This thread is dedicated to Carter J Burke, Special Projects Director of Weyland-Yutani (Space) Corp’s Special Services Division, played by Paul Reiser. Did you know his death scene was filmed but later excised from Aliens? It resurfaced years later on … Continue reading The Carter Burke Night Thread (April 8, 2020)
Just as you feel like you can’t possibly descend another flight of stairs, you reach the bottom. Your flashlights play across a rusty blast door with SEARSGATE stenciled across it. “My calves,” says Tiny Tim. “Ooh, the burning. Ooh.” “I … Continue reading Werewolves 120: Adelaida’s Planet – Day 7
Episode 9, the survivors continue to survive. Winners previously at war remain in war. Continue reading Survivor 40 – Winners at War Episode 9
Thanks to your dedicated clawing, scraping, and giffing, 32 characters have advanced! Sadly, we bid farewell to 32 others: Jared Dunn NoHo Hank DeMarcus Tillman Darius Ilana Wexler The Monarch Fleabag Winston Bishop Petra Solano Nora Durst Villanelle Blanca Rodriguez-Evangelista … Continue reading Avocado April Madness: Round of 32
Shalom and chag sameach to my Avocado mishpucha! If you’re seeing this, you’re invited to join us for the first Avocado Seder. Seder is the traditional first night of Passover dinner service involving storytelling, arguing, singing, armchair philosophising, reclining in … Continue reading Avocado Seder is LIVE
A few weeks ago, I was hanging out with my brother’s GF and him over at their place. Out of the blue, she suddenly dropped this one on me: What is your opinion on women and high heels? My brother … Continue reading Dating, Relationships, and Sex: Societal Pressures (04/08/2020)
Here are today’s College Championship contestants: Kylie, a senior at Penn State, tried out for the show on a whim; Londyn, a sophomore at U. of Mississippi, is open to any opportunities that come her way; and Alistair, a sophomore … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Apr. 8 – College Championship day three
What is a teenage girl to do when her boyfriend leaves her? Well…not much, I guess? Erm…well…this is on Youtube, but the video length is misleading and you will need to get subtitles from somewhere else if you do not … Continue reading WTF ASIA 103: Spacked Out (2000)
Live-blog today’s press briefing here! It starts at 5pm EST. You’re welcome to comment on the briefing in the PT, but keep the live-blogging here please. Thanks! Continue reading Covid-19 Press Briefing (4/8)
Welcome back to the weekly D&D and Tabletop Gaming thread! Here’s a place where we can talk about Dungeons & Dragons or any other tabletop games that you nerds might be into. Tell us about the games you’re playing, speculate … Continue reading AvocaD&D and Tabletop Gaming Thread: Kids on Bikes, Part III
(full playoff standings can always be found here) Group 11 Champions: [spoiler] 18 Super Mario RPG Beware the Forest Mushrooms 18 Final Fantasy VII JENOVA 17 Super Mario 64 Bob-Omb Battlefield 17 Final Fantasy IX You’re Not Alone 16 Marvel … Continue reading Best Video Game Song Tournament, 1996-2000: Group 13
For Help and Crisis resources, refer to the link in the Health and Identity tab at the top of the page, or click here Sometimes we need to talk about some things. This is a phenomenally caring and kind group, … Continue reading Mental Health Thread 4.8.2020
Hope y’all enjoy a safe and pleasant day today! Working again, so “Hooray This Shit”‘s open to anyone who wants to take it. Continue reading Tolerable Discussions: 8 April 2020
Things are tightening up in the battle for the best appetizer, and some strong contenders are starting to get sent home. Which entrants will make it on to the quarterfinals? Continue reading The Avocado’s Favourite Appetizer – Savoury 16
Well, uh…there are no new releases this week! I didn’t even see anything for digital, but if that’s wrong feel free to correct me. So, I guess, whatcha reading these days? Stupid global pandemic! Don’t forget to step on over … Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread 08-APR-2020
Recorder: The Marion Stokes Project is a documentary film directed by Matt Wolf which tells the fascinating story of the activist Marion Stokes who secretly recorded television 24 hours a day for thirty years. “It started in 1979 with the … Continue reading The Marion Stokes Project Day Thread (April 8)
Steven goes to the lighthouse to watch scary movies. | Steven has to get Connie home before it snows. Continue reading Steven Universe Rewind: Horror Club / Winter Forecast
Good morning and welcome to Comic Book Chat! Today’s Discussion- Seminal Graphic Novels I just finished Doomsday Clock Part One and it got me thinking of those graphic novels that are stepping stones into the world of comic books and … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Seminal Graphic Novels
Hello and welcome to Color Outside the Lines, a weekly discussion space for people of color. Firstly, apologies for the absent thread last week! I got a bit mixed up in my days and mistakenly thought the 1st of April … Continue reading Color Outside the Lines: Comfort Media in the Time of Corona
Jane’s Addiction – Ritual de lo Habitual (1990) This album breaks my heart now; it feels so much like a path not taken. The popular nineties narrative is that Nirvana changed everything, but for those of us who were there, … Continue reading Album Spotlight: Jane’s Addiction, Ritual de lo Habitual (1990)
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