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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
2026 FIFA World Cup: Final
It’s the reigning champs vs the 2010 winners. And the 2022 winners vs the 1966 winners. Will the heat be stifling in Miami? Will the air quality be okay in New Jersey? Watch and see. Chat and banter with your … Continue reading 2026 FIFA World Cup: Final
The Nature Thread
Get out into nature, and come back and show us what you find! Sunsets, hikes, vistas, flowers and wildlife, whatever ya got. Show off your green thumb! Or just brighten your weekend by looking at pretty things. Here are some … Continue reading The Nature Thread
Animation Time
Not quite Adventure Time, but with a comment section not much less off-topic than the old AV Club review ones. It’s Animation Time! What animated things have you been into lately? What’s a recent episode of something you saw that lacks a dedicated … Continue reading Animation Time
The 7/18 Happy Taemin Day Thread
Happy Taemin Day! July 18th is Taemin’s birthday, so this thread is for him! Taemin debuted with SHINee 18 years ago, and he continues to have a very successful career with SHINee and as a solo artist. He is often … Continue reading The 7/18 Happy Taemin Day Thread
The Last Best Hope…-“The Exercise of Vital Powers”
Now that the war with Earth has kicked off in earnest it is time for a business-like episode that covers things back on the station and follows Mr.Garibaldi’s adventures on Mars. After an action heavy episode there is value in … Continue reading The Last Best Hope…-“The Exercise of Vital Powers”
The Comic Strip Club (Sat 07/18/2026)
Superman in “The Dukalian Spy Ring”
It’s been too long since I’ve looked in on Superman versus Bigots, so how about I head back to 1941 and find a nice basic one where he fights, well, not Nazis exactly, but a pretty clear stand-in for them. … Continue reading Superman in “The Dukalian Spy Ring”
The Pet Thread Does NOT Approve
Let’s see those pets! Continue reading The Pet Thread Does NOT Approve
The WPT is Pleasingly Speckled
Howdy, friends, Birds are back, I thank you all for enduring our collective nightmare of meticulous commentary someone didn’t throw together while working at the circulation desk. Seriously though, thanks to Uve for a thoughtful header two weeks ago. Our … Continue reading The WPT is Pleasingly Speckled
Hellyeah by Hellyeah from Hellyeah Night Thread
“Hellyeah” is a song by Hellyeah from the album Hellyeah (2007) Have a Great Night Thread, Avocado! Continue reading Hellyeah by Hellyeah from Hellyeah Night Thread
“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