Emily Rice

@emilylurice.bsky.social

Friends, adopting an astronomer for a big event like a solar eclipse may seem like a great idea, but it is a life long commitment! You have to be willing to listen to them talking to the Moon and pedantically correcting science in films ALL THE TIME, not just one day.

Apr 04, 2024 at 13:20 UTC

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social
[ View ] Apr 05, 2024 at 16:14 UTC

Also complaining about clouds.

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Mari O'Kart @margoose.bsky.social
[ View ] Apr 08, 2024 at 16:48 UTC

Um...do they pay their portion of rent? Because I think I can handle this commitment if so.

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Non-existent Patricia @nonexistpatricia.bsky.social
[ View ] Apr 05, 2024 at 03:18 UTC

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Luna Rose @whirligig-girl.bsky.social
[ View ] Apr 09, 2024 at 15:44 UTC

this one lady at the viewing party i was helping run told me, while i was talking about sunspots, "Most of the time you're just a nerd. But today! You're a SUPER HERO!" and i was like. i dunno if i'm ever "JUST a nerd". and then she doubled down like "you know what i mean."

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Alan Taylor @kokogiak.bsky.social
[ View ] Apr 05, 2024 at 03:08 UTC

And don't even think about later secretly 'releasing' them into the wild under cover of moonlight (which they will remind you is actually reflected sunlight, even as you attempt to abandon them).

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Jennifer Rose @jenni4iowa.bsky.social
[ View ] Apr 05, 2024 at 17:02 UTC

cc @astrokatie.com

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Jarron Leisenring @jarron.bsky.social
[ View ] Apr 05, 2024 at 03:59 UTC

Don’t forget significant side-eye at Uranus jokes. And it all could have been avoided. I mean, the other planets are the Roman versions, right? Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto. The Roman equivalent Caelus was right there. Curse you, Johann Bode! *shakes fist*

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Steel Rat Gamer @steelrat.bsky.social
[ View ] Apr 05, 2024 at 04:40 UTC

and do not ask them about dark matter or they might scream. let them bring it up as a segue when they feel safe and comfortable

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Pedinska @pedinska.bsky.social
[ View ] Apr 05, 2024 at 03:09 UTC

Yeah, my husband discovered that marrying a clinical microbiologist then watching House re-runs was not a fruitful endeavor.

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Rich Gardner @rlgardner190.bsky.social
[ View ] Apr 05, 2024 at 03:45 UTC

In the 2013 film "Gravity," (www.imdb.com/title/tt1454... ) it's a really cool film to watch BEFORE you know any of the fussy scientific details. AFTER you've seen the film, it's good to know the details that make the whole adventure much more implausible!

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Lisa Vox @lisavox.bsky.social
[ View ] Apr 05, 2024 at 11:35 UTC

Sounds great to me. Where do I sign up?

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WalkingTaako🏴‍☠️🏳️ @walkingtaako.bsky.social
[ View ] Apr 08, 2024 at 16:41 UTC

The worst part is the day when you have to put them down. They're always so scared on that last car ride.

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Paul @paulpaul.bsky.social
[ View ] Apr 08, 2024 at 21:24 UTC

@mortythenurse.bsky.social

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@srmadscience.bsky.social
[ View ] Apr 05, 2024 at 07:22 UTC

You forgot to mention that like hamsters, they are nocturnal, and thus are a poor choice as a pet if you have small children…

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Joe Trela @alert74.bsky.social
[ View ] Apr 05, 2024 at 05:18 UTC

Look, I'm not going to let it slide when a BBC "docudrama" shows Werhner von Braun surrendering to American troops without his arm in a cast. I'm just not gonna.

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