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Day: March 28, 2019

Open ThreadsLeave a comment

Padme and Her Girl Squad Get A Tribute Night Thread

March 28, 2019March 29, 2019 annanomally

In honor of E.K Johnston’s The Queen’s Shadow, the last book I actually had time to read and enjoy FOR MYSELF, and well aware of the absolute wreck this comments section becomes when the prequels are mentioned (and in a desperate … Continue reading Padme and Her Girl Squad Get A Tribute Night Thread

TVLeave a comment

Poirot (Classic): S01E08 “The Incredible Theft”

March 28, 2019March 28, 2019 MarloweSpade

Tommy Mayfield (John Stride) and Sir George Carrington (John Carson) are watching a test flight of Mayfield Industries’ newest fighter plane, the Mayfield Kestrel. Although it outclasses the German ME-109, Sir George explains that the government isn’t too keen on … Continue reading Poirot (Classic): S01E08 “The Incredible Theft”

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Avocado Reference Desk – 3

March 28, 2019 Gougagna Gougagna

Instructions! Ask questions about anything that might require a bit of thought or research.  The OTs and PTs fly by so quick not many eyeballs might catch your query.  Put them here and they last all week.  Check back to … Continue reading Avocado Reference Desk – 3

TVLeave a comment

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11: Episode 5 Discussion Thread

March 28, 2019March 28, 2019 Fuwfuwa

Hey, kitty girls! Welcome to another episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11! Last week, the queens competed in a Rusical choreographed by Yanis Marshall and judged by Tiffany Pollard (who was her regularly iconic self) and Joel McHale. Mercedes Iman Diamond was … Continue reading RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11: Episode 5 Discussion Thread

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The Weekly Music Discussion Thread Just Now Realizes That It Is Indeed Thursday

March 28, 2019 Moon!

Hey! It’s Thursday! Funny how that happens so often… 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 … Continue reading The Weekly Music Discussion Thread Just Now Realizes That It Is Indeed Thursday

GamesLeave a comment

Werewolf 88: The Prisoner-Day One

March 28, 2019March 28, 2019 evancook25

Where am I? In the Village. What do you want? Information. Whose side are you on? That would be telling. We want Information. Information. Information. You won’t get it. By hook or by crook, we will. Who are you? The … Continue reading Werewolf 88: The Prisoner-Day One

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2019 NCAA Tournament – Sweet 16 and Elite 8 Thread

March 28, 2019March 28, 2019 Surely Revive Zanoni

Entering our second weekend, there aren’t a lot of underdogs left. I guess we have Gonzaga from the West Coast Conference, but they’ve been a top-of-the-bracket fixture for some time now. We have Houston from the American, even though they … Continue reading 2019 NCAA Tournament – Sweet 16 and Elite 8 Thread

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The Craftocado: Designer Spotlight: Pyro Dog Pins

March 28, 2019 rexreilly

Howdy do, Craftocados! As always: Whatcha makin’? This week I’m spotlighting one of my favourite cross stitch designers, Pyro Dog Pins. She sells her patterns on Etsy. Many of her patterns are movies worked up as classic-style samplers, among other … Continue reading The Craftocado: Designer Spotlight: Pyro Dog Pins

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Jeopardy recap for Thur., Mar. 28

March 28, 2019March 28, 2019 Jay S.

Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Mar. 28 – Today’s contestants are: – Kenji, a biomedical engineer from Michigan, at 11 years old finished fifth in the National Geographic Bee hosted by Alex; – Sarah, a librarian from Michigan, played clarinet on … Continue reading Jeopardy recap for Thur., Mar. 28

TVLeave a comment

Couch Avocados: TV Discussion Thread

March 28, 2019March 28, 2019 chashlet

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

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To Boldy Sew: Star Trek Deep Space Nine S01E19: “In the Hands of the Prophets”

March 28, 2019March 27, 2019 Tree

To Boldly Sew is a recap of DS9 episodes, with a specific focus on the fashions of the many aliens and other characters that make up the series. Feel free to discuss matters of plot and general Star Trek things in … Continue reading To Boldy Sew: Star Trek Deep Space Nine S01E19: “In the Hands of the Prophets”

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Millennial Malaise 12: The Matrix

March 28, 2019October 12, 2019 Jeremy

In Which We Go Down the Rabbit Hole This article won’t be about The Matrix. No, you don’t need another thousand words dissecting the filmmaking, the performance, the philosophy, or the themes. The past 20 years have provided a veritable … Continue reading Millennial Malaise 12: The Matrix

Open ThreadsLeave a comment

Day Thread of Opening Day 2019

March 28, 2019March 26, 2019 exiledjerseyite

  We’ve survived the long, cold slog of winter to Opening Day.   Play Ball!     Continue reading Day Thread of Opening Day 2019

OtherLeave a comment

The Women+ Post Feels Fancy

March 28, 2019March 27, 2019 waffliciousness

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+ Post Feels Fancy

BooksLeave a comment

The Comic Strip Club (Thurs 3/28/2019)

March 28, 2019March 27, 2019 joeyblowey

Thor’s Day at the Strip Club!     Continue reading The Comic Strip Club (Thurs 3/28/2019)

GamesLeave a comment

Weekly Games Thread #2 Has An Obnoxious Sidekick

March 28, 2019October 12, 2019 singingbrakeman

Looks like I forgot about the thread! Oops. Here it is… What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, what is the most obnoxious sidekick you’ve encountered in a game? Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 Has An Obnoxious Sidekick

GamesLeave a comment

PAX East 2019 Crosstalk Thread

March 28, 2019March 31, 2019 Big Wheel

  Hey out there, Gamercados! We’re coming to you (almost) live from the biggest gaming convention on the East Coast as PAX East storms it’s way into Boston for its’ ninth consecutive year. Whether you’re going, wish you could, or … Continue reading PAX East 2019 Crosstalk Thread

TVLeave a comment

Jane the Virgin: S05E01, “Chapter 82”

March 28, 2019March 28, 2019 dotterofuhtred

Welcome back, Janiacs!  After what seemed like an eternity, Jane the Virgin has returned for its farewell tour.   Just as my emotions are mixed on one of my favorite shows returning just for it to end, I’m equally conflicted on … Continue reading Jane the Virgin: S05E01, “Chapter 82”

PoliticsLeave a comment

The Thursday Politics Thread Is 700 Pages Long

March 28, 2019March 27, 2019 remuslupinthethird

Well no, not really. Morning Politocadoes! So I’ve been keeping quiet for the last few days. Yes, it felt like the proper thing to do whilst the AG joined in with Mitch McConnell in his gravedigging of democracy labors. So … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Is 700 Pages Long

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Made Overseas: Krrish (2006)

March 28, 2019March 28, 2019 El Santo

In a way, I started this column because of a fascination with international iterations of the superhero formula. I’d done a few open threads looking at Filipino superheroes, which have a pedigree that extends way back to the 1950’s. I … Continue reading Made Overseas: Krrish (2006)

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