The daily open thread which operates between 11 AM and 11 PM where you can talk about whatever besides politics and Minions
Hi, I’m Sister Jude the Obscure, welcome to my first day thread! One of my goals in life is to introduce people to opera who otherwise would not be into it, and create if not fans, then folks that might … Continue reading Lisette Oropesa Day Thread
Dr. Hugo Strange was first introduced in Detective Comic #36. He was created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger. Hugo Strange is only one of a few individuals who was able to deduce that Bruce Wayne and Batman were one … Continue reading The Day Thread is a Little Strange
This Open Thread is now the Danhausen Day Thread! The Dayhausen Thread. Day Threadhausen! Danhausen is good, Danhausen is great! We surrender our will as of this date! Love that Danhausen! Send Danhausen your money or buy his merch so … Continue reading The Day Thread is Very Nice, Very Evil
Se til helvete og kom dere vekk! Det er ikke en bikkje, det er en slags ting! Det imiterer en bikkje, det er ikke virkelig! KOM DERE VEKK, IDIOTER! Have a good day and don’t let THE THINGS bite, everyone! Continue reading Det er ikke en bikkje, det er en slags ting, Day Thread! (April 14, 2021)
Today, unless something absolutely cruel has happened, is the launch of patch 5.5 (for the expansion Shadowbringers) for Final Fantasy XIV, a game that you probably have seen me talk about entirely too much here at The Avocado. The final … Continue reading The Day Thread (4/13) Talks About P’fhiroh T’alk
A great go-to card game with family, friends, and especially kids is a game I know as “Rat” (it has many other names, but I’m not sure if they’re offensive, so let’s go with “Rat”). What’s great about this game … Continue reading This Day Thread Slaps (4/12/21)
Maki Zen’in is a character from the manga/anime Jujutsu Kaisen. You should read/watch it. Continue reading The Maki Zen’in Day Thread of April 11th
Today marks the 69th birthday of Steven Frederic Seagal. A Renaissance Man in every sense of the word, in his long and truly varied career Seagal has managed to be credited as an actor, screenwriter, novelist, producer, martial artist, lawman, … Continue reading The Day Thread Celebrates Steven Seagal (April 10, 2021)
This is my first day thread in years. I don’t know the last time I published one and can’t check, because it was back on our now-gone Disqus channel. So, I’d better make this a good one. What wonders will … Continue reading The Animaniacs Game Pack Intro Day Thread
Today’s thread is dedicated to Azura, the devilish villain of Species IV: The Awakening, the final part of the Species Extended Universe! Yes, there is such a thing. No, it’s not any good. But mostly this is a shameless plug … Continue reading The Azura Day Thread (April 8, 2021)
In April 1971 the arch-rivals Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens faced off in the first round of the 70-71 Stanley Cup playoffs. It was an epic seven game clash that is considered one of the greatest playoff series in NHL … Continue reading An Unstoppable Force Hits An Immovable Wall Day Thread
That’s right, yours truly was born 39 (!) years ago. I usually don’t post pics of myself, but a selfie was requested, so: Enjoy *my* birthday, post to your heart’s content, and eat something delicious in my honor. Continue reading Sonneta’s Birth Day Thread
On April 5, 2063, the Vulcan survey ship T’Plana-Hath detected the warp signature of Zephram Cochrane’s Phoenix as it broke the warp barrier for the first time in Earth’s history. The Vulcan’s touched down in Bozeman, Montana to meet Cochrane … Continue reading First Contact Day Thread
Since it’s Easter it is time for me to watch (or listen to) Jesus Christ Superstar again. By which I specifically mean the 1973 film adaptation. There have been a LOT of versions over the years, but for me nothing … Continue reading The Day Thread of Jesus Christ Superstar (04/04)
Today is 4.3.21 Or perhaps you know it best as Or maybe Have a good countdown and choose your own illusion. Continue reading The Final Countdown Day Thread
The Louvre museum has uploaded its entire collection online! It would take a very long time to fully enjoy the 480,000 works of art in their collection, but why not take a moment away from doomscrolling Twitter and take a … Continue reading The Tête de bouledogue Day Thread (April 2, 2021)
Today marks the 17th birthday of this good cat and the fourth birthday of this good dog. It’s probably not their actual birthday, of course, but it’s close enough! Happy Birthday, Fiver and Ripley! Have a great day, Avocados! Continue reading The Birthdays Day Thread (4/1/21)
Yeah, yeah, everyone’s “Godzilla” this and “King Kong” that, but today’s thread is dedicated to the flappy-eared, pointy-nosed kaiju adversary of Frankenstein’s monster in the appropriately-entitled 1965 film Frankenstein vs Baragon, (aka Frankenstein Conquers the World). Frankenstein’s monster in this … Continue reading The Frankenstein vs Baragon Day Thread (March 31, 2021)
One of the highlights of the week for me is on Tuesday nights when I sit down and watch All Elite Wrestling’s AEW Dark, the company’s free YouTube show. Dark, which airs live on YouTube every Tuesday night starting at … Continue reading The Day Thread Is All Elite…Dark? (3/30)
Is Duck Soup your favourite Marx Brothers film, and if not, why not? Ah go on, it is and you know it! The foil to Groucho’s Rufus T. Firefly was dickish Sylvanian ambassador Trentino, (originally named Ambassador Frankenstein of Amnesia) … Continue reading The Ambassador Trentino Day Thread (March 29, 2021)
This is an appreciation post for Fondation Zinsou in Cotonou, Benin. I am absolutely in love with the prints and patterns that are “traditional” African clothing. Prints are created for special occasions, like weddings or diplomatic meetings. Foundation Zinsou displays … Continue reading Fondation Zinsou Day Thread
