The Comic Strip Club (Wed 10/16/2019)
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Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (October 16th, 2019)
Case File No. 221: Kabukicho is a new detective anime series from Production I.G loosely based on the Sherlock mythos, set in Tokyo’s vibrant Shinjuku ward. It is currently airing, and it can be streamed on Funimation and Hulu. What … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (October 16th, 2019)
Avocado Music Club #28: Yo La Tengo – I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass
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 #28: Yo La Tengo – I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass
Sports Corner – October 16, 2019
Yes, Halloween is coming. But so is the start of the NBA season, meaning that for a week or so, pretty much every major sport will be going (outside of college basketball and the WNBA). So much to watch, so … Continue reading Sports Corner – October 16, 2019
This Wednesday Political Thread, “I don’t need lessons from you in courage”
Buttigieg to O’Rourke: I don’t need lessons from you This is what stuck out to me the most about last night’s debate. The time for waiting is over we need someone who gets that and moves us forward. Beto to … Continue reading This Wednesday Political Thread, “I don’t need lessons from you in courage”
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: self-help. It can be a touchy subject, easily dismissed or downright reviled. … Continue reading The Book Nook
Triviacados: Wednesday, October 16, 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 Type: Forced Order Or visit the quiz here. Remember to post … Continue reading Triviacados: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Review: 31 (2016)
Rob Zombie’s 31 refers to the day that Halloween is on. It’s possible that this a cheeky reference to Zombie’s time as director of the Halloween movies. In the movie’s universe, it’s the title of a game. Malcolm McDowell plays … Continue reading Review: 31 (2016)
Avocado Night Thread (October 15, 2019)
Have a lovely evening, Avocados! Continue reading Avocado Night Thread (October 15, 2019)
10/15/19 Flash and Arrow Live Chat
“A Flash of Lightning” Faced with the news of his impending death, Barry’s resiliency suffers as he struggles to fight fate. Meanwhile, Cecile’s career as a D.A. conflicts with her identity when she crosses paths with a villainous meta-human. “Starling … Continue reading 10/15/19 Flash and Arrow Live Chat
“In All Seriousness” Thread — 10/15/2019
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 10/15/2019
Month of Horror 2019 Day 15 The Blair Witch Project 20 Years Later
My god, I feel old. A Special Place and Time A lot of digital ink has already been spilt on the subject of one of the most influential and unexpected films in the last two decades. What I think one … Continue reading Month of Horror 2019 Day 15 The Blair Witch Project 20 Years Later
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
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2020
It’s that time of year again to debate the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees Never without controversy , here are the 2020 candidates. Disqus! Pat Benatar Dave Matthews Band Depeche Mode The Doobie Brothers Whitney Houston Judas … Continue reading Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2020
Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Oct. 15
Please welcome today’s contestants: – Ed, a retiree from New York, used Gorilla Monsoon’s kayfabe Manchurian heritage in his teaching; – Dmitriy, a medical student from Illinois, “ment” to do better in a spelling bee; and – Erin, a PhD … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Oct. 15
Weekly Who #13 is suffering from Dalekmania
What do The Beatles and Daleks have in common (besides both popping up in the serial The Chase?) In the 60s they both had massive waves of popularity given the -mania suffix. The Daleks created by Terry Nation were originally … Continue reading Weekly Who #13 is suffering from Dalekmania
Weekly Fitness Thread Squats
Hello and welcome to the weekly fitness thread. This week’s topic is: Squats! From weighted squats to pulse squats, there are many versions of this classic exercise. Do you use squats in your routine? What kind do you use? What … Continue reading Weekly Fitness Thread Squats
Werewolf 105: Five Nights at Fitness Day One
It’s your first day at Freddy Fazbear’s Fitness™! Night shift jobs are always rough, but hey, it’s a living. As you enter the gym the crowd is begining to disperse. With the exception of an older man ranting to the … Continue reading Werewolf 105: Five Nights at Fitness Day One
Best Video Game Song Tournament, 1983-1989: Group 2
Now we get to the eliminations. We have 123 songs in this tournament; they have been broken up into 8 groups of either 15 or 16. For the group stage, vote for as many songs as you like! The top 4 … Continue reading Best Video Game Song Tournament, 1983-1989: Group 2
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (10/15)
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the movie that introduced us to the man who would make his name on Twilight Zone-style twists: M. Night Shyamalan. Everyone had expected The Sixth Sense to be a fairly low key summer … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (10/15)
Life, The Universe and The Day Thread
Things that are 42: P Sherman’s house on West Wallaby Way, Sydney. The rule in Alice in Wonderland that states all persons over a mile high must leave the court. The Doctor Who episode with the sun monster Oh, and … Continue reading Life, The Universe and The Day Thread
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