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Drew Scanlon
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Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE. If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease! Donate at
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Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE. If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease! Donate at
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Drew Scanlon
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Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE. If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease! Donate at
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Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE. If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease! Donate at
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Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE. If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease! Donate at
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Drew Scanlon
4 years
Here's hoping Mario Golf: Super Rush is properly localized in German.
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Time to update my business cards.
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Drew Scanlon
5 years
WHEW! After nearly 3.5 years, I've FINALLY earned my private pilot's license. A huge thanks to my instructors Jim and David, my examiner Richard, and of course, @enemykite , @VinnyCaravella , and everyone who ever watched an episode of Giant Bomb Flight Club. See you in the sky!
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Supper Mario Broth
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Some minigames in the Nintendo 64 Mario Party games are programmed to never end in a draw. Instead, they are biased in favor of Player 1; even with identical inputs among the players, the game cheats on the last frame to let Player 1 win. Details in image.
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Unbelievably proud of @VinnyCaravella , @bradshoemaker , @alex_navarro , and everyone at Giant Bomb for making it something truly special. I’m incredibly thankful to have worked there, for the fun but also for how much I learned from such great people. Best of luck to everyone! <>
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Drew Scanlon
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I'm Drew Scanlon and I approve this meme. Please vote for Joe Biden.
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Drew Scanlon
7 years
Behold. The puppies of Chernobyl.
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Drew Scanlon
4 years
Some personal news! Cloth Map, the video project I’ve done for the last three years, ends this month. A HUGE thank you to everyone who allowed me to tell stories of games and culture from around the world. I am incredibly proud of what we accomplished :)
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Drew Scanlon
8 years
Friends! As many of you know, I love games, video, and travel. May I present to you my new venture, Cloth Map
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Drew Scanlon
4 years
Job news! I'm proud to announce that I'm (re)joining the Other Ocean/Digital Eclipse family! I'm incredibly excited to be back in the game development world and looking forward to all the fun things I can help this knowledgeable, passionate team create.
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Drew Scanlon
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Hello, I bought a Nintendo 64 on eBay and it was filled with dead bugs. Enjoy your weekend!
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Drew Scanlon
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Thank you, Stephen, for ensuring this will never, ever stop
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Stephen Colbert
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Trump: I thought being president would be easier. Me:
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Drew Scanlon
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Drew Scanlon
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Friends! I don't mention the Blinking White Guy GIF very often myself, but it's time I used my meme powers for good:
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Drew Scanlon
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AHH!! We just passed $15,000 raised, everybody! This segment brought to you by @WilsonKPIX and the fine folks at @KPIXtv ! Donate at
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CNN
5 years
Drew Scanlon, who inspired the viral blinking man GIF, is trying to use his fame to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
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Drew Scanlon
8 years
Friends! It's been quite a ride since those early days of folding T-shirts, but March 3 will be my last day at Giant Bomb!
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Drew Scanlon
8 years
Thank you everyone for the well-wishes! There may or may not have been tears while reading them ;) The GB audience is the best in the world
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Drew Scanlon
3 years
So proud of my buds across @giantbomb and @nextlander getting after it and doing the cool stuff they want to do! It’s not easy to blaze trails through the jungles of the Internet, but these folks are some of the very best pathfinders out there. Best of luck!
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Drew Scanlon
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Oh cool Nintendo's press conference is today let's see what cool games they're announc
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Drew Scanlon
3 years
Holy smokes, TWENTY THOUSAND dollars raised so far!! Thank you to everyone who has donated!
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Drew Scanlon
3 years
Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE. If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease! Donate at
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Drew Scanlon
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If any fellow video production nerds are curious, here’s how the Good Morning America shoot went from my perspective: 1/
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Drew Scanlon
8 years
Something happened to my receiver and now I'm just getting reality TV sound effects. This is my nightmare.
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Drew Scanlon
7 years
MFW I realize it’s 2017 and there still isn’t a cure for MS.
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Drew Scanlon
4 years
Ha! Tell you what, if @Naughty_Dog pitches in a little something to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at , we’ll call it even! 🙃
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Scott Lowe
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C'mon, we had to do it. Sorry @drewscanlon .🤣
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Drew Scanlon
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News! 2/2 This week is my first at Twitch, getting the CBSi band back together with @MerryKish on the Community Productions team. I've already met so many cool people, and can't wait to dive into a new challenge!
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Drew Scanlon
8 years
I'm going solo (not to any particular company or teaming up with superstars like @dannyodwyer ) and will have more to say in the near future!
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Drew Scanlon
8 years
Giant Bomb's the only job I've ever loved (which makes this so hard) but now I get to test myself out in the world. Looking forward to it ;)
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Drew Scanlon
5 years
Truly humbled by your reaction, Internet. Without you I wouldn’t have gotten to chat with these lovely folks! Thanks to @StrahanSaraKeke for helping raise awareness about MS! Donate to support MS research at Watch the segment here
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Drew Scanlon
6 years
This @Variety article does an excellent job of showing just how special @giantbomb is and the envelopes they've pushed over the years. This is the kind of recognition they deserve! (I appreciate the @clothmap shoutout too! ;D)
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Got the Limited Edition guys really glad I pre-ordered
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Drew Scanlon
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Man oh man, 10 YEARS of @giantbomb ! I am incredibly proud to have been a part of that magical dumb website for so long. Hats off to everyone who made it possible--especially the community, the best on the Internet. So many great memories on this page!
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Drew Scanlon
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. @drewscanlon ride this train forever
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Drew Scanlon
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MORTAL KOMBAT
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Drew Scanlon
5 years
Did you know the Giant Bombcaat airs every Tuesday? Check your TV Guide!
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Drew Scanlon
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Gooood morning, race fans! Today I’m riding 86 miles to raise money for MS research. So far we’ve raised over $18,000!! Donate at
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Drew Scanlon
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Drew Scanlon
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It's officially out!! I am INCREDIBLY proud of the game our small team (+ many external artists) created. It was a privilege to work with such talented, passionate folks, and a pleasure to work with @johntv and the geniuses over at 8-4 to bring it to Japan!
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Our update of #Wizardry : Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord was built for modern hardware to offer a gorgeous, streamlined experience. Grab your controller for an authentic but accessible dive into the OG RPG today -- it's available now!
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Drew Scanlon
8 years
I do public appearances, birthday parties, and bar mitzvahs. Contact my agent for day rates.
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And now an article about @drewscanlon on Mashable.
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Drew Scanlon
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It's hard to imagine being a Video Person and not feel the impact of Bourdain and his work. The same goes for travel. The man did as much as anyone to show us to ourselves. He was an inspiration, and will be missed.
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Drew Scanlon
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A meme after my own heart
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WOW! We've already hit $5,000! KEEP IT UP, INTERNET!!
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Drew Scanlon
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Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE. If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease! Donate at
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Drew Scanlon
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Metal Gear is one of the greatest, and one of my most favorite, video game series of all time. I just wish I knew who produced/directed it.
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Drew Scanlon
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You're amazing, Internet. Your response has attracted news outlets around the world, giving us incredible reach! Without you, we wouldn't have just hit TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS! Help support MS research at (Donations stay open until November!)
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"Blinking Guy" uses viral GIF of himself for the first time, asks the Internet a favor
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Drew Scanlon
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There's some amazing things on the horizon for Giant Bomb, and I'm honored that I'll get to be a part of its incredible audience.
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An Internet with only my face is truly the darkest timeline.
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Drew Scanlon
7 years
CONFIRMED: @alexisg and I will be streaming #forthekids this Monday starting at 10am Eastern!!
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Drew Scanlon
3 years
Don't really know what to say about Ukraine except that I love that big, beautiful country and the sardonic, steadfast people I met there. In 2017 it felt like a place that was finally able to be what it wanted to be. Strength to Ukraine.
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Drew Scanlon
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Making a travel-based documentary series in the time of coronavirus is challenging, to say the least. And instead of allowing this project I love to deteriorate into nothing, I’ve decided to end it on my own terms. Bittersweet, for sure, but I'm excited for what’s next!
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America’s favorite video game website ;D
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Never thought I would see @drewscanlon @bradshoemaker @jeffgerstmann @VinnyCaravella on Good Morning America.
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This happens in my brain whenever I think about Superman by Goldfinger send help
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Drew Scanlon
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I'm not ready to say what's next quite yet (I won't be doing another Patreon, nor will I be returning to games media), but I'm very much looking forward to it. Stay tuned!
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Drew Scanlon
8 years
Oops you guys we forgot to do the Japanese versions hang on let me find an ATM
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Hey @VidCon I know it’s supposed to be a microphone but
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Why does this keep happening to me
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Drew Scanlon
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Guys there's a lot of these still available new in box it's like nobody wants to buy them
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HOLY. 20k in FOUR DAYS? Are you KIDDING ME, INTERNET? This is incredible. I love you all!!
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I have crossed some sort of Rubicon
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YESSS I can finally talk about this! I'm SO proud of the work the team has done so far to bring it to early access. It's also just such a perfect Digital Eclipse game. One of those things that inspired a TON of other stuff but has languished in obscurity forever. No longer!
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Digital Eclipse
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The wait for the original #Wizardry is over! Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord has returned after being unavailable for 20 years. Test your mettle against the OG RPG! Our 3D remake is available NOW via early access on GOG & Steam!
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I’ll be on the @giantbomb live show tomorrow at 7pm!!
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Drew Scanlon
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The aliasing in this episode is going to be rough.
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Drew Scanlon
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MFW I see how much we've ALREADY RAISED for MS Research! A huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far!
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Drew Scanlon
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Part 2 of my N64 odyssey: after many YouTube videos and failed attempts, I have successfully soldered an UltraHDMI board onto the motherboard, giving the console digital video out!
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Drew Scanlon
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The interview took about 30 minutes. At the end, Sarah requested some "blinking white guy" looks for B-roll purposes. She even had me do a few takes where I blinked and said "good morning, America" into the camera.
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Drew Scanlon
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Hello, lots of new Twitter followers! It's me, your friendly neighborhood Blinking Guy. While you're here, might I suggest checking out my video project, @clothmap ? I think you'd like it ;D
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Drew Scanlon
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THIS WEEKEND! I'm streaming video games with @VinnyCaravella to raise money for the National MS Society ahead of the annual charity bike ride. Join us this Saturday at 12pm Pacific! Donate at
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Some folks have asked about the best way to start meditating, so I wrote a guide!
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Drew Scanlon
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Ha! Thanks, @Patreon ;)
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If we're talking #TwitterMomentsOfTheDecade we’ve got to give Drew Scanlon of @clothmap a huge shout out for this holy grail of a gif.
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Drew Scanlon
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Can't say too much about future plans right now, but as they say in the industry, "we'll have more to say about that soon!"
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Drew Scanlon
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News! 1/2 It's bittersweet, but after nearly four years I have said farewell to the beautiful, talented folks at Digital Eclipse. It was an honor and pleasure to work with each and every one of them to develop Interactive Documentaries like Atari 50 and The Making of Karateka.
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Good morning, Kiev!
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It is with great pride in the @DigitalEclipse team that I say this, and I do not say it lightly… Cowabunga.
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@jeffgerstmann Wow! Best of luck, Jeff!!
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Drew Scanlon
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It’s clear the Mongolian people are proud of their culture and want to share it with the world. Enough to interview a foreigner in an F1 hat. Full video:
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Drew Scanlon
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WHAT. I just checked my logbooks and my first flight lesson was indeed Jan 20, 2013. I passed my final checkride to become a pilot on... Jan 20, 2020.
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Drew Scanlon
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HBO’s Chernobyl is really good. I’m no expert but what I’ve seen so far is very well done. It’s an amazing, important story that deserves this level of production!
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Drew Scanlon
3 years
Somebody call the Space Marines, because we just reached 40K!! A huge, hulking thanks to everyone who has donated so far!
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Drew Scanlon
3 years
Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE. If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease! Donate at
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@ybbaaabby Abby I think your desk is haunted.
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@DanRyckert Congrats Dan!! Can’t wait to see which character Vince picks for Mario Party.
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My view from the Eurovision mosh pit.
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Update: after a little soap and water, canned air, and 99.9% isopropyl alcohol, I feel better about allowing this to remain in my home.
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The Cloth Map meetup in Kiev was SLIGHTLY smaller than the one in Stockholm, but no less awesome. Nicholas, ladies and gentlemen!
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Gonna see what's up with this here "Giant Bombcast" the kids are talking about these days.
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Drew Scanlon
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FRIENDS! It's that time again: biking for MS research! I'm riding 128 miles next weekend but livestreaming THIS MONDAY at 1pm Pacific (4pm Eastern) with special guest @VinnyCaravella ! Donate at
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Ha! While I wasn't looking, Cloth Map hit 100k subscribers. Made it just under the wire 😂
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I had 747-loads of fun flying the virtual skies with my good friends at @giantbomb this week! Microsoft Flight Simulator is legit. Our flying skills are not.
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Drew Scanlon
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Thanks for having me on the show, @giantbomb ! And for the new best friend!! ✨
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