The Pet Thread Is Glamorous
How are all those pets? Continue reading The Pet Thread Is Glamorous
The Weekend Politics Thread Asks ‘What if God Was One of Us?’
♩ Who are the ones that we kept in charge?Killers, thieves, and lawyers ♩— The Black Rider Has a Bridge to Sell You More precisely, your off-hiatus WPT host asks what does anyone mean when they defend the indefensible as … Continue reading The Weekend Politics Thread Asks ‘What if God Was One of Us?’
Venom: Let There Be Carnage Spoil Sports
It’s just a movie about a boy, his symbiote, and the serial killer who just wants to eat his heart. I honestly can’t believe no one’s done a thread yet, so….go forth, and discuss. Continue reading Venom: Let There Be Carnage Spoil Sports
Hell House LLC Night Thread
Hell House LLC is a found footage horror movie that features a documentary team trying to unravel the mystery of a tragedy that occurs just before Halloween at a recently opened haunted house in Abbadon, New York. I wanted to … Continue reading Hell House LLC Night Thread
Foundation Season 1 Episode 3: The Mathematician’s Ghost Review
A delicious expansion. What They Say:Brother Dusk reflects on his legacy as he prepares for ascension. The Foundation arrives on Terminus and finds a mysterious object. The Review:Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain spoilers)While I … Continue reading Foundation Season 1 Episode 3: The Mathematician’s Ghost Review
“In All Seriousness” Thread — 10/01/2021
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 10/01/2021
Tom Clancy’s Giftmas Six
Wow. This is it. This is year 6 of Giftmas. We’ve been doing this for six freakin’ years. IT’S GIFTMASIVERSARY Y’ALL!! The anniversary of The Avocado is 12/4 – since Sunday tends to work better for the actual unwrapping, we’ll … Continue reading Tom Clancy’s Giftmas Six
The Cycling Thread plans for the Fall (The Season)
This is a place for all enthusiasts of two wheeled muscular powered contraptions (and also Glyph). This weeks optional topic looks forward to the changing of the seasons. The cooler weather allows for longer, harder rides but the lower amount … Continue reading The Cycling Thread plans for the Fall (The Season)
Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Oct. 1
Introducing today’s contestants: Samantha, a graduate student, interns at a domestic violence shelter; Thomas, a Ph.D. student, is middle-named after Knoxville, Tennessee; and Matt, a Ph.D. student, has a stranger help him make a flight. Matt is a 32-day champ … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Oct. 1
Writers’ Guac – University Letter
Welcome to this week’s round of Writers’ Guac. Here was the prompt for submissions: Acceptance/Rejection letter from a university (Courtesy of Martha Chill) Post your submissions below. A brief reminder of the rules: Constructive criticism is opt-in. Specify in your … Continue reading Writers’ Guac – University Letter
Diana the Musical
Well, it’s no Evita. On the other hand, it’s no Carrie. Instead, Diana the Musical settles into the bland territory of book musical 101. Diana (earnest Jeanna de Waal) sings a ballad. Charles (himbo Roe Hartrampf) fumes. The chorus lists … Continue reading Diana the Musical
October TV Preview – Streaming (A Nine Part Television Event is Still a TV Show)
Hulu Baker’s Dozen Passionate amateur bakers will go head-to-head with seasoned professionals in each episode of “Baker’s Dozen.” Which of the 13 bakers has what it takes to create the next viral baking sensation, win the golden rolling pin and … Continue reading October TV Preview – Streaming (A Nine Part Television Event is Still a TV Show)
Identify This GIF!
GIFs mostly come out on Fridays. Mostly. Post them here and let others guess them! Post a Safe For Work (or hidden behind spoilers) GIF Identify the source ??? Profit! Remember Snail’s Golden Rule: Don’t Make It Weird! This is … Continue reading Identify This GIF!
Job Rants Thread – 10/1/2021 – Fall Fashions
Hey, all; Happy and Healthy Friday – Well, my dear Workados, we find ourselves in the throes of yet another Fall season. Now, I don’t know what that means for you; but for me, it means, changing leaves, brisk mornings, … Continue reading Job Rants Thread – 10/1/2021 – Fall Fashions
The Weekly Shuffle Thread is Easy to FIND!
Hello everybody, and welcome to the Weekly Shuffle Thread, your favorite place to show off your shuffles! You never know what you will find when you … Continue reading The Weekly Shuffle Thread is Easy to FIND!
Best Video Game Song Tournament, 2009-2012: Runoff Round
Group play is over, and it’s almost time for the top 512! But, before we start that, we have one last thing to take care of. It’s the runoff round! The preliminary top 512 featured: 19 songs from NieR16 songs … Continue reading Best Video Game Song Tournament, 2009-2012: Runoff Round
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 3: Episode 2 Discussion Thread
This week, the queens are given a high-energy workout in the dance challenge, Dragoton. Strictly Come Dancing champion Oti Mabuse joins the judges’ panel. Continue reading RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 3: Episode 2 Discussion Thread
Monster Cereal 50th Anniversary Day Thread
Welcome to October! This might be my favorite time of year here at the Avocado. I love posting Halloween related Open Threads and this year is no exception! We are kicking off the Road to Halloween with the 50th Anniversary … Continue reading Monster Cereal 50th Anniversary Day Thread
The Comic Strip Club (Fri 10/1/2021)
Revenge Of The 30 Day Horror Challenge Day 1: Your Favorite Slasher Film
The month of October is all about horror as it well should be and we’re going to revisit that topic with a range of new and “remastered” prompts for it thanks to some help from Mr. Ixolite and myself to … Continue reading Revenge Of The 30 Day Horror Challenge Day 1: Your Favorite Slasher Film
All Things Cricket: October 1st
I’m starting off with the Minor League Cricket semifinals and finals, being held tomorrow and Sunday at Church Street Park in Morrisville, NC. Empire State Titans will meet New Jersey Stallions in the early game at 10:15 am ET, and … Continue reading All Things Cricket: October 1st
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