D-Man Night Thread
Tonight’s Night Thread is dedicated to Dennis Dunphy aka D-Man! Have a DEEEEE_Lightful Evening! Continue reading D-Man Night Thread
Day: August 23, 2018
Pop Culture Reference Desk – The Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything
Instructions! Ask any kind of question relating to any kind of Pop Culture anything. It can be in-universe, it can be about the making-of, it can be about whatever you want. something at the tip of the tongue, a half remembered lyric, or just a plot point you can’t quite grasp and Google isn’t helping? Answer a question that other people have posed. We do have success at this: Check out previous editions of the Pop Culture Reference Desk for more questions to answer or to learn something new yourself. For example, here’s last week’s. Continue reading Pop Culture Reference Desk – The Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything
The Avocado Superhero Tournament- Final Results
After much adieu, we can finally crown the Champion of the Avocado’s Superhero Tournament. With a 79-50 win in his final match, the web-head himself… Peter Parker / Spider-Man Not the most shocking choice, but I wouldn’t call it outright predictable- … Continue reading The Avocado Superhero Tournament- Final Results
Dark Sarcasm in The Classroom: Back to School Edition – Open to Everyone
Are you a teacher or student experiencing existential dread? A parent upset about having to provide pencils and tissues for a student that MAY SHARE THEM with the rest of the class? A cabinet level education official worried about another … Continue reading Dark Sarcasm in The Classroom: Back to School Edition – Open to Everyone
Let’s Talk: Comfort Foods
This is pretty obvious to explain: what foods bring you comfort? What do you eat when you need a pick-me-up? What foods are your favorite for when the world is exploding all around you and you just need to nope … Continue reading Let’s Talk: Comfort Foods
Tournament for the Winner – Round One
And here we go! We got tons and tons of nominations and now it’s time to square off! Every nominee that received 10+ votes made it in and now we’re off. Place your bets, hang on to your hats and … Continue reading Tournament for the Winner – Round One
CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHUP: Best TV Opening Sequence/Theme Song Tournament
Also featuring a consolation matchup for third place. See the bracket at https://challonge.com/mapk3651. Downvotes still count as upvotes. Continue reading CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHUP: Best TV Opening Sequence/Theme Song Tournament
2018 Fall TV Preview – Fox (Said “Fuck it. Have a Bunch of Multi-Cams.”)
I’ve been trying to figure out why it feels like Fox’s fall offerings feel like so much…less. They didn’t cancel that many shows and they’re picking up about the same amount of pilots as last year. Is it because they cancelled shows like Brooklyn Nine Nine that were so beloved they got scooped up by other networks almost immediately? Is it because the stuff they did pick up for fall are all multi-cam comedies? Perhaps it’s because they gutted their lineup to make way for a new NFL deal. The time they made for football on Thursday is room enough for … Continue reading 2018 Fall TV Preview – Fox (Said “Fuck it. Have a Bunch of Multi-Cams.”)
AvocaD&D and Tabletop RPG Thread: Curse of Strahd Campaign Journal, Week 6
Welcome back to the weekly D&D and Tabletop RPG thread! General discussion topic for the week: What kind of player are you? Matt Colville put out this video (it’s a couple years old now) about different player types. (By the … Continue reading AvocaD&D and Tabletop RPG Thread: Curse of Strahd Campaign Journal, Week 6
The Women+ Thread Learns a Lot
Some guidelines to help this space be a positive experience for everyone: ☮ As always with the AVCAD, 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 Learns a Lot
Werewolves 69: A Nightmare on Werewolf Street – Day 3
A totally bummed out Hieronymus headed home after school. It had been a most heinous couple of days with all these death going on and he had barely a moment to think about any of the bodacious activities he normally … Continue reading Werewolves 69: A Nightmare on Werewolf Street – Day 3
90s Music Tournament: Nominations
RULES: Nominate in the comments. Most upvoted gets the highest seeds. Anyone who released music between 1990-1999 is eligible. I don’t care when they got their start or how long they lasted. Bands, solo artists, composers, producers, DJs, disembodied voices, … Continue reading 90s Music Tournament: Nominations
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
This Week in Trek: DS9 Finale talk
****SPOILERS FOR DS9 FINALE**** (we’ll returned with more balanced looks at the franchise and/or focuses on other series next week) STLV (Star Trek Las Vegas) is in full swing, and there’s been a big DS9 focus this year. In … Continue reading This Week in Trek: DS9 Finale talk
Kinjapocalypse Anniversary Thread
It has been one year. One year since the Kinjapocalypse hit the world. One year since everything the people knew was destroyed. Some thought it wouldn’t be so bad, the leaders told them it wouldn’t be a big deal. They … Continue reading Kinjapocalypse Anniversary Thread
So You Think You Can Think: Puzzle #3
Hello Puzzle-cados. I’m back with a slightly more devilish puzzle than the last two. But first, let’s look at the answers from last week’s puzzle, in case you didn’t figure them out yourself: [spoiler title=Answers]1. precise crepe recipe 2. radical … Continue reading So You Think You Can Think: Puzzle #3
The Weekly Games Thread #2 is Exploring Auteur Theory
Welcome to Thursday, folks! What games are you playing and what do you think of ’em? As a bonus prompt, who is your favorite video game auteur and what is your favorite identifying characteristic in their work? Please also join us … Continue reading The Weekly Games Thread #2 is Exploring Auteur Theory
The Thursday Politics Thread Charts A Course
Morning Politocadoes! Wanted to highlight a different story today than the usual fuckery by the most dangerous septuagenarian on the planet. In news that would make European explorers spit their tea and adjust their monacles, a Danish vessel is set … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Charts A Course
Music Discussion Thread #07: Regrets, I’ve Had a Few
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 Thread #07: Regrets, I’ve Had a Few
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