Tolerable Discussions 1.18.2023
Let’s do this! Be excellent to each other. Continue reading Tolerable Discussions 1.18.2023
WTF ASIA 248: Bulbul Can Sing (2018)
Oh, hey. Another movie about the friendship between two girls and a guy. Let’s hope that there is not too much death this time around. Available in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, the United States, and perhaps a few other countries. Approximately 95 minutes. … Continue reading WTF ASIA 248: Bulbul Can Sing (2018)
Mental Health Thread 01.18.2023
For Help and Crisis resources, refer to the link in the Health and Identity tab at the top of the page, or click here Sometimes we need to talk about some things. This is a phenomenally caring and kind group, and … Continue reading Mental Health Thread 01.18.2023
Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (January 18, 2023)
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Have you watched The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House? I haven’t checked it out yet, but I plan to very soon. I’ve had the anime adaptation, Kiyo in Kyoto, … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (January 18, 2023)
The Iron Age of Comics
Episode 002: X-Men #1 While DC was breaking new ground with the Crisis/Dark Knight/Watchmen trifecta, Marvel entered a paradigm shift of its own with the rise of superstar artists like Jim Lee. Under Lee’s creative direction, 1991’s X-Men #1 became … Continue reading The Iron Age of Comics
Mooo Day Thread
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The Comic Strip Club (Wed 1/18/2023)
Weekly Comics Thread 18-JAN-2023
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 you … Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread 18-JAN-2023
Avocado Music Club #192: SASAMI – Squeeze
Welcome to the Avocado Music Club, each week a new album will be discussed based on a massive pile of suggestions made by ourselves. Listen to new music or revisit an old favorite and discuss anything you wish related to … Continue reading Avocado Music Club #192: SASAMI – Squeeze
Color Outside the Lines
Prompt: Do you ever feel a need to consume media you normally wouldn’t be interested in when it is created by people within your racial or ethnic group? Does it depend on the situation? Why do you, or why don’t … Continue reading Color Outside the Lines
30 Day Comedy Challenge Day 18: Best & Worst Of (Living) Stand-Up Comedians
It’s a new year and a new challenge – and a challenge that has been sought after for awhile with a comedy challenge. We’ve got a bunch of different things planned over the month, with focuses on certain comedians, films, … Continue reading 30 Day Comedy Challenge Day 18: Best & Worst Of (Living) Stand-Up Comedians
The Book Nook Continues to Be Most Underrated (1/18)
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. While we have certainly recommended … Continue reading The Book Nook Continues to Be Most Underrated (1/18)
The Wednesday Politics Thread Checks In
Good morning, Politicadoes! Hope you are waking up to this Wednesday and ready to tackle the day. Now that we’ve had a month-ish of Wednesday PTs looking back on Avocado history, I figure it’s a good time to check in: … Continue reading The Wednesday Politics Thread Checks In
‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ Season 2 Episode #4 Discussion
Disney+ launched the first season of the Star Wars: The Bad Batch animated series back on May 4th, 2022 and the second season is getting underway on January 4th, 2023. Similar to the first season, it has Dave Filoni serving … Continue reading ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ Season 2 Episode #4 Discussion
Get Hip and Hop with the Kangaroo Jack Night Thread
Have a HOPPING good time, okay? Continue reading Get Hip and Hop with the Kangaroo Jack Night Thread
Comic Book Review – Star Wars Bounty Hunters #29
Star Wars Bounty Hunters #29 Writer – Ethan Sacks Artist – Paolo Villanelli “Bedlam on Bestine” The War of the Bounty Hunters mega-crossover event hurt my wallet something fierce a few summers ago so I pumped the brakes on getting extra Star Wars books outside of Darth … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Star Wars Bounty Hunters #29
“In All Seriousness” Thread — 01/17/2023
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 01/17/2023
Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Jan. 17
Please welcome today’s contestants: Jeopardy! THE REAL REAL HOUSEWIVES OF… // “I” ON ART // ALL ABOUT HAIR // SUMMING UP THE SPIELBERG MOVIE // DOUBLE VOWELS NEXT TO DOUBLE CONSONANTS // DURING THE LIZ TRUSS WEEKS DD1 – $800 … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Jan. 17
Weekly LGBT Discussion
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news An Idaho School Board Meeting Erupted Over a Pro-LGBTQ+ Proposal George Santos Refuses to Resign as Allegations Pile Up Mark Pocan Announced as … Continue reading Weekly LGBT Discussion
Avocado Sight & Sound Year VII
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 you … Continue reading Avocado Sight & Sound Year VII
Best Video Game Song Tournament, 2017-2020: Group 82
Group 80 Results![spoiler] 60.00% Where the Water Tastes Like Wine Dust to Dust 53.33% Streets of Rage 4 Character Select 53.33% Touken Ranbu Juzumaru Tsunetsugu 53.33% Paper Mario: The Origami King The Shifty Sticker 53.33% Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon … Continue reading Best Video Game Song Tournament, 2017-2020: Group 82