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Roe v. Wade has been overturned. Here’s what you can do to help.
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A Celebration of Queer Artists
Every year for Aromantic Awareness week (the week after Valentine’s Day) I like to post something to this community to celebrate Aromantic Pride. I missed this year’s though so I wanted to do something for Pride Month instead! Also for … Continue reading A Celebration of Queer Artists
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The People of Ukraine need HELP
As of February 24th, the nation of Ukraine has been invaded, without provocation, by Russia. While the situation is still in flux in many senses, there is no doubt that the people of Ukraine will suffer greatly in the days … Continue reading The People of Ukraine need HELP
Dating, Relationships, and Sex (07/06/2022)
No prompt today. I hope everyone is doing well and having lots of the fantastic sex (if that is indeed your thing) or getting up to whatever else makes you happy! As always, anything related to dating, relationships, intimacy and … Continue reading Dating, Relationships, and Sex (07/06/2022)
Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Jul. 6
Let’s meet today’s contestants: Alicia, a social worker, has a unique lullaby; Jen, a school librarian, met her eventual husband at a school bookstore; and Yungsheng, a public defender, whose name means “live every day to the fullest” and was … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Jul. 6
AvocaD&D and Tabletop Gaming: Yig Snake Grandaddy, Part 30
Welcome back to the weekly D&D and Tabletop Gaming thread! Here’s a place where we can talk about Dungeons & Dragons or any other tabletop games that you nerds might be into. Tell us about the games you’re playing, speculate … Continue reading AvocaD&D and Tabletop Gaming: Yig Snake Grandaddy, Part 30
Best Video Game Song Tournament, 2013-2016: Top 128 (Part 1 of 4)
Part 8 Results! The tournament’s really heating up now! Just one quarter of our playoff field remains. Since it’s the playoffs, groups will be active until 9:00AM Pacific the day after they post . This means groups are only active … Continue reading Best Video Game Song Tournament, 2013-2016: Top 128 (Part 1 of 4)
That’s Edutainment: Carmen Sandiego’s Great Chase Through Time
Welcome back to That’s Edutainment, which looks at educational video games of the past and considers whether they hold up today, focusing on their development and on the relationship between education and entertainment. Previous articles can be found here. Today, … Continue reading That’s Edutainment: Carmen Sandiego’s Great Chase Through Time
Tolerable Discussions 7.6.2022
Let’s do this! Be excellent to each other. Continue reading Tolerable Discussions 7.6.2022
WTF ASIA 220: Alive (2014)
No, this is not the zombie movie, though you may sometimes mistake the main character for the walking dead. Available in Canada, the United States, and perhaps a few other countries. Also on Youtube and AsianCrush. The commonality of this title makes … Continue reading WTF ASIA 220: Alive (2014)
Mental Health Thread 07.06.2022
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 07.06.2022
Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (July 6, 2022)
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Another summer season has arrived; what are you watching/looking forward to watching? Not sure what shows are starting? Here’s a convenient list! And, as always… What have you been watching/reading/playing/eating/listening … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (July 6, 2022)
The 7/6 Day Thread Remembers Joy
Lately a lot of garbage going on in the world has been depressing me. I suspect it’s been depressing most of us. And we fight to make things better, but sometimes it’s a lot, and I start to feel helpless … Continue reading The 7/6 Day Thread Remembers Joy
The Comic Strip Club (Wed 7/6/2022)
Avocado Music Club #165: Clannad – Macalla
Welcome to the Avocado Music Club, each week a new album will be discussed based on a massive pile of suggestions made by ourselves. Listen to new music or revisit an old favorite and discuss anything you wish related to … Continue reading Avocado Music Club #165: Clannad – Macalla
Color Outside the Lines: Self care+Quick Survey
Hello! Welcome to Color Outside the Lines, a discussion space for people of color. Posted the first 3 Wednesdays of the month. Thread Rules We ask that only those who identify as people of color participate in this discussion. White … Continue reading Color Outside the Lines: Self care+Quick Survey
30 Day Animation Loop Challenge Day 6: Favorite Mo-Cap and Rotoscoping in Animated Film or TV
For the month of July, we’re going to be focusing on the world of animation and that means going through a lot of very different elements of it. Thanks to Mr. Ixolite for the prompts! We most often think of … Continue reading 30 Day Animation Loop Challenge Day 6: Favorite Mo-Cap and Rotoscoping in Animated Film or TV
Triviacados: Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Can the first person here each day create multiple Results threads (the first ones for Wordle, etc., and the last one for Sporcle trivia)? Quiz Type: Clickable / Forced Order Or visit the quiz here. Sunday: MiscellaneousMonday: LiteratureTuesday: GeographyWednesday: MusicThursday: HistoryFriday: Movies & TVSaturday: … Continue reading Triviacados: Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Sports Corner Signs with the Knicks
Or it would if they offered me a contract. For now, though, I will just be content with the Knicks’ signings, even as the dust settles from an eventful if not game-changing Free Agent Weekend. Not yet, at any rate, … Continue reading Sports Corner Signs with the Knicks
The Book Nook Seemed Like a Nice Place to Have Bad Habits In (7/6)
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. He took a big swig … Continue reading The Book Nook Seemed Like a Nice Place to Have Bad Habits In (7/6)
The Wednesday Politics Thread Has a Woke Constitution
It’s 2am and this bedraggled header writer woke up beyond bright and early to compose this midweek world news roundup. Toonces take the wheel! Chile writes a woke constitution. Are Chileans ready for it? Chileans are set to vote Sept. … Continue reading The Wednesday Politics Thread Has a Woke Constitution
Ms. Marvel Season 1 Episode 5 Discussion
One property from Marvel Comics that we knew we’d see sooner or later in live-action form was Ms. Marvel, though it was expected it would be after Captain Marvel came out since that’s the inspiration. The reveal of the character getting a … Continue reading Ms. Marvel Season 1 Episode 5 Discussion
The Night Thread is really bonkers, kinda bonkers, pretty bonkers
This thread is dedicated to my favorite song by Animal Collective, one of my favorite bands: “Kinda Bonkers,” the opening track on their 2017 EP The Painters. (That EP also contains a fantastic cover of Martha & the Vandellas’ “Jimmy … Continue reading The Night Thread is really bonkers, kinda bonkers, pretty bonkers
Motherland: Fort Salem Season 3 Episode 3 Discussion
Here be the discussion pages for anyone who would like to discuss this show. In the US, episodes air on Freeform/Hulu on Tuesdays, 10 pm E / 9 pm C and these pages are scheduled to post an hour before … Continue reading Motherland: Fort Salem Season 3 Episode 3 Discussion
