It’s hard to think of a sport that has undergone more changes since my youth than college football. Time was, not that long ago, that the sport didn’t crown a champion due to the bowl system and contracts that forced … Continue reading Sports Corner – November 29
( Note: I published this article last year on the old site) Earlier, I discussed the animated Christmas specials of the Rankin/Bass studios, but there are, of course, several other classic and modern specials. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) … Continue reading Christmas Animated Specials (non-Rankin/Bass Category)
I wrote these rewatches on the old site a few years ago, and now I’m posting them here. These recaps naturally contain spoilers. Episode title: Blackwater Director: Neal Marshall Written by: George R.R. Martin Summary: Ser Davos, with his son … Continue reading Game of Thrones Rewatch: Season Two Episode Nine “Blackwater” and Episode Ten “Valor Morghulis”
It’s out, true believers. Continue reading Infinity War Trailer Discussion
Welcome to the Book Nook! This is the weekly thread for Avocados to discuss books we’re currently reading, recommendations, genre, and serious literary criticism. This week’s recommended discussion: We’ve talked about adaptations a lot, but how about this time we … Continue reading The Book Nook Weekly Discussion
“Chances for government shutdown rising,” according to the Hill. http://thehill.com/homenews/house/362256-chances-for-government-shutdown-rising What…I thought that basically happened the moment Trump took office. I guess this just makes it official because now it won’t just be a clusterf*ck of poor legislative agenda, gutting … Continue reading This Wednesday Political Thread Thought the Government Had Already Shut Down
Mr. Eko couldn’t sleep. Too many deaths. Too much anger. Plus, his kidneys hurt. So, to while away the nighttime hours, he was tending to John Locke’s mango grove. He sliced off a piece of mango and considered it. He … Continue reading Werewolves XLVI: Live Together, Die Alone – Day 7
Legends of Tomorrow was originally going to be an anthology. There has been significant turnover of cast members (or at least main cast members) however. I got the idea for alternate (and diverse where possible) or future team makeups recently … Continue reading Alternate Legends of Tomorrow Teams
(This was an old OT I posted on the old site. I decided to repost it (with updates) since today is Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s birthday.) There are many great actresses working today but none are as underrated as Mary Elizabeth … Continue reading Scott OT# 12: A Mary Elizabeth Winstead Night Thread
Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Nov. 28 – Well-matched contest in which Amanda took a narrow lead on DD2. But she neglected to shop for DD3 in the only remaining category, allowing it to be found by champ Marcus with the … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Nov. 28
An author’s latest manuscript is stolen; Terry, Jake and Rosa go under cover at a fantasy fiction convention to find the culprit; Terry admits he’s been writing a book; Holt, Amy and Charles take a forensics course. Here’s where you … Continue reading Brooklyn Nine-Nine: S05E08 “Return to Skyfire”
This week’s Savage Love column is here. Discuss and enjoy! Continue reading Savage Love
Talk about the second half of the big CW superhero crossover here! Continue reading Crisis on Earth-X parts 3 and 4 Live Chat
I forgot to do this yesterday (and I forgot I have a Skype call scheduled with a friend tonight) so, real quick: YOUR BOX OFFICE NUMBERS (from Box Office Mojo) Coco Justice League Wonder Thor: Ragnarok Daddy’s Home 2 Coco … Continue reading Box Office: November 24 – 26, 2017
This is the first in a series of articles checking in on the Oscars race in the lead-up to the ceremony on March 4. I’m very excited to be posting on the new site for the first time! I’m even … Continue reading The Road to the 90th Oscars, Part I: Before the (Glittery) Storm
I wrote these rewatches on the old site a few years ago, and now I’m posting them here. These recaps naturally contain spoilers. Episode title: A Man Without Honor Director: David Nutter Written by: David Benioff & D.B. Weiss Summary: … Continue reading Game of Thrones Rewatch: Season Two Episode Seven “A Man Without Honor” and Episode Eight “The Prince of Winterfell”
The full chart from November 26, 1977: https://weeklytop40.wordpress.com/1977/11/26/us-top-40-singles-week-ending-26th-november-1977/ All the Casey Kasem segments from this episode (no songs): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL0whbAVpqk How’s the chart as a whole? In its component parts– soft ballads, disco, and what we now call classic rock– it’s not much … Continue reading American Top 40 Flashback: November 26, 1977
Welcome! The purpose of this thread is to talk about all things related to the wonderful world of musical theatre. Each week I will post a thread with a topic/question for everyone to respond to. This is also a great … Continue reading Musicals Thread (Something New)
Howdy Avocado! Welcome to the latest episode of the Apply Topically Podcast, hosted by Martha and MLA. This is our first posting of such on the new Avocado site. Today’s episode is all about escaping reality through pop culture, specifically, … Continue reading Apply Topically Podcast: Pop Culture Escapism
Hello there! Welcome to my first post here on The Avocado. Naturally, it’s about Star Wars, in particular, the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. I thought I’d start this feature for anyone, not just me, to post sort … Continue reading Expanded Galaxy: The Clone Wars
(re-scheduled due to incompetence) On the 23rd November 1963, The BBC broadcast Doctor Who for the first time and set up a fantastic show with a theme tune that must have been mind blowing at the time. https://youtu.be/75V4ClJZME4 (the first … Continue reading Day Thread of the Doctor
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