Sure, kids these days have their “Nickelodeon” and their “Cartoon Network” for endless child-friendly programming, but when I was a young Jake, we relied on the USA Cartoon Express, featuring a bountiful lineup of cartoons mostly recycled from the 1960s … Continue reading Cartoon Express Night Thread
A monthly feature in which the budding writers of the site gather to discuss their creative processes and share advice. Continue reading The Process: World-Building
At some point, I suggested that Simpsons episodes can be divided into three groups: pure comedy, heartwarming, and satire. This episode falls under satire, bringing in a mockery of sensationalist news. Not only is this perhaps the most major satirical … Continue reading The Simpsons, Season Three, Episode Thirteen, “Radio Bart”
It’s the thought that counts, right? But what if no thought went into it in the first place? Continue reading Merry Sh*tsmas: Worst Gifts?
The party’s over and the guests are headed for home. We’re still making pies and ordering other pies to be delivered, something about that circular food that is irresistible. Do you have anything left from the holiday feast? If you … Continue reading Leftover Sunday Food Thread
I sincerely hope you get the title reference. We’ve only got one week here people! Please let me know in the comments or via email if you’ve sent/received your gift. HOW NEXT SUNDAY’S GONNA GO DOWN: I’m gonna schedule a Giftmas … Continue reading After all there’s only ONE MORE WEEK ’til Giftmas…
Before you learn the next thing, you need to know that my parents’ wedding anniversary falls on February 26. My birthday is November 26. Do the math, and you arrive at exactly nine months between the milestone dates. I figured … Continue reading This Day Thread Depicts Adult Situations
Jesse’s phone beeped in the middle of Chapter 15, right at the most exciting and difficult part, of course. He stopped typing, scribbled a quick note on the pad beside the typewriter, and grabbed the phone. Chet. He broke into … Continue reading Seventeen Seconds
Tonight’s thread is all about Ambush Bug! Created by artist Keith Giffen as an intentionally silly character, Ambush Bug first appeared in DC Comics Presents #52 (Dec. 1982) and would make appearances in several other Superman-related comic books in the early 1980s. Paul Kupperberg, who wrote Ambush … Continue reading Ambush Bug Night Thread
MOD NOTE: Admirax has dropped out, and is being replaced by subsaharan. Sub has not been resurrected via a game mechanic; he’s taking on Admirax’s role and alignment. Admirax asks that we tell you that her actor got a DUI and had … Continue reading Werewolves XLVI: Live Together, Die Alone – Day 5
Join us for a discussion about Supernatural s13e07 “War of the Worlds”. Continue reading Supernatural: S13E07 – War of the Worlds
Aladdin might be a movie in need of no introduction. You’ve all seen it, you all probably own it, and you’ve all probably seen it more times than you can count. In fact, it might be hard to overstate its … Continue reading Aladdin Took Modern Comedy and Made it Timeless
Hello and welcome to Parental Guidance, The Avocado’s Weekly thread for parents, prospective parents, caregivers and other lunatics who think they have what it takes to raise some humans. Each week I, Corn, and/or Miss Rim will put up a … Continue reading Parental Guidance November 25, 2017: Kid’s Clothes
Since we’re on a new site now, I thought it would be fun to revive the “Combine two movie titles to make a new one” game. For those that haven’t played/weren’t here when I last did it, the rules are … Continue reading Combine Two Movie Titles to Make a New One
Post your pet pictures here! Continue reading Pet Thread (11/25)
The Timeline of the first section of the DC Universe is as follows: The Superman Movie Trilogy and the five seasons of The Caped Crusader run concurrently, from 1978 to 1988. Superman first introduces himself in 1978, portrayed in the … Continue reading Lovely Bones DC Universe Archives, Part One: The Complete Caped Crusader
Happy Saturday!! Enjoy your day!! Have fun posting!! Continue reading Happy Saturday DAY THREAD (11/25)
It’s time again for What’s the Concept?! This week, we’re taking a look at Pink Floyd’s timeless and ever relevant classic from 1977, Animals. What’s the Concept?! This one is loosely based on George Orwell’s Animal Farm, only instead of … Continue reading What’s the Concept is Dragged Down by the Stone
In which Manny gets his man, Fran tries to not to look at hers, and Bernard brings Belly Savalas to a dinner party. In the episode, Fran and Bernard engage in a discussion on a societal quirk (in this … Continue reading Black Books: Series 1, Episode 4 “The Black-Out”
“Thou hast outraged, not insulted me, sir; but for that I ask you not to beware of Starbuck; thou wouldst but laugh; but let Ahab beware of Ahab; beware of thyself, old man.” — Moby-Dick, or The Whale, Herman Melville* … Continue reading The Weekend Politics Thread Harps on a Whale of an Allegory
*Credit of today’s Subtitle goes to the Avocado user “Merve.”* Good morning Avocados and welcome to my fourth artist spotlight on this new website. If you haven’t read a M-AM Artist Spotlight before, I like to discuss a little history … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: The Beatles – Long Gone, Never Forgotten
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