As part of my ongoing quest to bring a little culture to this site, I’d like to talk about Hurray For The Riff Raff. Hurray for the Riff Raff is basically Alynda Segarra and whoever she happens to be playing … Continue reading Hurray For the January 3rd Night Thread
Detective Comics #995 – “Ring Them Bells” Story by Peter J Tomasi Art by Doug Mahnke Last issue, Dr. Leslie Thompkins was exposed to Joker Toxin. This issue opens with Batman racing to the Batcave to try to save his … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Detective Comics #995
20. Janelle Monáe – Dirty Computer Toni Cade Bambara once said, “The role of the artist is to make the revolution irresistible.” On her third studio album, Janelle Monáe becomes fully comfortable in that role. Breaking away from the sci-fi trappings of … Continue reading comicalArchitect’s Top 20 Albums of 2018
Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Jan. 3 – Please welcome today’s contestants: – Cade, an English instructor from Virginia, likes to dress for Halloween as agent Scully; – Chrissy, a librarian from Missouri, was locked out of her apartment by her … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Jan. 3
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 The Weekly Music Thread Is Late: Jan. 3, 2018
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 Makes the Effort
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
Hello hello, Craftocados. As always, first of all… Whatcha makin’? What are your plans for the new year? Are you the type who plans projects ahead and sets goals for what you want to get done over the next year? … Continue reading The Craftocado – New Year, New Projects
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 … Continue reading To Boldy Sew: Star Trek Deep Space Nine S01E07: “Dax”
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 Pop Culture and More Reference Desk – 7
As with most pieces of digital content, this series was meant to be only two short parts, but has eventually expanded into three. So in this, the honest to God final installment, I’ll cover some of the odds and ends … Continue reading Most Anticipated Movies of 2019 Part 3
I signed up for this Day Thread whilst drunk and can’t remember why. Despite some fabulous suggestions for content (ranging from “famous Percivals,” to “the history of spicy sweet chili Doritos,” to “Warrior”), I’ve decided after much no thought to share … Continue reading Sesquipedalian Day Thread
Welcome to 2019! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, what is your least favorite sidequest or minigame included in an otherwise engaging game? I think we did favorite sidequests before, so … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 is Dreading the Reviews
As streaming services play a bigger and bigger role in the film and television industry, a lot of attention is going to their original content–but mainly streaming television shows. What about streaming movies? What hidden gems or washed up flops … Continue reading Awash in the Stream: Bird Box (Netflix, 2018)
Morning Politocadoes Today’s the day that Congress begins functioning again! Yes, all of that work we put into throwing some bums out of office begins today. . Nancy Pelosi returns to the Speakership, Adam Schiff returns to head the House … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Takes Over The House
WARNING: Embed-heavy. Mobile browsers proceed with caution. And don’t you want good headphones or speakers anyway? Continue reading Scene Spotlight: Shoegaze (Part 2)
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