The Comic Strip Club (Tue 10/24/2023)
New Game Releases 10/24/23 – 10/30/23
We’re almost out of the spooky season, what better way to celebrate than with a game that is sure to haunt your dreams! It won’t be because the gameplay & content of Alan Wake II is terrifying, no, it’ll be … Continue reading New Game Releases 10/24/23 – 10/30/23
An Idiot’s 2023 NBA Preview
And we are back! Welcome everyone for the whatever number annual indulgence of the official Avocado voice of basketball.* I for one am looking forward to another exciting season especially because there’s some new faces in new places and it … Continue reading An Idiot’s 2023 NBA Preview
Health and Fitness Thread: 24 October 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: 24 October 2023
Creative Endeavors Is Buried
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 Buried
History Thread: Charles Coghlan’s Coffin Cruise
Charles Francis Coghlan was one of the great actors of the Victorian Era. Born in Paris to Anglo-Irish parents, he graduated from Irish provincial theaters to the London stage, performing both classical works by Shakespeare and Sheridan and contemporary playwrights … Continue reading History Thread: Charles Coghlan’s Coffin Cruise
30 Day Spooktacular Horror Challenge Day 24: Evil Twins
The month of October is all about horror as it well should be and we’re going to revisit that topic with a range of new prompts that have come to life once again – but not like they were before! … Continue reading 30 Day Spooktacular Horror Challenge Day 24: Evil Twins
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (10/24)
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 (10/24)
Tuesday’s Politics thread got her Covid shot!
I’m waiting a bit to get my flu shot. Thus far, I’m a little headachey and tired. And the pharmacist who gave me the shot didn’t do it like he was throwing a goddamned dart, so my arm doesn’t feel like I got hit with a baseball bat. Whoo!!! Meanwhile, the polotocs keep happening. Ok, so the GOP Congresscritters met behind closed doors last night, and will vote today on who’s up next. From NBC News: The latest news on the House’s efforts to elect a speaker: https://tinyurl.com/399wzshd From Rolling Stone (in case you didn’t get to read it yesterday): … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread got her Covid shot!
I almost forgot to make this Night Thread
We’re down to the wire folks!!! I almost did not make this!! Here is a GIF Continue reading I almost forgot to make this Night Thread
WW 216 – The Werewolves of Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge – Day 4
AT SEA After many… MANY days at sea with no land in sight, the routine becomes unbearable. Morning: swab the deck. Noon: polish the brass. Supper: swallow a stale biscuit and then sew the rigging. You take shifts in the … Continue reading WW 216 – The Werewolves of Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge – Day 4
Killers of the Flower Moon Spoil Sports page
Share your takes and thoughts about Martin Scorsese’s new movie below. Continue reading Killers of the Flower Moon Spoil Sports page
Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Oct. 23
Today’s players in Champions Wildcard are: Jeopardy! THE REALLY OLD COLLEGE TRY // JUST KIDDING // A WOMAN OF THE WORLD // THE NAME OF THE GAME // ALWAYS SAY NEVER // STUPID PROVERBS DD1 (video) – $800 – A WOMAN OF THE WORLD – In 1993, True Path Party leader Tansu Ciller became the first female prime minister of this large Muslim country (Isaac dropped $1,600.) Scores at first break: Isaac $0, Pasquale $2,800, Leah $2,200. Scores going into DJ: Isaac $3,800, Pasquale $2,200, Leah $800. Double Jeopardy! A RIVER RUNS TO IT // “BABY” MOVIES // THE HISTORY … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Oct. 23
Weekly Games Thread Knows Seeing Is Believing
Hey everyone. Your friendly neighborhood Bones here. Hope you’ve had a good weekend. What games are you playing? What do you think of them? And a thought: between the Wonder Flowers in Super Mario Bros Wonder, Mysterio in Spider-Man 2 … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread Knows Seeing Is Believing
Ad Space – So AT&T Built a Time Machine, Huh?
Somehow, they make the horrifying predetermination embodied in the phrase “You Will” sound charming. Continue reading Ad Space – So AT&T Built a Time Machine, Huh?
Best Video Game Song Tournament, 2021-2022: Group 66
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 66
Weekly YouTube Thread (10/23/23)
Are there any narrative, artistic, funny, delicious, or weird videos around the web you want to share? Come chat about them here! Continue reading Weekly YouTube Thread (10/23/23)
Come Along With Me: Adventure Time – “Donny” and “Henchman”
The episode begins with Finn and Jake emerging from tall grass to begin their Safety Patrol. Jake is dressed to the nines in his uniform, but disappointingly, Finn isn’t wearing his. The two observe a possibly sinister-ordinary, little town full … Continue reading Come Along With Me: Adventure Time – “Donny” and “Henchman”
Avocado Reference Desk – October 23, 2023
Hello all! Welcome back to the Avocado Reference Desk. This is intended to be a weekly thread where people are able to get answers to questions that may require a bit of thought or research and that might otherwise be … Continue reading Avocado Reference Desk – October 23, 2023
SPANAKOPITA! Day Thread
In October 1968, a few days before Apollo 7 splashed back to Earth, the residents of the fictional island of Spanakos decided to raid Team Venture’s Yacht, as they were in the Aegean Sea for Jackie & Ari Onassis’s Wedding … Continue reading SPANAKOPITA! Day Thread
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