For those familiar with Last Tango in Paris: no, not that Maria Schneider. Maria Schneider is a composer whose weapon of choice is the 18-piece big band. The Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra has released nine studio albums which have been … Continue reading The Maria Schneider Day Thread (1/14)
Friends, you know what time it is. It’s Wednesday. It’s somewhat close to Day Thread time. Time for you to tell us all about the comics you’ve been enjoying lately! Whatcha buyin’? Whatcha readin’? Whatcha think about it? If … Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread 14-JAN-2026
This week we’re again looking at 2026 BIPOC Films, TV & other BIPOC media you’re looking forward to.
Got any recommendations? Continue reading Color Outside the Lines – Upcoming 2026 BIPOC Media
Welcome to the Book Nook! The weekly thread for all book nerds on The Avocado. This is the place to talk about books you’re currently reading, discuss genres, ask for recommendations, and post serious literary criticism. This week’s prompt: Starting … Continue reading The Book Nook Wants to Start Over
The evening begins at The Brick, where Ed and Chris are discussing Wittgenstein over a game of backgammon playing pool and arguing over which toes their friend lost to frostbite. Edna Hancock, a wealthy and reclusive landowner makes a rare … Continue reading Northern Exposure, S3 E15: Democracy in America
Here are today’s Champions Wildcard contestants: – Bill McKinney, a hospitality executive from San Diego, California; – Michelle Tsai, a tutor originally from Honolulu, Hawaii; and – Jonathan Hugendubler, an adjunct professor and trivia host from Baltimore, Maryland. Jeopardy! INCISOR … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Jan. 13
I just saw Soviet made animated adaptations of Alice In Wonderland and Alice Through The Looking Glass. Directed by Yefrem Pruzhanskyi each book gets about a half hour. While this does mean they feel rushed as they run from vignette … Continue reading The Wednesday Politics Thread
“Trans Am” is a song by Trans Am from the album Trans Am (1996) Have a Great Night Thread, Avocado! Continue reading Trans Am by Trans Am from Trans Am Night Thread
Nordiques uniforms still feel like cultural appropriation… Continue reading The 1/13 Hockey Thread Surprises Everyone
Many ‘cados read and write in languages other than English. It’s good to know multiple languages for several reasons. Oh, and no PT stuff (if there’s enough interest, I or you may make one in the future). Here’s my … Continue reading Ataraxia – For Non-English Commenting
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 01/13/26
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news: Washington State PAC Pushes for Trans Sports Ban With Genital Inspections Maine School District Forced to Increase Police Presence After Approving Trans Inclusion Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
How’s it going? Continue reading Writing Discussion Thread
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It’s that time of the year again, where I harangue everyone until they throw together a top 10 movies list. Here’s the rules: 1.) Your ballot can only contain 10 titles; no more, no less. 2.) That being said, if … Continue reading Avocado Sight & Sound: Year X
The One Where the Disney Rangers (And Adam) Come Back Continue reading Ranger Ranker! #16 – Power Rangers Operation Overdrive
Welcome to the Musicals Thread, the Avocado’s space for anything and everything related to musical theatre! Every month I’ll post a discussion prompt, but please feel free to comment on other topics, from new discoveries to old favorites. If you … Continue reading Musicals Thread (Loading the canon)
Yes, that’s ‘Bird’, singular, not ‘birds’. Because while ornithology is the study of birds, “Ornithology” is a song by Charlie Parker, a.k.a. “Bird”. Parker – along with trumpeter Benny Harris – wrote the tune as a contrafact, meaning that they … Continue reading The 1/13 Day Thread Studies Bird
Top Releases: Massive RPG fans, rejoice! For we have another entry in The Legend of Heroes franchise with Trails Beyond the Horizon! This is the third game in the “Calvard” arc, being a direct sequel to The Legend of Heroes: … Continue reading New Game Releases 01/13/26 – 01/19/26
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