Alex G. Howard

@selfindulgentclaptrap

Providence-born, bred and based guy. Writer of HowToEatACity.com and SelfIndugentClaptrap.com 🥑mk2

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Alex G. Howard@selfindulgentclaptrap· 2d

The US economy:

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Alex G. Howard@selfindulgentclaptrap· 6d

Moment of zen with Saga dog #dogsofbluesky

Alex G. Howard@selfindulgentclaptrap· 15d

"Things that go bump in the night" holy shit

Other alleged similarities were based on the use of ordinary words and common phrases -
including "well, well, well," "pang of disappointment," and "things that go bump in the night" -
which are, of course, not entitled to copyright protection. See Arica Inst. , Inc. v. Palmer, 970 F.2d
1067, 1072 (2d Cir. 1992). As I previously explained, Freeman's contention that the shared use
of ordinary words and common phrases demonstrates substantial similarity trivializes copyright
law. Dk:t. No. 548 at 41.

Alex G. Howard@selfindulgentclaptrap· 25d

TFW Grok decides everything is sexual

A cartoon character with a concerned expression on their face, such as over a talking sandcastle or an AI translate suggesting they distribute handjobs

Alex G. Howard@selfindulgentclaptrap· 28d

There we go, had to go outside. Apparently its Canadian wildfire smoke. Certainly smells like wood smoke outside. This was at 3:00pm.

A hazy red sky over a parking lot in Providence Rhode Island, taken around 3:00PM 7/15/26

Alex G. Howard@selfindulgentclaptrap· Jul 13

One of my favorite roles of Sam Neill's was Dean Spanley, just a beautiful story of loss with an incredible cast. I learned of it from a Random Roles he did with @willharrisinva.bsky.social where he seemed absolutely delighted to even be asked about it. RIP Sam Neill

Sam Neill as Dean Spanley in the eponymous film. His eyes are closed and he is reminiscing happily

Alex G. Howard@selfindulgentclaptrap· Jul 13

Oh no, Sam Neill died!

It is with immense sadness that the whānau of Sam Neill share the news of his passing on Monday 13th July, in Sydney Australia. Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterized his whole life. The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact Sam remained cancer free. They would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff at St Vincent's Private Hospital for their incredible care.

Alex G. Howard@selfindulgentclaptrap· Jun 28

Nation states often have a very bad case of "I'm the main character of life"

Alex G. Howard@selfindulgentclaptrap· Jun 26

Alex G. Howard@selfindulgentclaptrap· Jun 21

Here's an excessive blep from Saga

A golden shepherd dog curled up in a big blue dog bed, she is sticking about an inch and a half of her tongue out of her mouth as she sleeps.

Alex G. Howard@selfindulgentclaptrap· Jun 16

imagining his drive to school was straight out of LA Story.

Alex G. Howard@selfindulgentclaptrap· Jun 16

Bronx Beat would eat JD Vance alive.

Maya Rudolf and Amy Poehler as the hosts of the SNL recurring sketch of a morning show hosted by two middle-aged moms from the Bronx called "Bronx Beat"

Alex G. Howard@selfindulgentclaptrap· Jun 16

Saga got pets from four members of the Tartan Army out to lunch at Julian's, that was fun. The "half-German Shepherd, half-Texas stray" joke didn't land as well, I hazard b/c their familiarity with Texas' reputation for anything goes is limited.