Hello residents of The Avocado. I promised these recipes to Merve in yesterday’s day thread, so rather than make a massively long post in an OT that gets buried, I’ve published a separate post. Anyone who wants to is welcome … Continue reading Nanaimo Bar Recipes
Here we are folks, just two months left in not only the year, but the entire decade! Looking over my notes, there are really only, like, two or three big games left on the year after this week, so make … Continue reading New Game Releases 11/05/19 – 11/11/19
Quag Keep by Andre Norton Andre Norton is one of the Grand Dames of speculative fiction. Ironically, she achieved that level by dropping an “a” from her name to increase her marketability, because “only boys” bought science fiction. She wrote … Continue reading Paperback Punk
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 Animated Films of the Walt Disney Studio. Touchstone Edition. Splash
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 The Creative Endeavors Thread Revises Its Future
Welcome to this week’s History Thread! Remember, remember how today is the 414th anniversary of Guy Fawkes’ arrest for his involvement in the Gunpowder Plot to destroy Parliament and restore England to a Catholic theocracy. Try to remember that before … Continue reading The Treasonous History Thread
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 Type: Forced Order / X Wrong Answers Quiz Note: Type “ice” … Continue reading Triviacados: Tuesday, November 5, 2019
That dastardly ol’ Ruggy Trump has officially changed his residence from NY to Florida, claiming it’s for tax reasons. Now, I wonder who might have made any recent changes to taxes in this country………………………………….nope, can’t think of a soul! More … Continue reading The Tuesday Politics Thread Makes A Move
In 1981, The Legend of the Lone Ranger was released to empty movie theaters. Its bombing was mostly due to it being a shit movie but a lawsuit filed by the producers played a hand as well. The producers didn’t … Continue reading Scott OT #203: The Night Thread Gets Sued for Entertaining Sick Children (11/4)
November 5th 12:01 am Sheriff Lobogunny’s office was as warm and smelly as a kitten’s fart. Stocking feet propped on the desk, Dogtown’s Sheriff stared out the window mesmerized by the full moon playing Peek-a-boo behind the clouds. Three slugs … Continue reading Werewolf 107: A Reason To Kill! Signups
A Series of Accidents is a series examining the books of Kurt Vonnegut. You can read the previous entry, on The Sirens of Titan, here. Mother Night is Kurt Vonnegut’s first great novel. It is also, not coincidentally, the … Continue reading A Series of Accidents #3: Mother Night
In 1982, there was a brief cycle of homosexual-relationship films, none of which were successful enough to form the basis of a trend. Producer/director/writer Robert Towne’s Personal Best is one of the finest. ~ Rotten Tomatoes. A bisexual athlete trains … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Personal Best (1982)
Welcome to the next edition of Late To The Party, a regular column in which some Avocado cops to a blind-spot in their cultural gaze, and dives into a ubiquitous piece of popular entertainment for the first time. This week, … Continue reading Late to the Party: The Godfather (1972)
Welcome back to one of my favorite recurring features (although it does result in some agonizing decisions). Since this is the second go-around, I’m calling it “Songs By The Letter, Side 2.” The rules are simple, just list your top … Continue reading Songs By The Letter, Side 2: Your Top “M” Songs
Welcome to Guy Talk, a serious space to discuss masculinity, good and bad. It’s time for another open thread – talk about whatever aspect of masculinity you like! Remember that this is a trans-inclusive space. Everyone is welcome to comment. … Continue reading Guy Talk: Another Open Thread…
What games have you been playing and what do you think of them? Bonus topic: With the PS5 and new Xbox console coming next year, what are your feelings about the PS4 and X1? Did this generation live up to … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread Looks to the Next Generation
Here are today’s contestants as we start the 2019 Tournament of Champions: – Gilbert Collins, a university administrator from New Jersey, kept his word to give 1% of his winnings to his kids; – Anneke Garcia, an industrial design consultant … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Nov. 4 – Tournament of Champions day one
Now it’s time for the top 32. With one full round of eliminations behind us things are really heating up. Now that the number of songs is nice and manageable we will no longer be feathering rounds; this round will … Continue reading Best Video Game Song Tournament, 1983-1989: Top 32 (Part 1 of 2)
Monday morning Coffee Continue reading The Comic Strip Club (Mon 11/4/2019)
Many eons ago, I landed a pretty good one on Anna in our joke war. And I got a thread about it and everything! Well, she repaid the favor a few weeks ago! So, I hereby officially dedicate my first … Continue reading 11/4 Day Thread: Anna Gets the Drop on Drop
How many trick-or-treaters did you get? Did you see any scary, funny, or weird costumes? Did you go to any parties or watch spoooooky movies? What did you do this weekend? Continue reading What Did You Boo This Weekend?
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