On January 24, AD 41, Emperor Caligula of Rome was assassinated by a conspiracy involving the Praetorian Guard, senators, and equestrians (who would’ve been referred to by the far more stately term “knights” if this was the Middle Ages). Among … Continue reading The Caligula Day Thread 1/24
This year, Miracle Mile, the most romantic apocalyptic film ever made, turns 30 years old. A phone rings. A phone rings and you answer it, expecting a call. A wrong number. The person on the other line, you think, is pulling … Continue reading Miracle Mile: Review and Interview with Director Steve De Jarnatt.
What a busy stretch it’s been. I think we could all use a break from meaningful sporting events, in favor of All Star Sunday! Yes, once again the Pro Bowl and the NHL All Star Game are on the same … Continue reading Sports Corner: January 24, 2018
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: I can’t believe it’s been 97 weeks before it’s occurred to me … Continue reading The Book Nook
Hello! Welcome to the second episode of Video Game Science! A series in which we SCIENTIFICALLY examine old(er) less popular video games! This week I’m joined in the descent into the abyss by Wolfman Jew! And the subject of our experimentation … Continue reading Video Game Science: Work Time Fun!
Sit tight, we have a lot of stories to run down 1. School shooting in Tennessee…cue the GOP discussing mental health awareness ( as long as it doesn’t require Obamacare) and not stricter gun laws. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/one-dead-after-shooting-kentucky-high-school-multiple-victims-reported-n840171 2. Mueller wants to … Continue reading This Wednesday Political Post May Self Destruct
Time to reboot a game from the ol’ country! Those who’ve seen Whose Line is it Anyway should be familiar with this fun little improv game, but either way, here’s how we play it here: A person creates a sub-thread … Continue reading Scenes From a Hat
So for my first evar Night Thread I wanted to a quick rundown on things that were various pop culture firsts for me First Doctor Who: Doctor 11 First Fandom: Harry Potter First Video Game played to completion: Paper Mario … Continue reading You Never Forget Your First… Night Thread (Doctor Nick Night Thread S1 E01)
The Baskets family are now the proud (?) owners of their very own rodeo! Pour yourself a mimosa and get to watching. Continue reading Baskets: S3E1 “Wild Horses”
Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Jan. 23 – Here are today’s contestants: – Katie, a grad student from Reno, NV, who is a super-fan of The Sound of Music; – Alex, an investment analyst from Jersey City, NJ who recorded an … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Jan. 23
Let’s talk about Black Lightning! Continue reading Black Lightning S01E02 Live Thread and Discussion
Dobry wieczór, Leftorium! I’m here to tell you about the politician that has my heart, Vermin Supreme. He’s run for local, state and federal office since the 1980s, ran for president in the last couple elections, and came in fourth … Continue reading The Leftorium Loves Vermin Supreme
Hey there, and welcome to your Savage Lovecast recap for the week of January 23. I’m trying something a little different this week and making the recap its own standalone thing. Continue reading Savage Lovecast
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 7 years at chirpradio.org (and on our mobile app, which you … Continue reading Jaye Tyler’s Radio Show – Request Thread: 1/23/2018
I’m a bit too raw to write a proper obit right now. Let’s have a thread to discuss one of the most wonderful writers to ever live. https://mobile.nytimes.com/2018/01/23/obituaries/ursula-k-le-guin-acclaimed-for-her-fantasy-fiction-is-dead-at-88.html The fantastic Avocado book club discussions of The Left Hand of Darkness … Continue reading RIP Ursula K. LeGuin
You know the rules. Let’s go! Continue reading This or That Thread
Happy New Year! It’s time one again for The Avocado’s weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: As with the Women+ weekly discussion, we ask that only those who do not identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, asexual, … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Welcome! The purpose of this thread is to talk about all things related to the wonderful world of musical theatre. Each week I will post a thread with a topic/question for everyone to respond to. This is also a great … Continue reading Musicals Thread (Being in the Show)
Nothing from Donuts will ever be performed at a concert. Time is the donut of the heart. The track “Lightworks” samples electronic pioneer Raymond Scott, who composed music for Looney Tunes and built some of the earliest synthesizers. His most … Continue reading Album Spotlight: J Dilla – Donuts
Here’s a question that, according to anecdotal stories on the internet, smart people get wrong all the time: Which is heavier, a pound of lead or a pound of feathers? The correct answer is that they weigh the same. The … Continue reading The Osmium Day Thread
There are suspicious people about, with violence on their minds. Two weeks later, those same people are shining with pure innocence, simply trying to root out the schemers in their midst. Yes, it’s the game of trickery, deception, and confusion. … Continue reading The Werewolf Den, Part 2
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