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Many of you may already be in government mandated isolation. Or you may have chosen to self-isolate. If you haven’t already, then it’s probably coming soon – this is a global pandemic and it seems no country will be spared. … Continue reading The Avocado Isolation Survival Support Group
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Adam Schlesinger, Grammy- and Emmy-winning songwriter and co-founder of the band Fountains of Wayne, died today at the age of 52 due to complications from COVID-19. In my opinion, he was one of the true genius figures in modern pop … Continue reading Adam Schlesinger Remembrance Thread
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As all of you have unoubtedly noticed, things are a bit hectic right now. The community has been creating valuable content for these times which makes sense to get longer exposure than just float down the front page in the … Continue reading Avocado Current Posts Index
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March 27, 2020 Streamlined post, updated graphs, added resources There’s been a flurry of posts and questions on this site about COVID-19, the Trump administration’s response to the crisis, and what to do if cases start being reported in your … Continue reading Don’t Panic: COVID-19 Q&A and Handholding Post
Today is Natasha Lyonne’s birthday. She starred in Russian Doll, a series on Netflix which I love. I hope everyone is safe and in good health! Continue reading Russian Doll Night Thread (4/4)
So yeah this is gonna be weird just use this thread for both nights if you feel like live blogging Match Card: 1. Universal Championship Match: Goldberg (c) vs. Roman Reigns Braun Strowman 2. WWE Championship Match: Brock Lesnar (c) … Continue reading WrestleMania 36 Live Thread? (TOO BIG FOR JUST ONE NIGHT!™) Hosted by Rob Gronkowski®!
This is it: the final week of the inaugural season of Marbula One. It all comes down to Midnight Bay, the Rainbow Road of marble racing. There are snaky curves, a dark tunnel, and even a railing-free bridge. Our spherical … Continue reading Marbula One: 2020 Midnight Bay GP Qualifying
Another day, another bracket! Congratulations to the 16 Drama characters who triumphed over their fellows and will represent their shows in the tournament proper. They are: Drama Kim Wexler — Better Call Saul Philip Jennings — The Americans Molly Solverson … Continue reading Avocado April Madness: Youth Character Prelims
Veronica-8791 is tired. Liberating people from a prison bus and then flying an escape plane is hard. She’s trying to get her head to stop swimming so she can fix this generator. If she can fix the generator, she’ll know … Continue reading Werewolves 120: Adelaida’s Planet – Day 5
This weekend is Wrestlemania!!!! Today’s Avocado Answer Topic is an easy one ….who is your favorite pro wrestler? If you are having a hard time choosing just one, tell us who would be on your pro wrestling Mount Rushmore. Continue reading Favorite Pro Wrestler
Let’s see those pets! Pet Thread Prompt: What’s the hardest you’ve ever laughed at your pet? Continue reading The Pet Thread Almost Made It
Welcome to Public Domain Theater, your home for the wonderful world of films that have (in the United States, at least) fallen into the public domain, and are free for everyone to see! This month we have for you a very special film, the 1964 sci-fi/horror picture The Last Man on Earth, featuring Vincent Price in a rare turn as the hero rather than the villain (or is he?) This is the first of several screen adaptations of Richard Matheson’s novel I Am Legend, and the only one that makes a real stab at being faithful to the original. One … Continue reading Public Domain Theater: The Last Man on Earth (& “Bars and Stripes Forever”)
47 years ago, while a blizzard raged outside and an Elvis concert played on the radio, I was born. Enjoy your day! Continue reading April 4th birthday Day Thread
April Weather Saturday Continue reading The Comic Strip Club (Sat 4/4/2020)
Live-blog today’s press briefing here! It starts at 3:30pm EST. You’re welcome to comment on the briefing in the PT, but keep the live-blogging here please. Thanks! Continue reading Covid-19 Press Briefing (4/4)
Can the first person here each day create a Results thread so it’s always first when sorted by Oldest? That will make it much easier to track results. Quiz Type: Forced Order Or visit the quiz here. Remember to post … Continue reading Triviacados: Saturday, April 4, 2020
The Weekend Politics Thread is at a loss… Monty: I was supposed to cover Armenia’s constitutional referendum, but the vote was postponed due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The vote would have taken place today and tomorrow. It’s hard even to … Continue reading The Weekend Politics Thread is at a loss…
I would like to have an Avocado Seder, and I’d like you to be a part of it. For those who don’t know, the first night of the Jewish holiday Passover is called “Seder”. The word “seder” literally means “order” … Continue reading An Avocado Seder
Welcome to the test run of a fun idea I had. And Now A Word From Our Sponsors is a place where I take 4 or 5 commercials embed them here for your viewing pleasure and I make some jokes … Continue reading Commercial Break: Commercial Reviews
Today is Ben Mendelsohn’s birthday. He recently starred in The Outsider as Ralph Anderson. Have a great night and stay safe! Continue reading The Outsider Night Thread (4/3)
Hey, kitty girls! Welcome to this week’s episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 12! Last week, the queens starred in the medical drama parody Gay’s Anatomy and walked the runway in their best cape looks. Heidi N. Closet and Nicky … Continue reading RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 12: Episode 6 Discussion Thread
Live-blog today’s press briefing here! It starts at 5pm EST. You’re welcome to comment on the briefing in the PT, but keep the live-blogging here please. Thanks! Continue reading Covid-19 Press Briefing (4/3)
Congratulations to the 16 comedy characters who have survived to represent their shows in the bracket tournament! They are: Comedy Janet — The Good Place Tina Belcher — Bob’s Burgers Raymond Holt — Brooklyn Nine-Nine Mr. Peanutbutter — BoJack Horseman … Continue reading Avocado April Madness: Drama Character Prelims
Instructions! Ask questions about anything that might require a bit of thought or research. The OTs and PTs fly by so quick not many eyeballs might catch your query. Put them here and they last all week. Check back to … Continue reading Avocado Reference Desk – 52
