Things You Didn’t Know
Here we go again! Tell us about a fact that you discovered embarrassingly late in life! Or something obscure that you just find fascinating! Continue reading Things You Didn’t Know
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We ask YOU! the readers of The Avocado your answers to a wide range of questions
Mashup two characters by the same actor into one movie, game
Just like the title says, make a movie by mashing up two movies that share an actor, except now they’re both characters at once. So taking Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence with the … Continue reading Mashup two characters by the same actor into one movie, game
To hell with ‘Common Sense’ – when unlikely bets in media made the most surprising returns
Inspired by the following tweets: The entire Marvel Cinematic Universe was built on Favreau convincing a bunch of executives that a middle-aged actor not long out of rehab and prison, who had described himself as "box office poison" even during … Continue reading To hell with ‘Common Sense’ – when unlikely bets in media made the most surprising returns
Most Anticipated Movies 2020
In Which We Look Ahead As we nervously approach this oncoming decade it’s always fun to remind ourselves of things we can look forward to. As is usually the case with a pop minded collective like The Avocado, movies are … Continue reading Most Anticipated Movies 2020
New Year 2020 Goals and Resolutions
Happy New Year! What are your goals and resolutions in the New Year? What are you leaving behind in 2019 and looking forward to in the brand new year? If there is anything we can help you with as a … Continue reading New Year 2020 Goals and Resolutions
2020s Predictions
I did this in the open thread and it seemed pretty popular, so here it is a full post: What do you think the next decade will bring, in pop culture and/or beyond? I’ll start off, with some guesses … Continue reading 2020s Predictions
Bork a Movie Quote!
This is pretty easy. Similar to my wildly successful “Upvote a Movie Quote” Thread, just pick a movie line, and throw “bork” in there! “May the Bork be with you.” “The name’s Bork. James Bork.” Etc. Have fun, and keep … Continue reading Bork a Movie Quote!
Third Annual Christmas Songs That Don’t Suck Thread
It’s that time again. Let’s start things off with a tune by the Kinks. Continue reading Third Annual Christmas Songs That Don’t Suck Thread
The Toys That Made You Who You Are
There is no copyright infringement meant with this thread. What were the toys you received for the holidays that had a major impact on your childhood? What toys did you have when you were little that you wish you still … Continue reading The Toys That Made You Who You Are
Share Your Yuletide Decor 2019
You spend hours working away on assembling the perfect Christmas decorations… and so few people are going to see it. It’s time you get recognized for your hard work. Post your lovely Christmas displays, your favorite ornaments, your trees, your … Continue reading Share Your Yuletide Decor 2019
Movie Subplots That Should Have Been Whole Movies
Stolen (with permission) from Beelzebot from yesterday’s Open Thread. I would have liked to know more about Rodney Dangerfield’s character in Caddyshack. Where’d he get his money? What’s he do for a living? What movie subplots do you wish were … Continue reading Movie Subplots That Should Have Been Whole Movies
Music Inventory: Songs from different artists about the same topic
This is a fun topic I’ve been sitting on for a while. Name 2 or more songs by different artists that refer to the same thing. The “thing” should be something fairly specific and concrete (historical or fictional topic) and … Continue reading Music Inventory: Songs from different artists about the same topic
Holiday Gift Ideas and Brainstorming 2019
The other night I was flipping through some channels and came across a show called Wrap Battle. It is an elimination-style competition show about wrapping presents. At first I thought: What is this?! Then I was a little sad because … Continue reading Holiday Gift Ideas and Brainstorming 2019
Share Your 2019 Spotify Wrapped Lists!
Spotify Wrapped, a review all the songs, albums and podcasts you have been streaming in the last year, as well as A Decade Wrapped, is out. Do you want to share your most-played music with the rest of the class? … Continue reading Share Your 2019 Spotify Wrapped Lists!
Describe an Artist’s Ethos
Name a musician or band you love and try to summarize what their music is about, what they’re trying to express or communicate in their work at large. Continue reading Describe an Artist’s Ethos
Things You Didn’t Know
Here we go again! Tell us about a fact that you discovered embarrassingly late in life! Or something obscure that you just find fascinating! Continue reading Things You Didn’t Know
What Are Your Games of the Decade?
Wooh! Another decade has gone by, and a whole host of games have released since. From 2010 to 2019 it’s been quite the ten years, for better or for worse. In the grand scheme of living in this mad, mad … Continue reading What Are Your Games of the Decade?
The Avocado Thinks About This A Lot
One of my favorite things on the internet is I Think About This A Lot, The Cut’s place for people to share their “private memes: images, videos, and other random trivia they are doomed to play forever on loop in their … Continue reading The Avocado Thinks About This A Lot
Rank the Tracks Like There’s No Tomorrow
Things You Didn’t Know
Here we go again! Tell us about a fact that you discovered embarrassingly late in life! Or something obscure that you just find fascinating! Continue reading Things You Didn’t Know
Favorite Treehouse of Horror Segment
October 2019 saw the 30th annual Simpson’s Treehouse of Horror on Fox. It was also the 666th episode of the beloved cartoon series as well. Today’s discussion is your favorite Treehouse of Horror segment. You can name more than … Continue reading Favorite Treehouse of Horror Segment
