The Comic Strip Club (Wed 2/5/2020)
Water Cooler Work Day Continue reading The Comic Strip Club (Wed 2/5/2020)
Avocado Music Club #41: Rudimentary Peni – Cacophony
Welcome to the Avocado Music Club, each week a new album will be discussed based on a massive pile of suggestions made by ourselves. Listen to new music or revisit an old favorite and discuss anything you wish related to … Continue reading Avocado Music Club #41: Rudimentary Peni – Cacophony
Trump Impeachment: Day 13 – ThE End
The Impeachment of the 45th President, Donald J. Trump, concludes today. If you’ve been following all of the sessions like I have, you’re likely exhausted. But you’re also likely to be far more aware of the workings of impeachment, the … Continue reading Trump Impeachment: Day 13 – ThE End
Sports Corner – February 5, 2020
The NBA trade deadline is Friday. And while it seems like a few notable second and third tier players will be on the move, the biggest trade of the week might happen in another sport entirely. Several reliable sources are … Continue reading Sports Corner – February 5, 2020
The Book Nook
Welcome to the Book Nook! This is the weekly thread for Avocados to discuss books we’re currently reading, recommendations, genre, and serious literary criticism. This week’s recommended discussion: real books that began life in fictional works. (Inspired by the copy … Continue reading The Book Nook
Triviacados: Wednesday, February 5, 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. Quiz Note: With solo artists, only #1s where the artist was solo … Continue reading Triviacados: Wednesday, February 5, 2020
This Wednesday Political Thread Cannot Compute
so Iowa had some problems What is going on in Iowa? Local officials raise concerns about vote reporting Continue reading This Wednesday Political Thread Cannot Compute
The Avocado’s Favorite Actor – Nomination Round!
It’s time for another patented BannerThief Tournament, where The Avocado is nearly torn asunder by infighting, sectarian conflicts, and hair-splitting of the highest order! It’s time for us to determine…WHO IS OUR FAVORITE ACTOR? This is the preliminary Nomination Round, … Continue reading The Avocado’s Favorite Actor – Nomination Round!
Gwendolyn Brooks Night Thread
Gwendolyn Elizabeth Brooks was the first African-American to win a Pulitzer Prize. She won the prize for poetry in 1950 for her book Annie Allen. Born in 1917 in Topeka, KS, her family moved to Chicago when she was just … Continue reading Gwendolyn Brooks Night Thread
2019 Snubby Awards: The Voting
Sorry for the long break between the nominations and the voting; we’re hosting a foreign exchange student, so I haven’t had a free evening to set this up. But now we’re back to vote on our Snubby winners! Below will … Continue reading 2019 Snubby Awards: The Voting
Comic Book Review – Justice League/Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers #1 of 6 (March 2017)
Written by Tom Taylor Art by Stephen Byrne The town of Angel Grove has been decimated and its population of 376,000 people are missing. Zack blames himself and Superman tries to console him. Thirty-six hours earlier, the Power Rangers meet … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Justice League/Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers #1 of 6 (March 2017)
2/4/2020 Flash and Legends Live Chat
“Marathon” After The Citizen prints an explosive story, Iris’s life is threatened. Refusing to hide from those that are attacking her, Iris sets out to expose a dangerous organization. Meanwhile, Barry must face the consequences of the Crisis and fulfill … Continue reading 2/4/2020 Flash and Legends Live Chat
“In All Seriousness” Thread — 02/04/2020
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 02/04/2020
Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: All are welcome! However, please be respectful that this discussion is specifically about issues and topics related to lesbian, gay, bi- or pansexual, trans, queer, questioning, … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Feb. 4
Introducing today’s contestants: – Nipun, an investment analyst from New York, bunched his classes into two days a week so he could travel; – Kathryn; an accounting student from Michigan, was bitten by an iguana (but no lizard powers yet); … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Feb. 4
Jaye Tyler’s Radio Show – Request Thread: 2/4/2020
Hey y’all. As you may or may not have known, I have a radio show on CHIRP Radio, a little indie station out of Chicago. We’ve been digital-only for nearly 10 years at chirpradio.org (and on our mobile app, which … Continue reading Jaye Tyler’s Radio Show – Request Thread: 2/4/2020
February TV Preview – Streaming (I Might Not Believe That Hulu’s Dystopian Teen Hip Hop Show Exists)
I waited patiently and as of this draft, there is still no trailer for Utopia Falls that I can find. Bring forth the trailer! Let me see the words, “And Snoop Dogg as The Archive” flash across my screen. Hulu … Continue reading February TV Preview – Streaming (I Might Not Believe That Hulu’s Dystopian Teen Hip Hop Show Exists)
Best Video Game Song Tournament, 1990-1995: Top 256 (Part 2 of 8)
Now it’s time for the knockout rounds. We’ll be single-elimination from here on out. You can see the bracket (with results!) here The top 256 will run from the 3rd through the 10th, 32 songs a day. Groups will no … Continue reading Best Video Game Song Tournament, 1990-1995: Top 256 (Part 2 of 8)
Musicals Thread (Surprises)
Welcome! The purpose of this thread is to talk about all things related to the wonderful world of musical theatre. Each week (or so) I will post a thread with a topic/question for everyone to respond to. This is also … Continue reading Musicals Thread (Surprises)
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (2/4)
Welcome to the Weekly Movie Thread, your space on the Avocado for chatting about movies. What have you seen? What are you excited for? This weekend we sing “Hooray for Hollywood” as The Academy crowns yet another film for best … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (2/4)
Day Thread Scandal (2/4)
Kerry Washington’s birthday was last week (1/31). I think she’s most well known for starring in Scandal as Olivia Pope. I remember first seeing her in 2001’s Save the Last Dance. Kerry Washington has had numerous roles throughout the years. Have a fabulous … Continue reading Day Thread Scandal (2/4)
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