The Day Thread Knows Not To Worry About Swimming
The 13th of April was the birthday of Robert LeRoy Parker, better known as Butch Cassidy. Happy Posting folks. Continue reading The Day Thread Knows Not To Worry About Swimming
Late to the Party: Walt Simonson’s Fantastic Four
Welcome to a Late to the Party examining a living-legend writer/artist’s short run on one of the standard-bearers of superhero comics: Walt Simonson’s Fantastic Four. And despite the pedigree, it’s a run that’s often overlooked but those who know it, … Continue reading Late to the Party: Walt Simonson’s Fantastic Four
The Comic Strip Club (Mon 4/13/2020)
30 Day Comic Book Challenge Day 1: Your First Comic
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 1: Your First Comic
What Did You Do This Weekend?
Here is legendary British band Marillion performing a quarantine version of their song “Easter”. What did you do this weekend? Continue reading What Did You Do This Weekend?
Hiking Thread
Because we all need some escape right now, post about the best hikes you’ve done! And don’t hesitate to add photos so we can all grow maudlin and wonder when we can get back into nature again. Continue reading Hiking Thread
Triviacados: Monday, April 13, 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: Monday, April 13, 2020
The Monday Politics Thread
Fauci: Reopening the country ‘not going to be a light switch’ In an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said reopening the country was “not going to be a light switch” and would depend on the … Continue reading The Monday Politics Thread
The April 12th Night Thread Wishes It Was Somewhere Else
(Yes, this is my third Open Thread centered around Bob Dylan in the ’80s) Continue reading The April 12th Night Thread Wishes It Was Somewhere Else
Werewolves 120: Adelaida’s Planet – Day 9
Wendy Hovnatanian awakens from her nap and yawns. “Sorry, everyone,” she says. “When you get to be my age, you need to take it slOH MY GOD. WHAT DID YOU PEOPLE DO?” You look guiltily at the bodies of Crocodile … Continue reading Werewolves 120: Adelaida’s Planet – Day 9
Avocado April Madness: Championship!
HERE WE ARE. The final showdown! The biggest bracket! But first, an acknowledgement of our beloved, fallen competitors: Raymond Holt Grunkle Stan In another, frankly more fascinating world, these two would’ve been facing each other down for the title. It … Continue reading Avocado April Madness: Championship!
The Simpsons, Season Eight, Episode Nineteen, “Grade School Confidential”
This is the episode that introduces us to the Krabappel/Skinner pairing! I’ve read criticism of this as artificially putting together two random characters, but it actually really worked for me. Like all good romance stories, it’s a plot that heavily … Continue reading The Simpsons, Season Eight, Episode Nineteen, “Grade School Confidential”
The Second Month of Animal Crossing
Hello Animal Crossing neighbors! We enter into the second month of Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch today. The old thread was getting pretty full, so in the spirit of the OT and the PT, we’re migrating down … Continue reading The Second Month of Animal Crossing
Animation Time
So it looks like Pendleton Ward is gonna do a new cartoon on Netflix. I don’t know if it’s gonna be good yet, but it definitely looks like a Pendleton Ward show: The multiverse won't know what hit it. The … Continue reading Animation Time
Broad City Day Thread (4/12)
Today is Ilana Glazer’s birthday. She starred in Broad City along with Abbi Jacobson. Have a wonderful day! Continue reading Broad City Day Thread (4/12)
The Comic Strip Club (Sun 4/12/2020)
Happy Passover/Easter Sunday Food Thread 4/12
Hopefully you’re healthy and if you celebrate any holidays around now how are you going about it. We did have a live Seder last Wednesday, Easter is up to you. Hang in there and eat well! Continue reading Happy Passover/Easter Sunday Food Thread 4/12
The Avocado’s Favorite Film Director – ROUND 1!
Vote to see which 64 directors will have a chance at being the Avocado’s regent of cinema! Continue reading The Avocado’s Favorite Film Director – ROUND 1!
Triviacados: Sunday, April 12, 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: Sunday, April 12, 2020
Saturday Night Live: Season 45 Episode 16
Tonight on Saturday Night Live….. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ No hosts! No Musical guests! Just a bunch of people presumably in their apartments. We’re all in this together, folks. Continue reading Saturday Night Live: Season 45 Episode 16
The Night Thread has Fodder in it’s Wings
Yes, this is another Nina Simone related Open Thread. This time it’s for Fodder on Her Wings, the title track on the newly rediscovered Nina Simone album, Fodder on My Wings. I absolutely love this song. Continue reading The Night Thread has Fodder in it’s Wings
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