“In All Seriousness” Thread 2/26/2019
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Month: February 2019
Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Greetings, Avocadoans! It’s time once again for The Avocado’s weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: All are welcome! However, please be respectful that this discussion is specifically about issues and topics related to lesbian, gay, bi- or … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Musicals Thread (Parody)
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 (Parody)
Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Feb. 26
Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Feb. 26 – Taking over for DJ in game one, match two of Jeopardy! All-Stars were: – Seth (Team Julia, $5,600 carried over from yesterday’s SJ round), who got married and now performs marriage ceremonies; – … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Feb. 26
BLADE DAY THREAD (2/26)
Blade (Eric Brooks) is a Marvel character created by Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan, his first appearance was in the comic book The Tomb of Dracula #10 (July 1973) as a supporting character. [spoiler title=’Background Information from Wikipedia ‘ style=’default’ collapse_link=’true’]Due to … Continue reading BLADE DAY THREAD (2/26)
Massachusetts/New England Meetup 02: Possible Choices
Here are some suggestions that had been made in the Previous Thread, at least ones that had not been rejected. Still, nothing is set in stone. WHEN Saturday, the 27th of April seems to be the most likely. I … Continue reading Massachusetts/New England Meetup 02: Possible Choices
The Comic Strip Club (Tue 2/26 2019)
New Game Releases 02/26/19 – 03/04/19
There is an exhausting amount of games coming out this week, but nothing is really BIG, ya know? I guess the video game companies are just giving us a breather as the entire gaming community is playing Anthem, right? Right? … Continue reading New Game Releases 02/26/19 – 03/04/19
Building Entertainment: The Animated Films of the Walt Disney Studio. Live-Action Edition. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
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. Live-Action Edition. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
The Creative Endeavors Thread Was Out of Season
This is the space for our members to discuss and share their creative projects, ranging from written works to drawings or photography. Self promotion is welcome (websites where we can view and/or purchase your work). Please do continue to preface … Continue reading The Creative Endeavors Thread Was Out of Season
A Primer on Dark Matter Physics, Part 2
In part 1 of this article, I talked about the evidence for the existence of “dark matter” – that is, some kind of matter that we can’t see, and that likely is not made of the familiar protons, neutrons, and … Continue reading A Primer on Dark Matter Physics, Part 2
The History Thread Explores (and Plots a Coup)!
Welcome to this week’s History Thread! Our subject this week will be explorers, exploration and their impact. I finally read Charles C. Mann’s 1493 after much prodding from this site’s users, and it seems like a good springboard to discuss … Continue reading The History Thread Explores (and Plots a Coup)!
The Tuesday Politics Thread Is Very Calm
Well folks, tomorrow is Mike Cohen’s public testimony in front of the House and I’m sure some tea will be spilled, as I’m told the youths say. But with that looming, it feels for a moment like the calm before … Continue reading The Tuesday Politics Thread Is Very Calm
Werewolves 85: 191X – Day 4
As night falls, Dame Augusta Mimsy-Porpington of the Great Snoring Mimsy-Porpingtons tucks her charge into the last hospital bed that isn’t completely blood-soaked. “Rest well, dear,” she says, sipping ether and taking a hit off a rag soaked in gin. “Try … Continue reading Werewolves 85: 191X – Day 4
Ethan Hawke Night Thread
Ethan Hawke gave my favorite performance of the year in First Reformed, and I’m still baffled that he didn’t get much awards attention. This was going to be a longer writeup, but I’m a little sick today—so have a lovely … Continue reading Ethan Hawke Night Thread
March Film Preview
This is a casual undertaking – I’m not looking to be particularly thorough or deep. So this covers only the movies getting a wide release in March, and contains only what I know off the top of my head. I’ll … Continue reading March Film Preview
Weekly Games Thread Revived
What games have you been playing and what do you think of them? Bonus topic: What forgotten series most needs a revival? Continue reading Weekly Games Thread Revived
Return of the Simpsons Quote Conversation Challenge
A little over a year ago, I posted the Simpsons Quote Conversation Challenge to the Avocado, a silly little game where we tried to carry on an entire conversation using nothing but quotes from The Simpsons, and I thought, hey! Why … Continue reading Return of the Simpsons Quote Conversation Challenge
Guy Talk: Men and Listening
Welcome to Guy Talk, a serious space to discuss masculinity, good and bad. Our first discussion will be on the subject of “listening”. In 2008, Rebecca Solnit shared her experience of a man in Aspen explaining her own book to her. … Continue reading Guy Talk: Men and Listening
Movie Review- Fighting With My Family
Fighting with My Family Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Lena Headey, Vince Vaughn, Nick Frost, and Florence Pugh The film opens on brother and sister Zac and Saraya fighting over the remote control and what they want to watch on T.V. Zac … Continue reading Movie Review- Fighting With My Family
Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Feb. 25
Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Feb. 25 – Here are your teams for the second match of Jeopardy! All-Stars: – Julia (captain), Seth and Ben; – Ken (captain), Matt and Monica; and – Austin (captain), Roger and Leonard. Taking the podium … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Feb. 25
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