Disco Songs Tournament: Round 1 Pt. 2
And here’s our second batch of 32: Gloria Gaynor – “I Will Survive”, Earth, Wind & Fire – “September”, Donna Summer – “I Feel Love”, ABBA – “Dancing Queen”, Blondie – “Heart of Glass”, Michael Jackson – “Don’t Stop ‘Til … Continue reading Disco Songs Tournament: Round 1 Pt. 2
Triviacados: Monday, May 8, 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 Or visit the quiz here. Sunday: MiscellaneousMonday: LiteratureTuesday: GeographyWednesday: MusicThursday: HistoryFriday: Movies & TVSaturday: Science & … Continue reading Triviacados: Monday, May 8, 2023
Jeopardy! recap for Mon., May 8
Here are today’s contestants: Jeopardy! SCANDAL! // POP MUSIC-PODGE // GONE FISHIN’ // YEET! // CHILDREN’S LIT // CONSONANT CRAVING DD1 – $1,000 – CHILDREN’S LIT – Though he comes from another world, not from France, this diminutive guy appeared … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., May 8
LGBT Movies: The War Widow (1976)
The War Widow premiered on PBS on October 28, 1976. It was part of the Visions series of original teleplays. A repressed housewife (Pamela Bellwood) waits for her husband to return from World War I. She meets a photographer (Frances … Continue reading LGBT Movies: The War Widow (1976)
Weekly Games Thread Retraces its Steps
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 question: This is perhaps too easy, but oh well, at least I’m on time this … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread Retraces its Steps
Best Video Game Song Tournament, 2017-2020: Top 512 (Part 15 of 16)
Part 14 Results [spoiler] Crawl Fugue 6* 6 Ray’s the Dead Party at the Graveyard Sonic Mania Stardust Speedway Zone Act 2 7* 7 Death Stranding Cargo High [Joel Corelitz] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Galaga Medley 6 7 Panzer Paladin … Continue reading Best Video Game Song Tournament, 2017-2020: Top 512 (Part 15 of 16)
Ad Space – Enabling Your Crippling Gadget Addiction
Spectrum wants you to know their newest router can handle up to 200 Wi-Fi connected devices at once! You know, just in case your laptop ever gives birth to a litter of tablets. Continue reading Ad Space – Enabling Your Crippling Gadget Addiction
The Avocado Census is (maybe) Happening!
Hi everybody! So there’s been some discussion recently about doing another census of the Avocado and I thought I’d take this opportunity to brainstorm some ideas about how that would look. Just going to type out some ideas about questions … Continue reading The Avocado Census is (maybe) Happening!
Weekly YouTube Thread (05/08/23)
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 (05/08/23)
Oppenheimer trailer reaction thread
AVoCADo GamesCast-ing Call #91
Hey folks! We’re recording the next episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast this week. We can record either on Thursday evening, or on Saturday or Sunday, depending on participant availability. The main topics of discussion will be: If you are available … Continue reading AVoCADo GamesCast-ing Call #91
The Day Thread of the Myrmecophile Beetles
Much like industrialized human societies, the complex specialized society of various ant species produces a remarkable efficiency in producing and storing food resources. Where there is excess food resource, there are predators. Alongside the ant there have evolved a wide … Continue reading The Day Thread of the Myrmecophile Beetles
The Comic Strip Club (Mon 5/8/2023)
What did you do this weekend?
What did you do this weekend? Continue reading What did you do this weekend?
30 Day Star Trek Challenge Day 8: Favorite Voyager Character & Episode
With some big anniversaries over the last few years for Star Trek, the month of May is all about the property. It has a long and rich history across pretty much every kind of media and has legions of fans … Continue reading 30 Day Star Trek Challenge Day 8: Favorite Voyager Character & Episode
The Monday Politics Thread is Counting Down to the End of Title 42
Restrictive border policy Title 42 ends this week but leaves imprint on future of asylum The first day that asylum seekers could make appointments through their smartphones to request protection at U.S. ports of entry, a 22-year-old mother and her … Continue reading The Monday Politics Thread is Counting Down to the End of Title 42
May 7 2023 Night Thread is Wearing The Meat Helmet Again
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WW 206: Get a Clue Day 3
Dawn, again, and somehow you’re still alive; though you made progress yesterday in solving the murder of Mr. Queequeg by identifying the murder weapon as the lead pipe, questions remain: who dunnit? And where? And who is the mysterious accomplice … Continue reading WW 206: Get a Clue Day 3
Succession Season 4 Episode 7: Tailgate Party
Discuss the latest episode of Succession! Continue reading Succession Season 4 Episode 7: Tailgate Party
Eurovision Central
The place for all the live chats, between chats and other eurovision stuff during the events itself! From Liverpool! With hosts Julia Sanina, Hannah Waddingham and Alesha Dixon! Times?First semi final: Tuesday 9 may (9PM EU/ 8PM UK time/3PM EST) … Continue reading Eurovision Central