Bartleby was a man of few words. He would have preferred to do nothing at all. To sit with a good book and scriven only for leisure. Was it wrong to resist the thrall of capitalism? Was it wrong to … Continue reading Werewolf 114 – The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde – Day Five
Some guidelines to help this space be a positive experience for everyone: ☮ As always with the Avocado, don’t feel compelled to share beyond your comfort level. ☮ Anyone who identifies as female, or who was socialized female/AFAB/otherwise has firsthand experience with … Continue reading The Women+ Thread Makes The Right Amount of Noise
To Boldly Sew is a recap of DS9 episodes, with a specific focus on the fashions of the many aliens and other characters that make up the series. Feel free to discuss general Star Trek things in the comments. All screenshots … Continue reading To Boldy Sew: Star Trek Deep Space Nine S03E010: “Fascination”
The rules are simple: the top-level comments should all be in the form “The World’s Worst _____.” Then you respond to those with funny answers. This is not a survey or a tournament – I don’t want your actual answers! … Continue reading World’s Worst (a Whose Line-style joke-telling thread)
Here are today’s contestants: – Christine, an attorney from Washington, D.C., will make Alex a German chocolate cake; – Justin, a business manager from New York, worked on a Broadway event with Chita Rivera; and – John, a slot floor … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Jan. 23
Hey, kitty girls! The cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 12 was unveiled earlier today to much anticipation. This season, thirteen brand-new queens will compete for the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar. Cast photos, descriptions and video interviews are below. Aiden … Continue reading RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 12: Cast Reveal Discussion Thread
Group 9 Results: Now we get to the eliminations. We have 616(!) songs in this tournament; they have been broken up into 19 groups of either 32 or 33. For the group stage, vote for as many songs as you … Continue reading Best Video Game Song Tournament, 1990-1995: Group 11
In Which There’s Only 20 Minutes Left A strong through-line with this series is how frequently the look and feel of a film help preserves it for future inspection. That the decisions of the time create a cultural amber for … Continue reading Millennial Malaise 50: Run Lola Run
The Impeachment of the 45th President, Donald J. Trump, formally began this week and today is the third day of it. We’re in the midst of the House Managers working through their presentation as they lay out what has happened, … Continue reading Trump Impeachment: Day 3
Welcome to the weekly TV thread! This coming week of new shows brings us to the latest week of regular TV and a number of premieres. I look forward to getting way too many suggestions about good shows to check … Continue reading Couch Avocados: TV Discussion Thread
The Royal Rumble Match in 2001 was notable for a lot of reasons: beloved comedian and future Price is Right host Drew Carey was an entrant in the match and would face off against Kane. Drew Carey would eliminate himself … Continue reading Royal Rumble 2001 Day Thread
Time again for another Thirsty Thursday Continue reading The Comic Strip Club (Thur 1/23/2020)
Happy Thursday! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, if you could decorate your living space like one game, what would it be? Don’t forget to participate in the Video Game … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 is Spending a Lot at the Home Improvement Store
Let’s discuss any and all music here. Got a new artist who’s rocking your boat that you want to talk about? Post a video! Found out about that unearthed Coltrane album that has the jazz freak in you losing your … Continue reading The Weekly Music Thread Wants to Live in That One Minute of Goodness
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: Thursday, January 23, 2020
Good Morning Politocadoes! The Impeached President on Trial for Crimes seems to think that Thomas Edison invented the wheel. "You have to give [@ElonMusk] credit," President Trump tells @JoeSquawk. "He's one of our great geniuses, and we have to protect … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Invents The Wheel
And that, my liege, is how we know Earth to be banana shaped. Now explain again how sheep’s bladders may be employed to prevent earthquakes. Continue reading Sir Bedevere Night Thread (1/22)
Guess who’s back back again Blossom’s back tell a friend so last we left off HYPNOTISM AND TRIGGER WORDS also turns out Jug’s gramps sold the Baxter brothers to DuPont, FP got shot, Veronica’s fighting for independence and a … Continue reading Riverdale S4E10 “Chapter Sixty-Seven: Varsity Blues” Live Thread
This Lunar New Year, I present a Lunar New Year Miracle…from a country that no longer celebrates it at this time. Available in Canada, the United States, and maybe some other countries. Approximately 118 minutes. So, if the title of … Continue reading WTF ASIA 91: Death By Hanging (1968)
Let’s talk about sex and intimacy and all that good stuff. Be nice and don’t kink shame! Prompt: are you the first to say “I love you” in a new relationship? Continue reading Sex & Relationships 01/22/2020
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: Ghosts of Saltmarsh, Session 7
