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Day: February 1, 2019

Open ThreadsLeave a comment

Reign of the Supermen Night Thread

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 mistersplendiferous2

I saw that there was an open slot for tonight’s Night Thread so I signed up to give some love to the Reign of the Supermen storyline appearing in Superman comics during the early 1990s. After Superman died tragically fighting the monster … Continue reading Reign of the Supermen Night Thread

TVLeave a comment

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 4 Episode 11

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 LindsayFunke

Tonight on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend… When Rebecca and Greg take a day trip, things don’t go quite as planned; Paula has an incredibly stressful week. Oh boy, more NuGreg…. Talk about it here! Continue reading Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 4 Episode 11

TVLeave a comment

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4: Episode 8 Discussion Thread

February 1, 2019January 30, 2019 Fuwfuwa

Hey, kitty girls! Welcome to another episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4! Last week, the queens had a challenge inspired by Restaurant Wars in which they had to design, build, and host their own club nights. The results made for one of … Continue reading RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4: Episode 8 Discussion Thread

GamesLeave a comment

Wereweasel 83: Toontown Terror, Day 5

February 1, 2019 D Goat

SCENE THIRTEEN (INT. A TV STUDIO) ANNOUNCER: And now, the nations of the world, brought to you by Yakko Warner! (YAKKO leaps in from off-screen. He starts singing to the tune of the Mexican Hat Dance.) YAKKO: ♫ United States, … Continue reading Wereweasel 83: Toontown Terror, Day 5

TVLeave a comment

Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Feb. 1

February 1, 2019 Jay S.

Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Feb. 1 – Today’s contestants are: – Karen, an accountant-mom from Alabama, met her husband in an online chat room; – Will, a tour guide from Washington, DC, sung at major cathedrals; and – Meghan, an … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Feb. 1

BooksLeave a comment

Let’s Read Fortune, June 1948! (and a special announcement)

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 Future ex-Mrs. Malcolm

Fortune was founded in 1929 by that old rascal Henry Luce, and somehow through the power of really really good articles, top visual production, and very high print quality, the magazine managed to not only thrive and survive the Great Depression … Continue reading Let’s Read Fortune, June 1948! (and a special announcement)

GamesLeave a comment

Identify This Gif

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 elmarinero77

A pinch and a punch and a gif for the first of the month. 1- Post a SFW (or spoilered) gif 2- Identify the source 3- ??? 4 – Profit! Continue reading Identify This Gif

HealthLeave a comment

The LGBT+ Sex & Relationships Discussion

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 chashlet

WARNING: This is a Not Safe For Work (NSFW) discussion!  If you are afraid of others seeing what’s on your screen, leave now and come back later! Greetings, Avocadoans!  Welcome to the second LGBTQQIA+ discussion of the week, this one … Continue reading The LGBT+ Sex & Relationships Discussion

GamesLeave a comment

Name That Band (By this Frinkiac)

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 Dikachu

The game is simple!  Post a few lines of lyrics and let others try to guess who performed the song! Rules: Use a picture or GIF from either Frinkiac, Morbotron, or Master of All Science that goes along with your … Continue reading Name That Band (By this Frinkiac)

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Job Rants Thread – 2/1/2019 – Great Walls of Fire

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 Big Wheel

  Hey, all; Happy Fr– <THIS PAGE HAS BEEN BLOCKED BY YOUR INTRANET FIREWALL SETTINGS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR FOR ASSISTANCE>   So…I can’t speak for anyone else here, but apparently my company actually expects their employees to get … Continue reading Job Rants Thread – 2/1/2019 – Great Walls of Fire

MusicLeave a comment

The Weekly Shuffle Thread Takes It SLOW!

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 thereturnofthethinwhitedukecom

Hello, and welcome to the Weekly Shuffle Thread, your favorite place to show of your shuffles! Today is all about slow songs – not the kind you can dance to, but songs with SLOW in the title of them! Share … Continue reading The Weekly Shuffle Thread Takes It SLOW!

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First DAY THREAD of FEBRUARY

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 RiverSong

  I love February! Some of my favorite people were born this month, including my mother. Also, Valentine’s Day! February is recognized as Black History month in the U.S. Two notable events that happened on this day are: 1960- 1st … Continue reading First DAY THREAD of FEBRUARY

BooksLeave a comment

The Comic Strip Club (Fri 2/01/2019)

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 joeyblowey

It’s the Friday Funnies.   Continue reading The Comic Strip Club (Fri 2/01/2019)

TVLeave a comment

Game of Thrones Rewatch: Season Six. Episode One: “The Red Woman” & Episode Two: “Home”

February 1, 2019January 30, 2019 beasterly

So, I thought it might be fun to rewatch the previous season of Game of Thrones before the final season, but when I looked up my previous rewatches, I realized I had skipped Season Six! So double time! Episode title: … Continue reading Game of Thrones Rewatch: Season Six. Episode One: “The Red Woman” & Episode Two: “Home”

GamesLeave a comment

Franchise Festival #48: Kingdom Rush

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 singingbrakeman

Welcome back to Franchise Festival, where we explore and discuss the history of noteworthy video game series from the last four decades. Older entries can be found here. This week we will be defending the history of Kingdom Rush with towers. Cover art, unless … Continue reading Franchise Festival #48: Kingdom Rush

MusicLeave a comment

Friday New Music 2/1

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 Bresson

Hey Apples couldn’t make it bet he is busy correcting his new tattoo or something. So here is the new friday music thread: And here are some releases out today Beirut-Gallipoli Girlpool-What chaos is imaginary Ladytron-Ladytron Ian Brown-Ripples Les Butcherettes-Bi/mental … Continue reading Friday New Music 2/1

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The Friday Politics Thread Joins the Presidential Race

February 1, 2019 regularpotatochip

Good morning everyone, and happy Friday! Woke up this morning to news that Cory Booker has thrown his hat into the race for president. He’s my Senator and I’m happy with the job he’s done, for the most part. To … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Joins the Presidential Race

TVLeave a comment

Poirot (Classic): S01E01 “The Adventure of the Clapham Cook”

February 1, 2019 MarloweSpade

Mon ami! Welcome to a travel down the most memorable of lanes, the – how do you say – “rewatch”, n’est-ce pas? A few notes about these rewatch/recaps/rewhatevers: 1) We need to talk about spoilers. Because these are mysteries. Usually … Continue reading Poirot (Classic): S01E01 “The Adventure of the Clapham Cook”

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