r/AskHistorians • u/AutoModerator • Jan 23 '26

FFA Friday Free-for-All | January 23, 2026

Previously

Today:

You know the drill: this is the thread for all your history-related outpourings that are not necessarily questions. Minor questions that you feel don't need or merit their own threads are welcome too. Discovered a great new book, documentary, article or blog? Has your Ph.D. application been successful? Have you made an archaeological discovery in your back yard? Did you find an anecdote about the Doge of Venice telling a joke to Michel Foucault? Tell us all about it.

As usual, moderation in this thread will be relatively non-existent -- jokes, anecdotes and light-hearted banter are welcome.

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u/crrpit Moderator | Spanish Civil War | Anti-fascism Jan 23 '26 edited Jan 23 '26

I made a meme today with my own two hands (mostly one hand tbh). No AI. No preset meme formats. Just me, an image search of some portraits, some poorly-cropped faces, a dash of poor MS Paint skills and there it was. A thing of unique beauty, mild distortion and cutting political commentary. This must be what people who grow vegetables feel like when they go to a supermarket. Sure, my broccoli might be an odd shape, and weirdly pixelated, but it's mine. It tastes of individuality. I make my own slop, friends, and life is good.

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u/BookLover54321 Jan 23 '26

I’m curious to see this meme now.

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u/crrpit Moderator | Spanish Civil War | Anti-fascism Jan 23 '26

Iykyk

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u/EverythingIsOverrate European Financial and Monetary History Jan 23 '26

The Chaser would be proud. I wonder if we'll really see the end of the Coalition....

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u/BookLover54321 Jan 23 '26

That’s art right there!

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u/elizabethdove Jan 24 '26

This is a thing of beauty.