Sarah Millican is the funniest thing to come out of the North east of England since, well, Ross Noble is funny too so that’s not a huge time span. Anyway, she’s funny. She’s several other F-words, feisty, feminist and a … Continue reading The Be a Millican, Not a Millican’t Day Thread

I’ve decided to focus all of my OTs this month (except for my traditional last Night Thread of the month) on silent horror shorts. Today’s horror short is J. Searle Dawley’s 1910 adaptation of Frankenstein. You all know the story … Continue reading Scott OT #134: The Day Thread Salutes the 1910 Frankenstein (10/5)

From the Marvel Comics Wiki – “Marvel Zombies is a five-issue limited series published from December 2005 to April 2006 by Marvel Comics. The series was written by Robert Kirkman with art by Sean Phillips and covers by Arthur Suydam. It was the first series in the Marvel Zombies series of related … Continue reading Marvel Zombies Day Thread

Hello out there, we’re on the air, it’s Hockey Night tonight Tension grows, the whistle blows, and the puck goes down the ice The goalie jumps, and the players bump, and the fans all go insane Someone roars, “Bobby Scores!”, at the … Continue reading The Best Day Thread You Can Name

I was first introduced to Octavia Butler in grad school when my African-American Lit. professor assigned Kindred, a novel about a contemporary (at the time) African-American woman who uncontrollably travels back in time to key moments in the life of … Continue reading Parable of the Day Thread

This day thread is dedicated to the golden light, warm colors, and crisp, cool air of October, the most beautiful month of the year. My favorite autumnal painting celebrating the beauty of this month is October in the Catskills (1880) by the … Continue reading The Golden Light of October Day Thread

ZZZZZZZZZzzzzz! Continue reading The Jigglypuff Day Thread Wants to Sing to You

Though I’ve been at the Avocado a long time, I’ve never posted an Open Thread before. I wanted to take the opportunity today, though, because it would have been Madeline Kahn’s 76th birthday, and I don’t think I’ve ever admired … Continue reading The Day Thread Has Flames on the Side of Its Face (9/29)

Today is my birthday!! I love the Avocado! Thanks for being so great! Here are few of my favorite things. The Doctor!! Expanse! My favorite movies of 2018 Have a wonderful day! Continue reading RiverSong BirthDAY THREAD (9/28)

I’ll be working tonight and I’ll be missing The Good Place premiere when it airs, so please don’t spoil it for me. And if any of you do it spoil it for me, I’ll stab you with a rusty downvote. Hope … Continue reading Scott OT #130: The Day Thread Has an Important Message (9/27)

Batman must face the strangest and most bizarre adventure of his career, as he meets comics’ strangest and most bizarre hero… THE MAXX! IDW and DC Comics proudly present the most surreal, quirky, and wonderful crossover of all time! A … Continue reading Batman/The Maxx Day Thread

The 2010 Twilight rip-off The Last Vampire on Earth is one of the more breathtakingly dumb mockbusters of all time. The acting is terrible, the cinematography is horrid, and the script is a carbon copy of Twilight, except with even … Continue reading Scott OT #128: The Day Thread of The Last Vampire on Earth (9/25)

I love science fiction but only recently saw this spectacular movie when it was released in IMAX in honor of the film’s 50th anniversary. I absolutely loved it. Have a wonderful day! Continue reading 2001 Space Odyssey DAY THREAD (9/24)

Do you remember the 21st night of September? It was a few nights ago, I wasn’t sure if you did. Anyway, have a nice day. Continue reading The Day Thread Would like to Know…

September 22 is Hobbit Day. As if you didn’t know! It’s actually the birthdays of both our halfling heroes, Frodo and Bilbo Baggins. Also it’s my first day thread, and I can think of no better tribute to The Avocado … Continue reading The Day Thread Celebrates Hobbit Day!

That’s Today! Continue reading Twenty-First of September Day Thread

Minnie (short for Minerva) showed up in our front lawn about two and a half years ago as a tiny kitten not much larger than my foot. After getting her fixed and inoculated at the vet, we took her into … Continue reading The Day Thread of Minnie’s Bonelessness

First Appearance: Rex the Wonder Dog #4 From the DC Wiki : “Detective Chimp is an intelligent chimpanzee. He is a master detective, and a member of the Shadowpact and the Croatoans. Originally a normal chimpanzee taken from Africa and raised as a circus … Continue reading Detective Chimp Day Thread

Last minute Emergency! Have a great day!!! Continue reading Emergency Gizmo Day Thread (9/18)

Hopefully, you all brought lots of spaghetti. Continue reading The Garfield & Friends Day Thread is Ready to Party!

Some time ago, I requested this Day Thread. Now, I don’t remember why. So, what’s cool about today? *Checks newspaper* Canada stalls on trade pac… Hey, it’s the Deathaversary of one of my favourite unsung historical figures, Mr. Levi Coffin! … Continue reading Levi Coffin’s Forgetful Day Thread