“In All Seriousness” Thread — 4/17/2018
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Month: April 2018
Best Worst Movies Tournament: Nominations
In the style of other Avocado tournaments, I wanted to see what our favorite bad movie is. Badness – like quality – is a subjective interpretation, so I’m not going to put any stylistic restrictions on what makes an entry … Continue reading Best Worst Movies Tournament: Nominations
Shoeless Trivia: Soccer
We’ll bring you the thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat, and because we’ve got soccer highlights, the sheer pointlessness of a zero-zero tie. — Dan Rydell What is name of Chicago’s MLS club? It might be considered to … Continue reading Shoeless Trivia: Soccer
Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Greetings, Avocadoans! It’s time one again for The Avocado’s weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: Similarly with the Women+ weekly discussion, we ask that only those who do not identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, asexual, questioning, … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Musicals Thread (Techies)
Welcome! The purpose of this thread is to talk about all things related to the wonderful world of musical theatre. Each week (or so) I will post a thread with a topic/question for everyone to respond to. This is also … Continue reading Musicals Thread (Techies)
Album Spotlight – Britney Spears : Blackout
Britney Spears 5th Album is classic pop. It’s as far from an auteur piece as possible, it had so many producers that it’s credit list would be the same length as a Hollywood blockbuster. It was the music industry at … Continue reading Album Spotlight – Britney Spears : Blackout
Squeep’s First Birthday Thread!
Hooray! Today is Squeep’s first birthday! Freaking finally! I swear she’s been a kitten since W. was in office. She’s seen things you wouldn’t believe. But today she is a certified full-grown kitty cat. Since my very first Open Thread … Continue reading Squeep’s First Birthday Thread!
The Star Trek Thread
Before Star Wars and Planet of the Apes, there was Star Trek. It was a low-budget TV show that got canned after three seasons, and yet it morphed into the original pop culture obsession that became short hand for weirdos … Continue reading The Star Trek Thread
Building Entertainment: The Animated Films of the Walt Disney Studio. Hercules
Welcome to my weekly discussion of the animated films of the Walt Disney Studio. I’m proceeding mostly chronologically. The title comes from a quote from Walt, “I never called my work an ‘art’ It’s part of show business, the business … Continue reading Building Entertainment: The Animated Films of the Walt Disney Studio. Hercules
Creative Endeavors
This is the space for our members to discuss and share their creative projects, ranging from written works to drawings, photography, and even craft projects such as knitting and woodworking. Self promotion is welcome (websites where we can view and/or … Continue reading Creative Endeavors
The Weekly History Thread Learns
Welcome to this week’s history thread! This week’s discussion topic: What is your primary resource for learning about history? Do you read books, like a nerd? Do you watch documentaries, also like a nerd? Do you watch a movie/read a … Continue reading The Weekly History Thread Learns
Tuesday Politics Thread Is Also A Client of Michael Cohen’s
That’s right, this is breaking news. This thread has also sought legal advice from Michael Cohen in the last year. But don’t worry, it’s not for anything embarrassing or illegal or anything! I just handed the guy a dollar, like … Continue reading Tuesday Politics Thread Is Also A Client of Michael Cohen’s
“Railroaded” American Dad! S15 E10
American Dad! Season 15 Episode 10 The Never-Ending Stories Grade: A American Dad does Marge vs. the Monorail in the age of Trump and actually does really well with it. And hey! Reginald is back alive for some reason! Putting Roger in … Continue reading “Railroaded” American Dad! S15 E10
Maxime Jouniot Night Thread
Cake Vs. Pie Tournament: Pie Edible Eight
The dust has settled, and more pies got tossed than during a Three Stooges marathon. Let us bid adieu to the pastries that didn’t make the cut. Shoo-Fly got shooed, and Chess got checkmated. Sweet Potato suffered a bitter loss, … Continue reading Cake Vs. Pie Tournament: Pie Edible Eight
iZombie Season 4, Episode 7 Live Discussion
Sorry I forgot to schedule last week’s live thread. Let’s talk zombies, everyone. Continue reading iZombie Season 4, Episode 7 Live Discussion
Song Lyric Frinkiac Challenge
Post your song lyric Frinkiacs. Upvote the good ones. Celebrate. Featured image provided by Scott. Continue reading Song Lyric Frinkiac Challenge
4/16/18 Supergirl Live Chat
“Schott Through The Heart” When Winn’s father dies, his estranged mother, Mary, reappears trying to reconnect and to explain why she abandoned him all those years ago. Winn is too embittered from his rough childhood to forgive her but when … Continue reading 4/16/18 Supergirl Live Chat
Anime Worth Watching: Inferno Cop
Inferno Cop (インフェルノコップ ) is a 13-episode ONA anime directed by Akira Amemiya and produced by Studio Trigger and CoMixWave, with Hiroyuki Imaishi as a production director. Synopsis Inferno Cop is a short-form anime which follows the titular character, a violent, … Continue reading Anime Worth Watching: Inferno Cop
Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Apr. 16
Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Apr. 16 – Here is the first group of semi-finalists for this year’s College Championship: – Jordan, a senior at Columbia, whose ambition has shifted from playwright to civil rights attorney; – William, a freshman at … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Apr. 16
Shoeless Trivia: American Lit
Americans have the best words. Our literature is YUGE. NB: For fill in the blanks, the number of underscores does not necessarily correspond with the number of letters in the answer. The structure seen below, the titular setting of an … Continue reading Shoeless Trivia: American Lit
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