Day: April 5, 2022
Fleetwood Mac Song Tournament: Results!
You can call it / Another lonely day… In 4th place, “Tusk”! In 3rd place, “Landslide”! In 2nd place, “Go Your Own Way”! And your pick for the best Fleetwood Mac song, “The Chain”! Thanks to everyone who participated! Continue reading Fleetwood Mac Song Tournament: Results!
“In All Seriousness” Thread — 04/05/2022
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 04/05/2022
Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Apr. 5
Please welcome today’s contestants: Mattea, a tutor, has a jean jacket that is getting passed down through generations; Kathleen, a government contractor, lived in a fort with a cannon in the backyard; and Camron, a high school social studies teacher, is an experienced D&D dungeon master. Camron is a one-day champ with winnings of $24,200. Jeopardy! HOW ARE YOU FIXED FOR BLADES? // LAST NAME’S THE SAME // INSTRUMENTAL TV THEMES // CLEAR “I”s // FULL ARTS // CAN’T LOSE DD1 – $600 – FULL ARTS – A new exhibit, this movement “Beyond Borders” has a 1936 work showing high … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Apr. 5
Weekly LGBT Discussion
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the 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 pansexual, trans, queer, questioning, … Continue reading Weekly LGBT Discussion
2021 Avocado’s Snubby Awards: The Nominations
Hello everyone, Lamb here volunteering to resurrect a classic site feature, the Snubby Awards. We had a little bit talk yesterday in the OT about doing this again, and I was told by a Mod it was alright if I … Continue reading 2021 Avocado’s Snubby Awards: The Nominations
Best Video Game Song Tournament, 2013-2016: Group 62
Group 60 Results [spoiler] 57.14% Final Fantasy Record Keeper Clash on the Big Bridge #2 [Choir Version] 57.14% Crypt of the NecroDancer Mausoleum Mash 52.38% DuckTales: Remastered Transylvania 52.38% Rogue Legacy Trilobite 52.38% Mario Kart 8 Toad Harbor 52.38% Mushihimesama … Continue reading Best Video Game Song Tournament, 2013-2016: Group 62
One Giant Leap, 2002: Ratchet & Clank
In One Giant Leap, Dramus18 charts the evolution of the platformer genre, one year at a time. This month: The 3D platformer meets the third-person shooter in Ratchet & Clank We have talked a few times before about “Sony Platformer … Continue reading One Giant Leap, 2002: Ratchet & Clank
The Tuesday Women+ Thread Says “Ah”
This is a safe space: a space for women+ to come together as we are. All of our wants, needs, thoughts, feelings, experiences, losses, successes etc. are welcome. We are here to support each other during trying times and grief, … Continue reading The Tuesday Women+ Thread Says “Ah”
40th Anniversary of Lawler vs Kaufman
On April 5th, 1982, in front of 8,091 wrestling fans, Jerry “the King” Lawler squared off against Hollywood actor Andy Kaufman at the Mid-South Coliseum. Lawler would hit Kaufman with not one piledriver, but two of them. Back in those … Continue reading 40th Anniversary of Lawler vs Kaufman
The Comic Strip Club (Tue 4/5/2022)
New Game Releases 04/05/22 – 04/11/22
Spring break is over so it’s time to head back to reality, all of those yesterdays are coming down. Thankfully we’ve got some video games to help put us back into that dream world, the places we long to be, … Continue reading New Game Releases 04/05/22 – 04/11/22
Newswire Roundup, April 5
Jason Momoa to write and star in TV series about the colonization of Hawaii (I bet he’s against it) Amy Schumer told her “banned” Oscars joke about Alec Baldwin, and it was awful Laurence Fishburne to star as head coach Doc Rivers in FX series about the LA Clippers and disgraced racist ex-owner Donald Sterling Kid Cudi and Joel Kinnaman to star in new John Woo movie Grammy ratings even worse than Oscar ratings Harrison Ford to appear as therapist in Jason Segel Apple series Shrinking Kanye drops out of Coachella in protest of Billie Eilish not letting a fan … Continue reading Newswire Roundup, April 5
Health and Fitness Thread: 5 April 2022
Hey folks! Here again is a space for people to talk about how you’re keeping active, plans to do so, or other matters related to all manners of health and fitness. Continue reading Health and Fitness Thread: 5 April 2022
The Creative Endeavors Thread Gets In Your (My) Face
This is the space for our members to discuss and share their creative projects, ranging from written works to drawings, photography, and even craft projects such as knitting and woodworking. Self promotion is welcome (websites where we can view and/or … Continue reading The Creative Endeavors Thread Gets In Your (My) Face
The History Thread Looks Ahead
I didn’t have time to put together a proper header this week, which is just as well. The next few weeks will be busy in Agnewland, so I’ll need some Avocado help maintaining the thread! On two of the next … Continue reading The History Thread Looks Ahead
30 Day Simpsons Challenge Encore Day 5: Let’s Talk Lisa
Thanks to Mr. Ixolite for the prompts this month! April is underway and this month we’re going to be all about the Simpsons! There are a lot of directions that we’re going to go this month and hopefully inspire some … Continue reading 30 Day Simpsons Challenge Encore Day 5: Let’s Talk Lisa
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (4/5)
Welcome to the weekly movie thread, your place on the Avocado to talk about films! Have you seen something new in theaters? Caught a classic on streaming? Have very strong opinions and want to drop a hot take? This is … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (4/5)
Tuesday’s Politics thread
Here we go! Looking forward to Friday!! Yay, we did more COVID funding! But… OK. So there we are! NOTE: If anybody wants to write a PT thread coming up, I’m going to need someone to cover for me on 4/26. Be kind, be cool, be compassionate. Show some grace on your face! And empty the dishwasher. Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread
Triviacados: Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Can the first person here each day create multiple Results threads (the first ones for Wordle, etc., and the last one for Sporcle trivia)? Can you name the answers to these geography questions and navigate through the maze? Sunday: MiscellaneousMonday: LiteratureTuesday: GeographyWednesday: MusicThursday: … Continue reading Triviacados: Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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