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Giftmas 2026 in Progress!
Giftmas 2026 is Sunday, December 13th! Continue reading Giftmas 2026 in Progress!
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Introduce Yourself!
Whether you’ve been here since the beginning, joined us this year, or have never posted before today, this is the thread to introduce yourself! The Avocado is a wonderful community full of interesting people, but we don’t always cross paths … Continue reading Introduce Yourself!
The Comic Strip Club (Fri 11/06/2026)
Friday New Music 11/6
My Friday My New My Music here’s the list from Consequence of Sound (with some additions): — Alanis Morissette – Good Weather for Immaculate Conception — Ane Brun – I Thought We Were The Same — ASIA – Indigo — … Continue reading Friday New Music 11/6
The Friday Politics is Free When Dancing
So uh… here’s the Friday Politics Thread. And to honor the moment, here’s a song by Florence + the Machine that fits the current mood right now. Continue reading The Friday Politics is Free When Dancing
Everything Night Thread’s Wrong Again
Forty years ago, I was born. Forty years and one day ago, They Might Be Giant’s self-titled first album (alternately known as The Pink Album) was released. In honor of one of my favorite albums, here’s the band attempting to … Continue reading Everything Night Thread’s Wrong Again
The NFL Week 9 Thread Is Not A Loser
It is Week 9 of the NFL season, and everyone in the league is now officially a loser. Everyone has lost a game. Entire teams are basically dead in the water because of injuries. The Thursday night game is going … Continue reading The NFL Week 9 Thread Is Not A Loser
Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Nov. 5
Here are today’s contestants: – Betty Hume, a retired library reference assistant from Fredericksburg, Virginia; – Cameron Bays, a law student originally from Saginaw, Michigan; and – Erica Doornek, a federal employee originally from Glasgow, Montana. Erica is a four-day … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Nov. 5
Werewolf 251: Take Your Heart (A Persona 5 Game): Day Four
Oh no! It’s almost exams week, and you haven’t studied at all! Quick, find Morgana to make you sit down at the cafe and study while Sojiro wanders off into the night. Huh. You can’t seem to find Morgana anywhere. … Continue reading Werewolf 251: Take Your Heart (A Persona 5 Game): Day Four
Neil Young Artist Tournament: Semi-Finals
Thank you to everyone who voted for songs in the previous round. In a sense, they were all winners. In a more accurate sense, only a select group of songs were the winners. Please upvote your favourites in the comments sections to determine which songs will reach the next round. Continue reading Neil Young Artist Tournament: Semi-Finals
The Avocado Parenting Thread
How’s it going? Continue reading The Avocado Parenting Thread
Weekly Video Games Thread #2 Goes To A Theme Park
Happy Thursday, y’all! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, let’s discuss our favorite theme parks in video games. Continue reading Weekly Video Games Thread #2 Goes To A Theme Park
The Day Thread Ranks Hindu Love Gods’ Album: #1
Hindu Love Gods was a band composed of Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and… Bryan Cook. And also Michael Stipe. But mostly Warren Zevon. Okay, that probably requires some explaining. Hindu Love Gods sprung up in 1984 as a … Continue reading The Day Thread Ranks Hindu Love Gods’ Album: #1
Comic Book Conversations: Shapeshifters and Masters of Disguise
Who are your favorite or most memorable characters who can disguise themselves? What makes them interesting? What’s the most interesting method of changing one’s appearance? What’s a unique twist that made a character or story stand out? Last week, we … Continue reading Comic Book Conversations: Shapeshifters and Masters of Disguise
The Comic Strip Club (Thur 11/5/2026)
The Political History Thread
Today’s timely discussion topic: Best books/documentaries/etc. about political history? Whether it be someone obvious like Robert Caro or more obscure; a biography of Great Men or a history of a movement; heck, I’d love to hear suggestions about non-American politics. … Continue reading The Political History Thread
STICK DISCUSSION SPACE Season 2 Episode 1: Sirens In Soft Spikes
Pryce Cahill (Owen Wilson) is back for a second season of pro golf with Santi Wheeler, his young gifted protége (Peter Dager)! This sports comedy stole my heart when it premiered last year, costarring Lilli Kay, Mariana Treviño, Marc Maron … Continue reading STICK DISCUSSION SPACE Season 2 Episode 1: Sirens In Soft Spikes
Weekly Music Thread Was born to be wild
This week’s discussion prompt: music about motorcycles 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 good music-related books, … Continue reading Weekly Music Thread Was born to be wild
The Thursday Politics Thread Is Still Savoring The Victory
Thursday is here, and we’re making sure it’s here on time. This week has seen some crazy things, and quite honestly, I still haven’t recovered from staying up nearly all night on Tuesday. We’re going to keep this brief and upbeat … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Is Still Savoring The Victory
Couch Avocados: TV Discussion Thread (November 5, 2026)
This week, Raven Wilder asks, “What’s the funniest moment of a show that isn’t a comedy?” The Wire’s got lots of ’em. It also got that WMD. Got that WMD right here, right here. Continue reading Couch Avocados: TV Discussion Thread (November 5, 2026)
I Can’t Do This On My Own: A Scrubs Discussion Space
There are no actual photos from the newest Scrubs episode that could be used as the header image this week because ABC’s press site posted the most boring photos. A pic of a Sacred Heart bedpan would be more exciting to look at than the photos ABC chooses. Continue reading I Can’t Do This On My Own: A Scrubs Discussion Space
Greatest Political Slogan of All Time Night Thread
Not officially affiliated with the Politics Thread. Continue reading Greatest Political Slogan of All Time Night Thread
Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Nov. 4
Here are today’s contestants: – David Fang-Yen, an attorney from Portland, Oregon; – Alexandra Field, a public health program associate from Atlanta, Georgia; and – Erica Doornek, a federal employee originally from Glasgow, Montana. Erica is a three-day champ with … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Nov. 4