so what's the story behind your avatar?
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I thought this would be an interesting thread...
so what's the story behind your avatar?
so what's the story behind your avatar?
my avatar is a photo of my grandfather when he was in the military.. he was one good looking soldier 
I started my online presence in a visual chat environment called Palace. Nice place, palace... a network of smaller palaces, each comprised of many rooms, all interconnected by the same software.
The backgrounds could be any picture... yes... ANY picture as long as it was 512 x 384... our avatars could be anything we wanted, as long as they were no larger than 132 x 132.
We participants, or palacers as we were called, could move around on the backgrounds using our avatars and when we spoke... the text appeared beside us like comic book balloons...
One of the first things I noticed was that some of the people there thought their avatars represented them... WERE THEM, I mean... that they WERE their avatars... so... just to make sure that I did NOT fall into that same trap... I chose this smiley tiger...
I started dressing him shortly thereafter... it was fun... take the cowcub below, his right paw is comprised of 4 individually placed toes...
Palace is still around but is much less popular now than it was years ago...
Why yes, as a matter of fact I do still have mine... I have one visitor daily and we play Yahtsee... and talk about our cats, our new homes and of course... the weather...
The backgrounds could be any picture... yes... ANY picture as long as it was 512 x 384... our avatars could be anything we wanted, as long as they were no larger than 132 x 132.
We participants, or palacers as we were called, could move around on the backgrounds using our avatars and when we spoke... the text appeared beside us like comic book balloons...
One of the first things I noticed was that some of the people there thought their avatars represented them... WERE THEM, I mean... that they WERE their avatars... so... just to make sure that I did NOT fall into that same trap... I chose this smiley tiger...
I started dressing him shortly thereafter... it was fun... take the cowcub below, his right paw is comprised of 4 individually placed toes...
Palace is still around but is much less popular now than it was years ago...
Why yes, as a matter of fact I do still have mine... I have one visitor daily and we play Yahtsee... and talk about our cats, our new homes and of course... the weather...
i decided to use a photo of a foxy chick i know...
she's a bitch though.
-t-
she's a bitch though.
-t-
QUOTE(peacetakescourage @ Monday, 1 August 2005, 4:05 pm)
my avatar is a photo of my grandfather when he was in the military.. he was one good looking soldier
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i showed that photo to my mom. she thinks he's GORGEOUS!!!!
-t-
Hey Folks, just checking into OAC for the first day setting up my avatar etc, looking for a meet and greet spot to introduce myself,
For what it's worth my avatar is my company logo, lets hope it loaded.....
Hey Stripey,
So where does a guy go to meet the gang and introduce? Is there a fav watercooler?
For what it's worth my avatar is my company logo, lets hope it loaded.....
Hey Stripey,
So where does a guy go to meet the gang and introduce? Is there a fav watercooler?
Raven is my animal guide.
This according to American Native tradition.
Sky of Mind.
Can you imagine a more openess than the sky?
(I heard that snicker! You know what I mean!)
All that is human must first be possible in the human mind.
This according to American Native tradition.
Sky of Mind.
Can you imagine a more openess than the sky?
(I heard that snicker! You know what I mean!)
All that is human must first be possible in the human mind.
QUOTE(sky of mind @ Monday, 1 August 2005, 7:02 pm)
Raven is my animal guide.
This according to American Native tradition.
Sky of Mind.
Can you imagine a more openess than the sky?
(I heard that snicker! You know what I mean!)
All that is human must first be possible in the human mind.
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This according to American Native tradition.
Sky of Mind.
Can you imagine a more openess than the sky?
(I heard that snicker! You know what I mean!)
All that is human must first be possible in the human mind.
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how can i find out my animal guide?
i mean besides STRIPEY of course...
-t-
Now that I have your interest... It may be the proper thing to do, and that is release a real mug shot.. But that has to be later... My avator I have here comes from a loyal, somewhat famous individual, and very outspoken genius. What else would I have..
QUOTE(King Fisher @ Monday, 1 August 2005, 7:41 pm)
I could show a real picture of myself.. But you would be surprised when you made a future trip to the Post Office, and there it glares at you from the Most Wanted poster.
Now that I have your interest... It may be the proper thing to do, and that is release a real mug shot.. But that has to be later... I'm working under cover, you see.
My avator I have here comes from a loyal, somewhat famous individual, and very outspoken genius. What else would I have..
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Now that I have your interest... It may be the proper thing to do, and that is release a real mug shot.. But that has to be later... I'm working under cover, you see.
My avator I have here comes from a loyal, somewhat famous individual, and very outspoken genius. What else would I have..
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Is it significant that he's the Grey and not the White?
may avatar will change with the weather. I've used a few pictures of Frank Zappa lately...I guess because I believe that if he were still alive, he would have some very profound things to say about all the shit that's going down in the USA. Frank was very political, all his life. I have the greatest respect for the man, more now than while he was still alive. It may also have something to do with me being exposed to Zappa's music at the tender age of 8. That was 1968. The lyrics always reached out and slapped my reasoning around. I never really liked the music until he finally took his fans advice and shut up and played his guitar. The man's music and image has been with me for a long long time. By using his face as an avatar, I'm paying tribute to him and what he stood for. I miss Frank and so do a lot of my friends and relatives. But stick around and you'll see me using a whole´lot of other avatars - cause I need change, constant change. I'd rearrange the living room four times a year if I could get away with it.
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may avatar will change with the weather. I've used a few pictures of Frank Zappa lately...I guess because I believe that if he were still alive, he would have some very profound things to say about all the shit that's going down in the USA. Frank was very political, all his life. I have the greatest respect for the man, more now than while he was still alive.
I miss that guy... Zappa was one of my heroes as I was growing up. Cool avatar!
QUOTE(Seamus @ Tuesday, 2 August 2005, 9:12 pm)
QUOTE(JayHawk)
may avatar will change with the weather. I've used a few pictures of Frank Zappa lately...I guess because I believe that if he were still alive, he would have some very profound things to say about all the shit that's going down in the USA. Frank was very political, all his life. I have the greatest respect for the man, more now than while he was still alive.
I miss that guy... Zappa was one of my heroes as I was growing up. Cool avatar!
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You're a trip Seamus ! too bad my avatar is only temporary.
FRANKIE SEZ: "The United States is a nation of laws: badly written and randomly enforced"
source
QUOTE(JayHawk @ Tuesday, 2 August 2005, 2:17 pm)
You're a trip Seamus ! too bad my avatar is only temporary.
I are not a trip! I'll enjoy your avatar while you've got it!
QUOTE(JayHawk @ Tuesday, 2 August 2005, 2:17 pm)
FRANKIE SEZ: "The United States is a nation of laws: badly written and randomly enforced"
In the immortal words of Doc...
Yep...
OK... So what's the story behind Seamus' crusty Marine General? It's Smedley Butler. He was an anti-Fascist activist in the 1930s.
Read his book:War Is A Racket. He was a professional soldier and once he retired he commented on the hypocrisy of war. He helped foil a coup against FDR in 1934 that was backed by Corporate Interests. Does that sound familiar? These Corporate Clowns have been trying to hijack the government for generations. Smedley was a candidate for the Senate in 1932 as a Republican. Most folks consider General Butler a "borderline" socialist as he was an activist for anti-Fascist causes. Smedley Butler was a complicated and interesting historical figure. He saw Corporate America for what it was and is now. Perhaps that's why he's not all that well known. Funny though, there's a Marine Barracks name after him on Okinawa, Camp Smedley D. Butler.
If I don't use General Butler as an avatar I usually use FDR.
I've recently used the blue jazz muppet. I was a professional musician when I was younger. When I got married I "settled" down to a career in the machine tool trades. I suppose that an avatar of a Toolmaker or a Modelmaker would go over most people's heads.
Read his book:War Is A Racket. He was a professional soldier and once he retired he commented on the hypocrisy of war. He helped foil a coup against FDR in 1934 that was backed by Corporate Interests. Does that sound familiar? These Corporate Clowns have been trying to hijack the government for generations. Smedley was a candidate for the Senate in 1932 as a Republican. Most folks consider General Butler a "borderline" socialist as he was an activist for anti-Fascist causes. Smedley Butler was a complicated and interesting historical figure. He saw Corporate America for what it was and is now. Perhaps that's why he's not all that well known. Funny though, there's a Marine Barracks name after him on Okinawa, Camp Smedley D. Butler.
If I don't use General Butler as an avatar I usually use FDR.
I've recently used the blue jazz muppet. I was a professional musician when I was younger. When I got married I "settled" down to a career in the machine tool trades. I suppose that an avatar of a Toolmaker or a Modelmaker would go over most people's heads.
I liked yer Muppet
QUOTE(Seamus @ Tuesday, 2 August 2005, 12:55 pm)
OK... So what's the story behind Seamus' crusty Marine General? It's Smedley Butler. He was an anti-Fascist activist in the 1930s.
Read his book:War Is A Racket. He was a professional soldier and once he retired he commented on the hypocrisy of war. He helped foil a coup against FDR in 1934 that was backed by Corporate Interests. Does that sound familiar? These Corporate Clowns have been trying to hijack the government for generations. Smedley was a candidate for the Senate in 1932 as a Republican. Most folks consider General Butler a "borderline" socialist as he was an activist for anti-Fascist causes. Smedley Butler was a complicated and interesting historical figure. He saw Corporate America for what it was and is now. Perhaps that's why he's not all that well known. Funny though, there's a Marine Barracks name after him on Okinawa, Camp Smedley D. Butler.
If I don't use General Butler as an avatar I usually use FDR.
I've recently used the blue jazz muppet. I was a professional musician when I was younger. When I got married I "settled" down to a career in the machine tool trades. I suppose that an avatar of a Toolmaker or a Modelmaker would go over most people's heads.
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Read his book:War Is A Racket. He was a professional soldier and once he retired he commented on the hypocrisy of war. He helped foil a coup against FDR in 1934 that was backed by Corporate Interests. Does that sound familiar? These Corporate Clowns have been trying to hijack the government for generations. Smedley was a candidate for the Senate in 1932 as a Republican. Most folks consider General Butler a "borderline" socialist as he was an activist for anti-Fascist causes. Smedley Butler was a complicated and interesting historical figure. He saw Corporate America for what it was and is now. Perhaps that's why he's not all that well known. Funny though, there's a Marine Barracks name after him on Okinawa, Camp Smedley D. Butler.
If I don't use General Butler as an avatar I usually use FDR.
I've recently used the blue jazz muppet. I was a professional musician when I was younger. When I got married I "settled" down to a career in the machine tool trades. I suppose that an avatar of a Toolmaker or a Modelmaker would go over most people's heads.
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He also won the Congressional Medal of Honor... twice.
QUOTE(TheStripey1 @ Tuesday, 2 August 2005, 4:02 pm)
He also won the Congressional Medal of Honor... twice.
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My avatar was chosen simply because I'm a CAT lover! The more avatars of CATS I find, the more I'll probably change mine.
Sometimes, though, I'll change my avatar to something completely different. It just has to catch my fancy...my avatar at another board shows a woman with green hair.
I may also change my avatar according to my mood!
Catherine
I watched the congressional hearings led by Tipper Gore to add content labeling on music CD's.
I watched with the attention due when both Zappa and John Denver sat side by side, on the SAME side of the issue. On the same side for opposite reasons!
He claimed labeling CD's was not needed and that parents should outta be aware what their kids buy. And Denver claimed that labeling CD's he'd never make any money cause all the kids would see is the "RATED G" label on his CD and never buy it!
I like Gore for his ecological stand and for the fact that in fact, he did help invent the internet. Had little respect for his wife though, after watching this on CSpan.
I watched with the attention due when both Zappa and John Denver sat side by side, on the SAME side of the issue. On the same side for opposite reasons!
He claimed labeling CD's was not needed and that parents should outta be aware what their kids buy. And Denver claimed that labeling CD's he'd never make any money cause all the kids would see is the "RATED G" label on his CD and never buy it!
I like Gore for his ecological stand and for the fact that in fact, he did help invent the internet. Had little respect for his wife though, after watching this on CSpan.
QUOTE(peacetakescourage @ Monday, 1 August 2005, 3:05 pm)
my avatar is a photo of my grandfather when he was in the military.. he was one good looking soldier
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I like the jaunty angle of his hat.
My avatar changes with my mood too.
I've had a whole plethora of 'em.
Moods too.
QUOTE(Seamus @ Tuesday, 2 August 2005, 2:55 pm)
OK... So what's the story behind Seamus' crusty Marine General? It's Smedley Butler. He was an anti-Fascist activist in the 1930s.
Read his book:War Is A Racket. He was a professional soldier and once he retired he commented on the hypocrisy of war. He helped foil a coup against FDR in 1934 that was backed by Corporate Interests. Does that sound familiar? These Corporate Clowns have been trying to hijack the government for generations. Smedley was a candidate for the Senate in 1932 as a Republican. Most folks consider General Butler a "borderline" socialist as he was an activist for anti-Fascist causes. Smedley Butler was a complicated and interesting historical figure. He saw Corporate America for what it was and is now. Perhaps that's why he's not all that well known. Funny though, there's a Marine Barracks name after him on Okinawa, Camp Smedley D. Butler.
If I don't use General Butler as an avatar I usually use FDR.
I've recently used the blue jazz muppet. I was a professional musician when I was younger. When I got married I "settled" down to a career in the machine tool trades. I suppose that an avatar of a Toolmaker or a Modelmaker would go over most people's heads.
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Read his book:War Is A Racket. He was a professional soldier and once he retired he commented on the hypocrisy of war. He helped foil a coup against FDR in 1934 that was backed by Corporate Interests. Does that sound familiar? These Corporate Clowns have been trying to hijack the government for generations. Smedley was a candidate for the Senate in 1932 as a Republican. Most folks consider General Butler a "borderline" socialist as he was an activist for anti-Fascist causes. Smedley Butler was a complicated and interesting historical figure. He saw Corporate America for what it was and is now. Perhaps that's why he's not all that well known. Funny though, there's a Marine Barracks name after him on Okinawa, Camp Smedley D. Butler.
If I don't use General Butler as an avatar I usually use FDR.
I've recently used the blue jazz muppet. I was a professional musician when I was younger. When I got married I "settled" down to a career in the machine tool trades. I suppose that an avatar of a Toolmaker or a Modelmaker would go over most people's heads.
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Post an avatar of some cat playing a sax while the CNC machine does it's work,
I'd understand.
Ummmm, its cool. I mean c'mon. I have to explain an avatar where a funny car blows up???? I mean, you know what I mean?
Jon
Jon
QUOTE(tamara @ Monday, 1 August 2005, 6:44 pm)
i decided to use a photo of a foxy chick i know...
she's a bitch though.
-t-
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she's a bitch though.
-t-
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I don't know about that last part, but she's definately a hottie!
QUOTE(sky of mind @ Wednesday, 3 August 2005, 11:57 pm)
Post an avatar of some cat playing a sax while the CNC machine does it's work,
I'd understand.
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I'd understand.
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Been there, done that.
Although I'll have to admit, the boss wasn't keen on the be-bop coming from the shop.
Hmmm... CNC... Are you into industrial Sky?
QUOTE(Seamus @ Thursday, 4 August 2005, 8:33 am)
Been there, done that.
Although I'll have to admit, the boss wasn't keen on the be-bop coming from the shop.
Hmmm... CNC... Are you into industrial Sky?
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Years back I was shipping and receiving for a place that manufactured Printing Presses, and they had a complete shop for making parts. Absolutely fascinating machines. But then, back then I thought an engineers drafting printer was pretty cool too! This was at the time Microsoft was being sued by Mac for stealing the idea for windows!
QUOTE(sky of mind @ Thursday, 4 August 2005, 8:38 am)
This was at the time Microsoft was being sued by Mac for stealing the idea for windows!
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Boy are you old!
I'll tell you though... I'm beginning to think that I should trade in this Commodore 64 for something modern like a 286...
QUOTE(tamara @ Tuesday, 2 August 2005, 1:44 am)
i decided to use a photo of a foxy chick i know...
she's a bitch though.
-t-
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she's a bitch though.
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Ah dunno about foxy...she only has one eye, her hair is bleached and she's got a big nose. She could be a bitch but that word should be reserved for female canine.
damn, I thought I would be attacked after that lie.
I kinda felt bad when the site updated and I lost my Nader avatar.
But I had a picture of John Conyers trying to hand his petition through the bars around the White House, so I used that.
And then I found a picture of Cindy Sheehan.
So now I think I've got the best avatar on the the board.
Well, at least until POAC gets to Crawford and snaps a better picture of Cindy.
But I had a picture of John Conyers trying to hand his petition through the bars around the White House, so I used that.
And then I found a picture of Cindy Sheehan.
So now I think I've got the best avatar on the the board.
Well, at least until POAC gets to Crawford and snaps a better picture of Cindy.
QUOTE(JayHawk @ Monday, 15 August 2005, 12:07 pm)
use this dude :
Got it. Thanks, bro!
I wish the lettering was clearer so you could see he's saying "Meet with Cindy!" but it works just fine anyway.
Now I'll have to work on getting an avatar that is divided into four parts and shows Nader, Cindy, Conyers, and Maxine Waters.
This country does have good leaders--and two of them are even in Congress.
QUOTE(folkie @ Monday, 15 August 2005, 10:10 pm)
Got it. Thanks, bro!
I wish the lettering was clearer so you could see he's saying "Meet with Cindy!" but it works just fine anyway.
Now I'll have to work on getting an avatar that is divided into four parts and shows Nader, Cindy, Conyers, and Maxine Waters.
This country does have good leaders--and two of them are even in Congress.
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I wish the lettering was clearer so you could see he's saying "Meet with Cindy!" but it works just fine anyway.
Now I'll have to work on getting an avatar that is divided into four parts and shows Nader, Cindy, Conyers, and Maxine Waters.
This country does have good leaders--and two of them are even in Congress.
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Would you like to have some fries with that Sir ?
QUOTE(JayHawk @ Monday, 15 August 2005, 11:21 pm)
Would you like to have some fries with that Sir ?
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Ouch! I really have become jaded when I just take it for granted that someone halfway around the globe can instantly send me exactly the avatar I want. (After having taught me how to save and upload it.) I'm really working on my geekiness, but the stuff you do still looks more like magic than technology to me.
Anyway, I'm now totally convinced that rooby roo does indeed have the best avatar. And this despite having just gotten to the part in "Gangs of America" where the Powell memorandum describes Nader as the most dangerous man in America.
Yes, yes, the most dangerous man...I remember that part.
Oh, sorry to keep you waiting...here is your brand new Avatar !!
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Oh, sorry to keep you waiting...here is your brand new Avatar !!
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/4688/fab47ae.jpg
I'm gonna try to improve that so wait a sec.
not easy.....you choose
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edit to remove pic now it's been decide on...saving bandwidth ?
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edit to remove pic now it's been decide on...saving bandwidth ?
QUOTE(JayHawk @ Tuesday, 16 August 2005, 12:52 am)
not easy.....you choose
Perfectamundo! Danke! Gracias! Merci! M'barak! Thank you, JayHawk!
This is cool. I've never had three wishes granted before.
Even a technology-challenged dinosaur like me understands that it is a completely different type of phenomenon, but what the hey.....
It sure would be nice if POAC had another like $500 for his Crawford trip.
And before you decide that I've gone too far, why not give it a chance? Who knows? I had one wish left and decided to go for it. Maybe one of us will hit the lottery or something. I wouldn't really feel bad if I hadn't gotten my avatars because I didn't really expect to. So I guess it doesn't hurt to wish.
Folkie, that's one wipass avatar ya got there ! Makin' me jealous.
I wish I could help with money....any money.....and even more money.....Soros' scale of money.
At least you have one wippin' avatar. At least as long as my imageshack account is up.
I wish I could help with money....any money.....and even more money.....Soros' scale of money.
At least you have one wippin' avatar. At least as long as my imageshack account is up.
My avatar is from a picture that was on Raw Story. I think that is looks beautiful. Also as a reminder that the republicans don't own the memory of 9/11.
QUOTE(JackD @ Wednesday, 17 August 2005, 10:10 pm)
My avatar is from a picture that was on Raw Story. I think that is looks beautiful. Also as a reminder that the republicans don't own the memory of 9/11.
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I like your Avatar Jack.
It's poeticly perfect for the site,
like Panda's Avatar is.
QUOTE(Jesus of Suburbia @ Wednesday, 17 August 2005, 10:10 pm)
My avatar is from a picture that was on Raw Story. I think that is looks beautiful. Also as a reminder that the republicans don't own the memory of 9/11.
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but weren't the lights an idea of republicans?
QUOTE(pAsSiVe @ Thursday, 18 August 2005, 4:24 am)
but weren't the lights an idea of republicans?
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meh.
QUOTE(pAsSiVe @ Thursday, 18 August 2005, 5:24 am)
but weren't the lights an idea of republicans?
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Red or blue, it doesn't matter!
A good idea is a good idea. (though, if it were a Frist idea I might reject it anyway)
I would like to remind everyone that in this country you can forget red and blue.
The Fact is
We're all different shades of PURPLE
As long as anyone promotes disunity, they promote the PNAC and it's agenda!
This is the ONLY reason they supported the Evangelicals!
Bushco doesn't care about creationism -vs- Evolution!!!!
The only thing they want is a devisive debate and disunity!
[center]PURPLE
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My avatar is cool.
I have no other reason for using it.
I have no other reason for using it.
the lights are a good idea for people that know about the conspiracy, but not for the sheeple that won't investigate the conspiracy.
I merged the the two, John Lennon & Billy Shears.
History:
#1 The more believable explanation is that Billy Shears is just the persona that
Ringo took for the mock band called Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
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#2 This is the explanation used by Paul Is Dead believers. The supposed name of
the Paul-lookalike that took Paul's place after his "death" was William (Billy)
Campbell. What the Paul Is Dead believers believed that Billy Shears is a play on
the phrase "Billy's Here", meaning that William Campbell is here now and taking
the place of Paul.
#3 I think it's original. William = Will = Billy Shakespeare could = Shears.... It's a
very long shot, but Billy Shears = Will Shakespeare, would be a cool reference.
Not to mention, Lennon was very politically aware.
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~Shears
History:
#1 The more believable explanation is that Billy Shears is just the persona that
Ringo took for the mock band called Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
#2 This is the explanation used by Paul Is Dead believers. The supposed name of
the Paul-lookalike that took Paul's place after his "death" was William (Billy)
Campbell. What the Paul Is Dead believers believed that Billy Shears is a play on
the phrase "Billy's Here", meaning that William Campbell is here now and taking
the place of Paul.
#3 I think it's original. William = Will = Billy Shakespeare could = Shears.... It's a
very long shot, but Billy Shears = Will Shakespeare, would be a cool reference.
Not to mention, Lennon was very politically aware.
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My avatar, I saw it on the CPUSA site and really liked.[IMG]
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I created this avatar, because I am quite often called a smart ass.
To which I quite often reply with something like,
"If that's not OK lemme know, I'll go find you a dumb ass!"
I got myself a T shirt (At Wal*Mart) that is a picture of a donkey
and over that it says "I'm a smart one."
The avatar is a natural extension of all that.
And even though I might just piss you off with my arrogant insistance,
you most likely won't ever call me a dumb ass!
The Truth will set you free!
But first it's gonna piss you off!
The sooner you get over it,
the sooner you can grow with it!
To which I quite often reply with something like,
"If that's not OK lemme know, I'll go find you a dumb ass!"
I got myself a T shirt (At Wal*Mart) that is a picture of a donkey
and over that it says "I'm a smart one."
The avatar is a natural extension of all that.
And even though I might just piss you off with my arrogant insistance,
you most likely won't ever call me a dumb ass!
QUOTE
The Truth will set you free!
But first it's gonna piss you off!
The sooner you get over it,
the sooner you can grow with it!
Totally a impulse decision:
I picked my name cuz one of the first threads I read in here was about wiretapping....and my husband & I have been radical long enough....lets say there were times when he lived in San Francisco the FBI prolly did go thru his garbage. And there have been times there were lots of weird clicks on our lines. (We got rid of the land line cuz of it) It just pisses me off. My first thought was, "I love this place, I'm gonna join and they can WIRE TAP THIS!"
So when it asked for a name...I just used it. I had no idea what "avatar" meant...then figured out it meant the little pictures. Our friends had given us that "Hippies use side door sign" cuz they always tease us about being old hippy peaceniks...LOL So, I grabbed the digital, ran outside, no makeup, first thing in the morning and snapped a pic of me leaning by it. Amazingly enough, at arms length, I got it all in the frame. Its a crappy picture of me; but its funny. I love humor. So at some point I'll probably get vain & throw on a better one. Or I wont. I'm not really here for asthetics....and if anyone makes up their mind on me from my pic, I prolly wouldn't mant to talk to them anyway. LMAO
As for the MILF thing....my sons babysitter told me a couple yrs ago what that means in her high school venacular. I thought it was hilarious. Figured at my age the only way somebody could call me a MILF was if I changed the definition. I'm just such a smart-ass at heart.
I picked my name cuz one of the first threads I read in here was about wiretapping....and my husband & I have been radical long enough....lets say there were times when he lived in San Francisco the FBI prolly did go thru his garbage. And there have been times there were lots of weird clicks on our lines. (We got rid of the land line cuz of it) It just pisses me off. My first thought was, "I love this place, I'm gonna join and they can WIRE TAP THIS!"
So when it asked for a name...I just used it. I had no idea what "avatar" meant...then figured out it meant the little pictures. Our friends had given us that "Hippies use side door sign" cuz they always tease us about being old hippy peaceniks...LOL So, I grabbed the digital, ran outside, no makeup, first thing in the morning and snapped a pic of me leaning by it. Amazingly enough, at arms length, I got it all in the frame. Its a crappy picture of me; but its funny. I love humor. So at some point I'll probably get vain & throw on a better one. Or I wont. I'm not really here for asthetics....and if anyone makes up their mind on me from my pic, I prolly wouldn't mant to talk to them anyway. LMAO
As for the MILF thing....my sons babysitter told me a couple yrs ago what that means in her high school venacular. I thought it was hilarious. Figured at my age the only way somebody could call me a MILF was if I changed the definition. I'm just such a smart-ass at heart.
My avatar is a photograph of the Castalian Spring, in Latin, Fons Castaliae. When people went to the Pythian shrine in Delphi, they spent time drinking from this spring because it was supposed to confer eloquence. The cave where the Pythian priestess did her dreamy work is not far from there.
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