Weekly Comics Thread 15-JUN-2022
Friends, you know what time it is. It’s Wednesday. It’s somewhat close to Day Thread time. Time for you to tell us all about the comics you’ve been enjoying lately! Whatcha buyin’? Whatcha readin’? Whatcha think about it? If you … Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread 15-JUN-2022
Avocado Music Club #162: Josh Ritter – The Beast in its Tracks
Welcome to the Avocado Music Club, each week a new album will be discussed based on a massive pile of suggestions made by ourselves. Listen to new music or revisit an old favorite and discuss anything you wish related to … Continue reading Avocado Music Club #162: Josh Ritter – The Beast in its Tracks
30 Day Wild Card Challenge Day 15: PETS!
We’re changing things up for the month of June by doing a “wild card” approach where there is no theme other than my own whims. Every day can shift gears, wildly, from one topic to the next! Today, let’s talk … Continue reading 30 Day Wild Card Challenge Day 15: PETS!
Color Outside the Lines: 6/15
Hello! Welcome to Color Outside the Lines, a discussion space for people of color. Posted the first 3 Wednesdays of the month. Thread Rules We ask that only those who identify as people of color participate in this discussion. White … Continue reading Color Outside the Lines: 6/15
The Book Nook Can Finally Recommend That One Book (6/15)
Welcome to the Book Nook! The weekly thread for all book nerds on The Avocado.This is the place to talk about books you’re currently reading, discuss genres, ask for recommendations, and post serious literary criticism. I can imagine that we’ve … Continue reading The Book Nook Can Finally Recommend That One Book (6/15)
Triviacados: Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Can the first person here each day create multiple Results threads (the first ones for Wordle, etc., and the last one for Sporcle trivia)? Quiz Type: Clickable / Forced Order Or visit the quiz here. Sunday: MiscellaneousMonday: LiteratureTuesday: GeographyWednesday: MusicThursday: HistoryFriday: Movies & TVSaturday: … Continue reading Triviacados: Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Wednesday Politics Thread Keeps Abreast
What day is it? Why, it’s Wednesday Day of course! Now if only your distracted header writer knew this yesterday they wouldn’t be scrambling mere hours before the deadline to craft this illusion of being hip to world affairs. Fortunately, … Continue reading The Wednesday Politics Thread Keeps Abreast
Ms. Marvel Season 1 Episode 2 Discussion
One property from Marvel Comics that we knew we’d see sooner or later in live-action form was Ms. Marvel, though it was expected it would be after Captain Marvel came out since that’s the inspiration. The reveal of the character getting a … Continue reading Ms. Marvel Season 1 Episode 2 Discussion
‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Episode 5 Discussion
The end of August 2020 saw the announcement from LucasFilm that a Disney+ series is in the works for Obi-Wan Kenobi with Ewan McGregor set to reprise his role following his turn in the prequel trilogy. The series was set … Continue reading ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Episode 5 Discussion
The Night Thread Celebrates The Bourne Identity–Just Kidding You’re Getting More Scooby-Doo Instead!
Who’s in the mood for some Dairy Queen? Continue reading The Night Thread Celebrates The Bourne Identity–Just Kidding You’re Getting More Scooby-Doo Instead!
Comic Book Review -The First X-Men (2013)
The First X-Men (2013) Writer – Christos Gage Artist – Neal Adams When clearing out and deleting emails from my Gmail account, I always look for old ones from online comic book shops to see what comics were released a … Continue reading Comic Book Review -The First X-Men (2013)
Health and Fitness Thread: 14 June 2022
Hey folks! Here again is a space for people to talk about how you’re keeping active, plans to do so, or other matters related to all manners of health and fitness. Sorry this didn’t post this morning! I don’t know … Continue reading Health and Fitness Thread: 14 June 2022
AVoCADo GamesCast-ing Call #84
Hey folks! We’re recording the 84th episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast at 2:45 PM EDT on Sunday, June 19th, 2022, and we’d love to have you participate. We’ll be discussing Summer Game Fest and the associated press events. If you … Continue reading AVoCADo GamesCast-ing Call #84
“In All Seriousness” Thread — 06/14/2022
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 06/14/2022
The Mads Are Back Riff-Along Thread
In the not-too-distant future of 8 PM ET tonight, the Mad Scientists from Mystery Science Theater 3000, aka “The Mads,” aka Trace Beaulieu and Frank Conniff, will mercilessly mock another round of terrible old shorts, including one that’s very near … Continue reading The Mads Are Back Riff-Along Thread
Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Jun. 14
Please welcome today’s contestants: Megan, an attorney, worked with the Prison University Project; Barry, a professor emeritus at Towson University, whose phone got him a visit from the Secret Service at a young age; and Eric, a meteorologist, woke up … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Jun. 14
Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
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
Totally Not E3 Live-Chat for June 14th, 2022: Xbox Games Showcase Extended
Here’s today’s livestream schedule: Xbox Games Showcase Extended (1 PM EDT/10 AM PDT) Live-chat in the comments below! Continue reading Totally Not E3 Live-Chat for June 14th, 2022: Xbox Games Showcase Extended
Best Video Game Song Tournament, 2013-2016: Top 512 (Part 9 of 16)
Part 8 Results! [spoiler] Persona 5 Last Surprise 6 5 Short Peace: Ranko Tsukigime’s Longest Day Bittonton Samorost 3 Constructing the Toadstool Rocket (Floex) 6 9 SUPERBEAT XONiC CHASER [Nauts] Mighty No. 9 Ray Boss Theme 9 4 Sonic: After … Continue reading Best Video Game Song Tournament, 2013-2016: Top 512 (Part 9 of 16)
One Giant Leap, 2004: Cave Story
In One Giant Leap, Dramus18 charts the evolution of the platformer genre, one year at a time. This month: Cave Story give the NES-style platformer a second wind, and quietly begins a revolution Over the past ~10 articles we’ve been … Continue reading One Giant Leap, 2004: Cave Story