Welcome to the Musicals Thread, the Avocado’s space for anything and everything related to musical theatre! Every month I’ll post a discussion prompt, but please feel free to comment on other topics, from new discoveries to old favorites. If you … Continue reading Musicals Thread (The moral of the story)
In which Jeff finds a friend, then not Jeff as a character is almost always one that needs Hayley or another Smith to bounce off of (Lost in Space not withstanding, although his actions were heavily influenced by Hayley). As … Continue reading American Dad! Season 20 Episode 11 “A Little Mystery”
It’s been four months since The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom released! With such a sprawling game, the community played at very different paces which sometimes made it difficult to fully engage in conversation. So I thought it … Continue reading Tears of the Kingdom: 4 Months Later
I hope you’re still enjoying your time with Starfield because this week’s releases sure aren’t going to pull you away from it anytime soon. I’d say I’m being unfair, but come on, are you really going to stop exploring planets … Continue reading New Game Releases 09/12/23 – 09/18/23
Came across an old article in The Atlantic which summarizes the problems with the way history is taught in public schools. The thrust of the piece is about how focus on individual narratives and perspectives robs history of its richness: … Continue reading The History Thread Wrestles With History
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: 12 September 2023
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 Plays A Shell Game
For the month of September, we’re going to be focusing on the world of animation and that means going through a lot of very different elements of it. Thanks to Mr. Ixolite for the prompts!To get this day underway, we … Continue reading 30 Day Animation Rebooted Challenge Day 12: DreamWorks Properties
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? The week sees … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (9/12)
That’s about it. I think there’s some Nordic language answer to the question “How are you today?” Which is “Alive and lot crying.” That’s me. That’s good enough, Ham. From Josh Gerstein, Kyle Cheney, and Politico Trump asks judge overseeing … Continue reading Tuesday’s politics thread is present and accounted for.
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: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Gary Wright passed away over the Labor Day Weekend. I’ve been meaning to dedicate an OT to his song Dream Weaver so I figured tonight would be the night. “Fly me away to the bright side of the moon and … Continue reading Dream Weaver Night Thread (09/11)
And here’s the second part! [spoiler title=”Songs”]”Born to Run”, “Thunder Road”, “Dancing in the Dark”, “I’m on Fire”, “Badlands”, “Glory Days”, “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” (live), “Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out”, “Brilliant Disguise”, “Jungleland”, “My Hometown”, “The Rising”, “Blinded by … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen Song Tournament: Round 1 Pt. 2
Note: as this is a TV review and not a Spoil Sports, please avoid spoilers or use the tags in the comments. One Piece has been around for longer than some commenters have been alive, but the Netflix adaptation is … Continue reading TV Reviews: One Piece (Netflix, 2023)
Today’s contestants are: Jeopardy! SCIENCE CLASS // WELCOME TO MIAMI // A LATIN BESTIARY // SOUNDS LIKE FOOD // WORLD OF BARBIE // KIN DD1 – $600 – SCIENCE CLASS – Sedimentary deposits near Lake Superior produce the largest U.S. … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Sept. 11 (season premiere)
Youssef Chahine was one of Egypt’s most acclaimed film directors. In Alexandria… Why? he recounts his teenage years. World War 2 is raging and Egypt’s economy is collapsing. Chahine’s alter ego, Yehia, escapes into dreams of Hollywood. Actor Mohsen Mohieddin … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Alexandria… Why? (1979)
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: Clickable / Forced Order Or visit the quiz here. Sunday: MiscellaneousMonday: LiteratureTuesday: GeographyWednesday: MusicThursday: HistoryFriday: Movies & … Continue reading Triviacados: Monday, September 11, 2023
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? Due to today’s anniversary, there won’t be a discussion subject today. I hope you all take … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread Remembers
It’s no Love’s Baby Soft or sketchy Slavic women “dating site”, but it’s up there. Continue reading Ad Space – Been a Bit Since We Did One This Sexist
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 (09/11/23)
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