Identify This Gif
Spring has Sprung and the air is filled with GIFs. (Your Sprung-ness may vary.) 1- Post a SFW gif 2- Identify the source 3-??? 4- Profit Continue reading Identify This Gif
Friday New Music 3/23/18
Another week of new music that might be good or might be disappointing or might be my new favorite thing to exist. Things on my radar for 3/23/18, with, I dunno, thoughts: Sunflower Bean: Twentytwo In Blue – Honestly don’t know them … Continue reading Friday New Music 3/23/18
Snubby Awards: 1978 Results, 1977 Nominations
Sorry I’m a day late, and I’m afraid 1978 was a dollar short, as it may be the weakest Snubbies field yet. It’s possible that, apart from a certain Gentleman of Steel, the Academy got it right. Animal House won Best … Continue reading Snubby Awards: 1978 Results, 1977 Nominations
Werewolf? THERE Wolf! Night Thread (3/22)
I’m going to take this opportunity to showcase Werewolf on the Avocado. Werewolf (also called Mafia) is a game wherein a group of Townsfolk try to suss out the Werewolves in their midst, an initiative often complicated by the existence … Continue reading Werewolf? THERE Wolf! Night Thread (3/22)
Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Mar. 22
Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Mar. 22 – Today’s contestants are: – Lynn, a journalism professor from Lafayette, CO, who stated “my mother was pregnant when she was on the show with Art Fleming” (that is, pregnant with Lynn, not Art … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Mar. 22
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10: Premiere Discussion Thread
Hey, kitty girls! Tonight marks the premiere of season 10 of RuPaul’s Drag Race! I’m very excited for what this season brings; there appears to be a freshness and energy overall that I personally haven’t seen since Season 6, and … Continue reading RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10: Premiere Discussion Thread
Pop Culture Reference Desk – XX
Do you have a question about anything in pop culture, whether real-world or in-universe? Is Google failing you? Ask here to see if your fellow Avocados can help clear things up for you. This is open to questions of any … Continue reading Pop Culture Reference Desk – XX
2018 NCAA Tournament – Sweet 16 Thread (Thursday 3/22)
Basketball action starts up again today with a deeply strange set of teams, including Loyola, Nevada, Kansas State, Florida State and Texas A&M. The tournament’s remaining “favorites” will play tomorrow. Flubba Gunto currently holds a 30 point lead over ganews … Continue reading 2018 NCAA Tournament – Sweet 16 Thread (Thursday 3/22)
Deadpool 2 Official Trailer Reactions
Everybody could use a little DP Continue reading Deadpool 2 Official Trailer Reactions
Shoeless Trivia: Theater
Let’s trod the boards and answer some theater questions. Accused murderers Beulah Annan and Belva Gaertner were the inspiration for two of the main characters in a long running musical. Name either character. The montage below shows three different actors … Continue reading Shoeless Trivia: Theater
The Avocado’s Favorite Film Musical: Semifinals
All is death. All is lost. There is no more, there is only suffering. We turn toward the light, for absolution…or oblivion. What is…The Avocado’s Favorite Film Musical? Let’s do the Charleston. 4 entrants, 2 to move onto the finals. … Continue reading The Avocado’s Favorite Film Musical: Semifinals
The ABC – This Census Taker: Second Discussion
So it’s come to this at last (not really, it was only 100 pages – went by pretty quickly, actually). Here are your discussion questions. Please … disqus. Come on, y’all, you know this song and dance. Discussion Questions This … Continue reading The ABC – This Census Taker: Second Discussion
The Women+ Thread is Sorry to Bother
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 is Sorry to Bother
Made Overseas: Dhoom 2 (2006)
Based on some of the promo images, I was expecting Dhoom 2 to be Fast & Furious with motorcycles. It’s not, really. While the movie does have motorcycle stunts, there are not that many chase scenes. The most thrilling one has a motorcycle … Continue reading Made Overseas: Dhoom 2 (2006)
Thriftstorm #1: The Land of 2,542 Dances
Thriftstorm is Captain Video’s secondhand anthropology project. Follow @Thriftstorm on Twitter for the latest news on things people were just going to throw away. Artifact: The Square Dancing Encyclopedia, by Bill Burleson. Revised June 1977. Description: Softcover book made of … Continue reading Thriftstorm #1: The Land of 2,542 Dances
Greatest Albums Made by Women
Back in July of 2017, NPR released a list entitled “The 150 Greatest Albums Made by Women“. As one might suspect, it was controversial. That is the whole point of lists, of course, and it’s why I love making threads … Continue reading Greatest Albums Made by Women
The Thriftstorm Day Thread
Friends, gather ’round your screens, for I have a special announcement. A year ago today, I began Thriftstorm, a Twitter feed celebrating the more esoteric stuff I found in thrift stores. It went slowly at first, before I suddenly hit … Continue reading The Thriftstorm Day Thread
Weekly Games Thread #2 Got Lost Somewhere Along The Way
Good morning Avocadoans, What are you playing and what do you think of it? As a bonus prompt, what is a game that you were eagerly anticipating but was never released? Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 Got Lost Somewhere Along The Way
The Thursday Politics Thread Will Be Happy To Testify
Morning Politocadoes! Here’s to Mark Zuckerberg, Silicon Valley wunderkind, noted grey t-shirt haver, Michael Cera impersonator, and the man who thought he would be President. Remember that, folks? When he was just wandering around the Midwest just because he really … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Will Be Happy To Testify
Monkey Island Night Thread
Yeah I am going to talk about a old game this time. Monkey Island is a game series by LucasArts. Its a point and click adventure game that strength is in its writing and sense of humor. A lot of … Continue reading Monkey Island Night Thread
Artist Spotlight: South By Southwest (No, Not That One)
I expect this to be among the most unusual of Artist Spotlights we’ve done. To my knowledge, no previous entry in this series has been about a Country act, no previous entry in this series has been done about an … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: South By Southwest (No, Not That One)
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