Hello all! Nearly three years ago the Avocado Reference Desk shuttered its doors. Now, after some renovations (and only a few budget overruns), I – your new Avocado Reference Librarian – am pleased to announce the official reopening. What is … Continue reading The Avocado Reference Desk Returns Under New Management
It’s Queen Bey’s birthday today! Did you know back in August she paid the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority $100,000 to run more trains and keep all 98 stations open after storms delayed her “Renaissance” concert at FedExField? Have a … Continue reading Beyoncé’s Birthday Thread (September 4, 2023)
Ricardio the Heart GuyAir Date April 26, 2010Written & Storyboarded By: Bert Youn and Sean JimenezReview by Katie Ricardio the Heart Guy is in many ways a representative season 1 episode. We cold open on Finn and Jake fighting Ice … Continue reading Come Along With Me: Adventure Time – “Ricardio the Heart Guy” and “Business Time”
For the month of September, we’re going to be focusing on the world of animation and that means going through a lot of very different elements of it. Thanks to Mr. Ixolite for the prompts! To get this day underway, … Continue reading 30 Day Animation Rebooted Challenge Day 4: Worst Trends & Cliches
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: Choose an adjective from the first column and a noun from the second to … Continue reading Triviacados: Monday, September 4, 2023
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: Clickable / Forced Order Or visit the quiz here. Sunday: MiscellaneousMonday: LiteratureTuesday: GeographyWednesday: MusicThursday: HistoryFriday: Movies & … Continue reading Triviacados: Sunday, September 3, 2023
From strikes to new union contracts, Labor Day’s organizing roots are especially strong this year Labor Day is right around the corner, along with the big sales and barbecues that come with it. But the activist roots of the holiday … Continue reading The Monday Politics Thread Throws Down for Labor Day
Hi there, nice to be with you, happy you could stick around! Hey, you have the same trouble with your trousers as I do! Continue reading The Intro & The Outro to the Night Thread (September 3, 2023)
But here’s the real scoop, I’m all that and then some [spoiler title=”Round 1 Results”]Match 1: “Can I Kick It?” (21) vs. “Bonita Applebum” (3)Match 2: “Scenario” (20) vs. “I Left My Wallet in El Segundo” (5)[/spoiler] Voting ends 5 … Continue reading A Tribe Called Quest Song Tournament FINALS
Galavant was a musical comedy television series that ran for two seasons. From that sentence, it may be correctly inferred that the show was destined to be short-lived and have a cult following. The list of successful television musical series … Continue reading TV Reviews: Galavant (2015)
Written by: Ariel LadensohnDirected by: Crystal Chesney-Thompson “I do a lot of stuff. I’m probably doing something right now.” Christmas in August? *Marge Simpsons voice* Whatever! As far as Christmas episodes go, this feels pretty minor, lacking the sheer inventiveness … Continue reading Futurama, Season Ten, Episode Six, “I Know What You Did Next Xmas”
The weekend totals for September 1st through September 3rd, 2023 estimates are in: 1.) Equalizer 3 (Sony) Fri $13.1M Sat $11.1M Sun $10.2M Mon $7.5M 3-day $34.5M, 4-day $42M/Wk 1 2.) Barbie (WB) 3,586 (-150) theaters, Fri $2.5M (-38 %) Sat $3.85M Sun $4.2M Mon … Continue reading Weekend Box Office Totals For September 1st – 3rd
This might be a whole can of worms, but I am interested in what various religions Avocados subscribe to or adamantly don’t subscribe to. What’s your religion/spirituality/vibe or lack thereof, if you feel like sharing? Please be respectful. For instance, … Continue reading My Religion
Wyverley College had been home for a decade and some level of belief was restored as she saw its welcoming gates. The trucks pulled up as Magistrix Greenwood emerged from the heavy double doors at the front of the school. … Continue reading Werewolf 213: Sabriel Day 7
Look at that face! The English actor Charles Laughton had a face for theatre and cinema. Big, bold, expressive, and unforgettable. He had character, dammit, and during a 35 year acting career, he performed in 41 plays and 55 films. … Continue reading Charles Laughton Day Thread (September 3, 2023)
Tomorrow marks the unofficial end of summer in the States. Are you doing anything special to mark the day? If you aren’t in the States I hope you’re eating. Tell us about it! Watch this space! I promised a thread … Continue reading Labor Day (U.S.) Sunday Food Thread 9/3
For the month of September, we’re going to be focusing on the world of animation and that means going through a lot of very different elements of it. Thanks to Mr. Ixolite for the prompts! To get this day underway, … Continue reading 30 Day Animation Rebooted Challenge Day 3: Let’s Get Silly
Pizza! It’s time for pizza! Let’s all order pizza! Pizza, pizza, PIZZA! Continue reading Pizza Night Thread (September 2, 2023)
From the MeTV website… “Dr. Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) wants to build a man in his own image, using the body of a dead man. He and his assistent Fritz (Dwight Frye) dig up a freshly burried coffin and steal … Continue reading Svengoolie Discussion Thread 9/2/2023: Frankenstein
