A mnemonic device is any technique or trick that helps you retain and retrieve information. Wikipedia has a list of mnemonics, mostly of the first-letter-based variety that we all learned a lot of in school. (Its planet ones are all … Continue reading The Night Thread uses mnemonic devices (Thursday Jul. 7)
Today’s contestants are: Brian, a user support associate, has a special bronze walrus statue; Heather, a civil servant, checked her audition status while on her honeymoon in Vegas; and Yungsheng, a public defender, is still trying to use the word … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Jul. 7
Hey everybody! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, tell us about some of you favorite video game amphibians. While you’re here, be sure to check out the great video game … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 is Amphibious
Director Deep Dive is a chronological look into a director’s filmography to see how they and their works grow and change. What is it about the Coen brothers that makes them the right choice for the start of this series? … Continue reading Director Deep Dive: Blood Simple
Journey into Mystery #83 was released in August 1962 and featured the first appearance of The Mighty Thor! We are celebrating his 60th anniversary early to coincide with the release of the latest MCU movie release Thor Love and Thunder. … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – 60th Anniversary of Thor
Part 1 Results! [spoiler] Of the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi Akakakushi 6 5 Kirby and the Rainbow Curse Crossing the Sands beatmania IIDX 23 copula Hoshikuzu Distancia [ARM /w Futoumeido + Brasscapsule] 7 6 Hate Plus It’s Not … Continue reading Best Video Game Song Tournament, 2013-2016: Top 128 (Part 2 of 4)
Hello fellow parents and caregivers of children! This week we’re talking about Sleep! Continue reading The Avocado Parenting Thread Is Sleepy (Maybe)
I hope everyone enjoyed the book so far. I’ll be putting sub-threads in the comments section to corral the discussion for each individual story. Continue reading Avocado Book Club “Homesick for Another World “first half
There’s nothing like night actions in the city Some factions under stress while others sitting pretty There’s trouble in the air, you can smell it At least these sisters are together, our belle wits But what’s coming next for their … Continue reading WW 187 – Hamilton: A Werewolf Musical – Day 2
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 Thursday Women+ Thread Does (Not) Perform Femininity
“Burning Up” is a song from Monsta X’s most recent mini album, Shape of Love. It was written and produced by member, Hyungwon. It’s one of my favorite songs on the album. Have good/great/better day! Continue reading The Day Thread is Burning Up
“Darmok”Star Trek: The Next Generation – Season 5, Episode 2 I’ve been doing this column/feature for a couple years now, and it’s the first time I’ve ever done anything like it. Each one is a fair amount of work that … Continue reading You Talking Trek to Me? – “Darmok”
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 & Nature … Continue reading Triviacados: Thursday, July 7, 2022
Welcome to the weekly TV thread! Compared to years ago, there’s so much more content out there now and so much more to talk about. This coming week of new shows brings us to the latest week of regular TV … Continue reading Couch Avocados: TV Discussion Thread
For the month of July, 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! Animation is often the medium … Continue reading 30 Day Animation Loop Challenge Day 7: Best Animated Adaptation of Another Medium
Thor and the Guardians of the Galaxy are back on the big screen since they left together on a mission to find Gamora at the end of Avengers Endgame. Where have their travels taken them? You know who else is … Continue reading Spoil Sports – Thor – Love and Thunder
Let’s discuss any and all music here. Got a new artist who’s rocking your boat that you want to talk about? Post a video! Found out about that unearthed Coltrane album that has the jazz freak in you losing your … Continue reading The Weekly Music Thread Understands That Reference
Mornin’ Politocadoes! The time of BoJo has come to an end. After dangling by a thread over the people of the United Kingdom,Boris Johnson is set to resign as Conservative leader. After a stunning, record-setting series of resignations, Johnson had … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Resigns In Disgrace
The tenth and final episode of the first season of Strange New Worlds has gone live and we’re hoping to see a lot of classic Trek fans here to talk about it! The show will be on the Paramount+ app … Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 1 Episode #10 Discussion
Have a great night, Avocados! Continue reading The Here’s a Cute Animal Pic Night Thread
