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The NFL’s continued push for international games has numbed me to the point that I did not realize until typing this that we are in the middle of a three-week stay in London. In fact, London’s “favorite” team in … Continue reading The NFL Week 5 Thread Is Stuck In London
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Giftmas sign-ups are OPEN and will close Friday 10/16 at 11:59 PM CDT. Continue reading Giftmas 2026 Sign-Ups
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It’s October baseball. Continue reading MLB Postseason 2026
And no one LIKES The Social Reckoning. Get it? Because Facebook has likes? I’m the first person to make this joke, I swear! Continue reading Other Mommy Scares Away Critics — Weekend Box Office Report for October 9th-October 11th, 2026
Here are today’s contestants: – Megan Whelan, a managing editor originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; – Daniel Ransom, a librarian from San Francisco, California; and – Greg Monson, a videographer from Portland, Oregon. Greg is a two-day champ with winnings of … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Oct. 12
Aaron Sorkin’s screenplay for The Social Network imagined the neuroses of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. Sorkin’s follow up, The Social Reckoning, examines the Facebook algorithm that steers users towards extremist groups. The history is interesting. The presentation less so. Zuckerberg … Continue reading Movie Review: The Social Reckoning (2026)
This is the Sportacados Discussion Thread, for talking about all things sports! Feel free to live-chat games, talk about the latest news and rumours, discuss sports history, and anything else that relates to watching other grown adults throw or hit … Continue reading Sportacados Discussion Thread for October 12-13, 2026
Some top-quality product placement from the Golden Age of Animation! Continue reading Ad Space – Jam Handy’s Cinderella
I’m bragging here, but this is a really good line clearing for a casual play. This era of Tetris is a bit less forgiving, so you don’t have as many amenities. Continue reading Weekly Video Games Thread Presents: Tetris
Are there any deep, artistic, funny, delicious, or weird videos around the web you want to share? Come chat about them here! Continue reading Weekly Video Thread (10/12/26)
This month I’ll be featuring some of the songs from my “Falloween” playlist, which currently has 518 songs. I listen to it most of the month, so I do hear all the songs several times, but I realize this isn’t … Continue reading The 10/12 Day Thread is Eternal
What did you do this weekend? Continue reading What did you do this Weekend?
30 Rock was a funny show that I quote often and at length. Loosely based on producer/star Tina Fey‘s time as head writer of Saturday Night Live. It satirized the entertainment industry in general and NBC specifically.I don’t have a … Continue reading 30 Rock 20th Anniversary Night Thread
Kramer discovers the strike at his workplace is over. Elaine accidentally gives away her sub stamp card when she gives away a fake number to an annoying guy at a party, and yes, I know that’s a nonsensical description out … Continue reading Seinfeld, Season Nine, Episode Ten, “The Strike”
At 207 ft (63 m) above sea level, the highest point in The Bahamas is Mount Alvernia. Located on The Avocado’s favorite-named Caribbean destination, Cat Island, the summit is home to a small monastery known as The Hermitage, which was … Continue reading Day Thread of Highest Peaks: Mount Alvernia, The Bahamas (10/11)
Hired-then-fired “boundary-pushing and sometimes missing” comedian Shane Gillis returns for his third hosting gig in as many years for some reason. Spanish singer/songwriter Rosalía makes her second appearance as musical guest. Continue reading SNL Season 52 Episode 3: Shane Gillis/Rosalía
I went to a celebration of life for a friend today. We grew up with Pokemon; the first game came out when we were in middle school and, years later, he got really, really into Pokemon Go. One thing that helped … Continue reading The Night Thread Remembers
From the MeTV website… “Herman discovers he’s the new lord of Munster Hall in England. The family sails to Britain, where they receive a tepid welcome from Lady Effigy and Freddie Munster, who throws tantrums because he wasn’t named Lord … Continue reading Svengoolie’s Halloween BOOnanza 10/10/2026: Munster Go Home AND Berserk
It’s Hockey Night in Avocadia! Continue reading The 10/10 Hockey Thread Is Off to a Rough Start
A horror/comedy film featuring Lon Chaney, Sr., and a Fleischer Studios cartoon featuring someone’s bad acid trip. Continue reading Public Domain Theater: The Monster (& “Swing You Sinners!”)
Granted, it’s possible some of these people were triggered into putting a bag over their head upon hearing the word “mattress,” but it’s far more likely the bags were the result of their team’s lousy football. No surprise the bags … Continue reading NCAA Football Thread Has A Paper Bag Over Its Head: Week 6
