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Journalist/Editor @star_observer + Producer/Presenter/TV Guy. Writer at @twodadsandme #dragracedownunder interviews & more

Gold Coast, Queensland
Joined March 2012
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Michael James
5 years
@uItimateliar @FUNTlMEZ If it makes you feel Better I AM a high school teacher and I wear my pride shirts to school all the time 😎
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Michael James
5 years
@fangirl_nerd82 @uItimateliar @FUNTlMEZ For your viewing pleasure, these two are my regular outfits that the students love, generally reserved for Monday’s and Fridays 🥳
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Michael James
7 years
Have binged about 20 episodes What's The Tee with @michellevisage & Rupaul in the last week. Obsessed with this Podcast. But feeling strangely compelled to set up a Website with Square Space, While using a Squatty Potty after a good nights sleep on a Casper Mattress ;-)
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Michael James
4 years
In 2012 I was so rattled by my experience being a gay teacher at a catholic school & being forced to hide it I almost never went back to teaching. Today I stood in front of 1100 students at school and invited them to our school pride group and my soul has never felt so full. ❤️🌈
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Michael James
2 years
@macsween_prue There’s a difference between what is actually being taught in the classroom & what you believe is being taught based off what you’re being fed by the internet and people with convenient news for you. And I can tell you with certainty, all we have time for as teachers is teaching.
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Michael James
7 years
So with ANZAC day coming up next week, Question for Australia, why did @yassmin_a get run out of the country for her comments, BUT this guy @JimWallaceACL still gets to run the largest Anti-GLBT group in the country under the guise of religion? This. Does. Not. Compute.
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Michael James
2 years
@povdemie That didn’t win?? What did the winner do? Cure cancer??
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Michael James
7 years
Whilst we’re all still crying about the robbery of @itsSHANGELA let’s not forget what they did to @ThePandoraBoxx on AS1 & start the campaign to bring her back for AS4!
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Michael James
1 year
After a weekend away we just arrived home to discover we have a resident playing hide and seek in the house somewhere…
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Michael James
4 years
@rhysnicholson This old, Jeff is this many old.
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Michael James
4 years
It’s been a month since my husband flew to VIC as a Qld nurse on the #Covid frontline. He flew back today & I was able to deliver our new puppy to him in quarantine & I got to see & speak to him from the end of a long hallway. Now I miss him even more ❤️ Two more weeks to go!
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Michael James
10 months
I cannot understand why the State Government hasn’t declared Tamborine Mountain a natural disaster zone. It was hit by a cyclone. People are stuck in their homes, there will be no power for weeks. Roads are impassable. It looks like a war zone. Pictures can’t convey how bad it is
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4 years
@DebFrecklington @QLDLabor @LNPQLD You literally screeched from the hilltops to open the borders. Like you literally wanted this. For real.
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Michael James
6 years
After 15 years together we finally got to say some words, exchange some rings and throw a big fucking party!
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Michael James
2 years
When you watch #dragracedownunder today please remember that it’s just a show and they are people, be kind. And if you don’t like it, stop watching.
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Michael James
5 years
@sarahlacina @SurvivorCentral @SandraDTwine That’s so strange because that’s not the wording “back to back challenges” is pretty clear. Doesn’t stipulate which sort of challenge. Simply back to back challenges. She shouldn’t be able to sit out two reward/immunity challenges in a row.
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Michael James
3 years
Had so much fun interviewing the stunning @MaxiShield this week! click to watch and read my weekly #DragRaceDownUnder Rucap
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QNews
3 years
Drag Race Video Rucap: Maxi Shield ‘I was my toughest competition.’ #dragrace #dragracedownunder @maxishield
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Michael James
5 years
@fangirl_nerd82 @uItimateliar @FUNTlMEZ Shucks, thank you. I just believe in being open and honest at school. We have a pride club at my most recent school with about 30 kids that come along, it’s a great inclusive place.
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Michael James
2 years
@MagazineAmplify As a teacher in a school that has never allowed phones in the classroom I can tell you you’re wrong. The students can focus, behaviour management is easier and the kids get the break they need from them. Yes they need to learn responsible use, at home, from their parents.
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Michael James
7 years
@macleanbrendan My US Friends thought I was lying when I told them I had to pay my wait staff nearly $30 p/h on a Saturday.
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Michael James
2 years
I mean yes we’re all glad @BBreggie won @BigBrotherAU last night, but wasn’t the real winner this outfit by @timdormer ? #bbau
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Michael James
2 years
@Dave90336151 @Leo_Puglisi6 He’s demonstrated more sense, knowledge and understanding in one tweet than I’ve heard out of grown adults old enough to be his grand parents. So how about you don’t discount his opinion because of his age?
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Michael James
2 years
@glamourbug Can’t believe they’d think Drag Queens could keep a secret like this TBH 😂😂😂
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Michael James
2 years
Dave and Tim locked in the pantry together is everything ❤️😂💁‍♂️🌈 #BBAU #BigBrotherAU
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Michael James
5 years
@ianthekeslar @fangirl_nerd82 @uItimateliar @FUNTlMEZ Trained to teach Drama + Film & Media but last year I taught English and History 🤷‍♂️
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Michael James
3 years
My new jacket for #PrideMonth was a hit with the students at school today. Be proud. Be visible. ❤️🌈❤️🌈
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Michael James
7 years
My Favourite Headline of the day comes from the Betoota: "Barnaby Joyce finally learns how to pull out." I'm done.
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Michael James
4 years
Managed to bring my unhealthy @survivorcbs obsession to the classroom today. Showing my business class the @wendellholland Survivor: Ghost Island Tie breaker Tribal to explain a “deciding vote.” 🤗
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Michael James
6 years
Strangely, after 15 years, including one year of Asking Australia for permission, this time next week I’ll be married.
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Michael James
7 years
@DebFrecklington @AnnastaciaMP @QLDLabor Started in 2016 in response to emerging technologies. Not political correctness.
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Michael James
4 years
X-Mas Eve 2004, I was 18 & a bartender at “The Beat.” A guy gave me his phone number that night. A week later I called him back. This NYD will mark 16 years we’ve been together, married almost two years and raised a child for 10 years together. Always take a chance ❤️🌈
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Michael James
3 years
I just had to show my 38 yr old husband how to attach a word document to an email… I cannot deal.
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Michael James
5 years
So apparently, after all the Scott Morrison drama, the Qld Premier has just boarded a cruise ship for an 11 day holiday during the Qld fire Crisis? Happy to stand corrected, but if that’s true, it’s pretty poor form.
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Michael James
3 years
There are no words for how physically and emotionally exhausting teaching is. If you know a teacher please at least pat them on the head and give them a cookie.
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Michael James
2 years
I really want to start doing drag purely to go on #dragracedownunder and perform as Kylie Mole and then retire from drag immediately thereafter.
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Michael James
2 years
@amy_sargeant_ Lodge a complaint with the Human Rights commission, she is publicly vilifying them
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Michael James
2 years
@goodfoodgal I’m an openly queer teacher & this isn’t true. Mind you, growing up I heard about my teachers heterosexuality all the time, when they got married, had kids, it was on display everywhere, even in the newsletter. Oh & that year our public school teacher made us read the bible daily
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Michael James
7 years
Internet. Meet number 222, the security guard so disinterested in @robbiewilliams tonight he was actually taking a nap standing up. Hats off to you 222.
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Michael James
3 years
And just like that, our son turned 20 today 😲
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Michael James
4 years
Stoked! In my day job as a high school teacher my boss has allowed me to keep my bright pink hair, in addition to my pink nails & visible tattoos up my arms that she already allows ❤️ Might not seem like much to some, but it’s a long way from the teacher I used to have to be🦄🌈
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Michael James
4 years
Dear twitter I just need ya’ll to know I got a baby Dash today and that is all.
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Michael James
3 years
Got Pfizered today and now the 5G reception on the voices in my head is stellar.
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Michael James
2 years
I had never picked up on this joke before now. I am officially ded.
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Christian
2 years
One of the greatest jokes ever to grace the screen. #kathandkim
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Michael James
4 years
Let’s be real Avril Lavigne 2002 was a legit mood.
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Michael James
3 years
@MaxiShield You ‘nailed it’ said @MagdaSzubanski Go you good thing.
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QNews
3 years
Magda Szubanski talks to QNews: Weakest Link and Snatch Game
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Michael James
4 years
I can’t remember the last time I was on stage, tonight I’m back with #queerstories for a packed house of 600 faces and I’m equal parts exhilarated and terrified 🤗
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Michael James
2 years
@Survivor_AU Someone playing on the new US #survivor would have to have been a finalist 4 times to make this record AND be onto their 5th attempt.
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Michael James
7 years
@realDonaldTrump are you a president or a social commentator?
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Michael James
3 years
Provide government support for the arts during covid lockdowns and restrictions. Now. Right now.
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Michael James
5 years
Jacinda Ardern Spotted on Tamborine Mountain (Yesterday?), where I currently call home, didn’t even know she was in the country.
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Michael James
6 years
I’m spoilt for choice when it comes to interview subjects for @QNewsMagazine lately, after getting to interview @TimCampbellTwit I got to sit down with @AnthonyCallea ahead of his Bris & GC concerts this week. Read the full issue here:
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Michael James
2 years
Christ I haven’t watched this many ads in total in the last 5 years #kathandkim
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Michael James
2 years
Ok now I’ve finished #HeartbreakHigh I can confirm this is 110% a queer show and 110% worth the watch. It’s queer, inclusive, timely, smart, funny, crazy, beautiful, tragic, cannot recommend enough.
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Michael James
4 years
Nail polish is something I never wear when I’m teaching, I was worried about reactions from students & possibly parents. This week for the first time I started wearing it at school & the reaction was so overwhelming positive. Was amazing to see the kids embrace it as normal 🌈
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Michael James
4 years
@TheAdamSplitter @nerdsandbeyond @EverythingsOkTV @JoshThomas87 @KaylaCromer17 @AdamFaison @MaevePress @LillianCarrier0 @AutismSociety There doesn’t appear to be straight washing of anything. It looks like a perfectly natural exploration of sexuality told through the eyes of a person with autism. It’s not a disservice to the character or representation if she doesn’t end up identifying as queer?
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Michael James
4 years
@7NewsBrisbane @DebFrecklington @jackietrad This entire press conference ignores the outcome of the CCC investigation and is complete political spin.
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Michael James
5 years
I love that the news calls them “Climate Activists” when reporting on the protests today, instead of the much more accurate “Severely fucked off Australians.”
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Michael James
7 years
@corybernardi @James_Jeffrey This completely contradicts all of your arguments FOR Free speech during the SSM Postal Vote debate.
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Michael James
7 years
@QldPolice @MeganMackander No Offence Committed, plenty of offence created.
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Michael James
2 years
There is no possible scenario where @BBreggie does not win @BigBrotherAU tomorrow night. Not a chance. And she couldn’t be a more perfect winner, again. #bbau
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Michael James
6 years
I won a thing!
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Michael James
2 years
A Global Drag Race All Stars? yes please! Now cast @ZahoJojo @thebeverlykills @ArtSimone and all will be right in the world.
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Michael James
3 years
So a COVID safe event, outside, in a park where people can actually distance somewhat can’t happen. But we can cram people into a stadium all together to watch the Sports Ball? Come. On.
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QNews
3 years
Brisbane Pride postpones this weekend's Rally, March and Fair Day #lgbt #pride #brisbane #qld
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Michael James
4 years
Honestly the front door Gay at Kmart in Helensvale is so chirpy he gives me life. Every Kmart should have a front door gay.
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Michael James
5 years
So today, when I was coughing, one of my students thought it would be funny to ask if I had aids. People, raise your kids better.
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Michael James
2 years
@kevinperry I’m devastated that not a single person here has suggested Blue Heelers!
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Michael James
3 years
If we need to make up for lost school time this year there’s an easy solution. Remove religious instruction from state schools and you got yourself an extra 38 hours for the year.
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Michael James
4 years
Am I the only one who was desperately hoping Farmer Sam was dumping all the girls to declare his true love for Farmer Alex? #FarmerAU
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Michael James
4 years
I just finished reading this beautiful debut novel by @GLonesborough To review for Qnews and honestly, just go and read it. I could not put it down. Such a perfect and touching story.
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Michael James
3 years
We have a professional carpet cleaner coming tomorrow. So naturally, my husband is spending the evening cleaning the carpet…
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Michael James
11 years
Kevin Rudd is again PM. Australia has its first sitting PM to openly support marriage equality. #auspol #spill
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Michael James
2 years
@isobelroe Did you also look into how many hours a week we work for that salary? 💁‍♂️
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Michael James
3 years
Legitimately cannot get out of bed because my dog looks too comfortable and adorable and I don’t want to disturb him
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Michael James
3 years
So my son went to an Anti-Vax protest in Brisbane because he was curious. He comes back telling me they are vaccinating children without consent in schools and that hospitals are refusing to treat the unvaccinated. I have no fucking words for the stupidity of this misinformation
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Michael James
4 years
I got 5/6 numbers straight up on my lotto ticket last night. One number off $2.5m. I feel like that is the most accurate summation of 2020 for me. Thanks for being consistent you son of a bitch.
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Michael James
3 years
So I bought a drone online. Thought I’d be clever and fly my drone. I crashed my drone. That was expensive. This is my poem about drones.
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Michael James
6 years
@ms_michellelaw It is my absolute favourite when their profiles link to their employers. Don’t hold back, don’t take ANY shit, go for the jugular.
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Michael James
7 years
@davidmackau Actual footage of me trying to talk to my teenager
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Michael James
5 years
Jennifer Saunders says her and Patsy are too old to do more Ab Fab. But who wouldn’t watch the fuck out of the show if Eddie & Patsy were forced into a nursing home, wreaking havoc, trying to booze and party still convinced of their eternal youth? I’m so down for that.
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Michael James
5 years
@ZJemptv Our son who we fostered 9 years ago just graduated high school and is about to start university. When we met him he had never passed school in his life and couldn’t read or write properly. ❤️
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5 years
Apparently tall white gays with blue hair and purple nail polish are a big deal in Asia. 24 hours in Bali and I’ve been asked to pose for photos several times. Maybe they think I’m some obscure YouTube Celebrity?
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Michael James
3 years
Found this at the Op Shop today. Did you even go to High School in 2001 if you don’t remember these?
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Michael James
6 years
Unpopular Opinion: Maybe a Star is Born didn’t win best picture because it’s a poorly scripted movie that’s been done 3 times before and people are so wowed by Gaga And Coopers brilliant performances they mistake this for a great and original film?
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Michael James
3 years
Honestly, if a performer was supposed to make $5k or $50k from a show and the government called a lock down they need to pay them what they lost regardless. A $750 payment means nothing if a show that was the bulk of your income just got cancelled.
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Michael James
6 years
@sallyrugg I heard the news headline read out last night “New changes to what girls are allowed to wear” and had to check my calendar to make sure we were in fact in 2018. Also listened carefully for any mention of blessed fruit and eyes.
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Michael James
5 years
Happy 8 year anniversary to Wendy Francis & The @ACLobby Thanks for making my forehead famous 🤗🦄🌈
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Michael James
1 year
Went to sleep and only just reopened the 300 odd replies to that last tweet 😂 Clearly I was spectacularly wrong and uneducated on that not so hot take. I’ll just sit in my corner and be quiet in future 😐
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Michael James
1 year
@EstherAVale @Leo_Puglisi6 Correct, but that is soooo not the statement the original poster was trying to make. No school is just throwing detentions at students for random accidental or unknowing misgendering of students. In my experience I’ve seen more students correct teachers on pronouns
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Michael James
7 years
@GordyPls If it was @Coles though they would say “Yes, I remember it well, the day the registers went down, down... registers are down...”
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Michael James
3 years
Honestly there's a special place in hell for people who overreact when you take your jump off and your shirt tries to come away with it. Calm down Cheryl, its just a stomach and maybe a tit.
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Michael James
3 years
Continuing my tattoo aesthetic of “You look like Netflix threw up on you”
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Michael James
4 years
And the award for least enthusiastic #MardiGras2021 Participant goes to the Original Purple Wiggle Jeff, who appears to still be in some state of Cryo Sleep
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Michael James
5 years
It kind of scares me how much my cat enjoys watching How To Get Away With Murder. I’ma sleep with one eye open...
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Michael James
2 years
Anyone else clock the curly haired ginger boy in the choir of the #queensfuneral living his Annie fantasy? Looked like he was ready to break out his best rendition of Tomorrow.
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Michael James
3 years
I’m still amazed at the people that are incredulous when I tell them I’m a teacher and more-so when they learn I’m “allowed” my blue hair, nail polish and tattoos. It’s 2021. How hard is it to understand teachers don’t have to look the way you think they should anymore.
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Michael James
3 years
Insightful life advice for my son 😂
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Michael James
5 years
@lokishallows @fangirl_nerd82 @uItimateliar @FUNTlMEZ Haha thank you! Sneaky secret, I have the Deathly Hallows with “always” underneath it tattooed on my chest too
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