Explain your username/avatar.
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It's my first name (Daniel) and a shortening of my last name (De Figueiredo). Most people, irrelevant of cultural background (Except where Portuguese or possibly Spanish is used), can't pronounce my last name. A history teacher in a previous school liked nicknames, so he called me and my siblings "DeFig" (Because that's as far as people get before they have trouble. Tip: the U is virtually silent to those who don't know Portuguese, so you can get away by pronouncing it like the U isn't there.).
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It's JediStitch. What's to explain? He's awesome!XD!
But seriously, i love Star Wars, and Stitch is one of my favorite characters, and that's about all the reason i need. I found this pic on the net, thought it was awesome and would be something i felt fit to represent me visually on the web.
It's my first name (Daniel) and a shortening of my last name (De Figueiredo). Most people, irrelevant of cultural background (Except where Portuguese or possibly Spanish is used), can't pronounce my last name. A history teacher in a previous school liked nicknames, so he called me and my siblings "DeFig" (Because that's as far as people get before they have trouble. Tip: the U is virtually silent to those who don't know Portuguese, so you can get away by pronouncing it like the U isn't there.).
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It's JediStitch. What's to explain? He's awesome!XD!
But seriously, i love Star Wars, and Stitch is one of my favorite characters, and that's about all the reason i need. I found this pic on the net, thought it was awesome and would be something i felt fit to represent me visually on the web.
Username: I used to go with several Nicknames back when i "discovered the internet" about 10 years ago, like *Fry*, P.J.Fry (after Phillip J. Fry of Futurama), Tracer Tong (from Deus Ex) and later Shikamaru (from Naruto...only thing that still rocks about the show afaik). So yeah, all of wich based on other characters.
Years later, i wanted a Nickname that was more unique and individual, especially since i can't stand a nickname with numbers behind it. While i occassionally also used my go-to Roleplay Character Name Pariah Sol, that one just felt too hammy for me.
In the end, i couldn't really come up with a really good or fun name, and so i mixed my "main user name" P.J.Fry with a song i very dearly love, moreso at that time, Freebird by Lynrd Skynrd.
Hence, "Frybird"
(not entirely unique, but never had problems with it for now)
Avatar: Nathan Fillon in an outtake from "Serenity", making the best out of a ruined scene by making a goofy face. The Outtakes of that movie are suprisingly funnier than most outtakes from other movies, including comedies. And some of the funnier ones are from the saddest and/or horrifying scenes.
Years later, i wanted a Nickname that was more unique and individual, especially since i can't stand a nickname with numbers behind it. While i occassionally also used my go-to Roleplay Character Name Pariah Sol, that one just felt too hammy for me.
In the end, i couldn't really come up with a really good or fun name, and so i mixed my "main user name" P.J.Fry with a song i very dearly love, moreso at that time, Freebird by Lynrd Skynrd.
Hence, "Frybird"
(not entirely unique, but never had problems with it for now)
Avatar: Nathan Fillon in an outtake from "Serenity", making the best out of a ruined scene by making a goofy face. The Outtakes of that movie are suprisingly funnier than most outtakes from other movies, including comedies. And some of the funnier ones are from the saddest and/or horrifying scenes.
Username: I think it's just "Fenring," which is from Count Fenring, who is a minor character in Dune. If there's a "42" after it, that's from Hitchhiker's Guide, because you know, 42.
Avatar: It's the TalkRadar logo! TaaaaAAAAAAAaaalkRaaadar!! You can listen to this excellent podcast here. [http://www.gamesradar.com/f/talk-radar-compendinarium/a-2008102193948574019]
Before that it was an Idle Thumbs image made by Jake "Video Games" Rodkin. Idle Thumbs is another podcast that is also awesome. You can listen to it here. [http://www.idlethumbs.net/]
Avatar: It's the TalkRadar logo! TaaaaAAAAAAAaaalkRaaadar!! You can listen to this excellent podcast here. [http://www.gamesradar.com/f/talk-radar-compendinarium/a-2008102193948574019]
Before that it was an Idle Thumbs image made by Jake "Video Games" Rodkin. Idle Thumbs is another podcast that is also awesome. You can listen to it here. [http://www.idlethumbs.net/]
Username: When I first got into Lord of the Rings, I visited a site called Barrowdowns and put my full name into the name generator. My username was what it came up with. Ironically, it means 'Fair-haired snow maiden', which since I'm a blonde living in Alaska, is absolutely perfect.
Avatar: My player character Keladry Cousland from Dragon Age.
Avatar: My player character Keladry Cousland from Dragon Age.
Username: A rune is a symbol of power. The number is just my favorite number.
Avatar: I like Yuki Nagato, that shouldn't need too much of an explanation. I've been thinking of switching, but this avatar seems to be my only mark here, I don't think people would know me otherwise.
Avatar: I like Yuki Nagato, that shouldn't need too much of an explanation. I've been thinking of switching, but this avatar seems to be my only mark here, I don't think people would know me otherwise.
Well I haven't posted in one of these in a while, mmkay.
The slight change in Username (EmileeElectro) is because I was having a three way with my boyfriend and his friend, and his friend mentioned something about Pokemon, then something about the evolutions of Eevee. After a few minutes I suddenly realised that my initials were E V (Eevee) which made me happy and dance for a while.
The avatar is Axel because he's awesome, but I might change it soon.
The slight change in Username (EmileeElectro) is because I was having a three way with my boyfriend and his friend, and his friend mentioned something about Pokemon, then something about the evolutions of Eevee. After a few minutes I suddenly realised that my initials were E V (Eevee) which made me happy and dance for a while.
The avatar is Axel because he's awesome, but I might change it soon.
Username: Came about as a typo of a freaky race of ... well im not sure what they are from the Series Wheel of Time called the Eelfinn (i wanted Semirhage but it was taken)
Avatar: Came from a manga called Kurohime, I have a major fascination with angels and demons and the pic is just f'ing awesome
So Awesome!
Avatar: Came from a manga called Kurohime, I have a major fascination with angels and demons and the pic is just f'ing awesome
Oh, I meant three way conversation >_> XD I'll keep it up there for the lulz factor.Klitch said:
Username: Was initially Shock, with "olate" tacked on after I saw Powerthirst.
Avatar: It's a drawing of the Gears of War blood cog. Except it's a cute angry face. And I love it.
Avatar: It's a drawing of the Gears of War blood cog. Except it's a cute angry face. And I love it.
Username- My game character name is from the game Guild Wars. He is my favourite character in the game and when I first join the Escapist, I couldn't think of a new username so I chose one I had already made
Avatar- I original had my username game face as the avatar but I had changed it to this yesterday. I found the game face a bit dull so I chose this one since I thought it cute and cool.
Avatar- I original had my username game face as the avatar but I had changed it to this yesterday. I found the game face a bit dull so I chose this one since I thought it cute and cool.
