Be the Wednesday Politics Thread You Want to See in the World
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The Day Thread Goes Green (January 21st, 2025)
The Day Thread Pumps Wind
In 1989, 18-year-old South Korean singer Lee Ji-yeong (not Lee Byung-hun’s ex-girlfriend) released a single off of her second album called Wind, Please Stop Blowing. In 2006, South Korean rock band Loveholic (or Loveholics) released a cover version. They added … Continue reading The Day Thread Pumps Wind
Spoil Sports: Squid Game 2
I first heard the song To You about ten years ago thanks to an Ask a Korean blogpost, as well as the mournful follow-up post about a month later. Not long afterwards, I found a version with a different synth … Continue reading Spoil Sports: Squid Game 2
The Turning 43 Day Thread
I, Abagaderio 02, turn 43 years old today. There is not much that I can think of that is associated with that number, aside from that movie that I have not seen. So, instead, I turn it back to the … Continue reading The Turning 43 Day Thread
Causes and Organizations to Support
Below is a list of organizations. Most of these were recommended by Avocado members or on other lists posted by Avocado members, though I cannot remember who. Many of these are focused on America or parts of America, but not all. If you have any other recommendations for organizations or causes, please post them below and I will add them to the list, be they international or focused on a single neighborhood. If you take issue with any organization that is listed, then please mention that and we can discuss it. Neither I nor the mods have thoroughly vetted these … Continue reading Causes and Organizations to Support
Do You Love to Shake the Day Thread
Dream Home Day Thread
Read all about the Dream Home. And, no, it is not Dream House. That movie came out over a year after this one did. Continue reading Dream Home Day Thread
Campaigns and Organizations to Support Leading Up to the US Elections 2024
Hello. It is about that time again. I have posted a similar thread for the US midterms in 2022. And how did that go? Well, it went how it went. Anyways, I hope to turn this thread header into a list of campaigns and organizations related to the US elections that we at the Avocado feel could use support in the next few months. Whether that means money, signatures, canvasing, march participation, that is up to you. I do ask people to consider a few things: For other candidates: That is it for now. I will alter this header depending … Continue reading Campaigns and Organizations to Support Leading Up to the US Elections 2024
The Day Thread Is Soaking Wet
Life, the Universe, and Everyday Thread
As of today, the numbers of years that Abagaderio 02 has been alive is: Continue reading Life, the Universe, and Everyday Thread
The Day Thread is Gone Like Checks from America
Ten years ago today, this video was uploaded to Youtube. Continue reading The Day Thread is Gone Like Checks from America
Bonnie Pink Infinity Day Thread
You may or may not remember when I posted my rather rambling Artist Spotlight about Bonnie Pink back in 2016…or my even more rambling one in 2017. But you are probably more likely to remember her from whenever I post … Continue reading Bonnie Pink Infinity Day Thread
The Buzz Day Thread
Who should we get to play Buzz Lightyear in the Buzz Lightyear movie? What do you mean? Who should we get to play him? You kidding? Just get the same guy as before. Ah…who was that? You…his birthday is on … Continue reading The Buzz Day Thread
The Day Thread Sings Very Nice
Dinmuhammed Kanatuly Kudaibergen, or Dimash Kudaibergen, was born on the 24th of May 1994 in Aktobe, Kazakhstan. And he has an incredibly wide vocal range. I don’t really know much else about him. Apparently, Kudaibergen was one of the few … Continue reading The Day Thread Sings Very Nice
WTF ASIA 261: Fortress (2017)
I posted my first WTF ASIA article here on the 20th of April, 2018. A day shy of the fifth anniversary, the final movie in my series asks whether it is okay to just give up completely. Well, apparently, my … Continue reading WTF ASIA 261: Fortress (2017)
Bonnie Pink’s Birthday Thread
You may or may not remember when I posted my rather rambling Artist Spotlight about Bonnie Pink back in 2016…or my even more rambling one in 2017. But you are probably more likely to remember her from whenever I post … Continue reading Bonnie Pink’s Birthday Thread
The Night Thread Has Been Doing Bad
No, this is not about how I got a spot of habanero in my eye this evening. This is about Hwang Soyoon, of the Indie rock band, Se So Neon. Se So Neon formed in 2016. The band released their … Continue reading The Night Thread Has Been Doing Bad
WTF ASIA 260: Once Upon a Time in China (1991)
Jet Li turns 60-years-old in a couple of weeks. So, here is Once Upon a Time in China. Available in France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and perhaps a few other countries…wait…NOT the United States? His 60th birthday is on the 26th of April. … Continue reading WTF ASIA 260: Once Upon a Time in China (1991)
WTF ASIA 259: Departures (2008)
Departures is a magazine about exceptional places, people, and things for American Express Platinum Card® and Centuri…erm…oh, wait. Nevermind, this is a movie about preparing dead people for their coffins. Available in Canada, France, the United Kingdom, the United States, and perhaps a few other … Continue reading WTF ASIA 259: Departures (2008)
WTF ASIA 258: Shakuntala Devi (2020)
The human computer wants to party party party. Available in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, and perhaps a few other countries. Approximately 127 minutes. Whoa whoa whoa. Calm down, Aaron Sorkin. I get it. Okay. It is 2001. London. As Anupama … Continue reading WTF ASIA 258: Shakuntala Devi (2020)