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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
Here are today’s contestants: – Armando Marin, an attorney from Queens, New York; – Marisa Rizzuti, a director of planned giving originally from Centerport, New York; and – Caleb Groen, a law and policy student originally from Thousand Oaks, California. … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Jul. 15
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 (07/15/2026)
An astonishing place to discuss the fifth episode of X-Men ‘97’s second season, “Weapon X, Lies, and DVDs”. Continue reading X-Men ‘97 Season 2 Episode 5 Spoiler Space
Like you know, Tolerable Continue reading Tolerable Discussion 7/15/26
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 Gets Results (7/15/26)
Welcome to the Book Nook! The weekly thread for all book nerds on The Avocado. This is the place to talk about books you’re currently reading, discuss genres, ask for recommendations, and post serious literary criticism. This week’s prompt: The … Continue reading The Book Nook Turns its Face to the Setting Sun
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 – July 15th 2026
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! New Kana Nishino (西野カナ) single and music video! I’m so glad that she’s making music again, every song she releases brings me so much joy. And her videos are always … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (July 15, 2026)
Episode #086: Knightquest (Or … “Knightfall – Part Two”!) There’s a new Batman in town, and his name is Jean-Paul Valley, a.k.a. Azrael. While Bruce Wayne is recuperating from a broken back and mounting an international rescue mission, Az-Bats kicks … Continue reading The Iron Age of Comics
St. Swithin’s Day was originally published in Trident Magazine. It’s a story about a “neurotic boy outsider” who plans to assassinate (or does he?) Margaret Thatcher. Continue reading Saint Swithin’s Day Thread
Friends, you know what time it is. It’s Wednesday. It’s somewhat close to Day Thread time. Time for you to tell us all about the comics you’ve been enjoying lately! Whatcha buyin’? Whatcha readin’? Whatcha think about it? If … Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread 15-JUL-2026
it’s July 15 2026 and Mitch McConnell is still Schrödinger’s Senator. Will his People finally reveal the truth or will we get more doctored images of him in good health? For your answers tune in to the next episode of … Continue reading The Wednesday Politics Thread is on Mitch Watch
This is the first of a series of mini-reviews of Paul McCartney’s studio albums, ranked worst to best. (Don’t worry; I’ll keep them short.) Starting with the very worst McCartney solo album: Wings’ Wild Life, or Wild Life by Wings. … Continue reading The Night Thread Ranks Paul McCartney’s Albums: #28
Here are today’s contestants: – Khalid Kurji, a cleantech funder from Toronto, Ontario; – Patience Bruce, a real estate title examiner from Medford, Wisconsin; and – Caleb Groen, a law and policy student originally from Thousand Oaks, California. Caleb is … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Jul. 14
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 07/14/2026
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news: Lindsey Graham, Trump ally who opposed LGBTQ+ rights and consistently denied being gay, dies at 71 LGBTQ+ group backs Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Have you written about yourself without meaning to? Continue reading Writing Discussion Thread Reflects Itself
Scott’s desire to tell people what movies to watch knows no bounds. He’s decided to create a series on here devoted to profiling directors and creating guides to their films. This week’s director is… Jane Campion. Highly recommended: An Angel … Continue reading Director Profile: Jane Campion
