This Wednesday Political Thread Thought the Government Had Already Shut Down

November 29, 2017November 29, 2017 dontthemessenger

“Chances for government shutdown rising,” according to the Hill. http://thehill.com/homenews/house/362256-chances-for-government-shutdown-rising What…I thought that basically happened the moment Trump took office. I guess this just makes it official because now it won’t just be a clusterf*ck of poor legislative agenda, gutting … Continue reading This Wednesday Political Thread Thought the Government Had Already Shut Down

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Werewolves XLVI: Live Together, Die Alone – Day 7

November 29, 2017 madderrose

Mr. Eko couldn’t sleep. Too many deaths. Too much anger. Plus, his kidneys hurt. So, to while away the nighttime hours, he was tending to John Locke’s mango grove. He sliced off a piece of mango and considered it. He … Continue reading Werewolves XLVI: Live Together, Die Alone – Day 7

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Alternate Legends of Tomorrow Teams

November 28, 2017February 11, 2020 ericpharand

Legends of Tomorrow was originally going to be an anthology. There has been significant turnover of cast members (or at least main cast members) however. I got the idea for alternate (and diverse where possible) or future team makeups recently … Continue reading Alternate Legends of Tomorrow Teams

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Scott OT# 12: A Mary Elizabeth Winstead Night Thread

November 28, 2017May 21, 2018 immortanscottmk3

(This was an old OT I posted on the old site. I decided to repost it (with updates) since today is Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s birthday.) There are many great actresses working today but none are as underrated as Mary Elizabeth … Continue reading Scott OT# 12: A Mary Elizabeth Winstead Night Thread

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Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Nov. 28

November 28, 2017October 31, 2018 Jay S.

Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Nov. 28 – Well-matched contest in which Amanda took a narrow lead on DD2. But she neglected to shop for DD3 in the only remaining category, allowing it to be found by champ Marcus with the … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Nov. 28

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Brooklyn Nine-Nine: S05E08 “Return to Skyfire”

November 28, 2017June 7, 2018 The Disreputable Dog

An author’s latest manuscript is stolen; Terry, Jake and Rosa go under cover at a fantasy fiction convention to find the culprit; Terry admits he’s been writing a book; Holt, Amy and Charles take a forensics course. Here’s where you … Continue reading Brooklyn Nine-Nine: S05E08 “Return to Skyfire”

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Savage Love

November 28, 2017November 28, 2017 sheeplauncher

This week’s Savage Love column is here. Discuss and enjoy! Continue reading Savage Love

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Crisis on Earth-X parts 3 and 4 Live Chat

November 28, 2017October 9, 2018 aggrocraig1004

Talk about the second half of the big CW superhero crossover here! Continue reading Crisis on Earth-X parts 3 and 4 Live Chat

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Box Office: November 24 – 26, 2017

November 28, 2017June 3, 2018 Captain Video

I forgot to do this yesterday (and I forgot I have a Skype call scheduled with a friend tonight) so, real quick: YOUR BOX OFFICE NUMBERS (from Box Office Mojo) Coco Justice League Wonder Thor: Ragnarok Daddy’s Home 2 Coco … Continue reading Box Office: November 24 – 26, 2017

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The Road to the 90th Oscars, Part I: Before the (Glittery) Storm

November 28, 2017October 27, 2018 howtogetawaywithmordor

This is the first in a series of articles checking in on the Oscars race in the lead-up to the ceremony on March 4. I’m very excited to be posting on the new site for the first time! I’m even … Continue reading The Road to the 90th Oscars, Part I: Before the (Glittery) Storm

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Game of Thrones Rewatch: Season Two Episode Seven “A Man Without Honor” and Episode Eight “The Prince of Winterfell”

November 28, 2017May 21, 2018 beasterly

I wrote these rewatches on the old site a few years ago, and now I’m posting them here. These recaps naturally contain spoilers. Episode title: A Man Without Honor Director: David Nutter Written by: David Benioff & D.B. Weiss Summary: … Continue reading Game of Thrones Rewatch: Season Two Episode Seven “A Man Without Honor” and Episode Eight “The Prince of Winterfell”

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American Top 40 Flashback: November 26, 1977

November 28, 2017 Surely Revive Zanoni

The full chart from November 26, 1977: https://weeklytop40.wordpress.com/1977/11/26/us-top-40-singles-week-ending-26th-november-1977/ All the Casey Kasem segments from this episode (no songs): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL0whbAVpqk How’s the chart as a whole? In its component parts– soft ballads, disco, and what we now call classic rock– it’s not much … Continue reading American Top 40 Flashback: November 26, 1977

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Musicals Thread (Something New)

November 28, 2017May 21, 2018 grumproro

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 (Something New)

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Apply Topically Podcast: Pop Culture Escapism

November 28, 2017December 5, 2017 AppTopCast

Howdy Avocado! Welcome to the latest episode of the Apply Topically Podcast, hosted by Martha and MLA. This is our first posting of such on the new Avocado site. Today’s episode is all about escaping reality through pop culture, specifically, … Continue reading Apply Topically Podcast: Pop Culture Escapism

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Expanded Galaxy: The Clone Wars

November 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Zkywalkers

Hello there! Welcome to my first post here on The Avocado. Naturally, it’s about Star Wars, in particular, the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. I thought I’d start this feature for anyone, not just me, to post sort … Continue reading Expanded Galaxy: The Clone Wars

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Day Thread of the Doctor

November 28, 2017June 27, 2018 elmarinero77

(re-scheduled due to incompetence) On the 23rd November 1963, The BBC broadcast Doctor Who for the first time and set up a fantastic show with a theme tune that must have been mind blowing at the time. https://youtu.be/75V4ClJZME4 (the first … Continue reading Day Thread of the Doctor

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Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Two Rewatch: Captain America: The Winter Soldier

November 28, 2017May 21, 2018 beasterly

Back on the old site, I wrote a few articles following a rewatch of the Marvel Cinamatic Universe. Here are those articles again. Title: Captain America: The Winter Soldier Director: Anthony and Joe Russo Writer(s): Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely … Continue reading Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Two Rewatch: Captain America: The Winter Soldier

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Comfort Movies: What Movie Could You Watch at Any Time, in Any Order?

November 28, 2017November 28, 2017 glorbes

You read the question, folks: What movie (or movies) are comfortable and reliable enough that you can just throw it on and enjoy, no matter what? Last night, amidst the insanity of my home life, my wife and I watched … Continue reading Comfort Movies: What Movie Could You Watch at Any Time, in Any Order?

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The Steamy Weekly History Thread

November 28, 2017 Christopher Saunders

Welcome to this week’s History Thread! This week we’re going to do something potentially NSFW: Sex in history. Awhile back we discussed sex scandals specifically, but use this topic to discuss anything about humanity’s oldest and most reliable pass time: sexual … Continue reading The Steamy Weekly History Thread

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Creative Endeavors Has a Special Announcement

November 28, 2017November 27, 2017 Jimy Coma

This is the space for our members to discuss and share their creative projects, ranging from written works to drawings, photography, and even craft projects such as knitting and woodworking. Self promotion is welcome (websites where we can view and/or … Continue reading Creative Endeavors Has a Special Announcement

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TCM Underground: Wild Seed (1965) and Bus Riley’s Back in Town (1965)

November 28, 2017January 17, 2018 scrappybilly

Wild Seed (1965) This week’s TCM Underground write-up features two Michael Parks movies, back-to-back and are, perhaps not coincidentally, his first and second features after a long stint with television. Wild Seed is his first, and he stars in the … Continue reading TCM Underground: Wild Seed (1965) and Bus Riley’s Back in Town (1965)

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