Hey there! So here it is, Monday- a new week, new challenges, new convos, new discoveries, etc. Let’s go ahead and get this part over with- of COURSE Sean ‘Puff Daddy/P Diddy/w/e’ Combs did not invent the remix! Did he … Continue reading 30 Day National Hip Hop History Month Challenge Day 13: You’re all I need to get by
The month of November is all about the examination of different types of characters in pop culture across all the various mediums – not just TV and film, for example. Thanks to some help from Mr. Ixolite and myself to … Continue reading 30 Day Pop Culture Character Challenge Day 13: Bad Parental Figures
What did you do this weekend? Continue reading What did you do this weekend?
Is Biden Risking 2024 Over No Israel Ceasefire? Some Youth Groups Say Yes Yesterday, when asked about the chances of a ceasefire in Gaza during a press conference, President Joe Biden replied, “None. No possibility.” The statement effectively rejected the … Continue reading The Monday Politics Thread is Wondering How This Will Be Bad for Biden
I’m not qualified to speak technically about carbon nanotubes, but they seem super rad. Basically, one of them is like an atom-thick sheet of carbon wrapped in a tube. Single-walled versions are “about 100,000 times smaller than the width of … Continue reading Night Thread of Carbon Nanotubes (11/12)
George breaks up with his girlfriend and Jerry starts dating her, causing him to feel guilty. Elaine gets frustrated when an acquaintance stops acknowledging her. Kramer buys cantaloupe. Written by: Jerry Seinfeld and Larry DavidDirected by: Tom Cherones A lot … Continue reading Seinfeld, Season Two, Episode One, “The Ex-Girlfriend”
The weekend totals for November 10th through November 12th, 2023 estimates are in: 1.) The Marvels (Dis) 4,030 theaters, Fri $21.5M Sat $15M 3-day $47M/Wk 1 2.) Five Nights at Freddy’s (Uni) 3,694 (-95) theaters, Fri $3M (-45%) Sat $3.8M Sun $2.1M 3-day $9M (-53%), Total $127.2M/Wk 3 3.) Taylor Swift: … Continue reading Weekend Box Office Totals For November 10th – 12th
Can the first person here each day create multiple Results threads (the first ones for Wordle, etc., and the last one for Sporcle trivia)? Quiz Type: Classic Quiz Note: Each of these questions has an answer beginning with the letter ‘K’. If the … Continue reading Triviacados: Sunday, November 12, 2023
Let’s keep this party going! Have a Great Day Thread, Avocado! Continue reading This Is How We Day Thread
The month of November is all about the examination of different types of characters in pop culture across all the various mediums – not just TV and film, for example. Thanks to some help from Mr. Ixolite and myself to … Continue reading 30 Day Pop Culture Character Challenge Day 12: Good Dads & Father figures
Hello, Hip Hip History Month readers/contributors/community members/interested lurkers! A dozen days, a dozen and more ways to pay tribute to a cultural force that has shaped popular culture around the world for half a damn century! In a way, today … Continue reading 30 Day National Hip Hop History Month Challenge Day 12: Who but us, to supply ya with the fire
I saw this post on Bluesky the other day (if you want an invite code mention it in the comments, I’ve got a couple) and it got me to thinking about expensive dinners. As a rule I don’t go to … Continue reading Dropping Big Dollars On Dinner Sunday Food Thread 11/12
“Labyrinthine” is not usually a term associated with marble sports. For the most part, marbles are expected to travel in a straight line, or occasionally down a funnel or two. But this event is designed to test our orbicular athletes’ … Continue reading Marble League 2023 — E11: Maze Run
Tonight on SNL, Timothée Chalamet hosts alongside musical guest Boygenius! Continue reading SNL Season 49 Episode 3 – Timothée Chalamet
Optional discussion prompt: What are your favorite debunked hoaxes? (musical or otherwise) Have a Great Night Thread, Avocado! Continue reading Night Thread of Hope and Glory
Time to see what made it! [spoiler title=”Songs”]”Silent All These Years”, “Cornflake Girl”, “A Sorta Fairytale”, “Pretty Good Year, “Crucify”, “Winter”, “God”, “Happy Phantom”, “Little Earthquakes”, “Precious Things”, “Leather”, “Putting the Damage On”, “China”, “Baker Baker”, “Raspberry Swirl”, “1000 Oceans”, … Continue reading Tori Amos Song Tournament: Round 1
From the MeTV website… “Herman discovers he’s the new lord of Munster Hall in England. The family sails to Britain, where they receive a tepid welcome from Lady Effigy and Freddie Munster, who throws tantrums because he wasn’t named Lord … Continue reading Svengoolie Discussion Thread 11/11/2023: Munster, Go Home
TV is hyperaccessible. Streaming services are a part of everyday life, and everything is covered with such scrutiny that there are few surprises. Even here, at The Avocado, TV is probably our third or fourth most popular topic, behind maybe … Continue reading TV Reviews: Scavengers Reign
Get out into nature, and come back and show us what you find! Sunsets, hikes, vistas, flowers and wildlife, whatever ya got. Show off your green thumb! Or just brighten your weekend by looking at pretty things. Here are some … Continue reading The Nature Thread
Today is a very special day. The day we honor me, Alex, for having been born. And I guess there’s something about veterans, too? I just knew I got school off on my birthday, and didn’t really think about why … Continue reading Animation/Birthday Time
