The goop Night Thread
goop is a “lifestyle brand” launched by actress Gwyneth Paltrow in September, 2008. Some of the products offered on goop are: and of course, a $17,000 solid gold dildo. Continue reading The goop Night Thread
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Worst Cover Song Round 2
Welcome to Round 2 of the Avocado’s Worst Cover Song Tournament. (Un)fortunately we had to say goodbye to some heavy contenders: Pat Boone’s Tutti Frutti, Taylor Swift’s September and Bad Wolves’ Zombie. Some facts about Round 1 Cover that Received … Continue reading Worst Cover Song Round 2
Worst Cover Song Round 1
What do you get when you take two rock legends and a Motown Classic? The most nominated song on the Avocado’s Worst Cover Song Tournament. Welcome to the first round of the Worst Cover Song Tournament. The top 32 songs … Continue reading Worst Cover Song Round 1
Worst Cover Songs Tournament
Hendrix’s cover of All Along the Watchtower, Johnny Cash’s rendition of Hurt. Yeah, this tournament is not about those songs; this is for the worst cover songs. This is for the songs that not only don’t do justice to the original but would … Continue reading Worst Cover Songs Tournament
The Day Thread Learned it by Watching You
“Like Father, Like Son” or “I Learned it by Watching You” was an anti-drug PSA delivered by the Partnership for a Drug Free America in 1987. In the spot a father confronts his teenage son after the mother found a box … Continue reading The Day Thread Learned it by Watching You
Guess the Movie By a Death Scene Description
Whether it’s the villain finally getting their comeuppance or an innocent co-ed meeting their untimely demise there’s just something about movie death scenes. For this game describe a movie death scene and your fellow commenters will try to guess the … Continue reading Guess the Movie By a Death Scene Description
Pop Culture Moment You Shared With Your Dad
What’s a pop culture moment you shared with your dad? Attending a concert, going to see a movie or a TV show you watched to together every week. When I was 7 years old my Vietnam Vet dad took me … Continue reading Pop Culture Moment You Shared With Your Dad
Best British Band (that isn’t the Beatles or Rolling Stones) Tournament Winner
The Who have won it all! They defeated some serious competition from the likes of Queen, Led Zeppelin and the Kinks. So crank up Tommy or Who’s Next to celebrate and thank you to everyone who voted and help make this a success. … Continue reading Best British Band (that isn’t the Beatles or Rolling Stones) Tournament Winner
Best British Band (that isn’t the Beatles or Rolling Stones) Tournament Finals
The Kinks and the Clash have been eliminated. The Who and Queen are left standing to battle it out in our final round. Voting will be open for 24 hours. The winner will be announced on Friday, June 7. In … Continue reading Best British Band (that isn’t the Beatles or Rolling Stones) Tournament Finals
Best British Band (that isn’t the Beatles or Rolling Stones) Tournament Final Four
We’re down to the final four: Queen, The Who, the Kinks and the Clash. We had to say goodbye Led Zeppelin, Radiohead, the Cure and Pink Floyd. Band that received the most votes: Queen (75) Band that received the least … Continue reading Best British Band (that isn’t the Beatles or Rolling Stones) Tournament Final Four
Best British Band (that isn’t The Beatles or Rolling Stones) Tournament Round 3
…and another one gone, another one gone, another bites the dust… Round 2 is over and 8 bands continue on in the tournament. We have to say goodbye to a few more favorites: Dire Straits, Black Sabbath and New … Continue reading Best British Band (that isn’t The Beatles or Rolling Stones) Tournament Round 3
Best British Band (that isn’t the Beatles or Rolling Stones) Tournament Round 2
Round 1 is over and votes have been counted. 16 bands continue in the tournament. The Kinks absolutely thrashed Coldplay (95-12). The Zombies and Dire Straits both beat their competition, the Buzzcocks and the Pogues respectively, by a mere 5 … Continue reading Best British Band (that isn’t the Beatles or Rolling Stones) Tournament Round 2
Best British Band (That Isn’t the Beatles or Rolling Stones) Tournament Round 1
The nominations are in and there have been some early heartbreaks. Bands just outside the top 32: The Pet Shop Boys, Duran Duran, and Artic Monkeys. The Top 5 presented some surprises. Led Zeppelin, an early frontrunner, failed to make … Continue reading Best British Band (That Isn’t the Beatles or Rolling Stones) Tournament Round 1
Best British Rock Band (that isn’t the Beatles or Rolling Stones) Tournament
This a tournament to decide once and for all the best British Rock Band. The Beatles and Rolling Stones are automatically eliminated from competition as they would occupy the top two spots if allowed to compete. To make things simple, … Continue reading Best British Rock Band (that isn’t the Beatles or Rolling Stones) Tournament
Best British Rock Band (That Isn’t The Beatles or Rolling Stones) Tournament (Nominations)
This is a tournament to decide once and for all the best British Rock band. The Beatles and Rolling Stones are automatically eliminated because they would occupy the top 2 spots if allowed in the tournament. To make things simple, … Continue reading Best British Rock Band (That Isn’t The Beatles or Rolling Stones) Tournament (Nominations)
