Pet Thread: Discovers A New Game (7/28)
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The Great Muppet Tournament – Results
Thank you for indulging me and fighting about cloth bags with hands in them for two weeks. There were 171 nominees, 128 of whom made it into the bracket, seven rounds of voting (eight if you count the two halves … Continue reading The Great Muppet Tournament – Results
Little Things You Love About Your Favorite People
I wanted to make a thread for positivity! We all know the big reasons we love and have affection for the people in our lives that we love. But what are the little reasons you love them? What little habits … Continue reading Little Things You Love About Your Favorite People
Job Rants Thread – 7/27/2018
Hey, all. Happy Friday- HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS – 12:30 PM – WHENEVER YOU FIND YOURSELF FACE DOWN IN OUR PARKING LOT: DRINKS: Pina Coh-lada – Our famous island favorite, now with special surprise in the glass! Remember what you … Continue reading Job Rants Thread – 7/27/2018
Recipe Exchange: Appetizers!
Welcome to Recipe Exchange, posted on Fridays around lunchtime with a theme. Share recipes around that theme, or if you’ve just made something amazing, feel free to veer off topic. (Note: my WordPress account was created long before I became … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Appetizers!
Pop Culture Reference Desk – 38 Is the Same Age As it’s Host
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 – 38 Is the Same Age As it’s Host
Let’s Talk: Ignorant/Bigoted Assumptions You Used to Have
It’s impossible to live in the world we live in, a society that is inherently racist, sexist, ableist, homophobic, transphobic, etc, without internalizing some bigotry. Even the most “woke” person will have had to overcome those internal assumptions and bigotries. … Continue reading Let’s Talk: Ignorant/Bigoted Assumptions You Used to Have
The Ultimate Superhero Tournament- Nominations
These tournament things are fun, eh? How about another one- to determine the favorite superhero of the Avocado Commenteriat! Rules What counts as a superhero? It counts if I’ll allow it… but I’ll generally follow a guideline suggested by Eternalflesh … Continue reading The Ultimate Superhero Tournament- Nominations
The Women+ Thread Goes It Alone
Some guidelines to help this space be a positive experience for everyone: ☮ As always with the AVCAD, don’t feel compelled to share beyond your comfort level. ☮ Anyone who identifies as female, or who was socialized female/AFAB/otherwise has firsthand experience with … Continue reading The Women+ Thread Goes It Alone
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
The Great Muppet Tournament – Final Round
Surprising pretty much no one, the Semifinals narrowed the top four seeds down to the top two seeds. Gonzo the Great defeated Statler & Waldorf, 57-42, and Kermit the Frog defeated Cookie Monster, 53-46. To determine a definitive top-four ranking, … Continue reading The Great Muppet Tournament – Final Round
Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (July 25th, 2018)
Hey folks! Welcome to this week’s JPopCult thread. I watched the debut film from director/screenwriter Mari Okada, Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms, earlier this week. It chronicles the life of a girl from a race of immortal beings as … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (July 25th, 2018)
Tolerable Discussions 7.25.2018
Have at it, folks! Continue reading Tolerable Discussions 7.25.2018
The Fashion Club Geeks Out (7/25)
This week’s edition is an ode to all things fantasy and sci-fi. We take a look at the highlights and winning outfits of the fifth annual Her Universe couture fashion show at San Diego Comic-Con and the story behind … Continue reading The Fashion Club Geeks Out (7/25)
The Great Muppet Tournament – Semifinals
The votes in the Quarterfinals were all very similar. Winners received between 62 and 73 votes, losers received between 31 and 42 votes. Nothing was remotely close, but nobody was clobbered, either. Anyway, the voters of the Avocado revealed their … Continue reading The Great Muppet Tournament – Semifinals
“In All Seriousness” Thread — 7/24/2018
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 7/24/2018
The Contras: I Owe You Nothing!
In this occasional post, I will strive to present an opinion that while certainly not unique to me, is nonetheless counter to the general feelings on the subject- The goal of course being the ongoing discussion more than my poor … Continue reading The Contras: I Owe You Nothing!
The Leftorium Feeds the Balance of the People
“How many men ever went to a barbecue and would let one man take off the table what’s intended for 9/10ths of the people to eat. The only way you’ll ever be able to feed the balance of the people … Continue reading The Leftorium Feeds the Balance of the People
Creative Endeavors Is Getting Squirrelly With It
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 Getting Squirrelly With It
The Weekly History Thread Capsizes!
Welcome to this week’s History Thread! No discussion topic, just fun and learning! Today’s picture: On July 24, 1915 the SS Eastland, a passenger ship used for touring Lake Michigan, capsized while docked in Chicago. Exactly what happened is unclear, … Continue reading The Weekly History Thread Capsizes!
The Great Muppet Tournament – Quarterfinals
For two rounds, I was watching and anticipating the great showdown between Yoda and Kermit the Frog. Then Round 4 happened, and the unstoppable froggernaut completely demolished the Jedi Master, 68-9. IPR Yoda. The real gut-wrenching battle, the one I … Continue reading The Great Muppet Tournament – Quarterfinals
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