“In All Seriousness” Thread — 11/27/2018
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 11/27/2018
Category: Other
For those discussions and thread that don’t fit specifically in any of the other categories
Who Started the Fire? Tournament – FINALS
Well guys, this is it: Kennedy and Nixon. As it was meant to be. Continue reading Who Started the Fire? Tournament – FINALS
Musicals Thread (Making Change)
Welcome! The purpose of this thread is to talk about all things related to the wonderful world of musical theatre. Each week I will post a thread with a topic/question for everyone to respond to. This is also a great … Continue reading Musicals Thread (Making Change)
The Creative Endeavors Thread Has Too Much On Its Plate
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 Has Too Much On Its Plate
The Weekly History Thread Remembers
Welcome to this week’s History Thread! Today marks the 40th anniversary of the assassination of gay rights pioneer Harvey Milk and San Francisco Mayor George Moscone (both pictured above). Cleve Jones, Milk’s friend and ally, has a nice remembrance for … Continue reading The Weekly History Thread Remembers
Who Started the Fire? Tournament – Semifinals
Hope you all had a good Thanksgiving weekend. At last, it’s the Nixon vs. JFK bracket you’ve been waiting for. Continue reading Who Started the Fire? Tournament – Semifinals
Pod People 11.26.18
A discussion of all things podcast related from throughout the week. Featured Podcast: Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend – Will Ferrell Conan made the rounds on a few podcasts this past week to promote his own show, which dropped last … Continue reading Pod People 11.26.18
What Did You Do This Weekend?
If you’re American, how was your Thanksgiving? Continue reading What Did You Do This Weekend?
GIFTMAS: T minus ONE WEEK!
Heads up Avocados – only six (and a half) days until Giftmas! There’s a subthread for shouting into the void that you got your present that you should go comment in (it helps your gifter not to freak out, and me to make … Continue reading GIFTMAS: T minus ONE WEEK!
Food Thread Sunday 11/25
I’m still in food coma mode, most of the leftovers are gone and the guests just left this morning ahead of the storm. Eat up friends! Continue reading Food Thread Sunday 11/25
The Pet Thread Celebrates Thanksgiving
I hope everyone remembered to be thankful for their pets this Thanksgiving, and for all the fabulous Avocado pet pics found here. Continue reading The Pet Thread Celebrates Thanksgiving
Job Rants Thread – 11/23/2018 – Black Friday Edition
(Pictured: Any Big Box store within 1400 miles of you, right now) Hey all; Happy (Black) Friday- Hope all Americados had themselves a good, filling, and all-around non-stressful holiday, and I hope that all you Internatiocados are amusing yourselves … Continue reading Job Rants Thread – 11/23/2018 – Black Friday Edition
Who Started the Fire? Tournament – Quarterfinals
Happy Thanksgiving! Only eight contestants remain. Continue reading Who Started the Fire? Tournament – Quarterfinals
Avocado Pop Culture and More Reference Desk – A New Beginning
Instructions! Ask questions about anything that might require a bit of thought or research. The OTs and PTs fly by so quick not many eyeballs might catch your query. Put them here and they last all week. Check back to … Continue reading Avocado Pop Culture and More Reference Desk – A New Beginning
True Crime-ocado: A Weekly Discussion For All Things True Crime
Hey true crime fans, want to talk with your fellow Avocados about a favorite case, a recent piece of news, a podcast you’re catching up on, a documentary, on anything else true crime? Welcome to the weekly true crime open … Continue reading True Crime-ocado: A Weekly Discussion For All Things True Crime
What Are You Thankful for This Year?
Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving. We have a very open and honest relationship with one another here at the Avocado. We have shared triumphs and tragedies, successes and failures. We’ve shown love and kindness to help others with problems ranging … Continue reading What Are You Thankful for This Year?
Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (November 21st, 2018)
Greetings, friends! Welcome to today’s Japanese pop culture thread. This week, I’m spotlighting yuri romance manga Bloom Into You, about two high school girls who fall in love with each other. It’s notable among yuri works targeted at a shōnen … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (November 21st, 2018)
Tolerable Discussions 11.21.2018
Have at it, folks! Continue reading Tolerable Discussions 11.21.2018
The Contras: Stuffing It In
Thanksgiving is an interesting holiday when it comes to its portrayal in popular culture. Sandwiched between the more cinematic Halloween and Christmas there are almost no movies in which Thanksgiving is central, although scenes might take place during the holiday, … Continue reading The Contras: Stuffing It In
Chaco Canyon Ruins
If you take a two-lane blacktop three hours northwest of Albuquerque New Mexico, [footnote]Be sure and take that left, Bugs![/footnote] you’ll find a sign for the Chaco Culture National Historical Park, which also reads ROUGH ROAD May Be Impassible Travel … Continue reading Chaco Canyon Ruins
Tuesday Comments of the Week, No Apologies
I’ve spent this entire month leading up to my first Thanksgiving dinner with my girlfriend working on essays because I’m a depressive idiot with poor work ethic. Please share with me the best comments you’ve seen recently. Continue reading Tuesday Comments of the Week, No Apologies
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