Friends, I propose a thread in which we explain our avatars�where they came from, what they mean, how we got the image, that kind of thing. Of course, if you're using a public avatar, just explain why you chose it.
Naturally, I'll go first.
My avatar is a photo taken of me from a couple Halloweens ago, when I dressed up as Little Mac from Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!. I chose it because after having been in this community for so long, I felt it would be fun to show my face in a public manner.
I was tired of not having an avatar, so I went onto a website for a song, and screencapped the image on the front page.
I chose this, not because I'm into anime, or anything, but because I like the song, and like the girls (not THAT way, but I like their style, or whatever). Plus, I figure, it is pretty eye catching. I also like the idea of people not being quite sure of my gender on the internet 😮 It is interesting.
My avatar is a famous picture of a Californian lobbyist, Artie Samish. Because of the institutionally built in weakness of the state legislature during the 30s and 40s, Samish was able to basically single handedly decide, for his clients (the liquor industry) what legislation got passed and what didn't.
In a magazine interview, he took this photo, with his dummy "Mr. Legislator" whom he controlled. That interview and picture basically led to his downfall.
Badass, though. 😛
What can I say? I am AGN's biggest fan of EarthBound/Mother. So, nearly any avatar of mine will have something to do with that series. It's just the way I work. 😊
My avatar at presents represents my attitude towards you when I am browsing these forums.
Yes you. You, the individual sitting on the other side of your CRT or LCD.
My avatar is Eddie, the mascot for the 1980's metal band Iron Maiden.
Mine is a public one that a choose way back in the day. I choose it because FF7 is the greatest game ever made. And i wanted a strong evil character to represent the Empire.
I chose this avatar because the character Charlie was abandoned by the Simpsons and he was one of the funniest in the show.
My avatar is from a black and white poster advertising the 1976 Martin Scorsese film Taxi Driver. It's Robert De Niro standing in front of a taxi at a political rally. His character eventually attempts to assassinate the presidential candidate "Charles Palantine".
In late 2001 (or early 2002...I can't remember), I became staff here and got the privilege of a custom avatar. Back then you had to have 1000 posts or be on staff for a custom avatar. I chose this one because I love that movie, and because I actually looked like Robert De Niro from that film during the years 1992-1996. Mohawk and funky green jacket included. :sb:
I have used that avatar from then until now, with some exceptions. I've switched it up on certain holidays (including 4/20 and Christmas). I've used pictures of Jesus, Santa, bongs, marijuana, Hitler, my dog, and even my own image on occasion...but never for more than a day or two without going back to my original custom avatar.
I'm not sure I'll ever change it for good. It's become a part of me.
:shrug:
My current avatar is that of Dalek Sec, leader of the Cult of Skaro. I choose it because I have recently started watching the Doctor Who series and have become a fan. In it, like most other shows I watch, I find myself enjoying the villain just as much as I do the hero. Plus Daleks kick ass.
I've also used the Tardis from doctor who that someone, I can't remember who, thought was the phone booth from Bill and Ted. Bunch of Philistines I tell ya. Before that my avatar was one that a friend drew for me.
My avatar is self-explanatory. I chose it because I thought it was funny.
My avatar (at least right now) is the eye of the HAL 9000 series supercomputer from 2001: A Space Oddyssy. He eventually goes insane andn tries to kill all of the crew, but that doesn't keep him from being one of my favorite fictional characters of all time.
Well, I've already explained mine, but it's Death from the Pearl Jam video for "Do the Evolution." I just really liked the video.
Mine is pretty self-explanatory. My name is "Din" so I put Din from Oracle of Seasons as my avatar!
Mine currently is Apple, which is a photo-realistic apple I digitally painted on my computer using my Wacom Intuos 2 graphics tablet.
I do random things all the time, and I used to have Mr. Muffin as my avatar (another creation of mine), but I wanted something new. The apple doesn't really represent anything though...and I want to change it to something awesome now.
In the past I've had:
- Megaman X
- Bass from the Megaman Series
- Rijuhn (the character I drew)-
an animated Megaman-esque box with the name RIJUHN fading in and out
- Mr. Muffin
Spongebob, because well, Spongebob is awesome. 'nuff said.
Master Sword from Twilight Princess.
My current avatar is cropped from one of my favourite paintings by my favourite artist.
Arietta the wild from tales of abyss
When I first joined, you had to have 1000 posts to have a custom avatar. So I looked through the lists, and eventually selected the 'evil serge' (from Chrono Cross) avatar. Once I got to 1000 posts, I upgraded it to a cropped screengrab from the in-game cinematic where he turns evil.
Mine is a public avatar. I can't remember if it was DK, Gerudo or Dechy that said this one is pretty much ... me... red hair and sassy attitude (or bitchy attitude as needed).
Mine is Big Boss from Metal Gear Solid 3. I recently played MGS4 and Snake is a badass so why not. For awhile my avatar was Rash from Battletoads punching an enemy in the nuts. It's been many different things before that like Kyo from King of Fighters, Raziel from Soul Reaver, Zero from Mega Man X, others I can't recall.
My avatar is a Simponized version of me when BK had their part in the Simpson's Movie last year.
Family Guy is awesome. Star Wars is awesome. Enough said.
My avatar (as of now anyway), is a brawl screenshot of sonic sitting (well...he tripped, actually) in a perfect position to look like he's relaxing with a great view of the fire emblem stage in Brawl. (I go tthe screenshot from the Dojo a while back)
I like it because, well, my ideal state is similar to sonic. Free as the wind. Also, I am a pretty big sonic fan. That, and the screenshot seemed perfect. Sonic, slacking off and enjoying a nice view? Perfect. That's what I'd like to be doing.
@Moocow: I LOVE that avatar. It's just...hilarious, in a sad sort of way.
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I have no explanation, as I have no avatar.
Previous avatars:
Kunckles running; 2001, I was on a major Sonic kick
Crapload of Mega Man/MMX avatars; all before I hit 1k 2004-2005
Super Sonic on a ledge; first custom avatar in 4 years.
Boss Hogg; just started watching Dukes of Hazard in 05
Ecchi girl sitting; was told that it was awesome
Don't remember
Don't remember
Girl licking blood; all I remember I disturbed two or three people with that one.
Catgirl
Catgirl
Catgirl
NekoArc; some loved, some annoyed by it
Maybe I should get something new uploaded sometime. :shrug:
Um, my avatar is Donovan McNabb, QB of my beloved Philadelphia Iggles.
I was thinking of changing it to something Phillies-related after they won the series. Then I thought, maybe I can combine the two, perhaps a pic of McNabb wearing a Phillies cap. Unfortunately a GIS turned up nothing. Unfortunately even more, I suck at Photoshop. So maybe somebody here can make me a pic of McNabb wearing a Phillies cap. I'm prepared to give 500 Pineconn Dollars to whoever makes me one.
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Current: Samus Aran, pretty much how she always is.
Reason: I'm a Smash Bros fan/fanatic. Samus is quite possibly my Main in Melee, and at least one of my secondaries in Brawl. In Melee, she's exactly my style.