The Americans Season 6 Episode 1
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Day: March 28, 2018
1977 Snubbies: The Voting
No surprise that Star Wars dominates the Snubbies, even despite being well-nominated by the Academy in 1977. Close Encounters, Eraserhead, New York, New York, and Suspiria also made strong showings. As always, upvote as many choices as you feel are deserving, but do not add … Continue reading 1977 Snubbies: The Voting
The Priapus Night Thread
Welcome to the Night Thread. As befits this thread, this is Priapus, a Roman fertility god with a name that, yes, means exactly what you think it does. He is best known for his permanent, oversized erection, which, why, yes, … Continue reading The Priapus Night Thread
Riverdale S2E17 “Chapter Thirty: The Noose Tightens”
Last week on #SaveCheryl, Ethel became a motherfuggin bawse and threw a milkshake in Veronica’s face. Tbh, she’s been deserving it this season. Then Veronica punched 2 Reggie 2 Furious in the face because he was being Reggie. Although … Continue reading Riverdale S2E17 “Chapter Thirty: The Noose Tightens”
Disney Animated Canon Tournament: Round 3
Once again, let’s pour one out for the movies, good and bad, that got eliminated in the previous round. Pinocchio The Three Caballeros Fun and Fancy Free Cinderella 101 Dalmatians Robin Hood The Fox and the Hound The Great Mouse … Continue reading Disney Animated Canon Tournament: Round 3
Steven Universe: Season 5 Episode 15 “Pool Hopping”
Well waddaya know it. Another Garnet centric episode! But this one delves more into her own self-doubts, a turn she has seen less of then Pearl or Amethyst, since she is the most stable of the Gems. In fact, this … Continue reading Steven Universe: Season 5 Episode 15 “Pool Hopping”
Shoeless Trivia: Current Events
A Wednesday tradition. What technology company known for its gaming oriented graphics chips has suspended all autonomous vehicle testing in the wake a of fatal accident involving a self driving Uber vehicle? Whose turn as Dr. Smolder Bravestone earned him … Continue reading Shoeless Trivia: Current Events
Weekly Comics Thread, 28-MAR-2018
Here’s the place to chat about the comics you picked up this week, and anything else you might be reading! And be sure to check out the Comic Book Chat with MrSplendiferous! Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread, 28-MAR-2018
Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (March 28th, 2018)
Sword Gai: The Animation, the fourth and final series* in Netflix’s March anime deluge, premiered last week, and by all appearances, it’s a shitshow. It might be good for a laugh (or future Rabbiting), though. So instead let’s talk about … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (March 28th, 2018)
The CCG Thread – Offering the Handshake
Welcome to the *CG thread, where we talk all manner of Card Games – Collectible, Trading, Living, and otherwise! Feel free to chat amongst yourselves about the card games you’re playing or anything card game-related that strikes your fancy. There … Continue reading The CCG Thread – Offering the Handshake
Mick and Marvel’s Infinity Playlist: A guide to the music of the MCU (Part 1 of 3)
Face front, true believers! Avengers: Infinity War is now less than a month away, and while I am awaiting the film’s release about as eagerly as anyone possibly can, I can’t help but get the sense that I’m doing so … Continue reading Mick and Marvel’s Infinity Playlist: A guide to the music of the MCU (Part 1 of 3)
Comic Book Chat- The Killing Joke
Good morning and welcome to another addition of Comic Book Chat! Today’s discussion – March 2018 is the thirtieth anniversary of the Killing Joke! We will be discussing the comic book and its impact on pop culture and the DC … Continue reading Comic Book Chat- The Killing Joke
Tolerable Discussions 3.28.18
Have at it, folks! Continue reading Tolerable Discussions 3.28.18
The Co-Emperors’ Day Thread
You may have heard of the “Five Good Emperors”, or, alternatively, the “Nerva-Antonine Dynasty”. That numbering really ought to be amended to “Six“. As part of a succession of Roman Emperors, each having been successively adopted as son by the … Continue reading The Co-Emperors’ Day Thread
The Process: Intertwining Narratives
A monthly feature in which the budding writers of the site gather to discuss their creative processes and share advice. Continue reading The Process: Intertwining Narratives
This Wednesday Political Post Files A Motion
It’s no secret, I am not a Trump fan or even a GOP fan for that matter. However after two women that had consensual sexual relations with Trump have come forward, I find myself asking what is the point? Now … Continue reading This Wednesday Political Post Files A Motion
Sports Corner: March 28
So the big news of the week is, of course, Sandpapergate! What, you haven’t heard about it? It’s been all over the Australian and British press. Even the NY Times covered it. But if you are an American, you can … Continue reading Sports Corner: March 28
Mental Health Thread 3.28.18
Sometimes we need to talk about some things. This is a phenomenally caring and kind group, and we do a pretty good job of looking out for each other. Welcome to the weekly mental health thread for Avocados. Feel free … Continue reading Mental Health Thread 3.28.18
An Incomplete History of “The Akira Bike Slide”
This took way longer then I expected to write mainly researching all the artists involved, but here we go. So something that gets forgotten a lot in the creation of animation, is that the people making the cartoons you like, … Continue reading An Incomplete History of “The Akira Bike Slide”
The Book Nook
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: I ran out of ideas, so it’s a free skate this week. … Continue reading The Book Nook
AVoCADo GamesCast Episode #34: The Video Game Olympics
Hey folks! In this installment of the AVoCADo GamesCast, Wolfman Jew, Andy Tuttle, and I play a game where we come up with challenges for video game characters to complete and then decide which character would be the best at … Continue reading AVoCADo GamesCast Episode #34: The Video Game Olympics
