“In All Seriousness” Thread — 11/07/2023
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 11/07/2023
Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Nov. 7
Today’s players in game one of the two-game Champions Wildcard finals are: Jeopardy! DO YOU KNOW THE WAY TO SAN JOSÉ? // BANDS IN OTHER WORDS // CRITTERS // DEATH // TAXES // LATIN PHRASES DD1 – $800 – DEATH – The London space called this “Green” has a memorial to those, such as Margaret Pole, who were beheaded there (Emily added $1,600.) Scores at first break: Emily $3,800, Jilana $1,000, Aaron $800. Scores going into DJ: Emily $6,800, Jilana $7,600, Aaron $1,600. Double Jeopardy! ALBERT CAMUS // DUDE-ER-ONOMY // MYTHOLOGICAL PAINTINGS // GOVERNMENT & POLITICS // YOU’RE GETTING VERY … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Nov. 7
The Tuesday Women’s+ Thread is Heroic
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 Tuesday Women’s+ Thread is Heroic
Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news: A Right-Wing Organization Bought a “Takeover” on X for Its Anti-Trans Propaganda Movie Democrats Urge Biden to Reject Funding Bills With Anti-LGBTQ+ Riders … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Writing Discussion Thread talks November
How do you write scary stuff? Continue reading Writing Discussion Thread talks November
Best Video Game Song Tournament, 2021-2022: Group 77
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 77
Director Profile: Pedro Almodóvar
Scott’s desire to tell people what movies to watch knows no bounds. He’s decided to create a series on here devoted to profiling directors and creating guides to their films. This week’s director is… Pedro Almodóvar. Highly recommended: Women on … Continue reading Director Profile: Pedro Almodóvar
Tabletop Games (11/7/23)
Welcome back to the weekly Tabletop Games thread! This thread is where we can talk about all kinds of RPGs, card games, board games, etc. Whether you gather around a physical table in the real world, or use a virtual space to play with friends who may live far away from you, this is where you can discuss your favorites, ask for and/or receive recommendations, recap your recent adventures, or even find some people to play games with! This week’s prompt: Handsome Young Dewgong is here this week to talk about the FAE RPG system. Take it away, Dewgong! Hey … Continue reading Tabletop Games (11/7/23)
Elf Day Thread
THE AVOCADO! OH MY GAWD! Continue reading Elf Day Thread
Triviacados: Tuesday, November 7, 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: Classic / 💣 Minefield / X Wrong Answers Quiz Note: Population figures include the populations of a … Continue reading Triviacados: Tuesday, November 7, 2023
American Dad! Season 20 Episode 16 “A New Era for the Smith House”
In which Klaus and Dick pair together to screw over the Smiths American Dad! has used Klaus as its punching bag for 20 seasons now. It doesn’t hide that fact and has in fact confronted it head on a number … Continue reading American Dad! Season 20 Episode 16 “A New Era for the Smith House”
The Comic Strip Club (Tue 11/7/2023)
New Game Releases 11/07/23 – 11/13/23
Happy Tuesday, folks! We’ve got some huge games releasing this week, just in time for the holidays. I’m dying to play a few of these, so let’s hope they get a Black Friday price drop in a couple weeks. LOL, … Continue reading New Game Releases 11/07/23 – 11/13/23
Health and Fitness Thread: 7 November 2023
Hey folks! Here again is a space for people to talk about how you’re keeping active, plans to do so, or other matters related to all manners of health and fitness. Continue reading Health and Fitness Thread: 7 November 2023
Creative Endeavors is Praying
This is the space for our members to discuss and share their creative projects, ranging from written works to drawings, photography, and even craft projects such as knitting and woodworking. Self promotion is welcome (websites where we can view and/or … Continue reading Creative Endeavors is Praying
30 Day National Hip Hop History Month Challenge Day 7: You crazy for this one, Rick!
Hi, Hip Hop History Month community-we’re one week in already! There have been some phenomenal songs shared and a lot of great fun/enthusiasm/hype thus far- I don’t know about you, but I’ve heard so many new things. I love that … Continue reading 30 Day National Hip Hop History Month Challenge Day 7: You crazy for this one, Rick!
30 Day Pop Culture Character Challenge Day 7: Teachers and Principals
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 7: Teachers and Principals
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (11/7)
Welcome to the Weekly Movie Thread, your place on the Avocado to discuss films with your fellow commenters. Want to make a recommendation? Looking for recommendations? Want to share your opinions of movies, both new and classic? This week sees … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (11/7)
Tuesday’s Politics thread wants to go to bed and it’s 6:30pm
GAH! Three more hours until it’s plausible to get into bed. At least. Anyhooooooo, stuff keeps happening. A bunch of this stuff has come out this evening about The Idiot’s efforts to dismiss his charges in DC, but here’s what Joyce Vance had to say about things earlier this evening in her substack: https://tinyurl.com/h2x8dus4 And an article from Kyle Cheney in Politico on The Idiot’s motions to dismiss: https://tinyurl.com/2979wnwu Apparently that’s all I’ve got for you tonight….er….tomorrow. What I do know, is more stuff will happen between now and then. Take care! Zip your jacket, make sure your shoes are … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread wants to go to bed and it’s 6:30pm
WW 217: Princess Mononoke Day Seven and Conclusion
She had made it through the founding. She had made it through the attacks of the daimyo and the spirits. She had made it through the invasion of the Emperor and the Rage of Okkoto. But she was still hunted. … Continue reading WW 217: Princess Mononoke Day Seven and Conclusion
Flush O.T.
Like “Flu Shot”, get it? If you’re able you should get a Flu Shot this season. I was planning to around Halloween but still haven’t as of Saturday November 4. Continue reading Flush O.T.
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