Buffy the Vampire Slayer Day Thread (4/14)
Today is Sarah Michelle Gellar’s birthday. Have a wonderful day! Continue reading Buffy the Vampire Slayer Day Thread (4/14)
The Comic Strip Club (Tue 4/14/2020)
New Game Releases 04/14/20 – 04/20/20
Things were already going to slow down in the wake of the release of Final Fantasy VII Remake, but with May coming up, and everyone’s favorite virus, COVID-19, still going strong, you should expect the upcoming slate of games to … Continue reading New Game Releases 04/14/20 – 04/20/20
The Avocado’s Favourite Appetizer – Quarterfinals
After a long break for Easter, the tournament resumes at a critical phase. We’re down to the heavyweights now. Continue reading The Avocado’s Favourite Appetizer – Quarterfinals
30 Day Comic Book Challenge Day 2: Your Favorite Character
With a lot of us likely stuck for another month and little to no new comics coming out, I wanted to try and do something on a daily basis for it that I’ve done in the past elsewhere that could … Continue reading 30 Day Comic Book Challenge Day 2: Your Favorite Character
The Doom-Laden History Thread
Looking over today’s list of events, April 14th is a remarkably grim day in human history. The sinking of the Titanic in 1912 is the most famous, but it has stiff competition from a variety of events, including the assassination … Continue reading The Doom-Laden History Thread
Building Entertainment: The Films of the Walt Disney Studio. Tomorrowland.
Welcome to my weekly discussion of the films of the Walt Disney Studio. I’m proceeding mostly chronologically. The title comes from a quote from Walt, “I never called my work an ‘art’ It’s part of show business, the business of … Continue reading Building Entertainment: The Films of the Walt Disney Studio. Tomorrowland.
Creative Endeavors Is Venturing Out A Little Further
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 Venturing Out A Little Further
Triviacados: Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Can the first person here each day create a Results thread so it’s always first when sorted by Oldest? That will make it much easier to track results. Or visit the quiz here. Remember to post your results (as a … Continue reading Triviacados: Tuesday, April 14, 2020
The Politics Thread Looks Back On April 14th
The present is rough for many in different ways and as I write this a week prior I’m hopeful for some slivers of good news happening amid what’s going on. So, I take comfort in looking back at this day … Continue reading The Politics Thread Looks Back On April 14th
The Old Lore Night Thread (4/13)
My Avocado brethren, sistren, and other siblen, hear my words. This great gathering place of ours has existed since time immemorial, except to those blessèd sages who can remember more than three years ago. It is a long and storied … Continue reading The Old Lore Night Thread (4/13)
Avocado April Madness: The Winner! (And Debrief)
The deals have been made, the essays written, the gifs giffed. The people have voted, and your winner is… DALE COOPER! By a sizeable margin, Twin Peaks’ philosophical FBI agent took the tournament, and became The Avocado’s favorite TV character … Continue reading Avocado April Madness: The Winner! (And Debrief)
Covid-19 Press Briefing (4/13)
Local idiot talks to people. Continue reading Covid-19 Press Briefing (4/13)
Looking for par’Mach in All the Wrong Places: The Best Non-Recurring Character in Star Trek–Nominations
I think we all know that a tournament to determine the best character in Star Trek would result in nothing but tears, frustration, and victory for a certain half-Vulcan science officer. Instead, I’m proposing a tournament to determine our favorite … Continue reading Looking for par’Mach in All the Wrong Places: The Best Non-Recurring Character in Star Trek–Nominations
Anime Worth Watching: Welcome to the NHK
Welcome to the NHK (NHKにようこそ！) is a 24 episode dramedy anime by Studio Gonzo from 2006 based on a manga based on a novel. Those of you aware of my feelings toward Gonzo may be surprised to see it here, … Continue reading Anime Worth Watching: Welcome to the NHK
LGBT Movies: Doing Time on Maple Drive (1992)
William McNamara is engaged to a woman but hiding a terrible secret! His narcissistic WASP parents ignore the truth till it’s almost too late! I’d first dismissed the TV-movie Doing Time on Maple Drive as overripe camp. Then I read … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Doing Time on Maple Drive (1992)
Albums By The Year: 2004
Welcome back to this special retrospective music-posting feature. The gimmick is simple — each week, you may post your favorite 25 (or whatever) albums of a given year. We started with 2000 and we’re moving forward through time, working our … Continue reading Albums By The Year: 2004
Guy Talk: April 2020
Welcome to Guy Talk, a serious space to discuss masculinity, good and bad. Another month, another open thread – talk about whatever aspect of masculinity you like! Remember that this is a trans-inclusive space, and that everyone is welcome to … Continue reading Guy Talk: April 2020
Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Apr. 13 – College Championship day six
Here are today’s contestants as we start round two of the College Championship: Tyler, a senior at Indiana U., presented a policy paper to the European Union; Kayla, a sophomore at U. of Florida, took a class in Kafka; and … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Apr. 13 – College Championship day six
Weekly Games Thread had the blurst of times
What games have you been playing and what do you think of them? Bonus topic: I’m kind of drawing a blank on topics today. What would you like to talk about? Continue reading Weekly Games Thread had the blurst of times
Best Video Game Song Tournament, 1996-2000: Group 16
(full playoff standings can always be found here) Group 14 Champions: [spoiler] 15 Final Fantasy IX Battle Theme 13 Final Fantasy IX Valla al Flamenco 12 Wild Arms Town Theme 12 The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask Clock Town Day … Continue reading Best Video Game Song Tournament, 1996-2000: Group 16
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