Tolerable Discussions 10.23.2019
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Wednesday Thread
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Weekly Comics Thread 23-OCT-2019
Here’s the place to talk about the comics you picked up this week, and anything else you might be reading! Not sure what’s out? Check out the handy dandy ComicList! Don’t forget to step on over to the Comic Book Chat, hosted … Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread 23-OCT-2019
Comic Book Chat – Favorite Horror Related Comic Covers
Good morning and welcome to Comic Book Chat. Today’s discussion – Favorite Horror Related Comic Covers What comic book cover did you see on the shelf or in the spinner rack that not only scared you but intrigued you at … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Favorite Horror Related Comic Covers
The Comic Strip Club (10/23/2019)
Spotlight on Spike Spike is a main character in the Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz. He is Snoopy’s brother who lives alone in the California desert. He first appeared in the strip from August 13, 1975 and has … Continue reading The Comic Strip Club (10/23/2019)
Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (October 23rd, 2019)
There’s no shortage of moe anime series featuring cute girls doing cute things, but that won’t stop production committees from making them any time soon. That means that this season, you get to watch After School Dice Club, a series … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (October 23rd, 2019)
Avocado Music Club #29: AJJ – Knife Man
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 #29: AJJ – Knife Man
Book Review:’Professor Elemental’s Tales Of Wrong’ by Paul Alborough
Professor Elemental and his world of eccentricity has been mentioned on The Avocado before , he’s an MC, host, raconteur, orangutan enthusiast…. and now author. Tales Of Wrong is a collection of nine short stories that range from horror to humour in … Continue reading Book Review:’Professor Elemental’s Tales Of Wrong’ by Paul Alborough
The Vampires of Rhode Island: Bright, Like An Angel. Nancy Young, 19, Foster. 1827
Levi Young and his wife Anna’s farm was bountiful. The native corn, potatoes, and onions provided steady income for the family. Anna Young’s preserves , made from wild blackberries, was renowned locally, and were even fetching a good price in … Continue reading The Vampires of Rhode Island: Bright, Like An Angel. Nancy Young, 19, Foster. 1827
Sports Corner – October 23, 2019
As I type this, the World Series and the NBA season are about to start. And the current controversies about both, more the one involving the Astros than the one involving China, are leaving very bad tastes in my mouth. … Continue reading Sports Corner – October 23, 2019
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: What hidden gems have you found at book sales, garage sales, estate … Continue reading The Book Nook
Triviacados: Wednesday, October 23, 2019
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: Year listed is the year of the song’s release in … Continue reading Triviacados: Wednesday, October 23, 2019
This Wednesday Political Thread “streaks on the china never mattered before, who cares”
Apparently Trump hotels are dumps….only the best of the best… Trump tries to exterminate Doral bed bug story Continue reading This Wednesday Political Thread “streaks on the china never mattered before, who cares”
A Haunted Night Thread (10/22)
Good evening- as the 31 days of Halloween begin to draw to a close, you might be trying to cram in as many horror movies as you can. A friend of mine recently recommended 2019’s Haunt to me and it … Continue reading A Haunted Night Thread (10/22)
10/22/19 Flash and Arrow Live Chat
“Dead Man Running” Knowing that Crisis is only weeks away, Barry prepares a member of Team Flash for life without him while hunting a terrifying meta-human with an unquenchable thirst. Meanwhile, Ralph uncovers a family secret. “Welcome to Hong Kong” … Continue reading 10/22/19 Flash and Arrow Live Chat
“In All Seriousness” Thread — 10/22/2019
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 10/22/2019
Month of Horror 2019: Suspiria (2018)
Remakes of any genre often have to answer one tough question: why? Is this an update for a new era, is it remaking something that’s still popular but no longer has an active franchise, or is this just a shameless … Continue reading Month of Horror 2019: Suspiria (2018)
Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Greetings, Avocadoans! It’s time once again for The Avocado’s 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 … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Weekly Who #14 is Scary TV
Halloween is next week. So to celebrate the next two columns will be all listy. This list is my top 5 picks for scariest Doctor Who TV stories. Next week will be the scariest Doctor Who audios from Big Finish … Continue reading Weekly Who #14 is Scary TV
Musicals Thread (Seeing the Show)
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 (Seeing the Show)
Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Oct. 22
Please welcome today’s contestants: – Andre, a PhD student from South Carolina, played hockey before a Capitals game; – Martha, an attorney from North Carolina, got homes for needy cows; and – Ryan, a TV executive from California, created his … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Oct. 22
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