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bucolic_frolic

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1. What's up? That is strange now that you mention it.

Reply to BigmanPigman (Original post)

Thu May 28, 2026, 08:23 PM

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Just like it seems the number of mass shootings is waning. Or maybe they don't make headlines anymore.

What's up? I think people are worried about the country and their situation like never before. Maybe some workers responsible for safety are distracted. But truly, I dunno.

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Unknown number of people killed in gas explosion, fire at Dallas apartment building [View all] BigmanPigman Thursday OP

What's up? That is strange now that you mention it. bucolic_frolic Thursday #1

I can't take credit..... BigmanPigman Thursday #2

Workers are distracted because their bedrock reality is softening and melting bucolic_frolic Thursday #3

Excellent point! BigmanPigman Thursday #4

People 'doomscroll' in their heads a lot too -- about their rent/grocery/gas bills, job insecurity, getting deported.. lostnfound Yesterday #8

I was thinking the same thing PatSeg Friday #7

"What's up with all of the explosions,...? Are they related in some way?" LudwigPastorius Friday #5

I guess it will only get worse from here, oh goodie! BigmanPigman Friday #6