Greatest Band of the 80s: Round 2
Upvote to vote, don’t downvote. Each round is randomly seeded because it’s more fun for me that way. Continue reading Greatest Band of the 80s: Round 2
Black Books: Series 2, Episode 2 “Fever”
Wherein Fran find the walls closing in on her, Bernard tries to find a Manic Pixie Dream Girl, and Manny desperately tries to avoid his own Tempocalypse Original Air Date: 3/8/2002 Heat can do things to people. There’s nothing worse … Continue reading Black Books: Series 2, Episode 2 “Fever”
Satan Save The Day Thread
No, this thread isn’t about Satan. Instead, it is about the Anti-Christ, Kirk Cameron. Evidence for this claim? Need I remind you about his many crimes against free thought, science, but worst of all, cinema? Satan save us all. Continue reading Satan Save The Day Thread
What’s the Concept?! Half an Album Year End Extravaganza
Welcome again to What’s the Concept?! Since it’s the end of the year, I’ve decided to take a look at a few albums that are essentially half of a concept album. You see, some bands and musicians, many of whom … Continue reading What’s the Concept?! Half an Album Year End Extravaganza
How We Got Here: Philadelphia’s Bible Battles
Part two in a series on 19th Century Nativism; part one here Rebecca Reed’s scandalous revelations (and the violence they inspired) triggered a slew of imitators. Perhaps the most absurd was Rosalind, a pseudo-memoir detailing Cuban priests conscripting white women into … Continue reading How We Got Here: Philadelphia’s Bible Battles
The Weekend Politics Thread Stands Bloodied but Unbowed
The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error … Continue reading The Weekend Politics Thread Stands Bloodied but Unbowed
Heavy Side Up Weekly Discussion
A venue of discussion for fans of metal, punk, hardcore and all the countless related sub-genres. Continue reading Heavy Side Up Weekly Discussion
Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Dec. 22
Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Dec. 22 – Donna was well behind champ Johnny when she found DD2, then showed the world how this game should be played. Without hesitation, Donna bet her entire $9,800 and was correct to take the … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Dec. 22
PORG NIGHT THREAD (12/22)
Enjoy your night! Continue reading PORG NIGHT THREAD (12/22)
Reviving an Old A.V. Club Holiday Tradition
Last summer when word of the Kinjapocalypse came down, on a whim I took video footage using my phone of one of the greatest comment threads ever produced by the Disqus-era A.V. Club. On December 23, 2008 The A.V. Club … Continue reading Reviving an Old A.V. Club Holiday Tradition
Hannibal: S03E11 “And the Beast From the Sea”
We open with Francis eating the Blake painting, and cut to Will, explaining his confrontation to Jack and Alana. This is very much a microcosm of where these characters are: Jack, pissed off; Alana, cold and pragmatic; Will, affected and … Continue reading Hannibal: S03E11 “And the Beast From the Sea”
Comment of the Week Cookie Edition
The internet tells me today is National Cookie Exchange Day! … Yah I got nothing except this gif that’s making me hungry Alright, let’s get to exchanging those comments! Hehhh? That kinda works? Naw, don’t humour me, it’s a stretch. … Continue reading Comment of the Week Cookie Edition
Greatest Band of the 80s: Round 1
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Let’s Read McCall’s, December 1971
McCall’s: you know it as a sewing pattern company today, but for over a century it was considered one of the most influential and important women’s magazines on the market. It also happened to make bank on sewing patterns that … Continue reading Let’s Read McCall’s, December 1971
Muppet Casting: Dr. Strangelove
Here’s another round of Muppet Casting, where we take a famous movie and ask, if the Muppets made their own version of the movie (in the vein of The Muppet Christmas Carol and Muppet Treasure Island), which Muppets would you … Continue reading Muppet Casting: Dr. Strangelove
The Reason For The Season Is The Weekly Shuffle Thread!
The Christmas season is upon us, and the Weekly Shuffle Thread is celebrating accordingly! Today’s theme is songs with the word Season in the title of them! Have a happy holidays and share your favorite songs with Season in the … Continue reading The Reason For The Season Is The Weekly Shuffle Thread!
Game of Thrones Rewatch: Season Five Episode Nine “The Dance of Dragons” and Episode Ten “Mother’s Mercy”
Continuing my reposting of articles originally posted on the old site. Spoilers abound. Episode title: The Dance of Dragons Director: David Nutter Written by: David Benioff & D.B. Weiss Summary: Arya continues the mission given to her by Jaqen to … Continue reading Game of Thrones Rewatch: Season Five Episode Nine “The Dance of Dragons” and Episode Ten “Mother’s Mercy”
The Day Thread is Sassy for Satan
Sister Lucifer, bring me a dream… Continue reading The Day Thread is Sassy for Satan
The Friday Politics Thread Sends Up the Vermin Signal!
Help us, Vermin Supreme, you’re our only hope… at least of a president who will give out free ponies to all citizens. Be kind to your fellow Avocados, contact the mods if you have any issues (with breaking of … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Sends Up the Vermin Signal!
The Bumblebee Flies Anyway: “Wonderful Christmastime” and the Genius of Paul McCartney
This is not meant to be a “defense,” per se, of Paul McCartney’s 1979 hit single and holiday playlist staple “Wonderful Christmastime.” If the sound of that sproingy synthesizer lead fills you with dread, and the loose, almost sloppy vocals … Continue reading The Bumblebee Flies Anyway: “Wonderful Christmastime” and the Genius of Paul McCartney
Identify This Gif (Yuletide Edition)
Step 1 – Post a gif (Preferably with a festive slant) Step 2 – Identify the source Step 3 – Eggnog Step 4 – Profit Continue reading Identify This Gif (Yuletide Edition)
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