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The 2026 French Open, popularly called “Roland-Garros” after the venue where it is held, has concluded its qualifying rounds, and its main draw is now underway. On the men’s side, wunderkind Carlos Alcaraz is the defending champion, but he’s out … Continue reading 2026 French Open Discussion Thread
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Hello my friendos, I don’t know if you know this, but Stephen Colbert’s show is going to end! Shocking, I’m sure. To celebrate the end of a thing and the birth of another though I’d like to pose to my … Continue reading THE AVOCADO TAKES THE COLBERT QUESTIONERT
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The world of Star Wars has had a lot of quiet downtime over the past year since the end of Andor Season 2, but we recently saw the debut of the excellent first season of Maul: Shadow Lord and there’s … Continue reading A Galaxy Far, Far Away: Your Star Wars Discussion Thread
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Post your predictions, reactions, and friendly chirps here! Continue reading 2026 NHL Stanley Cup / PWHL Walter Cup Playoffs Thread
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Welcome, one and all to the 2026 NBA Playoffs 16 teams have battled it out for 82 games in last 7 months, and they have 16 more wins to be called Champions. But some questions remain: Will the Oklahoma City … Continue reading 2026 NBA Playoffs Thread
James Last was a German born band leader who was hugely popular in the UK and across Europe during the early/mid 60’s by doing shortened versions of classical music. In 1965 his album Non Stop Dancing took the formula and … Continue reading The 29 May Day Thread of “James Last’s Super Party Pac (Continuous Dancing)” by K-Tel
Well now that For all Mankind – Season 5 has wrapped up, I have a lot to say, so here’s a discussion space for it. Oh and you can talk about Star City too if you’re excited for the premiere … Continue reading For All Mankind – Season 5 Post-Finale Discussion
Friday New Music… here’s the list from Consequence of Sound: — aespa – LEMONADE — Alana Springsteen – I Hope This Helps — The Alarm – Transformation — All Them Witches – House of Mirrors — Anderson .Paak – K-POPS! (Music … Continue reading Friday New Music 5/29
Maybe even roll, who knows? It’s Friday; anything can happen. Be nice to each other today, be nice to the mods, and don’t threaten Mayor McSquirrel. Let’s rock. Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread is Ready to Rock
Have a good night! Continue reading What’s a girl to do Nigh Thread
It is time for the second half of the Round of 64! In this part we will be voting on all of the remaining EDs. Before we go any farther, here are the results of Part 1 of the Round … Continue reading Best Anime Opening (OP)/Ending (ED) Tournament 2024 to Present – Round of 64 (Part 2)
Here are today’s contestants: – Ken Bloom, a physics professor from Lincoln, Nebraska; – Ariel Epstein, an executive research director originally from Belle Mead, New Jersey; and – Chris D’Angelo, a content manager from Washington, D.C. Chris is a six-day … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., May 28
The final four. Continue reading Best Disney Villain Tournament: Fiendish Four
I’m This is a safe space: a space for women+ to come together as we are. All of our wants, needs, thoughts, feelings, experiences, losses, successes etc. are welcome. We are here to support each other during trying times and … Continue reading Weekly Women’s+ Thread
Different homes have different rules. How do you help your kids navigate this? Continue reading The Avocado Parenting Thread is Visiting
Happy Thursday, folks! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? No bonus topic this week, because life and work are absolutely bananas! Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 Has No Topic
The Ronettes– Baby I Love You The Crystals– He’s A Rebel Curtis Lee– Pretty Little Angel Eyes Bobby Sox And The Blue Jeans*– Zip A Dee Doo Dah The Paris Sisters– I Love How You Love Me The Righteous Brothers– … Continue reading The 28 May Day Thread of “Spectacular Sounds 20 World-Wide Hits” by K-Tel
Let’s comics that don’t exist but would have been great! Continue reading Comic Book Conversations: Dream Creator/Comic Pairings
Star Trek: The Next Generation – Season 2, Episode 21 “Peak Performance,” while not too deep or thoughtful (aside from one killer Picard line), is still a fun action-adventure story. It’s the kind of episode that Season 2 of TNG … Continue reading You Talking Trek to Me? (Best of TNG) – “Peak Performance”
This week’s discussion prompt: songs about kissing(thanks Sloot) 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 … Continue reading Weekly Music Thread smooches
Thursday is here, and this is definitely a week where we’re feeling like the header. With all the rough politics of the moment, some pretty chaotic and record-breaking weather in areas, and then everything we deal with in our personal … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Limps Toward The Weekend
The Couch Avocados column ends its Asian Pacific American Heritage Month series of posts on the Asian American action drama Warrior with a bang—and a lovely impalement with a giant cross. Continue reading Couch Avocados: TV Discussion Thread – You Get May?! 28, 2026
I’m giving this movie so much free marketing Amazon should send me royalty checks I swear to God.. Continue reading HAIL THE MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE DAY/NIGHT THREAD!
Here are today’s contestants: – J.R. Scott, an economist from Dana Point, California; – Rachel Hoke, an instructional technologist from Wilmington, Delaware; and – Chris D’Angelo, a content manager from Washington, D.C. Chris is a five-day champ with winnings of … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., May 27
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