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 10: Journalists, Reporters, & Hosts
WordPress ate this post 3 times so here’s a basic bare bones one that’s so it for this week! Continue reading In The Cold November Friday Politics Thread
Here it is. Give it a listen if you feel so inclined, and be sure to let the Internet know if you have any information. Optional Bonus Prompt: What “mysterious songs” – i.e. songs that you’ve heard (or think you’ve … Continue reading The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet Night Thread
Welcome back to the writers, as this is the first episode recorded after the end of the WGA strike. Today’s players in Champions Wildcard are: Jeopardy! CLASSICAL MUSIC // FAMOUS FORMER TEACHERS // A LITTLE LEGALESE // POTPOURRI // OPERATION // ALTERED STATES DD1 – $1,000 – A LITTLE LEGALESE – Libel & slander are both forms of this 10-letter term often found before “of character” (Jen added $2,600.) Scores at first break: Charlie $3,000, Jen $1,600, Matt $1,400. Scores going into DJ: Charlie $3,800, Jen $7,000, Matt $4,600. Double Jeopardy! MATH SYMBOLS // OSCAR-WINNING SCREENPLAYS // CHANGING WHITE HOUSE … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Nov. 9
This, this, this is not really happening IMPORTANT ADDENDUM: If you’ve somehow blocked me but are still posting in this thread, your nominations will not be counted. Nominations end 11 November, 9PM EDT Continue reading Tori Amos Song Tournament – Nominations
Marvel and Disney+ are changing things up with Loki by making this a Thursday show that debuts at 6pm PT with new episodes coming weekly for its six-episode run. This discussion post is regarding just this episode and the events … Continue reading Loki Season 2 Episode 6 Discussion
I WANT THAT! I WANT THAT! I WANT THAT DAMN CARPET!https://www.tiktok.com/@uninterrupted/video/7299234191135362346 Continue reading Week 10 NFL Live Thread!
Levitating by Dua Lipa (2020) The Ketchup Song (Aserejé) by Las Ketchup (2002) Rosa Parks by Outkast (1999) Don Diablo by Miguel Bosé (1980) Rapper’s Delight by The Sugarhill Gang (1979) Thoughts? Post your own. Continue reading Trace The Influence Game #2
Header image by Tyler Feder. Hello and welcome to the weekly thread for Disabled Avocados! If you are not disabled, we ask that you just lurk & upvote. The other rules: –If you consider yourself disabled, you are welcome. Temporarily … Continue reading Disabled People’s Discussion (11/9)
Welcome! This is a space for all those who identify as female, as well as those who identify as non-binary or trans-men who have relevant experience or needs, to come and share, interact, help, and celebrate ourselves. If you identify … Continue reading The Thursday Women’s+ Thread Gets Medical and Celebrates
Happy Thursday, y’all. What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, what is a tedious task that you enjoy completing in video games. Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 is Embracing Tedium
It’s time for group play! We have 2,990 songs this time, in 24-song groups[footnote]The last one’s got 13, you don’t like it call the cops[/footnote]. That means 125 groups! Slightly more than last time with only half the years. For … Continue reading Best Video Game Song Tournament, 2021-2022: Group 79
What sort of help do you have with childcare? How do you manage when you don’t? Continue reading The Avocado Parenting Has Help
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 Or visit the quiz here. Sunday: MiscellaneousMonday: LiteratureTuesday: GeographyWednesday: MusicThursday: HistoryFriday: Movies & TVSaturday: Science & … Continue reading Triviacados: Thursday, November 9, 2023
Last week in Tolerable Discussions, I asked what color people most associate with the month of November, and among the many responses, one stood out: you guessed it, burnt umber. The greatest thing about burnt umber is how visceral the … Continue reading Day Thread of Burnt Umber (11/09)
What’s good, Hip Hip History fans/community! Today we’re here to celebrate one of the foundational aspects of hip hop music- the sample. Now, we’ve talked about beats, and producers, but today is for the sample. Of course many beats *are* … Continue reading 30 Day National Hip Hop History Month Challenge Day 9: Funky Drummer
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 9: Soldiers & The Military
Let’s discuss any and all music here. Got a new artist who’s rocking your boat that you want to talk about? Post a video! Found out about that unearthed Coltrane album that has the jazz freak in you losing your … Continue reading The Weekly Music Thread Gets Singled Out
Welcome to the weekly TV thread! Compared to years ago, there’s so much more content out there now and so much more to talk about. This coming week of new shows brings us to the latest week of regular TV … Continue reading Couch Avocados: TV Discussion Thread
Mornin’ Politocadoes! The prosecution in Ex-President Donald J Trump’s civil fraud trial rested its case on Wednesday, following testimony from Trump’s daughter, Ivanka. Ivanka gave testimony on the valuation of her apartment that appeared to distance herself from her father’s financial statements, and about her role in securing loans from the Trump Organization and a penthouse apartment leased from her father. Ivanka’s testimony denied any knowledge of the financial valuation with her having “no specific recollection” of why it was that her penthouse was valued several million dollars more than what she paid for. “Sure he has accountants who have … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Rests Its Case
