Day: November 15, 2018
The Good Place Season 3 Episode 8
Tonight on The Good Place Michael and Janet visit the person they believe to be the blueprint for how to live a good life on Earth; Eleanor turns to Tahani for advice. Talk about it here! Continue reading The Good Place Season 3 Episode 8
Truth or Dare!
Let’s play this campfire/sleepover classic, because why not? Some ground rules: *Keep truths and dares fun, not creepy; avoid anything too weird or personal (read: sexual) unless the poster specifically says they’re okay with it. *Keep dares confined to … Continue reading Truth or Dare!
Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Nov. 15
Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Nov. 15 – Round two of the Teen Tournament continued with: – Jack, a senior from California, is on a swim team for a school without a pool; – Caleb, a sophomore from New Hampshire, won … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Nov. 15
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Review (Spoilers Galore)
(I should reiterate now that this review is going to be loaded with spoilers. If you wish to see the film unsullied, please leave this page.) A few weeks ago, I made a joke on here about how J.K. Rowling … Continue reading Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Review (Spoilers Galore)
ELITE EIGHT: Best Same-Gendered Platonic Friendship
As always, you can find the bracket at https://challonge.com/m0xrimg6. Continue reading ELITE EIGHT: Best Same-Gendered Platonic Friendship
The Fashion Club: November Style & Remembering ‘The Nanny’ (9/15)
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Avocado Fashion Club, the place to chat with your fellow commenters about style and trends, browse a curated selection of articles about what’s new in the world of fashion. We’re in the middle … Continue reading The Fashion Club: November Style & Remembering ‘The Nanny’ (9/15)
Couch Avocados: TV Discussion Thread
Hello, all! Welcome to the weekly TV thread! As with Book Nook, Weekly Gaming Threads, etc, this is a general discussion thread. All TV is fair game! Are you catching up with some oldies? Binging whatever is on Netflix? Has … Continue reading Couch Avocados: TV Discussion Thread
The Women+ Thread Feels Festive
Some guidelines to help this space be a positive experience for everyone: ☮ As always with the Avocado, don’t feel compelled to share beyond your comfort level. ☮ Anyone who identifies as female, or who was socialized female/AFAB/otherwise has firsthand experience with … Continue reading The Women+ Thread Feels Festive
True Crime-ocado: A Weekly Discussion For All Things True Crime
Hey true crime fans, want to talk with your fellow Avocados about a favorite case, a recent piece of news, a podcast you’re catching up on, a documentary, on anything else true crime? Welcome to the weekly true crime open … Continue reading True Crime-ocado: A Weekly Discussion For All Things True Crime
The Venture Bros. Review: “Mid-Life Chrysalis” (Season 1, Episode 3)
It was never supposed to be The Monarch. In the early pitchbook for The Venture Bros., there were already several supervillains included as possible antagonists for Team Venture. Baron Underbheit and an early draft of Molotov Cocktease appear in the … Continue reading The Venture Bros. Review: “Mid-Life Chrysalis” (Season 1, Episode 3)
Thriftstorm #14: My American Cousin Goes There
Thriftstorm is Captain Video’s secondhand anthropology project. Follow @Thriftstorm on Twitter for the latest news on things people were just going to throw away. Artifact: My American Cousin VHS tape Description: 94 minutes, color, monophonic sound. Packaged in a plastic shell case … Continue reading Thriftstorm #14: My American Cousin Goes There
Scott OT #148: The Day Thread Has Kitties In It (11/15)
I saw Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald last night and it was traumatically bad. It was so bad, I needed to look at kitties to cope. Hope you all have fun posting here today and have a great day … Continue reading Scott OT #148: The Day Thread Has Kitties In It (11/15)
This Week in Trek: The Continuity Conundrum
What is your favorite episode that features crossover elements between the series? And is there danger to too much continuity? Is your ideal version of Trek going forward one where the richness of the universe is present and influential, or would you rather see mythology placed on the back burner for the sake of originality? Continue reading This Week in Trek: The Continuity Conundrum
Weekly Games Thread #2 is a Winter Wonderland
Welcome to Thursday, friends! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? And a bonus prompt in the spirit of the US East Coast’s uncharacteristically early snowfall today: what is your favorite winter/snow/ice area in a game? … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 is a Winter Wonderland
Music Discussion #19: A Critical Re-evaluation
Let’s discuss any and all music here. You’ve got a new artist who’s rocking your boat that you want to talk about? Post a video! Found out about that unearthed Coltrane album that has the jazz freak in you losing … Continue reading Music Discussion #19: A Critical Re-evaluation
The Thursday Politics Thread Eyes The Football
Morning Politocadoes! Well, with a Guy Trump Found At The Bus Stop currently the acting Attorney General it was only a matter of time before Congress took action. Yes, Feckless Mimbo and Lame Duck Senator Jeff Flake showed some spine … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Eyes The Football
Best Video Game – 16 Bit Years – Semifinals
This is the semifinals for the 16-bit years of video games, covering games roughly between 90-94 including the SNES and Genesis. Please vote for one game in each pairing. The top voted game in each pair will advance to the finals. Now, … Continue reading Best Video Game – 16 Bit Years – Semifinals
Hallmark Christmas: Christmas in Love Recap/Review
Welcome once again to the latest recap/review of Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas extravaganza. Today’s film: Christmas in Love. Ellie Hartman is an aspiring crafter working in her small town’s bakery making famous Christmas Kringles. When the new, big-city CEO Nick … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: Christmas in Love Recap/Review
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