Preserve your avatar, title, and/or signature, plus give an explanation

So we often associate a particular online friend with his (or her) avatar, as well as the title and signature.  When that changes, we may not realize that we're still talking to the same person and it can be quite jarring.  Sometimes we realize we miss the old version of you, and if nothing else, we'd like to reminisce a bit.  I don't expect anyone to share every old detail, but if you wanted to preserve your unique characteristics for all to refer to with fond remembrance, plus provide an explanation if you like, we'd all think it's just swell, by golly!

Here's my current title and signature for future posterity:

I'm not ready for the trials

Jedi Tenderfoot

[My reason for these was simply to poke fun at the two most common titles and sigs I've seen, namely "I am ready for the trials" and "Padawan Learner"]

Previous titles and sigs as best as I can remember:

Dark Lord of Grammar, Master of Spelling and Syntax [chosen because I was giving Voldemort--wait, the other he who we must not name--a hard time about his imperfect posts, as he had been harassing someone else with his arrogance; this proved to be an embarrassment every time I goofed]

Trying to play nice [after a big argument with said arrogant jerk, I tried to make up]

Three a day

When referring to darth_ender's posts, the following rule applies:
"Three shall be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be three. Four shalt thou not count, neither count thou two, excepting that thou then proceed to three. Five is right out. Once the number three, being the third number, be reached, then shalt log off of OT.com, never to return until the Lord cometh, or the following day, whichever cometh first."  [a time when I was really not focusing on my studies and thus limited my posts to three a day]

Handsome, attractive, witty...all you could ask for

Dad extraordinaire  [these obviously need no explanation, as you all well know how true they must be]

Can't find my old avatar online, but if I do I'll post it later.  It's fun to know more about you, so if you feel so inclined to contribute to this little time capsule, feel free.

Avatar: the Adam West Batman with a pink mask on

Title: Batman's Effeminate Cousin

Explanation: it relates to the avatar

Signature: Ambiguity is for those who need moulded plastic to improve their physiques

Explanation: also relates to the avatar and any homosexuality perceived therein; it also pays homage to a quote Adam West made in an old episode of The Simpsons

Ahhhhh...That explains it.  Then I really look like a noob!  I mean it when I say I like this story time.  It's fun imagining the early days of this site.  Next time you stop in, I'd love to know why you're a troublemaker without scruples.

PSYCHO_DAYV said:

Nanner Split said:

 

darth_ender said:

[My reason for these was simply to poke fun at the two most common titles and sigs I've seen, namely "I am ready for the trials" and "Padawan Learner"]

Oh wow, I forget how long I've been here sometimes. Story time!
Back in the old days, before Jay switched to the new forum software (and we thought that day would NEVER come), you used to get rankings based on your post count. You started off with Padawan Learner, then "I am ready for the trials!", then Jedi Knight, and I believe after that were Jedi Master and Jedi Spirit (I think the only poster to make it to Jedi Spirit was a long-gone user named Bossk. Althought PSYCHO_DAYV might have gotten it as well). When Jay switched the software over he got rid of the post count rankings in an attempt to curb people spamming/shitposting just to boost their post count.

 

THERE WERE THREE OF US THAT HIT THE RANK OF JEDI SPIRIT.  IT WAS ME, BOSSK, AND MOTTI_SOL.

Amateurs. :p

Yes, I think if Frink had been around in those days, he would have achieved the title The Maker.  Or maybe he'd even reach the level of George Lucas Reincarnate!

I feel bad for you ender. I know what it's like to make an ill-fated thread about avatars. Mine was even New Thread Thread approved :( I'm here to help you out before your thread disappears from the second page...

Catbug from web series Bravest Warriors.
Title: Scourge of Toast Goblins

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger badge from Toy Story.
Title: Space Ranger

Drawing of "Heisenberg" from Breaking Bad.
Title: Heisenberg for Principal

Fletch Lakers jersey. Do want!
Title: Six Nine with the Afro

So many layers here... Three at least :P
Also had a version holding LEGO Frink's chair for avatar theft theme.
Title: Merry Christ-Mouse

Dr. Suess for Halloween.
Title: Pale Green Pants with Nobody Inside Them

James Bond theme.
Title: Licensed to Ill

Phonkenstein from Sealab 2021.
Title: Clone of Dr. Phonkenstein

Blackboard from Mr. Squiggle.
Title: Hurry Up!

 
Retro Hulk.
Title: Belted by Gamma Rays

Hanna-Barbera theme.
Title: ZOINKS!

Scooby-Doo villain theme.
Title: Phantom Shadow

80s sticker for Hosoi Rockets. Always with the rockets...
Title: Sidewalk Surfin' Cube Gleamer

BMO (Beemo) from the TV series Adventure Time!
Title: Who wants to play VIDEO GAMES!

If a Peter Pan complex is really a thing, I probably have one.
Title: Puer Aeternus

The first avatar I ever used - Nintendo's Mr. Game & Watch.
Title: Mr. Game & Watch

Santa Cruz Screaming Hand by Jim Phillips.
Title: Severed Hand

LEGO'd doubleKO. Made by Ripplin as part of the LEGO'd OTers movement.
Title: LEGO'd

My first OT.com avatar. Return of the Jedi ice creams.
Title: BRAWNDO - It's got midichlorians!

doubleKO said:

I feel bad for you ender. I know what it's like to make an ill-fated thread about avatars. <a href="http://originaltrilogy.com/forum/topic.cfm/Alternate-Avatars/topic/12933/">Mine</a> was even New Thread Thread approved :(

Yes... its stamp of approval just leads to a greater anticipation of success before one's hopes are dashed :(

Thanks, DoubleKO.  My good looks and natural charisma have carried this thread longer than yours I'm afraid ;)  I'm just teasing, but if it was unsuccessful, then oh well.  I just like starting about a thread a week.  Trying to make that point as opposed to a thread a day is difficult to do in a question form by the way.  Hopefully this thread lasts a bit, but even if not, now I know why so many people are ready for the trials.

AVATAR

A cropped headshot of the Death statue from this scene from Bride of Frankenstein.

TITLE

In Memoriam.

EXPLANATION

It’s self-explanatory.

SIGNATURE

R.I.P.

[REDACTED]

1987 – 2008

“He lived for much but died with nothing.”

EXPLANATION

It’s not hard to figure this one out if you’re familiar enough with the posts I’ve made over the years.

Tobar said:

Far to many too list.

 Broken.