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Day: May 8, 2018

Open ThreadsLeave a comment

The Night Thread Pays Tribute to Brulio2145

May 8, 2018May 21, 2018 mstergreene

Hey, everyone. Since the news was revealed that one of our number going all the way back to the Mothership, Mr. Brulio2145, has terminal cancer, I’ve had him weighing heavily on my mind, especially when I looked over his old … Continue reading The Night Thread Pays Tribute to Brulio2145

TVLeave a comment

Legion S2E06

May 8, 2018 The Wasp

Here’s tonight’s thread to talk about Legion it was made in a rush so apologies about lack of details Continue reading Legion S2E06

HealthLeave a comment

Savage Lovecast

May 8, 2018November 21, 2019 sheeplauncher

Hey there, and welcome to your Savage Lovecast recap and review, this week featuring an examination of different orgasms, a very disturbing hidden camera, and dating asexuals. Continue reading Savage Lovecast

TVLeave a comment

Jeopardy! recap for Tue., May 8

May 8, 2018October 31, 2018 Jay S.

Jeopardy! recap for Tue., May 8 – Here are the contestants for game two of the Teachers Tournament: – Rachel, elementary special ed. from Trumansburg, NY, who is inspired by her students; – Bob, 7th and 8th grade social studies … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., May 8

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“Mean Francine” American Dad! S15 E13

May 8, 2018 Aranaktu

American Dad! Season 15 Episode 13 Mean Francine Grade: B+ I wasn’t on board with either the A or B-plots this episode, but the show won me over. Janitor Roger was a delight, and even though I’d rather have seen … Continue reading “Mean Francine” American Dad! S15 E13

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“In All Seriousness” Thread — 5/8/2018

May 8, 2018June 5, 2018 ScratStitch

A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 5/8/2018

TVLeave a comment

A Series of Unfortunate Events: S2E7 “The Hostile Hospital: Part 1”

May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 Nemrex

Every Tuesday, we explore and discuss the unfavorable and sorrowful story of the Baudelaire Orphans and there ever present tormentor, Count Olaf. Continue reading A Series of Unfortunate Events: S2E7 “The Hostile Hospital: Part 1”

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The Leftorium Loves Dennis Kucinich

May 8, 2018 Mindymoo, Human Sloth

Today is Voting Day in many states, and in the great state of Ohio, we have Dennis Kucinich on the ballot for governor, with Tara Samples as his Lieutenant Governor. Kucinich is a man who was way ahead of his … Continue reading The Leftorium Loves Dennis Kucinich

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Final Space, Season One (TBS)

May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 Dikachu

The season finale of TBS’s new animated show, Final Space, broadcast last night, so I figured now would be a good time to talk about it (assuming any of you were also watching).  The show was created by “indie filmmaker” … Continue reading Final Space, Season One (TBS)

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Steven Universe: Why Lapis Lazuli Matters

May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 Christopher Saunders

Warning: contains major spoilers for recent episodes, especially “Can’t Go Back.”  This week’s Steven Universe episodes put fans through the emotional wringer. The second episode, “A Single Pale Rose,” will undoubtedly draw the most attention with its game-changing revelations about … Continue reading Steven Universe: Why Lapis Lazuli Matters

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The Twilight Zone, S1, E27: The Big Tall Wish

May 8, 2018August 11, 2018 Mindymoo, Human Sloth

Television, like its big sister, the motion picture, has been guilty of the sin of omission… Hungry for talent, desperate for the so-called ‘new face,’ constantly searching for a transfusion of new blood, it has overlooked a source of wondrous … Continue reading The Twilight Zone, S1, E27: The Big Tall Wish

HealthLeave a comment

Weekly LGBT+ Discussion

May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 Dikachu

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

GamesLeave a comment

Werewolf: A Primer

May 8, 2018May 20, 2018 Colonel Mustard

As you may have seen, the Avocado is home to an odd little sub-community of Werewolf players, and at first glance, the game can seem baffling. In actuality, it can be as simple or as complex as you want it … Continue reading Werewolf: A Primer

Open ThreadsLeave a comment

Day Thread of the Other Threads Challenge

May 8, 2018May 7, 2018 Forget_it_Jake

I often see people – especially in the Open Threads and the Politics Thread – joke, “There are other threads?” It’s true! There are other threads, and too few of us properly explore them. So today’s challenge is to visit an … Continue reading Day Thread of the Other Threads Challenge

MusicLeave a comment

Your Favorite Moment in a Song

May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 The Sigil of Gobblement

There was a long forgotten music blog that had a feature called Seconds (nb, I can not for the life of me remember the name of the blog). In it the blog’s writers discussed their favorite moments in songs in … Continue reading Your Favorite Moment in a Song

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Building Entertainment: The Animated Films of the Walt Disney Studio. Tarzan.

May 8, 2018October 12, 2019 beasterly

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. Tarzan.

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Creative Endeavors: Big News!

May 8, 2018May 7, 2018 Jimy Coma

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: Big News!

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The Weekly History Thread Blows Up!

May 8, 2018 Christopher Saunders

Welcome to this week’s History Thread! This week’s topic: Terrorism. Everyone during this generation has lived under the shadow of terrorism, but it’s not a new phenomenon and goes back, in one form or another, all the way to distant … Continue reading The Weekly History Thread Blows Up!

MoviesLeave a comment

Box Office: May 4 – 6, 2018

May 8, 2018June 3, 2018 Captain Video

YOUR BOX OFFICE NUMBERS (from Box Office Mojo) Avengers: Infinity War Overboard A Quiet Place I Feel Pretty Rampage I’m currently sitting next to an egg timer that will tell me when to take my pizza out of the oven … Continue reading Box Office: May 4 – 6, 2018

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The Toybox: Greatest Yard Sale and Flea Market Finds

May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 glorbes

Maybe you were out with your family on a Saturday drive, and you see a yard sale.  Maybe you’re at a flea market, wandering around aimlessly and trying not to bump into all the other weirdos.  Or maybe you’re on … Continue reading The Toybox: Greatest Yard Sale and Flea Market Finds

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Tuesday Politics Thread Disinvites You to Its Funeral

May 8, 2018May 24, 2018 aggrocraig1004

I really just wanted to say that I woke up the other day and saw a lot of things about John McCain’s funeral and how he didn’t want Trump to attend, and just assumed he had died and wondered why … Continue reading Tuesday Politics Thread Disinvites You to Its Funeral

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