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Author: Chicken of Tomorrow

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The Day Thread Was There

January 27, 2023January 20, 2023 Chicken of Tomorrow

I was there. Yeah, it was called “The 80s”. Ford was president, Nixon was in the white house, and FDR was running this country into the ground. I was bummin’ in a hole-in-the-wall town in what is now called Utah. … Continue reading The Day Thread Was There

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Day Thread: Know Your Limits!

January 24, 2023January 17, 2023 Chicken of Tomorrow

I don’t know anything about open threads, I’m afraid, but I do love little kittens. Continue reading Day Thread: Know Your Limits!

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The Night Thread Goes on the Butterfield Diet Plan

January 1, 2023December 26, 2022 Chicken of Tomorrow

For 24 hours, you can literally eat anything: Good luck on your New Year’s resolutions, everyone! Continue reading The Night Thread Goes on the Butterfield Diet Plan

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The Day Thread is a Bear Now

July 26, 2022July 24, 2022 Chicken of Tomorrow

Crow T. Robot is my favorite Mystery Science Theater 3000 character, specifically the version as puppeteered by Bill Corbett during seasons 8-10. This iteration of Crow suffered from a perennial identity crisis, dressing in increasingly elaborate costumes and announcing to … Continue reading The Day Thread is a Bear Now

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The Night Thread Has a Case of Hockey Hair

July 8, 2021June 29, 2021 Chicken of Tomorrow

“Bad news, losers, we won’t be in today because Bobo ate a bad can of Canadian bacon and he came down with hockey hair and now we’ve all got it. “I’m sure you guys will be fine. I mean, we … Continue reading The Night Thread Has a Case of Hockey Hair

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Zack Snyder’s Justice League Discussion Thread

March 14, 2021March 22, 2021 Chicken of Tomorrow

Will Awkwardman and The Floosh resolve their differences? Can Wander Yeoman find her way? Is Cybird the hero we need? Will Spooperman and Buttmin save Mortha? How does Joe Kir fit into all this? Zack Snyder’s Justice League premieres Thursday, … Continue reading Zack Snyder’s Justice League Discussion Thread

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The Night Thread Brings Mike Down

January 27, 2021January 22, 2021 Chicken of Tomorrow

“OK, Brain Guy: send Mike down.” “Not goose down, you dope! Bring. Mike. Down!” “Oh, oh — Mike, everyone says you’re ugly and dumb and no one likes you.” “Oh come on they do not—really? Aw man that…that really brought … Continue reading The Night Thread Brings Mike Down

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The Night Thread Looks Vaguely Italian

January 16, 2021January 15, 2021 Chicken of Tomorrow

“What’s that, Cambot? Look at ourselves on the monitor, boy? Ok…why, we all look vaguely Italian.” “Yeah, vaguely Italian, Mike, but it’s not good enough. I’m trying this special image and sound filter on the projector to make you guys … Continue reading The Night Thread Looks Vaguely Italian

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The Night Thread Takes Its Bear Simulation to the Extreme

January 14, 2021January 11, 2021 Chicken of Tomorrow

Mike we were playing “Dog and Bear,” y’know, and Servo was chasing me? And I ran panicked over logs and through streams, maddened with primal terror, y’know? And I turned and raked my deadly claws against his howling snout, y’know? … Continue reading The Night Thread Takes Its Bear Simulation to the Extreme

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The Day Thread Reveals Its Secret Identity

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 Chicken of Tomorrow

Howdy, Avocados! My name’s Kristen, but you probably know me as Chicken of Tomorrow! I’ve been writing film reviews and essays on The Avocado for over a year now, and I’m really proud of the work I’ve published here. So … Continue reading The Day Thread Reveals Its Secret Identity

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Oscars Fashion Thread

February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 Chicken of Tomorrow

Who was serving up the hottest lewks? Who was sporting the biggest disasters? Why did so few of the men even try this year? I’m gonna post a comment for each outfit I found noteworthy and y’all can discuss them … Continue reading Oscars Fashion Thread

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The 10 Best Films of 2019 Day Thread

December 31, 2019December 30, 2019 Chicken of Tomorrow

Rocketships! Puppets! Mermaids! Acid cookies! The cinematic landscape of 2019 was varied indeed — if you knew where to look. While our new corporate overlords at Disney cast a hulking shadow over the theatrical market, 2019 was also a red-letter … Continue reading The 10 Best Films of 2019 Day Thread

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Spoil Sports: The Irishman

November 27, 2019 Chicken of Tomorrow

Here’s your place to discuss spoilers from Martin Scorsese’s new gangster film The Irishman, available on Netflix on November 27th. I wrote a spoiler-free review of the film here: Review: The Irishman   Continue reading Spoil Sports: The Irishman

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Asia Argento Discussion Thread

August 21, 2018August 21, 2018 Chicken of Tomorrow

A separate space to discuss the news surrounding Asia Argento. Asia Argento, a #MeToo Leader, Made a Deal With Her Own Accuser, The New York Times Continue reading Asia Argento Discussion Thread

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Women+’s Weekly Thread – LAST MINUTE EMERGENCY THREAD

February 8, 2018 Chicken of Tomorrow

I will accept your gratitude in the form of new york style pizza, cascade-hopped IPAs, and silver foxes. Cis-men please stay in lurk mode, plzthxbye. Continue reading Women+’s Weekly Thread – LAST MINUTE EMERGENCY THREAD

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American Crime Story S02E02

January 25, 2018January 25, 2018 Chicken of Tomorrow

Your place to discuss American Crime Story Season 2: The Assassination of Gianni Versace. Continue reading American Crime Story S02E02

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