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Hello folks. HP here with another month long celebration of Black music and Black artists. Doing things a little differently this year. The previous two years I’ve explored the work and legacy (and my own personal engagement) of Black women … Continue reading 28 days of Blackity-Black Songs.
Sir Noël Coward (1899-1973) was a celebrated British playwright, songwriter, actor and wit. I was introduced to his work by the 1945 film of his play Blithe Spirit. A writer accidentally summons the ghost of his late first wife to torment … Continue reading The Noël Coward Night Thread (2/8)
The results are in for this year’s Avocado Sight & Sound. Here’s the Avocado’s favorite movies: 1. Casablanca 21 mentions2. Mulholland Drive 20 mentions3. Mad Max: Fury Road 19 mentions4. The Thing 18 mentions5. Raiders of the Lost Ark 17 … Continue reading Avocado Sight & Sound Year VII results
What will be announced. What will be shown. Soon we shall find out Continue reading Nintendo Direct 2/8/2023 Live Thread
Some people are quiet while doing the naughties. Some unleash a full-blown concert. What’s been your experiences with that? Preferences? As always, anything related to dating, relationships, intimacy and so on is fair game and welcome. And of course, as … Continue reading Dating, Relationships, and Sex: Noise! (02/08/2023)
Here are today’s contestants: Jeopardy! SHOW ME MISSOURI SHOW BIZ PEOPLE // THE “C” SHORE // SQUIRRELS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN // ENDS WITH THE SAME 2 CONSONANTS // ACTS OF CONGRESS // ALSO A BASEBALL TERM DD1 – … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Feb. 8
Running. Running- she had to keep running. Nowhere was safe, nowhere would be safe, and so all she could do was run. They would be in Pierre’s. They would be at the movie theater. They would be in the community … Continue reading Werewolf 200! Oops All Mods – Day Seven
In light of this being a tabletop game thread of all sorts I thought we might branch out just a bit to talk about a tabletop board game instead of the usual focus on TTRPGs, although they are still most … Continue reading The Tabletop Thread 2/8/23
Let’s do this! Be excellent to each other. Continue reading Tolerable Discussions 2.8.2023
Group 96 Results! Newly Eliminated It’s time for group play! We have 2,953 songs this time, in 24-song groups. That means 123 groups! Triple digits for the first and probably last time! For the group stage, vote for as many … Continue reading Best Video Game Song Tournament, 2017-2020: Group 98
The movies from the previous weeks have all featured romantic love and some level of violence. In preparation for Valentine’s Day, I give you a story about…love? Well…maybe a love of violence. This is Takashi Miike, after all. Available in Australia, Canada, France, the … Continue reading WTF ASIA 251: First Love (2019)
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 02.08.2023
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and for me that means having fun making and decorating chocolate! When I was younger, I never really cared about this holiday, but … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (February 8, 2023)
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 & … Continue reading Triviacados: Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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 you … Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread 08-FEB-2023
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 #195: Weather Report – Black Market
Prompt: Black History Month February is Black History Month in the US! Do you do anything special this month? Any traditions? Highlight: Dr. George R. Carruthers Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll do a short highlight of Black scientist … Continue reading Color Outside the Lines
Laverne Cox was born on May 29, 1972 in Mobile, Alabama. One of her first prominent roles was as Sophia Burset in the Netflix series Orange is the New Black, where she became the first transgender person to be nominated … Continue reading 30 Day Black Actors Challenge Day 8: Laverne Cox
Though please note that we here at Sports Corner do not wish the NFL to take any legal action against us for inviting the Superb Owl to visit. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35583812/how-super-bowl-tests-boundaries-including-constitution Anyway, welcome to the busy season. The Big Game, the NBA … Continue reading Sports Corner Meets the Superb Owl
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. I’ve lately had it happen … Continue reading The Book Nook Cultivates Their To-Read Lists (2/8)
