I just noticed something

[Dudebro]

I'm the only site mod who actually changes his avatar.
WB gets some credit for touching his up for the holidays and changing for specific Star Trek related events but it's still that same old purple headed warrior fighter eternal champion(?) 99.9% of the time.

I think it's time we put and end to all that. So who'd like to see Tenser, sabby and WB change their avatars? Granted this will be like pulling the cigar out of Tenser mouth*, taking the purple off WBs skin* or putting a smile on sabbys face* but it might be worth it in the long run.



* Cigars are actually bad for you so this would be a good thing. Also there is no sexual innuendo when I mentioned pulling it out(it being the cigar). Obviously a cigar can be seen as phallic and the act of smoking can be seen as sucking on it but that does not mean Tenser is in fact gay or that I'm subtly implying that he is.

* In no way am I condoning the forcible removal of WBs skin or any attempts to throw paint on him. I respect the purple peoples right to exist but I reserve the right to change my stance if they start eating people.

* There is evidence that sabby smiles IRL, we've seen at least one picture of this over the years. Even without that evidence I assume he has a few reasons to smile on a daily basis. This vote is purely about his deadpan avatar. Why are you so :\ with us sabby?

Also for those of you who chose the third option-
http://fabulouslymoderndisco.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/turtlezombie.jpg?w=385&h=472

[Slime Slayer]

I like turtles because I watched that video about a thousand times because it was so funny, I even named my cat after it. (Turtles)

[Kugyince]

I hate when people change their avatars a lot.

[Dudebro]

But why do you hate that Tenser? I think we'd all like to hear why you've stayed with the same avatar for the past 3-4 years(or however long I've known you).

For a year or more after I signed onto RU I had one avatar. I really liked it but I was itching to change it for months before I finally did. I think it was this one or one very similar to it-
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zAoyoHwC5IQ/Sb-F3NH-KBI/AAAAAAAAB8w/p95y5Ts4tqo/s400/Fred+and+Ginger+%28Roberta%29.jpg

[Kugyince]

I relate people to their avatars. Instead of looking at the name of who posted what I usually just look at the avatar.

[Dudebro]

So how does my current one make you feel?

I also relate people to avatars but I do it more generally. It's not always perfect but I noticed most people who change it a lot have a certain theme to it. Like mine are usually characters I really like or things that make me laugh, JG seems to go with bizarre retro stuff, DN likes stuff that's so bad it's good, ect.

[RU Joe]

Tenser:
Instead of looking at the name of who posted what I usually just look at the avatar.I agree with this point and I often find, for example, Tenser's posts this way - by looking for the little cigar chomping dude with the black baseball cap.
So in that regard I say the 'Mods in question' should leave their avatars alone.

To tell the truth I can't imagine at this point {I've been here for over a year now, for those unaware} seeing WB without his purple dude, or GG without his blue dude, or Sabby without his pixelated picture, or ...

But honestly I think the avatar is an individual thing, and people should change them if they want to.
I am kind of liking the way Dora looks for mine though, and may keep her for a while.
Sorry in advance, DB, but I was thinking it before I saw this post just so you know.

By the way to answer your question your avatar is pretty scary but I imagine that's the intention of it.

[Slime Slayer]

I can say I was really sick of your last one DB, this one won't take long either. No offense but your kinda stinky at avatars.

[Dudebro]

your avatar is pretty scary but I imagine that's the intention of it.
Nope it's meant to be funny, it's just out of context for most of you I bet.

No offense but your kinda stinky at avatars.
At least I try though, right?

[Slime Slayer]

At least I try though, right?

We should make a bet on the next UFC and I'll give you a good one.

[Dudebro]

Sure I'm always down for a good bet. Question is, who do you want? I think the smart money is on Silva. Honestly I'd rather not bet on Belfort at all, he's good but Silva is a beast.:lol: Maybe bet on the Griffon v Franklin fight?

Btw I got BJ Penn for the next one. Also I'm excited to see Jorge Rivera on a main card(vs Bisping). One of my best friends is related to him and he lives really close to me. I think he just opened up a MMA school in my town too. I hope he does well, Bisping can be tough.
Jorge Rivera (fighter) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorge_Rivera_%28fighter%29)

[Winnebagel]

I relate people to their avatars. Instead of looking at the name of who posted what I usually just look at the avatar.

I agree with this. I do the same thing.

@DB: I think you forgot choice E:

Encourage Dudebro to keep one avatar for a span of not less than one year, but for at least two weeks. ;)

[joz]

I like your avatars sometimes DB. The last one was kinda weird, but this one is more to my liking.

[Tails]

Does it really matter DB? Their choice.

[joz]

Does it really matter DB? Their choice.

Then you picked C: I like turtles...ninja turtles that is. And I know everything about them from all the character's voice actors down to what type of pencils the cartoonist used. :p

[Dudebro]

Does it really matter DB? Their choice.
I guess you and a few other people completely missed the lighthearted tone of this topic. I thought I went out of my way to add lots of BS to hammer that point home, guess it wasn't enough.

[sabby]

* There is evidence that sabby smiles IRL, we've seen at least one picture of this over the years. Even without that evidence I assume he has a few reasons to smile on a daily basis. This vote is purely about his deadpan avatar. Why are you so :\ with us sabby?

I kind of take offense to this. It is hard to get a smile off my face in real life. Even with my current situation in life, I still am upbeat, smiling and positive. I have a wonderful family, which is enough to make anyone smile, the rest is just icing on the cake.

Do I sound that "blah" in my posts? I have received many PM's and comments about my positive/funny posts, but of course, I guess I don't have enough posts to qualify.

Sorry that a 90's sports video game representation (that does not show much emotion) of me is not good enough for you.

[Winnebagel]

I guess you and a few other people completely missed the lighthearted tone of this topic. I thought I went out of my way to add lots of BS to hammer that point home, guess it wasn't enough.

I think you should use a Bruce Campbell one for awhile. That way you could be certain that it is awesome, and also you could hopefully be happy with one for awhile.

I suggest one of these for as the mood requires:

http://xena.softassteel.com/characters/A-C/autolycus.jpg Dashing!

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTFXnsSMIM0UimPl0ZPRQh33Vria04sJ 87sn8FuEoJBaTELSuibwg&t=1 Flashy!

http://content8.flixster.com/photo/11/64/45/11644598_gal.jpg Constipated!

[Dudebro]

@sabby- Like I was saying to Tails, this is a joke. I'm not trying to presume anything about you or make real comments on your online persona. When I said you have a few reasons to smile I meant your family. Sorry if you misunderstood.

Well that's it, I give up. I'll check in later but damn if this isn't disappointing.

[CatalystiCam]

1. Jim Carrey's Awesome

2. WB's sig is funny enough

3. I do identify people with their avatars.

I got this car one from Top Gear 3000, I don't really change it because I only really have 2 good ones I cycle between.

[sabby]

@sabby- Like I was saying to Tails, this is a joke.
If you noticed, I was creating my post when the "this is a joke" revelation was made.

I'm not trying to presume anything about you or make real comments on your online persona
I think you are. What you see on-line, is what you get with me in real life. Those who know me, know that.

When I said you have a few reasons to smile I meant your family. Sorry if you misunderstood.
I understand completely. You think my only joy in life is my family. I have plenty of wonderful things in my life, many of which you have no idea about.

Yeah, whatever.:D

[Slime Slayer]

1. Jim Carrey's Awesome
Save this one for post of the year 2011.

[CrispyChicken]

Also for those of you who chose the third option-
http://fabulouslymoderndisco.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/turtlezombie.jpg?w=385&h=472

Yay :D

[CatalystiCam]

I think I need like +20 rep to get that or something for the one post, steven, lol.

[Dudebro]

I think you are.
Well you thought wrong. EVERYTHING in my first post was tongue in cheek and meant to be silly. I based everything I said about you(and the others) on avatars. Your avatar looks depressed or w.e. I added the part about you having a few reasons to smile so you wouldn't be offended in anyway.

I really don't get why people took this so damn seriously. Should I load up on emoticons next time so the point is glaringly obvious for everyone? Should I just not bother joking around anymore?

To whoever rated me down, thanks for totally missing the point or being a troll.

[DrunkN]

Careful friend, I think Sabby is trying to a DB on you. Or are you trying to pull a DB on him knowing he is trying to pull a DB on you?

[Dudebro]

If he's trying to a DB me it's working.

[DrunkN]

I had "pull a DB" but was disturbed and ditched the pull.

[sabby]

http://retrouprising.com/members/sabby/albums/other-stuff/just-me/1478.jpg

Still smiling. I didn't mean for feathers to be ruffled or panties bunched.

I'm not trying to "pull" anything. I did take offense to your comments though, but not to the extent that you think. I have been fine throughout this whole ordeal, I was just kind of calling you out. That's all. You were taking shots at me, just returning the favor. It's always hard to determine when it's typed and not spoken.

[Dudebro]

Do you really see this as an ordeal? I honestly was not taking shots at anyone and I'm not trying to backpedal or anything. I really thought people would immediately realize this was meant as a joke and reply accordingly.

Either way my feathers are not ruffled and my panties are not bunched or twisted, I'm just disappointed in how fail this topic ended up being. Sorry guys this was not how I planned it at all.

I guess I should've learned my lesson from the last time I tried something like this-
http://retrouprising.com/other/chat/people-without-avatars/t2871/
In my defense though that topic did end up being kinda funny and inspired some people to get avatars.

[Kugyince]

@Sabbs: That really should be your new avatar. I do prefer to think of you as much grumpier though. :P

---------- Post added at 09:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:49 PM ----------

It is probably time I put up a photo of me for my avatar again.

[Dudebro]

I got a new pic I could also use as an avatar! I'll do it if you guys do it. Obviously WB will be a killjoy but that's to be expected.

[Winnebagel]

I got a new pic I could also use as an avatar! I'll do it if you guys do it. Obviously WB will be a killjoy but that's to be expected.

What can I say to that? I guess I am just a joy killer. :(
Still my avatar looks a little like me when it comes down to it. Maybe I can cook up something a bit new for awhile. Actually, that reminds me...

[joz]

I like turtles!

[CatalystiCam]

Wb, just paint yourself purple and get special contacts then take a pic of yourself looking like you're ready to fight. :P

[tanc24]

I vote that all mods must use real pictures of themselves in avatars. I am going to change mine right away. For example, I think Joz's avatar is super-cool.

@ Sabby - I can't even picture you without a goatee. That must be your long lost twin or something.

@ DB - You definitely don't deserve to be ranked down for this thread. I appreciate that you change your avatar on a fairly regular basis and that you want others to do the same. I just don't think it's for everyone. For you, though, it's perfect. The ever changing avatar fits your multiple personalities. :lol:

[sabby]

@ Sabby - I can't even picture you without a goatee. That must be your long lost twin or something.

You know that's me, I figured that you would of commented more on the UCLA hoodie than the fact the goatee is gone (due to peppering :tremble:).

[Winnebagel]

Wb, just paint yourself purple and get special contacts then take a pic of yourself looking like you're ready to fight. :P

Now there's an idea. :clap:

[Tails]

Sabby isn't Sabby without the gotee.

[sabby]

Sabby isn't Sabby without the gotee.

It took my 4 year old a little while to get used to it too. :lol:

[Tails]

Is the gotee gone for good or is it just a new style attempt?

[joz]

I vote that all mods must use real pictures of themselves in avatars. I am going to change mine right away. For example, I think Joz's avatar is super-cool.

Thanks Tanc! My wife took that picture when we were dating. We were having drinks at a pub with a few friends. That luchador mask is badass! What were you chugging down anyways?

[sabby]

Is the gotee gone for good or is it just a new style attempt?

Probably for good, just easier to be without it.

[joz]

Probably for good, just easier to be without it.

Blasphemy! I would never shave my beard for good unless I joined the military or my chin would fall off if I let it grow.

[tanc24]

That luchador mask is badass! What were you chugging down anyways?

Jameson's. :} That picture was taken over the Christmas holiday. My brother in law bought me that Nacho Libre luchador mask during a recent trip to Mexico. It's amazing how putting on a mask can change a person from :angel: to >:D.

[Tails]

Drunk in that?

[tanc24]

Drunk in that?

That was taken around midnight, so I'm going to guess "VERY". :-X

I will probably change that avatar soon. We don't want to give the youngsters around here the wrong impression.

(Insert South Park voice here): "BING DRINKING IS BAD"

[Dudebro]

There hows that for an avatar?

[joz]

(insert south park voice here): "bing drinking is bad"

I'll drink to that


1649

[joz]

There hows that for an avatar?

Is that really you?

[Tails]

get a nail in your head DB.

Guy in Gilmore.

[Dudebro]

Is that really you?
Yup that's me. I don't normally wear that helmet or those sunglasses though. It was one of those days.


get a nail in your head DB.

Guy in Gilmore. .
Was any of that supposed to make sense to me?

[warghoul]

get a nail in your head DB.

Guy in Gilmore.
took me a couple minutes but when I got it I kinda giggled

[Tails]

Yup that's me. I don't normally wear that helmet or those sunglasses though. It was one of those days.



Was any of that supposed to make sense to me?
YouTube - Happy Gilmore - Shooter Getting Threatened

This guy

[joz]

Yup that's me. I don't normally wear that helmet or those sunglasses though. It was one of those days.



So you work in construction?


@ Tails: That still doesn't make sense to me.

[Tails]

Construction foreman, can't find anything but that.

[Dudebro]

So you work in construction?
You seen many construction workers wearing neon green helmets and purple sunglasses?

[Slime Slayer]

You seen many construction workers wearing neon green helmets and purple sunglasses?

Come and stay at the YYYYYY.... MMMMM.. C A!!!

[joz]

You seen many construction workers wearing neon green helmets and purple sunglasses?

I'm slightly color blind, so that helmet looks yellow to me and I thought the glasses were tinted. :freaked-out:

[Demon-Mask]

So, DB's secret identity is revealed, he is the flamboyant homosexual uncle of Bob the Builder.

[Dudebro]

Roberto the assembler? I know there's a better joke in there some where.

[Kugyince]

These.

They are my chihuahuas.

That is all.

[sabby]

There hows that for an avatar?

The only thing that may be cooler than that helmet would be an "Energy Dome".:D

[Demon-Mask]

Roberto the assembler? I know there's a better joke in there some where.
Roberto the Erector.
Erect: To build.

[Dudebro]

Ah and DM comes up with it!



Alright so Tenser caved to the peer pressure, your turn sabby. WB your next and no cosmetic cop outs!

[ZedIsDead]

Yeah guys. Change it up a bit. Who do you think you are, me?

[Winnebagel]

Ah and DM comes up with it!



Alright so Tenser caved to the peer pressure, your turn sabby. WB your next and no cosmetic cop outs!

I have to pace myself buddy. Here is one that is closer to the truth. I can't take credit for this one, though. It's a Jojo special. :D

[DrunkN]

There hows that for an avatar?
And with every picture of DB comes a choppy DN splice.
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb25/cheffdonty/soldierbro.jpg

[Mareeps]

And with every picture of DB comes a choppy DN splice.
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb25/cheffdonty/soldierbro.jpg

+1

[Wolf]

Tenser you should put a cig in your mouth so I know it's you posting or put a baseball cap on

[CatalystiCam]

+1 DN

on topic though, forgot to vote and I won't because it doesn't really matter much to me. Peoples avatar staying the same is a preference since it kind of defines them, ya.

But still, actually anyone feel free to paint themselves for amusement, careful with those fumes though ;)

[Thunderlips]

I have to pace myself buddy. Here is one that is closer to the truth. I can't take credit for this one, though. It's a Jojo special. :D

The Bagel Bros are actually the Ramones??? I'm glad guitar hero is not on here yet!

[RU Joe]

I thought it was Rick James!

http://mimg.ugo.com/201012/0/5/2/135250/cuts/im-rick-james_480x360.jpg

Or Cleopatra, maybe?

http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/bigelow/classroom/mortimer/mortimerwebfinal/17ancientwebjm/cleopatra.gif

[Winnebagel]

The Bagel Bros are actually the Ramones??? I'm glad guitar hero is not on here yet!

If only. Not quite the Ramones, but that would be sweet! :D

Guitar Hero would be sweet too! Maybe we can get it one day when C64 is added. :cute:

[Dudebro]

Sorry guys but I think I figured WBs secret identity-
http://c2.ac-postto.myspacecdn.com/postto01/3/ec22fdb9e40e4947a5b80b4fc73f6690/l.jpg
Daryl Oates minus the trademark mustache

[sabby]

I can't go for that...

[RU Joe]

No?
No, no can do.

Sorry about the Rick James reference WB, actually I was making fun of his hair with the Cleopatra reference, which I actually thought your avatar was meant to look like.
Honestly I didn't see the tuning pegs on the guitar and took it to be a fan or scepter, maybe something like this:

http://www.silverjewelryartist.com/images/img15421921.jpg

[StarfoxFan2009]

Sorry guys but I think I figured WBs secret identity-
http://c2.ac-postto.myspacecdn.com/postto01/3/ec22fdb9e40e4947a5b80b4fc73f6690/l.jpg
John Oates minus the trademark mustache
Fixed. you tried to give him Hall's first name :P

[Dudebro]

Not sure how I messed that one up SFF, good catch. Poor Oates, without that mustache he's pretty forgettable.

[StarfoxFan2009]

no problem. after all, i am a music connoisseur when it comes to oldies and that :P