The Last Best Hope… – “Severed Dreams”
While Point of No Return shares its name with the whole season, and represents the increasingly desperate measures the main crew are taking to keep the conflict from erupting, Severed Dreams is all about not shying from that fight once … Continue reading The Last Best Hope… – “Severed Dreams”
The Comic Strip Club (Sat 01/03/2026)
The Pet Thread Celebrates Goose
Let’s see those pets! Continue reading The Pet Thread Celebrates Goose
The Weekend Politics Thread Fills In
I’m filling in for Dave Killsock this weekend. But fear not! I brought birds! Specifically, a selection of birds from last weekend’s Nature Thread Year In Review. (And if you’ve got nature pics of your own, come share them in … Continue reading The Weekend Politics Thread Fills In
The 1/2 Night Thread Likes to Share
On New Year’s Eve I watched this great TAEMIN performance while I was cooking. And then I watched it again with Ralph later that night. And then I watched it again today. And now I’m sharing it with you all … Continue reading The 1/2 Night Thread Likes to Share
Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Jan. 2
Here are today’s Second Chance contestants: Jeopardy! HISTORICAL HODGEPODGE // PARENTING // FLIP AROUND THE COMPOUND (WORD) // LOGOS // MODERN HORROR IS LIT // TV: WHO PLAYED ‘EM? DD1 – 600 – FLIP AROUND THE COMPOUND (WORD) – A … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Jan. 2
“In All Seriousness” Thread — 01/02/2025
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 01/02/2025
Identify This GIF!
Happy New Year to all, and to all an Identify This GIF! Continue reading Identify This GIF!
Job Rants Thread – 1/2/2026 – ORIF (Oh, Right; It’s Friday)
Hey, all; Happy And Healthy First Friday of 2026! As you may have gathered from the header, I’m typing this in a rush, having reached the same conclusion. Between coming down from the holiday havoc, to New Years’ Day being … Continue reading Job Rants Thread – 1/2/2026 – ORIF (Oh, Right; It’s Friday)
The Weekly Shuffle Thread Speaks ENGLISH!
Hello everyone, and welcome to another edition of the Weekly Shuffle Thread, your favorite place to show off your shuffles! If you’re able to read this post right now, that must mean one thing: you can understand the English language! … Continue reading The Weekly Shuffle Thread Speaks ENGLISH!
The Avocado Movie Club #39: Stroszek (1977)
“If you want something, you’re never too old.”
Continue reading The Avocado Movie Club #39: Stroszek (1977)
Announcing the Winners of the 2025 Peely Awards for the Worst in Pop Culture
I completely forgot just how much of a pain it is working with the “accordion” feature. But we need it because WOW, these are long. Continue reading Announcing the Winners of the 2025 Peely Awards for the Worst in Pop Culture
The 01/02 Day Thread Is Recursive Muppets
I always liked it when Jim Henson, Frank Oz, and Jerry Nelson were puppets who played in a band together. Continue reading The 01/02 Day Thread Is Recursive Muppets
The Comic Strip Club (Fri 01/02/2026)
The Friday Politics Thread Has Some New Year’s Leftovers
For a lot of folks in the American South, it’s traditional to have black-eyed peas, cabbage, and ham (or other greens/other pork, but it’s cabbage and ham in the QHarp family) on New Year’s Day in order to attract health, … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Has Some New Year’s Leftovers
The 1998 Night Thread is the Year of Godzilla
God I hope that’s his tail… Continue reading The 1998 Night Thread is the Year of Godzilla
The Pits 2025: Results!
You voted. We tallied. Here are The Avocado’s favourite media works and most memorable comments of 2025. Continue reading The Pits 2025: Results!
Percy Jackson and the Olympians S2: Episode 5 Spoiler Thread
“We Check In to C.C.’s Spa and Resort” Happy new year! I didn’t get much discussion time in last episode, but I have to admit, both last episode and this one went some really clever places and I enjoyed them … Continue reading Percy Jackson and the Olympians S2: Episode 5 Spoiler Thread
The Taking of Giftmas 2026
Hey, Avocados! As you know, after brilliantly organizing Giftmas for nine years, Jaye Tyler stepped down as organizer last year. I took over this year but really can’t take it over for good. SO! We’re recruiting for one or two … Continue reading The Taking of Giftmas 2026
Weekly Women’s+ Thread
I’m 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 … Continue reading Weekly Women’s+ Thread