Tournament for the Winner – Semifinals
You folks are too predictable. Surprise me! Continue reading Tournament for the Winner – Semifinals
Category: Other
For those discussions and thread that don’t fit specifically in any of the other categories
Science: Prehistoric Cats II
Does the internet talk about cats enough? Are you sure? Betteridge’s Law dictates that if my question was a headline, that answer would be “no,” so in hopes of fixing that, here’s some trivia about some famous or historical cats … Continue reading Science: Prehistoric Cats II
The Creative Endeavors Thread Tools Around
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 Tools Around
The Outraged Weekly History Thread
Welcome to this week’s History Thread! This week will be another open thread, so feel free to discuss what you will. Today’s picture: Emmett Till was lynched on August 28, 1955. The fourteen year old Till, a Chicago native, was … Continue reading The Outraged Weekly History Thread
Best Opening Lines
Talk about your favorite opening lines from movies, songs, TV shows, plays, novels, whatever. Continue reading Best Opening Lines
The Contras: You Don’t Want to Be a Superhero!
I wrote about Football for my last entry and almost nobody responded – serves me right for bringing sports to a nerd fight. So let’s get a topic we can all over-analyze, superheroes. The Superhero tournament just wrapped up – … Continue reading The Contras: You Don’t Want to Be a Superhero!
The Sorting Hat: What Hogwart’s house would a character be sorted into?
Oh you may not think I’m pretty, But don’t judge on what you see, I’ll eat myself if you can find A smarter hat than me. You can keep your bowlers black, Your top hats sleek and tall, For I’m the Hogwarts Sorting Hat … Continue reading The Sorting Hat: What Hogwart’s house would a character be sorted into?
Tournament for the Winner – Quarters
We’re getting there. You know how it works. Continue reading Tournament for the Winner – Quarters
Comment of the Week: Women’s Strike for Equality Edition
(I forgot to do a COTW post last week! Sorry about that!) Today is the 48th anniversary of 1970’s Women’s Strike for Equality, a second-wave feminist protest action commemorating the then-50th, now 98th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment’s Passing, which … Continue reading Comment of the Week: Women’s Strike for Equality Edition
Clean Plate Club! Sunday Food Thread 8/26
What do you find irresistible? Is there something that once you start eating you can’t stop until it’s all gone? The header image is the remnants of a Wisconsin Friday night fish fry, when done properly I don’t want to … Continue reading Clean Plate Club! Sunday Food Thread 8/26
Tournament for the Winner – Round of 16
The results are narrowing down to things that don’t quite seem so random anymore, but the matchups are getting more interesting. Just vote on a damn thing, will ya? Continue reading Tournament for the Winner – Round of 16
Pet Thread: Owes Thanks To Those Who Find The Best Cat .gifs (8/25)
So I can waste time on dumb internet stuff. Like the pet photos of strangers! Continue reading Pet Thread: Owes Thanks To Those Who Find The Best Cat .gifs (8/25)
Tournament for the Winner – Round 2
Here’s Round 2. Vote for the one that’s the one that you want to vote for. Round 1 was an extraordinary affair, with over 100 votes per matchup. It’s heating up! Continue reading Tournament for the Winner – Round 2
Job Rants Thread – 8/24/2018 – Apocaversary Edition
Hey, all; Happy Friday! Today is a very special anniversary here at A.V.O. Chintzee’s, and in its’ honor, we present a special Happy Hour menu to go along with it. APPS: The “GJI (Good Joined Items) Platter!” – … Continue reading Job Rants Thread – 8/24/2018 – Apocaversary Edition
Avocado GIF Exchange
Share your favorite (uncommon) GIFs that you don’t mind other people swiping and reposting! Such as… Or… The most popular GIF by upvotes will receive a SPECIAL AWARD*!!! GO! Continue reading Avocado GIF Exchange
The Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD
August 24 is the generally accepted anniversary date of the catastrophic, 79 AD volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, which lies 5.6 miles (9 km) east of modern Naples (ancient Neapolis) in Campania, Italy. The eruption, which began around one o’clock … Continue reading The Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD
Pop Culture Reference Desk – The Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything
Instructions! Ask any kind of question relating to any kind of Pop Culture anything. It can be in-universe, it can be about the making-of, it can be about whatever you want. something at the tip of the tongue, a half … Continue reading Pop Culture Reference Desk – The Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything
The Avocado Superhero Tournament- Final Results
After much adieu, we can finally crown the Champion of the Avocado’s Superhero Tournament. With a 79-50 win in his final match, the web-head himself… Peter Parker / Spider-Man Not the most shocking choice, but I wouldn’t call it outright predictable- … Continue reading The Avocado Superhero Tournament- Final Results
Dark Sarcasm in The Classroom: Back to School Edition – Open to Everyone
Are you a teacher or student experiencing existential dread? A parent upset about having to provide pencils and tissues for a student that MAY SHARE THEM with the rest of the class? A cabinet level education official worried about another … Continue reading Dark Sarcasm in The Classroom: Back to School Edition – Open to Everyone
Let’s Talk: Comfort Foods
This is pretty obvious to explain: what foods bring you comfort? What do you eat when you need a pick-me-up? What foods are your favorite for when the world is exploding all around you and you just need to nope … Continue reading Let’s Talk: Comfort Foods
Tournament for the Winner – Round One
And here we go! We got tons and tons of nominations and now it’s time to square off! Every nominee that received 10+ votes made it in and now we’re off. Place your bets, hang on to your hats and … Continue reading Tournament for the Winner – Round One
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