Explain Your Username

[Matt]

For some, like me, it is obvious. For others possibly not. Explain the meaning/inspiration for choosing your username!


Go ahead Crappertay, explain it for the 50th time.

[Abscynthe]

Mine was started years and years ago, when I was trying to go through a Goth phase (I wanted to, but it just wasn't me). I wanted to do Absinthe, the correct spelling, but since I think every other Goth girl out there had that, I changed the spelling. I actually was Abscynthe02 when I signed up on the old ezboard, but have since had the 02 dropped.

[Captain Murphy]

Captain Murphy from Sealab: 2021. I just loved the show and Harry Goz did his voice perfect.

[Rated X]

I went through a series of different names. I settled on this because of the use of my bad language and I used to pirate porn. I pirated over 2 terabytes of porn in the last few years so the name kind of fits.

[Mack]

I used to have a Dr in front of my name, no idea why, but that got dropped at some point, I think at the insistence of Into.

[Matt]

:lol I vaguely remember that, Mack.

[AKmaro1]

This was actually a topic I had in mind to post, but never seemed to get around to it (honestly!). But anyhow here's mine.

The 1st 2 letters, AK, are the initials of my real first and last name, then the maro is short for Camaro which was my first car I ever had that wasn't a hand me down from my parents or something. So I thought it would be a cool screen name to blend the two into AKmaro1 or ( a camaro 1). The 1 was just added on when I had to change my AOL screen name one time (it was and still is my AOL screen name). So that's it, oh and I did get a little inspiration for the concept from a buddy of mine who did something similar when he had his AOL screen name, but his didn't involve a car though....

[Volante]

Settled on this back in the late 90s, knocked the 'Disco' part off Largo's ship in Thunderball. Big Bond fan at the time, Thunderball is one of my top 3 as well.

[Wiggum]

http://chanisoft.com/images/RalphWiggum3.gif

I figured it would keep post quality expectations low.

[Matt]

Wiggum, your usertitle in combination with your avatar just keeps getting funnier and funnier.

[Into]

Intolerance, Tool song that I thought sounded cool as a username. Got chopped down to "Into" once Josh started calling me that. Some other people called me "Intol", but I didn't like that.

And it's pronounced "In-toh" not "In-too"

[Wiggum]

Wiggum, your usertitle in combination with your avatar just keeps getting funnier and funnier.

I'm pretty sure Johnny said something along those lines on one of his pill runs into Mexico at some point.

[Rated X]

So can I start calling you Wigs?

Yes I'm lazy and don't want to type out the whole name lol.

[Wiggum]

Yeah, you're approved to start shortening usernames :lol

[Rated X]

:lol yay

[Matt]

So you are now X, Wiggum is Wigs and I'm uh well stuck on Matt.

[Wiggum]

See, I alway think of him as Rx, like the signs you see outside of pharmacies.

[Matt]

nice. Rx. Now we should call him Meds or Doc.

[Rated X]

:lol

Well Matt we can call you Ma for short :rofl

[legna]

I had an ex boyfriend who called me angel- which I thought was tacky. So I reversed it and it became legna *shrugs* (and yes, in legna the g is hard sounding). I like to say I'm a backwards angel because I'm no angel, but I aint no devil either.

[Rated X]

Huh I never even realized it was angel backwards. I thought it had something to do with your legs.

[Wiggum]

I never realized it was angel backwards either.

[crappertay]

**** off.

Next


:lol

[Matt]

:rofl

[Binkleywalker]

Anyone who is a major fan of the comic strip Bloom County probably gets mine. I've also used R2-Opus2 in the past.

[Rated X]

So no explanation Tay?

[Bordick]

For mine. Hmmm.....how do I explain this?......Um, it's an inside term amongst myself, my older brother, and his ol' high school buddies turned stoner roommates back in '01 & '02 which roughly translates to the average folk as "Since you're up, get me a beer!".

I'll refrain from the long complicated diatribe connecting the evolution of the term to this ex-MLB short stop:

http://people.maine.com/publius/almanac/encycweb/images/bbbordic.jpg


Anywho, so yeah, it means "Get me a beer!" :lol

[Abscynthe]

I knew Legna was angel backwards, but I never pronounce it with the hard g!

And Rated, everyone's username gets shortened at some point. I'm usually Abs or Absy. Much easier than trying to spell out Abscynthe! :)

[Pwalex]

Mine is a nickname that my friends gave me back when I was 13 or so. It's short for "Poor Alex" which they all started chanting at me one day when I was in a shitty mood. They later decided to shorten it to "Pwalex" as a more irritating way of chanting it. Naturally I hated it at first, but eventually it just stuck...

[Matt]

I shall never call "LEG" "NA" by "LEDGE" "NA". That ain't right. :lol

[Rated X]

Hmmm Legs wouldn't be bad. I'll try it out til she throws the cyber smack down on me. :lol

[Matt]

I just call her Mama now. Referring to her fluffies just doesn't seem right since they are now food producers.

[electricloseyland]

Yes, I'm sure that's what all new mothers want to be known as. :lol I bet Bethany's gonna lay the in-person smackdown now.

My username is a twist on my name and the Jimi Hendrix album Electricladyland. I'm a big Hendrix freak, and I thought I was being clever.

[FranktheRabbit]

This is a name I have used for any only movie sites I have been a part of. Named after one of my favorite characters in one of my favorite movies.

[moviegirl11]

Mine's named after my avatar

[Matt]

that guy is moviegirl11?

[moviegirl11]

no, he is michael bolton

[Matt]

the singer?

[Abscynthe]

I'll be honest with you, I love his music, I do, I'm a Michael Bolton fan. For my money, I don't know if it gets any better than when he sings "When a Man Loves a Woman".

[moviegirl11]

LOL thank you, absy!!!


Matt, haven't you ever seen Office Space?

[Volante]

Oh, THAT'S the usertitle?

I think wires were crossed somewhere...

[Abscynthe]

The title of the thread says usertitle, but Matt said username in his post.

[Volante]

Yep...crossed wires. Me thinks board games short circuted his brain, Abs. :p

[Abscynthe]

Naked board games will do that every time, yep yep.

[Matt]

oh yeah i guess i'm the one who messed up. :lol MG just trying to show me up.

[GodNnelg]

People seemed to have figured mine out already without me telling but for those who don't know...
"Godnnelg" is actually GlennDog backwards, which was a college nickname for me.
Yea I thought I was being clever in using this as a nickname in online games...

Captain Murphy from Sealab, LOL.. I loved that character!

[legna]

they are still the fluffies- just bigger and can squirt!

[Darth Tater]

they are still the fluffies- just bigger and can squirt!

Reminds me of a wet t-shirt contest I saw once. I did NOT want to see her squirting the crowd. Wrong wrong wrong!

My user name is based on my love of Star Wars, potatoes, and the toy.

http://www.eckstein.seattleschools.org/elmiller/more/darth-tater/darth-tater.jpg

[Quetanic]

This thread has been a very entertaining read. Let me add to it and tell you where my username comes from. Mine is my fraternity line name. Its a mix of Que and Titanic. So if you wanted to shorten it just call me Q or Que. They said even though I was short I always stood tall and I always had something to say.

[missmattox]

not reflecting the fact that I'm a mrs now :)

[missmattox]

and a Mom...but you don't change your name for that...we should wear metals:)

[Ultra-Rant]

I would like to explain mine, BUT I would rather have people wonder. It's more entertaining for me that way. :)

[Matt]

I would like to explain mine, BUT I would rather have people wonder. It's more entertaining for me that way. :)

Why you..... :lol

[moviegirl11]

oh yeah i guess i'm the one who messed up. :lol MG just trying to show me up.

LOL no... I just didnt bother to read the original post since I assumed the title explained everything.

[legna]

Oh and DT- everyone calls me legs, I'm used to it.

[Ultra-Rant]

Why you..... :lol

I'll tell you what Matt. Instead of posting my story, if 7 people reply to this thread with the words, "Ultra-Rant Photo", I'll post a photo of myself on here, so everyone will finally know what I look like. You have to be one of the 7. If 7 people post and you're not one, then I won't do it. I think I am mainly doing this for my own amusement, and to see if people will participate.

P.S - I am also at work, bored out of my mind.

[Vanished]

Well my username used to be "vanishedcharger" which was attributed to my favorite football team, the San Diego Chargers, and how they usually fly under the radar most seasons. Then I shortened it because it was a bit of a hindrance for me. It doesn't explain my current one, because I don't have one for it. I just like it alot. :lol

Oh, and "Ultra-Rant Photo".

[electricloseyland]

OK, I'll bite. Ultra Rant photo. But if you post it and you don't look like the hobo avatar, I'll be very disappointed.

[Pwalex]

Sure, why not: "Ultra-Rant Photo"

[Ultra-Rant]

OK, I'll bite. Ultra Rant photo. But if you post it and you don't look like the hobo avatar, I'll be very disappointed.

Gawd Damn it Electric. Now, I am going to have to take another photo and post two. I'll do it just for you. lol

[Wiggum]

Ultra Rant Photo, hecks yeah!

[Matt]

ultra rant photo

[Abscynthe]

Ultra Rant photo

[legna]

Ultra Rant photo

[Ultra-Rant]

Wow, I really wasn't expecting this much of a followup this fast. lol. I will post the photos when I get back home. I still need to take a second one for electric, after he explained his threshold for disappointment. lol Also, I am at work right now and I am not allowed on facebook to get the photo I need.

BUT I WILL POST WHEN I GET HOME. I promise.

[Vanished]

:yay

[LEMENE]

oki, mine is how you may read my initials from my natural language.
L.M.N, so in English would be backwards I think, ELEMEN :huh

[Ultra-Rant]

Although I realize that this will probably be the butt end of many jokes for a long time to come, and that I probably should have chosen a higher number of participants for which to inspire readers to post. But as promised, here are photos of myself.

This is one of a friend and me after climbing a waterfall in the Rockie Mountains Click Here (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a387/Mir-J20/DSCF0448.jpg)

As demanded by a certain someone who made it obvious that he would be easily disappointed *cough* Electric *cough* Here is one I put together quickly for his entertainment. Me as Dr.Hobo. My Avatar. Click Here (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a387/Mir-J20/drhobo.jpg)

Hope the reward for following my request wasn't a total waste/disappointment. I'll check back later, as I am sure that there will be some very ....... "interesting" replies. Be Gentle.

[Wiggum]

I'm really not sure which one is you in the first photo.

But one of you guys are sporting some nice patterned leg gear. :cool

[Ultra-Rant]

That would be me Wiggum. I'm on the right in the first photo. lol

[Vanished]

You remind me of Joe Pantoliano. :lol

Except with more rocking facial hair. :thumbsup

[Wiggum]

I'm sorry, but at second look at the photo, there's something weird about the angle.

Or are you both actually pitching tents?


























kidding, kidding.








sort of.

[Ultra-Rant]

I'm sorry, but at second look at the photo, there's something weird about the angle. Or are you both actually pitching tents? kidding, kidding. sort of.

No we are not pitching tents. I give you a photo of us at some amazing waterfalls and you stare at our junk. I'm starting to question your sexual preference sir. lol :joke

[Wiggum]

:lol, aint my fault that your friend's south is pointing due east

[Ultra-Rant]

:lol, aint my fault that your friend's south is pointing due east

:rofl That's epic. Ummm....I can only speak for myself. But I'm done discussing man parts with you Wiggum. :lol

[the-pixie]

Mine is from the gaming documentary I shot. I had to take a gammer name and this one came to me while drinking as all good ideas do. The documentary is called Hobocon btw.

[Into]

:rofl Ultra and W

[Abscynthe]

alex45 - old Native American word for "spammer trying to get enough posts for a link"

[Wiggum]

Actually it's an old Hindu term that allows me to use the ultimate "Delete As Spam" function.

Vishnu is smiliing.

[Abscynthe]

You know? I completely forgot about that function.

[Josh]

Mine is my Native American name.

[Ultra-Rant]

Mine is my Native American name.

You sure you didn't pick it because Josh means "Jehovah is salvation"? :tilf

[soviet prince]

just been my internet username for years it

[Plum.Ster]

Lol, my username is after being known for my really delicious plum tart at uni.. :P

[Chaplain]

One of many nicknames. Probably a mutation and cross pollination of "Little Tramp" and "The Judge", given I am a serious dandy (irony) and a bit of a moaner (fact).

[Dog Welder]

Dog Welder was the result of a drunken contest between writer Garth Ennis and his buddies (comic book artists John McCrea and Steve Dillon). Garth challenged the group to come up with the lamest super hero name possible and Steve Dillon quickly blurted out "Dog Welder," ending the contest as quickly as it started.

Some time later, Ennis was writing his comic book "Hitman" and asked Steve if he could use his "creation." Dillon, of course, didn't care (not like there's a lot of licensing opportunities on the name).

The hero Dog Welder was born. He was drawn by John McCrea as a thin man in a welder's mask with an acetylene torch and a utility belt from which he hangs dead dogs. He's a "clinically insane" super hero vigilante who welds dogs to the faces of evildoers. Dog Welder, and his entire super hero team Section 8 (a team full of insane super heroes), were killed in one of the final issues of Hitman.

The name just sounded odd so I started using it when I signed up over at Fark.com.

[Wiggum]

I just thought you were Michael Vick.

[AKmaro1]

I just thought you were Michael Vick.

:lol

[Dog Welder]

I just thought you were Michael Vick.

My fantasy football team from a couple years ago was the "Ron Mexico Canine Club."

Another team owner's wife remarked that she thought my team name was "utterly tasteless," which is kind of what I had been aiming for.

[Witch King]

I joined this message board at like 4 in the morning after going to the midnight showing of Return of the King. A Google search for "Orcs" or something like that and I joined in my hype after seeing the movie, and, influenced by the bad assness of the Witch King of Angmar, I made that my screen name.

It's one of the only message boards where I don't go by "philkid3." After a few years, Matt mentioned that Witch King of Angmar was too long, and I agreed, so it was shortened to just Witch King.

[Witch King]

Huh I never even realized it was angel backwards. I thought it had something to do with your legs.
I once drunk dialed Legna and the only thing I remember about it is being blown away by finding out her name is angel backwards.

[Cup of Jabba]

It case anyone didn't get it. Like the name Cinemablend, my name is a blend of movies and coffee. "Cup of Jabba" sounds similar to a Cup of Java (With Java (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=java) being another word for coffee). And the word "Jabba" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jabba_the_Hutt) is obviously based off the popular Star Wars character of the same name.

Hence, the name Cup of Jabba.

[Matt]

Cup of Jabba is still one of the best usernames ever. I remember the day you joined the site. Josh or Stuart one sent me an IM saying "Holy crap, best user name ever!" :lol

[Bethany]

I admire all of the creativity behind these names. I wish I was more creative like ya'll are!

[Matt]

Yours is creative. Who would believe your real name is Agnes?



shit.

[Ultra-Rant]

I never thought the Hobo character would become a symbol for myself.

[Wiggum]

I've got to agree, Cup of Jabba is one of the best interweb handles I've ever run across.

[Cup of Jabba]

Cup of Jabba is still one of the best usernames ever. I remember the day you joined the site. Josh or Stuart one sent me an IM saying "Holy crap, best user name ever!"

Matt:

Yeah, I like to think I have come up with some clever stuff over the years. So thanks man. I really appreciate that.

I've got to agree, Cup of Jabba is one of the best interweb handles I've ever run across.

Wiggum:

Hey, that means a lot. Thanks bro. It is honor to hear that.

:)

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc75/jasonmuzie/00Bethany-1-1.png

Bethany:

Now, thats some clever wording!

:thumbsup

[Witch King]

I never thought my Hobo character would become a symbol for myself.
Wait. Are you Scott Ramsoomair?

[Cup of Jabba]

There is power in a name.

At least that is what they say anyways.