The top 16 upvote-getters will be entered in the tournament. Rules: 1. No solo artists. This means that any band where someone’s name gets top billing (Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band) is disqualified. If the lead name is … Continue reading Greatest Band of the 80s: Nominations
Have at it, folks! Continue reading Tolerable Discussions 12.20.17
Continuing my reposting of articles originally posted on the old site. Spoilers abound. Episode title: Kill the Boy Director: Jeremy Podeswa Written by: Bryan Cogman Summary: Brienne and Podrick arrive at an inn not far from Winterfell. When their conversation … Continue reading Game of Thrones Rewatch: Season Five Episode Five “Kill the Boy” and Episode Six “Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken”
Today’s Comic Book Chat is all about teamwork! Today’s thread topic: What is your favorite comic book team? What is is your favorite lineup of that comic book team? Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Favorite Team/Lineup
Capybaras are another of my favorite animals. They are the largest living rodent and famous for being so relaxed and friendly other animals enjoy their company. Have a great day! Continue reading Capybara Day Thread (12/20)
Pretty Girls Make Graves really seemed like they were on to something good. Part of this is because they explicitly positioned themselves as indie rock saviors of a kind – they were revivalists of a certain post-punk sound and style, … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Pretty Girls Make Graves
You know how it goes: everyone loves a new movie, or book, or TV show, and you mean to get to it and join in the conversation, but things come up and you just…don’t. It happens to all of us, … Continue reading Well, It’s New to Me: Pre-2017 Pop Culture You Finally Got Around To
The NFL has a weird relationship with technology. On the one hand, instant replay is part of the game. On the other hand, first downs are still measured using a ten yard long chain. It’s a weird dichotomy. And we … Continue reading Sports Corner – December 20
This review discusses many aspects of Breath of the Wild, including the ending and various secrets within the game, so a big fat SPOILERS warning for you all. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild came out 3rd March 2017, on Nintendo … Continue reading The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Review
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: books that you’ve read thanks to the Avocado. Did you finally read … Continue reading The Book Nook Weekly Discussion
The GOP is on the verge of passing the worst tax plan ever. It’s so bad that in anticipation of how bad it is, GOP members are already retiring. This would normally be good news but the mess they are … Continue reading The Wednesday Political post has been stolen by the GOP
So I was talking with Bresson about tapping in on this feature occasionally. I’m going to leave the big in depth stuff to him, and focus on shorter pieces of animation myself. Be they short films, or specific scenes from … Continue reading Animated Spotlight: Thoughts of You
Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Dec. 19 – Jordan was in good shape after round one, but It looked like no one really wanted to take command in DJ, which resulted in a close, low-scoring game. Champ Kate wound up with … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Dec. 19
So we’re now going to have TWO Chicago meetups in early 2018! Here’s the details so far: 1. January 13th – Dinner and Cabin in the Woods So on this day, the Music Box is having a midnight showing of … Continue reading TWO Chicago Meetups – Jan 13th and Feb 17th
This week’s Savage Love column is here. Enjoy! Continue reading Savage Love
https://youtu.be/8RQDPwODja4 Tove Lo there, with my favourite video of 2017. (NSFW unless your work is fine with Muppet sex) What’s your favourite video of 2017? Share here and we can unscientifically judge the best. Continue reading Bonus Peely – Best Music Video 2017
Hi folks! This weekly discussion has been dormant for a while, so I thought I’d bring it back. Apologies to whomever originally had it — if you want it back, just let me know! Rules for this discussion: As with … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Share the best beginnings to a movie, a book, a song, a TV show, even a game. Continue reading Best Opening Lines
Come on, you guys! I have to be the one to put this up?! Nobody’s put up episode links before this one?! I don’t have anything clever to say about the latest four, but I wanna place to discuss them, so… … Continue reading Adventure Time: S10E5-8 “Seventeen,” “Ring of Fire.” “Marcy & Hunsen,” “The First Investigation”
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 (Live TV Musicals)
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