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Hey, all; Healthy Friday- This Saturday will mark the 244th observance of Independence Day in our increasingly dis-United States of America. While much could likely be discussed about the nature of observing a holiday that celebrates freedom in … Continue reading Job Rants Thread – 7/2/2020 – Working From Home XV: Independence(?) Day
The recording of the Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton releases today, July 3rd, on Disney Plus. This was originally announced as a theatrical release for next year, before moved up for an early release on streaming. The film is edited … Continue reading Hamilton on Disney+ – Discussion Thread
The Library Halfway through the second season of the show, the writers for Avatar know it’s time to refocus the story. The first half of the season honed in on two story tracks: Aang getting an earthbending teacher, and the ongoing conflicts … Continue reading Re-Avatar State: “The Library” & “The Desert”
While we await the results for Never Worked Together Nicolas Cage Cage Match: The Final Four , let’s start the long weekend with the nominations for Denzel Washington. Winner of 2 Academy Awards, 3 Golden Globes, 1 Tony, and 17 … Continue reading Denzel: The Nominations
It’s the second of July and we have two Presidents remaining! Who will be able to hold their head high as the Avocado’s Favorite President on the 4th of July? Continue reading The Avocado’s Favorite American President – FINALS!
Finally, a Battle Royale! No, Wait! Two. TwO. TWO Battle Royales! The CageMaster’s three biggest Action Hits and his Master Performance battled it out for the past four days, going back and forth for the lead. And in the end, … Continue reading Cage Match: The Final Four
Time to vote! Continue reading New US National Anthem: Round 2
Now that we’re halfway through 2020, I’m sure that over the new few weeks we’ll have plenty of discussions about the best or most interesting pop cultural experiences we had in the first half of the year. But the first … Continue reading The Worst Pop Culture of 2020 So Far
It’s Canada Day! Today we celebrate the fundamental state of being Canadian by… we’ll, I don’t really know how now. All the usual events and festivals have been cancelled. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do! We drink plenty! … Continue reading Happy Canada Day
Have a nice day, folks. Continue reading Tolerable Discussions: 1 July 2020
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! It’s time for a new season of anime! You can find a complete list of new arrivals here. Mr Love: Queen’s Choice is one of the new shows that will … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (July 1, 2020)
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 06/30/2020
The Avocado has whittled down 44 men to just 4 to make our Avocado Mount Rushmore! But who of the final 4 will be our top two? And who did this seeding anyway? Continue reading The Avocado’s Favorite American President – ROUND 5!
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
The Chase The thrill of season two of Avatar is that you can have an episode like “The Chase”: a fun, thrilling, and action packed adventure that would be a highlight from the first season, sandwiched between two of the best episodes … Continue reading Re-Avatar State: “The Chase” & “Bitter Work”
On this day, one hundred years ago, former President William H. Taft was nominated and confirmed as the Chief Justice of the United States, becoming the first and (thus far) only person to hold both offices. Taft today is primarily … Continue reading The June 30 Chief Justice William H. Taft History Thread
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 The Creative Endeavors Thread Is Out of Excuses
Paradise Kiss (パラダイス・キス) is a 12-episode romantic drama from 2005 by Studio Madhouse based on the manga by Ai Yazawa. Synopsis Yukari is a typical high-school student who listens to her parents and attends school everyday. As she starts to … Continue reading Anime Worth Watching: Paradise Kiss
Come show off your green thumb, Avocados! Garden vicariously through others! Or just start your week off right by looking at pretty growing things. For anyone joining us for the first time, this is a place for people to talk … Continue reading Weekly Gardening Thread (June 29)
Time to vote! Continue reading New US National Anthem: Round 1
With all due respect to pizza, I think we know what the true gift of Italy is. Is anyone ever not in the mood for pasta? There are almost limitless ways to prepare it, and I’m constantly finding new ingredients … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Pasta
