Episode #011: Daredevil: Guardian Devil In the late ‘90s, Marvel was struggling through a bankruptcy and looking for innovative ways to boost sales and find a wider audience. They turned to hot artists Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti, who enlisted … Continue reading The Iron Age of Comics
Pong Krell was a male Besalisk (same species as Dexter Jettster) Jedi Master who served as a General during the Clone Wars. After receiving a troubling Force Vision of the Republic’s fall, he defected to the Sith and began trying … Continue reading The Day Thread of Pong Krell
E3 is dead. Bring on the Keighley and Summer Game Fest! Every day from now until Thursday, June 15th, there will be a live-chat thread for the day’s livestreams, going up one hour before the first event of the day.
Continue reading “Summer Game Fest Season Live-Chat for June 7th: Guerrilla Collective”
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 07-JUN-2023
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 #211: The 6ths – Wasps’ Nests
Wherein Donald tries to win a song contest despite his terrible singing voice Continue reading Tales from Euro Disney: The Call of C’Russo
Welcome back to your monthly report of game news, where I do my best to compile everything into one convenient ad-free place, so you don’t have to worry about the pesky cracks that info can fall through at other publications! … Continue reading Game News Roundup: May 2023
The month of just has us looking at a pretty exciting area that crosses into a lot of areas with crime and mystery challenges. There are some specific things throughout it but others that can spread across many mediums and … Continue reading 30 Day Crime & Mystery Challenge Day 7: Lost
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. Happy Pride Month everyone! To … Continue reading The Book Nook Celebrates Pride Month (6/7)
Be kind and thoughtful today. Cheers. Continue reading The Wednesday Politics Thread Has No Theme
Today is the birthday of actor Robert Englund. I remember first seeing him on the scifi series V. It’s his turn as Freddy Krueger that still haunts my dreams. Mr. Englund’s illustrious career is being honored with the documentary Hollywood … Continue reading Robert Englund Night Thread (06/06)
Hello Avocados! We are here today to nominate the best/funniest/most successful television advertisements of all time! You may nominate any commercial that hocked a good, service, political campaign, whatever. You may determine for yourself what makes a “great” commercial, whether … Continue reading Greatest TV Commercial Tournament: Nominations!
Lights that flash in the evening In 4th place, “Unsatisfied”! In 3rd place, “Can’t Hardly Wait” (Pleased to Meet Me version)! In 2nd place, “Bastards of Young”! And your pick for the best Replacements song, “Alex Chilton”! Thanks to everyone who … Continue reading The Replacements Song Tournament: Results!
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 Notes: Or visit the quiz here. Sunday: MiscellaneousMonday: LiteratureTuesday: GeographyWednesday: MusicThursday: HistoryFriday: Movies & TVSaturday: … Continue reading Triviacados: Tuesday, June 6, 2023
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 06/06/2023
Please welcome today’s contestants: Jeopardy! 21st CENTURY STUFF // QUOTABLE NOTABLES // WHICH CABINET DEPARTMENT // WATERFOWL-POURRI // RIAA TOP-SELLING ARTISTS // S-LESS, CHAPS DD1 – $600 – 21st CENTURY STUFF – With French-speaking areas generally for & German-speaking areas … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Jun. 6
Let’s talk about inspiration! Continue reading Writing Discussion Thread – Inspiration
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news, Last month a Key New York Democratic Party subcommittee opposed resolution on LGBTQ+ education The NYPD Kicked Off Pride Month By Arresting a … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
June 6, 1944 is the date of the Allied landing in Normandy during the Second World War. In lieu of a long, original post here’s Dwight Eisenhower’s famous address to the troops before the operation: Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen of … Continue reading The D-Day History Thread
Top 4 Results Finals! Celeste has done what it has threatened this entire tournament and become 100% of the field. We already know which game shall win; will it get there with the moody Resurrections or the triumphant Reach for … Continue reading Best Video Game Song Tournament, 2017-2020: Top 2
