Just like the United States, am I right, folks? Anyway, be kind, touch grass, don’t threaten people who probably deserve it, and, despite this header, remember that there are other countries besides the USA (USA! USA! USA!). Continue reading The Wednesday PT Is in a State of Emergency
Rev the River Monster, Mascot for the Pirates (no, he didn’t get it either) was having a great Hall of Fame Induction Festival. The food was on point, he was easily the most puzzling Mascot here, and he even got … Continue reading WW 247: Geaux Werewolf! — Day Seven
The remaining contestants felt a bit smug as they entered the dining hall for supper that evening. “You know, it’s been a wild festival so far, but I think today went pretty well,” said Rex the Rougarou. “We rode another … Continue reading WW 247: Geaux Werewolf! — Day Six
Aubie was riding high. These second-rate Louisiana Mascots were tearing each other apart like any of this Hall of Fame shit even mattered. Ooh, “Louisiana Mascot Hall of Fame” — that and $10 might get you a drink at Ivar’s. … Continue reading WW 247: Geaux Werewolf! — Day Five
All of the remaining Mascots felt a touch of doom that night. After all, if Mike the Tiger was gone, and another strong Mascot barely avoided elimination by the roll of a dice, anyone could be next. Rowdy the Cowboy … Continue reading WW 247: Geaux Werewolf! — Day Four
Dave the Wave was riding high. His crest was extra perky, his breath was minty fresh, and he was the sneakiest goddamn Wolf the world had ever seen. Feeling extra cocky, Dave decided to try surfing the bayou. Never mind … Continue reading WW 247: Geaux Werewolf! — Day Three
As I’m sure you’ve heard, things can get pretty wild at the Louisiana Mascot Hall of Fame Induction Festival, and last Night was no exception. Fistfights broke out, Mascots woke up in other Mascots’ heads and other Mascots’ beds, and … Continue reading WW 247: Geaux Werewolf! — Day Two
Aubie stepped out of the limo, beaming at the dozens of Avocat residents waiting to greet him. “Aubie is here,” he gestured. “Surprise!” Twenty Louisiana mascots stood before him. Only three would enter the Louisiana Mascot Hall of Fame. The rest … Continue reading WW 247: Geaux Werewolf! — Day One
Ladies and gentlemen, as you know, everyone — young and old, short and tall, smooth and furry, High-Holiday Catholic and Real Catholic — everyone (with very niche interests) has been waiting four years for this momentous occasion. No, not the … Continue reading WW 247: Geaux Werewolf! — Sign-Ups
Oh for goodness sake! Why is every holiday on a Thursday?!? It’s New Year’s Day, which warrants an epic header. Sorry about that. Here are some wheel songs. That last one’s my favorite. Have a lovely Thursday, Avocados, and a … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Is a Wheel
When I bought my house a few years ago, I stumbled into the world’s most pleasant neighborhood with the world’s sweetest neighbors always doing the nicest things, especially around the holidays. Seriously, they must be stopped. For instance, my neighbors … Continue reading The Wednesday PT Wishes Everyone a Happy Jólabókaflóð
Doubly vaxxed and blanketed for the evening, I have nothing for you but love and this gif. Be kind to yourselves and others, Avocados, and don’t McSquirrel Mayor McSquirrel, despite whatever nonsense he spouts tonight (well, last night in your … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Is Dog Tired
My alarm went off at 5am, and I could not remember why until my brother knocked on my door to drop off Ripley (who had been staying with him and his family while I was out of town) on his … Continue reading The Thursday PT Is a Sucker for Pet-Based PR
You might know (because I’ve been whining about it for weeks) that I’ve been fighting with my home insurance company. In the process, I sought a new home insurance quote, so I now get all the emails. On the plus … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread IS Bridge Largemeat!
in that I phoned it in again. Be safe out there, Avocados, and be kind to yourselves and others! Continue reading The Thursday PT Is Just a Phone Call Away –
It’s almost midnight, and I have to take my mom to the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport at 7am. (Don’t worry, folks; she’ll drive on the way there . . . So I guess, more accurately, I have to … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Is Up Late
I’ve had a tab open for days with a series of articles that have been running in The Advocate (local paper) about the “lethal heat” that’s been rising in Louisiana in recent years, largely unremarked beyond the usual, “Boy, it’s … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Enjoys Fall
This song is a treasure: If you ever wanna be as bad as Skee, you gots to be A Big Mac, McDLT,A Quarter Pounder with some cheese,Filet-O-Fish, a hamburger,a cheeseburger, a Happy Meal — Milkshake, Diet Coke, Big or large … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Has Salad on the Side (10/16/25)
I pass this billboard all the time, but until this very moment, I never thought to try to find the image online so I could show y’all* — and of course I would never try to take a picture from … Continue reading The 10/13 Day Thread Needs a Lawyer!
This entire thread is going to sound like an ad, and for that I apologize, but today I’d like to talk about Mr. Price V. LeBlanc, founder of Price LeBlanc Toyota (and now Price LeBlanc Nissan, etc.) in Baton Rouge, … Continue reading It’s the Thursday Politics Thread, Dahlin’! (10/9/25)
And the Night Thread goeth. I got nothin’ folks! Here, enjoy this timeless piece of art: Have a good Night Thread, Avocados! Stay safe out there, but if you do experience any pratfalls, please do set it to music and … Continue reading The Night Thread Cometh (10/7/25)
