Werewolf 167: What We Do in the Shadows – Day 5
When you smile and it tears your faceIt’s time for the inhuman raceYou’re down, you’re down, you’re downYou’re down and outta this world Colin Robinson cleared his throat. “If you guys are being shy, I can describe what it’s like … Continue reading Werewolf 167: What We Do in the Shadows – Day 5
Disney+ Day Announcements Discussion Thread
It’s Disney+ Day as they celebrate their two-year anniversary. While they’re taking a corporate beating on lower subscriptions (after overperforming in their first year) due to the lack of fresh content because of the pandemic, the streaming service is all-in … Continue reading Disney+ Day Announcements Discussion Thread
All Things Cricket: November 12th
Matthew Wade led Australia to victory in the 2nd semifinal of the T20 World Cup in Dubai yesterday over previously unbeaten Pakistan. Wade’s final three shots were all sixes off 21-year-old phenom Shaheen Shah Afridi to get Australia over the … Continue reading All Things Cricket: November 12th
Triviacados: Friday, November 12, 2021
Can the first person here each day create a Results thread so it’s always first when sorted by Oldest? Or visit the quiz here. Sunday: MiscellaneousMonday: LiteratureTuesday: GeographyWednesday: MusicThursday: HistoryFriday: Movies & TVSaturday: Science & Nature If you’d like to create the Sunday … Continue reading Triviacados: Friday, November 12, 2021
30 Day X-Files Challenge Day 12: Favorite Season 10/11 Episode
This challenge was produced with the help of Sir Simon Milligan for the prompts! Fourteen years and one film after the initial series’ run ended, The X-Files was resurrected for a tenth season that debuted on January 24, 2016. Almost … Continue reading 30 Day X-Files Challenge Day 12: Favorite Season 10/11 Episode
Dark Sarcasm in the Classroom: The Occasional Education Thread Calls it Quits
How are things going for y’all in education land? This thread invites all stakeholders or other parties interested in the educational systems of our various homes to discuss things as they stand. Students, teachers, parents, community members. Everyone except guidance … Continue reading Dark Sarcasm in the Classroom: The Occasional Education Thread Calls it Quits
Friday New Music 11/12
Hello! Friday! New Music! I’ve got some big names today! Courtney Barnett‘s new album is out today and she’ll always be a guaranteed listen for me. Finally a new Makthaverskan album that I think is going to be great. Plus … Continue reading Friday New Music 11/12
Weekly Wrestling Thread Goes Full Gear
AEW: -Best Friends join CHAOS -Full Gear saturday saturday saturday -Eddie Kingston essay/interview up at the Player’s Tribune. Very good stuff WWE:-UpUpDownDown creators are holding out, as they feel Xavier Woods is being taken advantage of. Hence the lack of … Continue reading Weekly Wrestling Thread Goes Full Gear
The Friday Politics Thread Flies Paper Planes
I’m trying over the next few weeks to find a fun header style for my Friday Politics Thread. To that end, if you have any ideas please let me know! This week I want to talk about one of my … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Flies Paper Planes
Night Thread for November 11th
November is Latin for Ninth Month but it’s the eleventh month. I sure hope some Roman got fired for that blunder. Continue reading Night Thread for November 11th
Canada’s Drag Race Season 2: Episode 5 Discussion Thread
This week, the Canadian queens form girl groups to record and perform a brand-new country pop song. Bif Naked joins the judges’ pan Continue reading Canada’s Drag Race Season 2: Episode 5 Discussion Thread
Comic Book Review – Superman ’78 #2
Superman ’78 #2 Writer – Robert Vendetti Artist – Wilfredo Torres The holidays are approaching, and I have started my Christmas shopping. I was looking at a spinner rack of comics at Eide’s when I came across this issue of … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Superman ’78 #2
Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Nov. 11
Today’s contestants are: Tucker, a PhD student, hosted trivia on Zoom; Willa, a lawyer, river rafted and slept in a tent with spiders; and Andrew, a software developer, made an OK dinner for Valentine’s Day. Andrew is a one-day champ … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Nov. 11
Week 10 NFL/CFB Live Thread
Hope we don’t see any more DISGUSTING acts like this one this week! Children were watching! Continue reading Week 10 NFL/CFB Live Thread
Weekly Games Thread #2 Lives On In Your Mind
Greetings, friends! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, what game(s) do you think about about even when not playing them? While you’re here, don’t forget to check out The Avocado’s … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 Lives On In Your Mind
Speculative Television Tournament – Play-in Round
Hello and welcome to the preliminary round of the Speculative Fiction Tournament! We had a number of tied nominations at the bottom of the standings, but unfortunately with only the 64th and final slot open. So, I’ll be posting all … Continue reading Speculative Television Tournament – Play-in Round
Favorite Fantastic Four Villain (Not Including Dr. Doom)
We spoke about the Fantastic Four at the tail end of the Summer to celebrate their 60th anniversary. Today we are looking at the villains that Marvel’s First Family have encountered since their debut. Dr. Doom will be getting his … Continue reading Favorite Fantastic Four Villain (Not Including Dr. Doom)
Best Video Game Song Tournament, 2009-2012: Top 64 (Part 1 of 2)
Top 128 Part 4 Results [spoiler] Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers Crystal Bearers Ramble 6* 6 Shatter Granular Extractor Mega Man 10 Sheep Man (Cybersheep’s Dream) 4 9 Final Fantasy XIII-2 Paradigm Shift [Naoshi Mizuta] NieR Kaine ~ … Continue reading Best Video Game Song Tournament, 2009-2012: Top 64 (Part 1 of 2)
The 11/11 Thursday Women+ Thread
Some guidelines to help this space be a positive experience for everyone: As always with the Avocado, 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 11/11 Thursday Women+ Thread
The Avocado Parenting Thread Is Lonely
Hello fellow parents and caregivers of children! There are a bunch of new parents here (raises hand) and there are plenty of veteran parents, as well as people who have experience caring or helping to care for children, like teachers, … Continue reading The Avocado Parenting Thread Is Lonely