Friday New Music 9/18
Apples doing stuff so it’s me — 10 Years – Violent Allies — 1782 and Acid Mammoth – Doom Sessions Vol. 2 EP — 7715 – Encino EP — A. Swayze & The Ghosts – Paid Salvation — A. G. … Continue reading Friday New Music 9/18
Category: Other
For those discussions and thread that don’t fit specifically in any of the other categories
You Talking Trek to Me? – “A Piece of the Action”
“A Piece of the Action” (Star Trek: The Original Series – Season 2, Episode 17) One of the most interestingly specific themes of Star Trek is that of cultural contamination of the less advanced civilizations the crews encounter. Established early … Continue reading You Talking Trek to Me? – “A Piece of the Action”
Tolerable Discussions: 16 September 2020
Have at it, folks. Continue reading Tolerable Discussions: 16 September 2020
Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (September 16, 2020)
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! I have nothing new to talk about today, so I’ve decided to, for no real reason, feature an anime from 2017 that I liked. I really love “found family” stories, … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (September 16, 2020)
“In All Seriousness” Thread — 09/15/2020
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 09/15/2020
Kirsten: The Final Four
I, for one, and shocked, SHOCKED that blowouts won here. One of the match ups won by 10 votes, one by 11, and one by 12, and Bring It On shredded the first Spider Man 43 – 16. Neither Spider … Continue reading Kirsten: The Final Four
Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: All are welcome! However, please be respectful that this discussion is specifically about issues and topics related to lesbian, gay, bi- or pansexual, trans, queer, questioning, … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Star Wars Discussion
Does everyone remember Star Wars? Amidst all the heated debates around the last couple movies, it was easy to forget what I loved so friggin much about this old franchise. Two videos that were posted this week served as a … Continue reading Star Wars Discussion
Re-Avatar State: “The Spirit of Competition” & “And the Winner is…”
The Spirit of Competition Ah yes, here we are, the episode that, to some, breaks The Legend of Korra. After an exciting opening act, introducing the viewer to a changed world with new characters and ideas, the show takes a … Continue reading Re-Avatar State: “The Spirit of Competition” & “And the Winner is…”
A Primer on Particle Physics, Part 6: Quark Mixing
I must apologize for the unplanned hiatus in this series the last few weeks. As the series has expanded, it ended up running into the start of the semester and some constraints on my time. Hopefully, we’ll move along through … Continue reading A Primer on Particle Physics, Part 6: Quark Mixing
Creative Endeavors Is Blue
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 Is Blue
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Back to School. What now?
Welcome back to this probably weekly feature I was hoping wouldn’t have to be a thing again a few months ago. Now that school is back in session for most of the country in some way… let’s talk and vent … Continue reading Back to School. What now?
Anime Worth Watching: Made in Abyss
Made in Abyss (メイドインアビス) is a 13-episode adventure series from writer Hideyuki Kurata and based on a manga by Akihito Tsukushi. Synopsis A mysterious and massive pit known as the Abyss sits at the center of a city which has … Continue reading Anime Worth Watching: Made in Abyss
What Did You Do This Weekend?
Do you catch up on sleep on the weekend? Or do you get up at 5am because you want to do as much stuff as you can? What did you do this weekend? Continue reading What Did You Do This Weekend?
Inconceivable! The Princess Bride Reunion Live Thread
The surviving cast of The Princess Bride are putting out a table read as a way to fundraiser the Wisconsin Democratic Party. The link to the livestream is down below, but if only you chip in to the WDP. Princess … Continue reading Inconceivable! The Princess Bride Reunion Live Thread
Artist Spotlight: Faith No More (or; I Won’t Forget You When I’m In Hell) [Part 5 of 7]
I estimate that I have written close to 480,000 words on Faith No More in various comment sections of this site alone. What’s 12,000 more? Part 5 of 7 Part 1 here. Part 2 here. Part 3 here. Part 4 … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Faith No More (or; I Won’t Forget You When I’m In Hell) [Part 5 of 7]
The Sunday Food Thread Experiences Meringue Madness 9/13
So I’ve been making meringues for years. Any time a recipe calls for an egg yolk we save the whites in a jar in the refrigerator and when someone (usually me) has a sweet tooth I whip up some meringue … Continue reading The Sunday Food Thread Experiences Meringue Madness 9/13
Kirsten: The Elite Eight
It certainly is, Kirsten. In our first tie ever, Jumanji and Drop Dead Gorgeous stalemated at 18 votes each. So, in our runoff, it should have stayed close then, too, right? Wrong. The Beauty Queens, like, totally played The Gamers, … Continue reading Kirsten: The Elite Eight
The Pet Thread Is Just Weird Sometimes
What do your pets do to make you say, “Huh?” Continue reading The Pet Thread Is Just Weird Sometimes
DC Fandome Day 2 Thread
DC Fandome was such a huge success online (especially here at the Avocado) that I decided to post a thread for Day 2 of DC Fandome. Today we Explore the Multiverse! You can access DC Fandome here. Im posting The … Continue reading DC Fandome Day 2 Thread
Job Rants Thread – 9/11/2020 – Working From Home XXV: And Yet, We Stand
Hey, all; Healthy Friday – Given the date, and what it means to many, I can understand if people’s minds are elsewhere, today. (I know mine is) But, as ever, you have something that really cheeses you off about your … Continue reading Job Rants Thread – 9/11/2020 – Working From Home XXV: And Yet, We Stand
