For those discussions and thread that don’t fit specifically in any of the other categories
Not in retreat. On retreat. I’m at a writer’s retreat. So if you see me here, tell me to GTFO. Unless something really big happens, in which case, all bets are off. Here are some pics for you to enjoy. … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread is on retreat.
Are there any deep, artistic, funny, delicious, or weird videos around the web you want to share? Come chat about them here! Continue reading Weekly Video Thread (07/06/26)
What did you do this weekend? Continue reading What did you do this Weekend?
Today the Brazilian Gringo (aka Ice Cream Planet) celebrates one of his favorite dishes: estrogonofe de carne (Brazilian beef stroganoff). The recipe is courtesy of the consistently splendid Olivia Mesquita. She is a Brazilian based in the US, runs a … Continue reading The Day Thread Has Estrogonofe de Carne
Americados, did you do anything special over the weekend? I was either playing music or working (which I’m doing again today). Everywhereelsecados, hope you’re eating well and feeling fine! Header image source here. Continue reading Is It A Holiday Or Something Sunday Food Thread 7/5
Now that we’re just past the halfway mark of 2026, it’s time to take stock of the creative works that came out in the first half of the year. Just like last year, I’ve made a space for the community … Continue reading The Worst Pop Culture of 2026 So Far
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
Let’s see those pets! Continue reading The Pet Thread Isn’t Angry, Just Disappointed
Hey all; Happy and Hea–oooly SHIT, is it hot out, right now – Yes, as we Americans prepare for our nation’s 250th birthday, we’re also experiencing some record highs in both here and the Eurosphere, It’s currently past noon and … Continue reading Job Rants Thread – 7/3/2026 – Hot Birthday
Hello everybody, and welcome to another edition of the Weekly Shuffle Thread, your favorite place to show off your shuffles! As summer continues on, the world has currently found itself in the middle of a massive heatwave sending temperatures soaring! … Continue reading The Weekly Shuffle Thread Is Full of HEAT!
Today’s optional discussion topic: National myths. America’s 250th seems like a good time to kick around this subject. On July 2, 1776 the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, formalizing the United States’ breaking away from England. “[Independence Day] … Continue reading The Independent History Thread
Hello! Welcome to COTL, a discussion place for the BIPOC community at The Avocado. Posted the first 3 Wednesdays of the month. Greetings fam, HP here at the end of a month of Pride festivities and observance, and at the … Continue reading Color Outside the Lines has Pride
Celebrate America’s upcoming birthday by discussing tolerably Continue reading Tolerable Discussion 7/1/26
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! It’s my last week in Japan so I’m going to be incredibly lazy and use the same header image I created for the Day Thread to celebrate Fuma’s birthday and … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (July 1, 2026)
How’s it going? Continue reading Writing Discussion Thread
Slip on your Skull Rings, pull up your purple long johns, and prepare to SLAM EVIL with a look at the embarrassing 1996 adventure flop starring Billy Zane– thankfully, the LAST pulp-hero film of the ’90s! Continue reading The Discount Spinner Rack: THE PHANTOM (1996)
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 Has a Few Egrets
Are there any deep, artistic, funny, delicious, or weird videos around the web you want to share? Come chat about them here! Continue reading Weekly Video Thread (06/29/26)
What did you do this weekend? Continue reading What did you do this Weekend?
What’s your favorite chip or crisp if that’s what you call it? At the moment I’m thinking mine would be the original flavor Doritos. I think they’re called taco flavor these days.Ridged potato chips like Ruffles are also a go-to … Continue reading The Sunday Food Thread Is All That And A Bag Of Chips 6/28
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
