Like, our evolving to have endurance over animals? The ability to walk on two legs? OPPOSABLE THUMBS[footnote]shut up, apes and koalas[/footnote]?!? Humans have sure got a lot of things that got us ahead of the rest of nature’s pack. Let’s … Continue reading Humans are WEIRD
The month of August has us looking at a pretty exciting area that crosses into a lot of areas of fantasy. There are some specific things throughout it but others that can spread across many mediums and styles to talk … Continue reading 30 Day Fantasy Challenge Day 30: World Of Books
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. Posting pictures is fine … Continue reading The Book Nook Goes Back To School (8/30)
Last Wednesday I briefly talked about big departures happening in G/O Media. Then I realized belatedly that would have been a more interesting header than the rest of the crap I wrote. So I thought today I’d spend a little … Continue reading The Wednesday Politics Thread is Going to be Replaced by AI
I am currently in Minnesota (so North!) and spent today at the Minnesota State Fair! Also, it’s my 45th birthday! I had grand ambitions for this Night Thread, but it turns out I am old and exhausted, so here, have … Continue reading The Night Thread on a Stick (8/29/23)
One of the series that the Disney+ service announced in the realm of Star Wars previously is the Ahsoka project, which will feature Rosario Dawson in the lead as she reprises the role from The Mandalorian. From what we know so far … Continue reading Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 1 Episode 3 Discussion
Chilling Adventures Presents…. Camp Pickens One-Shot Writers – Jordan Morris, Blake Howard, Tim Seeley Artists – Diana Camero, Carola Boreli, Mike Norton One of my favorite spinoffs to Archie Comics was the Archie Horror Line. I previously reviewed Blossoms 666, … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Chilling Adventures Presents Camp Pickens
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading ”In All Seriousness” Thread — 08/29/2023
How do you focus on your writing? Any tips for the rest of us? Continue reading Writing Discussion Thread is doing some Research
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news: Police Have “Strong Leads” Into the Mass Shooting at a Minneapolis Queer Punk House In Brazil, Using Homophobic Slurs Is Now Punishable By … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Owned since: 2013Genre: Covers by one of the lead 90’s indie pop godmothers of the USAWhere I bought it: The labelYear: 2013Label/pressing: Lost Sound Tapes This time Crate Skimmers is covering something from my small but sturdy collection of cassettes. … Continue reading Crate Skimmers #43 Rose Melberg – September
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 29
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… Michael Mann. Highly recommended: Thief, Manhunter, … Continue reading Director Profile: Michael Mann
This is a safe space: a space for women+ to come together as we are. All of our wants, needs, thoughts, feelings, experiences, losses, successes etc. are welcome. We are here to support each other during trying times and grief, … Continue reading The Tuesday Women’s+ Thread Relaxes
Sleepaway Camp 2 Unhappy Campers is another horror film celebrating it’s 35th Anniversary in 2023. Pamela Springsteen takes over the role as Angela in this follow up to Sleepaway Camp. Taking place 5 years after the original, Angela is a … Continue reading Sleepaway Camp II Unhappy Campers Day Thread (08/29)
Well folks, Summer is ending, and while it may have roared in like a lion with Diablo IV, it goes out like a lamb with Goodbye Volcano High. Initially teased in Sony’s PS5 announcement show, Goodbye Volcano High is only … Continue reading New Game Releases 08/29/23 – 09/04/23
Optional discussion prompt: What history subjects do you consider yourself most knowledgeable about, and how did you first become interested in them? Continue reading What Does The History Thread Know?
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: 29 August 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 Has A Frog In Its Throat
The month of August has us looking at a pretty exciting area that crosses into a lot of areas of fantasy. There are some specific things throughout it but others that can spread across many mediums and styles to talk … Continue reading 30 Day Fantasy Challenge Day 29: Tabletop Gaming
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