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Spoil Sports — The Odyssey
Come and talk about the ancient poem that bored you to death in middle school. And the new movie too, I guess. Continue reading Spoil Sports — The Odyssey
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Semifinals
Down to the final stretch. Can we get new blood? Watch and see. Chat and banter with your fellow Avocados about the World Cup. As always, no region bashing. FIFA and these games are political, but try to engage thoughtfully … Continue reading 2026 FIFA World Cup: Semifinals
“In All Seriousness” Thread — 07/17/2026
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 07/17/2026
Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Jul. 17
Here are today’s contestants: – Angharad Rebholz, a middle school teacher from Hopewell, New Jersey; – Andy Strange, a project test engineer from Erlanger, Kentucky; and – Caleb Groen, a law and policy student originally from Thousand Oaks, California. Caleb … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Jul. 17
Identify This GIF!
Summertime… and the GIF-in’s easy… Continue reading Identify This GIF!
Job Rants Thread – 7/17/2026 – Open Table
Hey, all; Happy And Healthy Friday – Back hurts, neck hurts, head hurts, soul hurts, Still, I’ve had worse weeks; howzabout you? Get to it, my happy little wage slaves; love ya. As ever, have a safe and productive rest … Continue reading Job Rants Thread – 7/17/2026 – Open Table
Travel ANYWHERE With the Weekly Shuffle Thread!
Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of the Weekly Shuffle Thread, your favorite place to show off your shuffles! These days you can use the shuffle as the soundtrack to your like anywhere you go… so let’s celebrate by … Continue reading Travel ANYWHERE With the Weekly Shuffle Thread!
Cinematic Epic Day Thread
“Let’s green eggs and ham it!” Wait, what? Continue reading Cinematic Epic Day Thread
The Comic Strip Club (Fri 07/17/2026)
Friday New Music 7/17
THE HEALING POWER OF HORSES? here’s the list from Consequence of Sound: — Aaron Lee Tasjan – Get Over It, Underdog — American Vanity – 17 — As It Is – As It Is — Baju Banton – Too Too … Continue reading Friday New Music 7/17
The Friday Politics Thread Doesn’t Have a Real Title
Or real content–I’m a step behind Blur on that one. Be nice to each other today, be nice to the mods, and no threatening Mayor McSquirrel, even if he’s coming up behind you and yelling ‘Woo-hoo!’ every five seconds. Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Doesn’t Have a Real Title
The Night Thread Ranks Paul McCartney’s Albums: #26
This is part of a series of mini-reviews of Paul McCartney’s studio albums, ranked worst to best. (Don’t worry; I’ll keep them short.) Next in line: NEW. WHY IT’S BAD: I liked it a lot at first; then, one day, … Continue reading The Night Thread Ranks Paul McCartney’s Albums: #26
Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Jul. 16
Here are today’s contestants: – Jonathan Migliori, a Latin teacher from Providence, Rhode Island; – Lea James, an attorney from Boston, Massachusetts; and – Caleb Groen, a law and policy student originally from Thousand Oaks, California. Caleb is a 10-day … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Jul. 16
Weekly Women’s+ Thread
I’m This is a safe space: a space for women+ to come together as we are. All of our wants, needs, thoughts, feelings, experiences, losses, successes etc. are welcome. We are here to support each other during trying times and … Continue reading Weekly Women’s+ Thread
Weekly Video Games Thread #2 Dances
Happy Thursday, fellow ‘Cados! What games have you been playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, let’s discuss our favorite dance scenes in video games. Continue reading Weekly Video Games Thread #2 Dances
July 16 Day Thread of Petrus Peckius the Elder
Petrus Peckius the Elder was born on this day in 1529. He was known for his writings on maritime law. In 1552 he married Pamela Pleevesly. Petrus and his wife were reputed to have had several brilliant and well known … Continue reading July 16 Day Thread of Petrus Peckius the Elder
Comic Book Conversations: Common Powers
What’s in a reused name? That which we call Daredevil by the same name would fight crime as well. Continue reading Comic Book Conversations: Common Powers
The Comic Strip Club (Thur 07/16/2026)
The Argumentative History Thread
This week’s optional thread topic: common arguments within your field of study or interest. Can be serious academic debates or nonspecialists crashing the party with poor understanding or ideological motivations. Continue reading The Argumentative History Thread
Weekly Music Thread has cavities
This week’s discussion prompt: music about candy or candy metaphors Have you discovered any new music or new-to-you music lately? Have you rediscovered any old music lately? Been to any concerts, or stumbled upon any good concert videos? Read any … Continue reading Weekly Music Thread has cavities
The Thursday Politics Thread Exists
Thursday is here, and we’re making sure it’s here on time. This week has been a rough one on the personal front, so I’ve been a bit less connected on the politics side of things outside of a safari or … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Exists
Couch Avocados: TV Discussion Thread – July 16, 2026
Here we see Apple TV reacting to Widow’s Bay‘s 19 Emmy nominations. Today’s Couch Avocados header is about Netflix fatigue and why Apple TV is having a better year than Netflix. Continue reading Couch Avocados: TV Discussion Thread – July 16, 2026
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