Tolerable Discussions 9/27/23
Tolerable Discussions for the last Wednesday of September Continue reading Tolerable Discussions 9/27/23
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For those discussions and thread that don’t fit specifically in any of the other categories
Werewolf 215: Mad Men – Season 2
“What’s in the box?” asked Ken Cosgrove, Accounts. “It’s a wedding present,” said Pete Campbell. “We got two.” “But…what is it?” “It’s a chip and dip. You have your friends over, you put chips on the sides and dip in … Continue reading Werewolf 215: Mad Men – Season 2
Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (September 27, 2023)
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! In one day Sasaki and Miyano: Graduation will be available on Crunchyroll, rejoice! I’m really looking forward to spending more time with these characters, and I’m hoping this will be … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (September 27, 2023)
30 Day Animation Rebooted Challenge Day 27: Loony Tunes
For the month of September, we’re going to be focusing on the world of animation and that means going through a lot of very different elements of it. Thanks to Mr. Ixolite for the prompts! To get this day underway, … Continue reading 30 Day Animation Rebooted Challenge Day 27: Loony Tunes
Best Disney Song Tournament: Qualifiers (round of 128)
A dream is a wish your heart makes, when you’re fast asleep… IMPORTANT ADDENDUM: If you’ve somehow blocked me but are still posting in this thread, your nominations will not be counted. (Consider this an opportunity to mend fences, if … Continue reading Best Disney Song Tournament: Qualifiers (round of 128)
Writing Discussion Thread is Evil!
How do you write your antagonists? Continue reading Writing Discussion Thread is Evil!
History Thread: The Avocado History of the Red Scare
The post-WWII Red Scare is one of several historical topics I’ve revisited several times for this site. Here’s a chronological list of related columns, most of them written in 2019-2020, back when I was still trying themed series of articles. … Continue reading History Thread: The Avocado History of the Red Scare
Creative Endeavors Bids Summer Farewell
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 Creative Endeavors Bids Summer Farewell
30 Day Animation Rebooted Challenge Day 26: Favorite Song
For the month of September, we’re going to be focusing on the world of animation and that means going through a lot of very different elements of it. Thanks to Mr. Ixolite for the prompts! To get this day underway, … Continue reading 30 Day Animation Rebooted Challenge Day 26: Favorite Song
Weekly YouTube Thread (09/25/23)
Are there any narrative, artistic, funny, delicious, or weird videos around the web you want to share? Come chat about them here! Continue reading Weekly YouTube Thread (09/25/23)
Avocado Reference Desk – September 25, 2023
Hello all! Welcome back to the Avocado Reference Desk. This is intended to be a weekly thread where people are able to get answers to questions that may require a bit of thought or research and that might otherwise be … Continue reading Avocado Reference Desk – September 25, 2023
Werewolf 215: Mad Men – Season 1
Mad Men: A term coined in the late 1950s to describe the advertising executives of Madison Avenue. They coined it. Don Draper, creative director of Grrrling Woofer Advertising, sauntered into the building at 10:30am and handed his hat and briefcase … Continue reading Werewolf 215: Mad Men – Season 1
What did you do this weekend?
What did you do this weekend? Continue reading What did you do this weekend?
30 Day Animation Rebooted Challenge Day 25: Cartoon Network
For the month of September, we’re going to be focusing on the world of animation and that means going through a lot of very different elements of it. Thanks to Mr. Ixolite for the prompts! To get this day underway, … Continue reading 30 Day Animation Rebooted Challenge Day 25: Cartoon Network
Best Disney Song Tournament: Nominations
When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are… IMPORTANT ADDENDUM: If you’ve somehow blocked me but are still posting in this thread, your nominations will not be counted. (Consider this an opportunity to mend fences, if you want to … Continue reading Best Disney Song Tournament: Nominations
Shopping While Hungry, Sunday Food Thread 9/24
The screen cap in the header is from this video, it’s a good one. While not directly related to the subject matter in the video it did inspire me to wonder about the dangers of shopping while hungry. That youtube … Continue reading Shopping While Hungry, Sunday Food Thread 9/24
30 Day Animation Rebooted Challenge Day 24: Steven Universe
For the month of September, we’re going to be focusing on the world of animation and that means going through a lot of very different elements of it. Thanks to Mr. Ixolite for the prompts! To get this day underway, … Continue reading 30 Day Animation Rebooted Challenge Day 24: Steven Universe
Bruce Springsteen Song Tournament: Results!
Everybody’s out on the run tonight In 4th place, “Darkness on the Edge of Town”! In 3rd place, “Thunder Road”! In 2nd place, “Atlantic City”! And your pick for the best Bruce Springsteen song, “Born to Run”! Thanks to everyone … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen Song Tournament: Results!
The Nature Thread
Get out into nature, and come back and show us what you find! Sunsets, hikes, vistas, flowers and wildlife, whatever ya got. Show off your green thumb! Or just brighten your weekend by looking at pretty things. Here are some … Continue reading The Nature Thread
The Pet Thread Multiplies
How are the pets recently? Continue reading The Pet Thread Multiplies
30 Day Animation Rebooted Challenge Day 23: Nickelodeon
For the month of September, we’re going to be focusing on the world of animation and that means going through a lot of very different elements of it. Thanks to Mr. Ixolite for the prompts! To get this day underway, … Continue reading 30 Day Animation Rebooted Challenge Day 23: Nickelodeon