiny available for the first correct Mastodon answer to this question!

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@ted_duffield @tabletopmania @YakyuNightOwl @RuthODay @stlcolorbaseball @cwgrody @cbtryon @sendtherunners @aurelia @BigEarl @baseball @OhhJim @APBAreplay @AlexanderRaine7 @mattmaison @blackvoices @Beatlesandworms

That controversial Byrd win over Cards puts the race between Brooklyn and Philly in a dead heat.

Nolan, wondering if you feel like sharing this info with Alex over on the bird app? I predict you will.

PHI 51-32 -
BKN 52-33 -
BOSB 44-37 6.5
STLC 42-39 8.5
NYG 42- 40 9
PIT 37-45 14

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@ted_duffield @tabletopmania @YakyuNightOwl @RuthODay @stlcolorbaseball @cwgrody @cbtryon @sendtherunners @aurelia @BigEarl @baseball @OhhJim @APBAreplay @AlexanderRaine7 @mattmaison @blackvoices @Beatlesandworms

quiz answer: Spitballer Bill Byrd was playing for the Baltimore Elite Giants when he pitched and won both ends of a doubleheader.

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@ted_duffield @tabletopmania @YakyuNightOwl @RuthODay @stlcolorbaseball @cwgrody @cbtryon @sendtherunners @aurelia @BigEarl @baseball @OhhJim @APBAreplay @AlexanderRaine7 @mattmaison @blackvoices @Beatlesandworms

SMITH, PHILS SALVAGE FINAL GAME

Hilton Smith ran his record to 9-0 and Johnny Davis doubled in two key 9th-inning runs as the Phillies stopped the bleeding. Game was close until Giants made two costly errors in the final inning.

PHI (52-32) 8 12 1
NYG (42-41) 2 4 3

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@ted_duffield @tabletopmania @YakyuNightOwl @RuthODay @stlcolorbaseball @cwgrody @cbtryon @sendtherunners @aurelia @BigEarl @baseball @OhhJim @APBAreplay @AlexanderRaine7 @mattmaison @blackvoices @Beatlesandworms

'80s Party!

Today's game brought to you by @tabletopmania and !

https://youtu.be/uPudE8nDog0?si=tORw1DJzQ_HftDCF

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@ted_duffield @tabletopmania @YakyuNightOwl @RuthODay @stlcolorbaseball @cwgrody @cbtryon @sendtherunners @aurelia @BigEarl @baseball @OhhJim @APBAreplay @AlexanderRaine7 @mattmaison @blackvoices @Beatlesandworms

Pretty simple one tonight. I just need the uniform number of today's hero, Hilton Smith (HOF).

One guess. And beware. Cliff is in the house.

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@ted_duffield @tabletopmania @YakyuNightOwl @RuthODay @stlcolorbaseball @cwgrody @cbtryon @sendtherunners @aurelia @BigEarl @baseball @OhhJim @APBAreplay @AlexanderRaine7 @mattmaison @blackvoices @Beatlesandworms

Alas, not 24 like Willie Mays.

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@ted_duffield @tabletopmania @YakyuNightOwl @RuthODay @stlcolorbaseball @cwgrody @cbtryon @sendtherunners @aurelia @BigEarl @baseball @OhhJim @APBAreplay @AlexanderRaine7 @mattmaison @blackvoices @Beatlesandworms

As I suspected he would, because he knows everything, my buddy Cliff knew that Hilton Smith wore number 31 during his career.

Cliff also has pictures aplenty, so I'm wondering whether he's got a signed photo of Hilton Smith. Preferably while in uniform and with the number 6 visible😃

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@ted_duffield @tabletopmania @YakyuNightOwl @RuthODay @stlcolorbaseball @cwgrody @cbtryon @sendtherunners @aurelia @BigEarl @baseball @OhhJim @APBAreplay @AlexanderRaine7 @mattmaison @blackvoices @Beatlesandworms

Anyway Cliff gets the song pick. Stay tuned for that ... it's from my era.

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@ted_duffield @tabletopmania @YakyuNightOwl @RuthODay @stlcolorbaseball @cwgrody @cbtryon @sendtherunners @aurelia @BigEarl @baseball @OhhJim @APBAreplay @AlexanderRaine7 @mattmaison @blackvoices @Beatlesandworms

Flat-out hilarious breakdown of Aaron Boone's absolutely impossible-to-justify ejection five (5) (!) pitches into the contest against my beloved Oakland A's last night.

But we won, so I'll take it.

https://youtu.be/ojqxAZuHrhM?si=Aht3cvkQHqZ922gc

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@ted_duffield @tabletopmania @YakyuNightOwl @RuthODay @stlcolorbaseball @cwgrody @cbtryon @sendtherunners @aurelia @BigEarl @baseball @OhhJim @APBAreplay @AlexanderRaine7 @mattmaison @blackvoices @Beatlesandworms

THAT'S WHAT BROOKLYN PAYS THIS GUY TO DO

Recently acquired slugger Johnny Mize launched a 2-run bomb in the bottom of the 11th to give the Dodgers a 2-0 win over Feller and the Indians. Thomas got the win. Bums regain first-place tie.

CLE (52-33) 040
BKN (52-33) 280

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@ted_duffield @tabletopmania @YakyuNightOwl @RuthODay @stlcolorbaseball @cwgrody @cbtryon @sendtherunners @aurelia @BigEarl @baseball @OhhJim @APBAreplay @AlexanderRaine7 @mattmaison @blackvoices @Beatlesandworms

Today's game brought to you by my buddy Cliff, Neil Young in an outfit he probably wishes time could forget, and a bunch of hot mid-Sixties women not talking on the phone.

https://youtu.be/UGOZPi9xkL0?si=qTBFvDU6OjxY9pKX

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@ted_duffield @tabletopmania @YakyuNightOwl @RuthODay @stlcolorbaseball @cwgrody @cbtryon @sendtherunners @aurelia @BigEarl @baseball @OhhJim @APBAreplay @AlexanderRaine7 @mattmaison @blackvoices @Beatlesandworms

Easy one tonight. Everyone ready? Trying to give you a chance against Cliff... On your mark, get set. .

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@ted_duffield @tabletopmania @YakyuNightOwl @RuthODay @stlcolorbaseball @cwgrody @cbtryon @sendtherunners @aurelia @BigEarl @baseball @OhhJim @APBAreplay @AlexanderRaine7 @mattmaison @blackvoices @Beatlesandworms

question. One guess only.

Johnny Mize, today's hero, like a lot of white ballplayers, has an entry in the Seamheads database of Negro League stats.

Why?

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@Beatlesandworms @ted_duffield @tabletopmania @YakyuNightOwl @RuthODay @stlcolorbaseball @cwgrody @cbtryon @sendtherunners @aurelia @BigEarl @baseball @OhhJim @APBAreplay @AlexanderRaine7 @mattmaison @blackvoices

Absolutely on target @Beatlesandworms! Since it's your first correct guess, CONGRATULATIONS 🎉!

You are a co-winner with my buddy Cliff!

What song would you like to hear tomorrow?

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@Beatlesandworms @ted_duffield @tabletopmania @YakyuNightOwl @RuthODay @stlcolorbaseball @cwgrody @cbtryon @sendtherunners @aurelia @BigEarl @baseball @OhhJim @APBAreplay @AlexanderRaine7 @mattmaison @blackvoices

YES!

video/mp4

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@Beatlesandworms @ted_duffield @tabletopmania @YakyuNightOwl @RuthODay @stlcolorbaseball @cwgrody @cbtryon @sendtherunners @aurelia @BigEarl @baseball @OhhJim @APBAreplay @AlexanderRaine7 @mattmaison @blackvoices

Ouch. Good for Nolan, but ouch. I believe the Chicago White Sox are 3-20 now. That puts them in a class, not with the 1962 New York Mets, but with the 1899 Cleveland Spiders. I know this because my son is a White Sox fan and is currently in need of deep therapy.

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