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Header image: a still from the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Poulenc’s Dialogue of the Carmelites. The year is 1600 or something. All music is church music. You can only write music for God. That’s the rule. What this one dude … Continue reading A Brief History of Opera
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Prestidigititis Memorial Thread Continue reading Prestidigititis Memorial Thread
I was listening to Kana Nishino (西野カナ) today, and when “Best Friend” came on the shuffle I thought “this would be a good song for an open thread header”. So I decided to share this live performance with you all! … Continue reading The 8/27 Night Thread is Glad You’re Here
This ones for all the marbles! Continue reading Disney Animated Canon Tournament – Final Round
Happy Thursday, friends! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, let’s discuss some of our favorite video game bosses. Continue reading Weekly Video Games Thread #2 Isn’t Your Boss
Since the thread’s running late, I’ll fall back on a favorite discussion prompt: Worst history books/documentaries/podcasts you’ve experienced? Sometimes works marketing themselves as “nonfiction” are as unreliable as the craziest novel or dumbest TV show. Continue reading The Worst History Thread
In a crowded medium, what makes certain comics appeal to you over the competition? Continue reading Comic Book Conversations: Hydrox vs Oreo
Welcome to my ongoing series where I forgot that I signed up for a Day Thread and am just posting a low effort header instead of what I planned. Anyway, here’s a nice cover of the Stan Rogers classic “The … Continue reading The Day Thread Will Rise Again
Ted has returned to coach a new team!! Share your thoughts on the fourth episode of Season 4. (Please spoiler any revelations not in the show itself, please.) Continue reading TED LASSO DISCUSSION SPACE Season 4 Episode 4: Greyhounds’ Day Off
This week’s discussion prompt: favorite Japanese music (related pop culture) 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 Goes down to Shibuya
Adult Swim will be 25 years old, which means it’s now old enough to manage the members of Menudo. Continue reading Couch Avocados: TV Discussion Thread – August 27, 2026
Thursday is here, and we’re making sure it’s here on time. This week has put a bit more closure on the primary season with a few different races starting to come together now, as the focus turns to November. There are … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Has A Clue
Continuing from the Day Thread, today still marks, in some time zones, Shirley Manson’s birthday. The iconic and fearless Scottish rock goddess, activist, and one-time T-1000 actress from Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, turns 60. I posted about how Version 2.0 … Continue reading The Night Thread Has Some “Deadwood,” If You Care to Listen
The latest episode of the third season of Strange New Worlds has gone live, and we’re hoping to see a lot of classic Trek fans here to talk about it! The show will be on the Paramount+ app in the … Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Episode #6 Discussion
Welcome to this week’s thread! As always, anything related to dating, relationships, intimacy and so on is fair game and welcome. And of course, as usual: This is supposed to be a space to talk about intimacy and sex and … Continue reading Dating, Relationships, and Sex (08/26/2026)
How’s it going? Continue reading Writing Discussion Thread
In memory of Tim Curry
(1946 – 2026) Continue reading Tim Curry Appreciation Thread
The name’s Discussions. Tolerable Discussions Continue reading Tolerable Discussions 8/26/26
Welcome back to the weekly Tabletop Games thread! This thread is where we can talk about all kinds of RPGs, card games, board games, etc. Whether you gather around a physical table in the real world, or use a virtual … Continue reading The Tabletop Games Thread Takes the Train (8/26/26)
This is the Sportacados Discussion Thread, for talking about all things sports! Feel free to live-chat games, talk about the latest news and rumours, discuss sports history, and anything else that relates to watching other grown adults throw or hit … Continue reading Sportacados Discussion Thread for August 26-27, 2026
For Help and Crisis resources, refer to the link in the Health and Identity tab at the top of the page, or click here Sometimes we need to talk about some things. This is a phenomenally caring and kind group, and … Continue reading Mental Health Thread – August 26th 2026
Today, Shirley Manson, the iconic Scottish rock goddess, outspoken activist, and T-1000 actress from Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, turns 60. Those who know me know she is my favorite singer. The Garbage album Version 2.0 is my favorite album … Continue reading The Day Thread Celebrates Shirley Manson
