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April 11th, 2017 at 5:35:39 AM permalink
Hi everyone! I hope you're having a nice day! Recently I noticed that some forum members have quite complicated nicknames, and it makes me wonder what do they mean?
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April 11th, 2017 at 5:40:16 AM permalink
Nathananiel is one of my favorite names and I decided to go with the shortened version of Nathaniel, Nathan. :)
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April 11th, 2017 at 6:44:40 AM permalink
Quote: amoser

Hi everyone! I hope you're having a nice day! Recently I noticed that some forum members have quite complicated nicknames, and it makes me wonder what do they mean?

My forum name is Swahili for amoser.
I am a robot.
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April 11th, 2017 at 6:54:14 AM permalink
My husband once said he would divorce me if I ever changed my hair colour....so I am Blonde Forever!
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April 11th, 2017 at 7:13:16 AM permalink
on my planet, our names all start with 0's, 1's, or X's.
I was a rebel and added a half 0 (ie: D)
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April 11th, 2017 at 7:22:25 AM permalink
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April 11th, 2017 at 8:05:55 AM permalink
Mine commemorates a night of impaired debauchery, when "the docking maneuver" got skewed.

I missed her "V."

Oh well, any port in a storm.
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April 11th, 2017 at 8:21:05 AM permalink
"Mission," is a word with a meaning that can be found in most, if not all, English dictionaries.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
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April 11th, 2017 at 9:37:12 AM permalink
Quote: Mission146

"Mission," is a word with a meaning that can be found in most, if not all, English dictionaries.



But which mission is mission 146?

Mine is a boxer I like. He refuses to give up his edge, no matter how much the fans hate it. He just grinds away, refusing to give anything up until his opponent makes a mistake and then he pounces on it.
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April 11th, 2017 at 9:45:58 AM permalink
I was a night club and private party DJ using the name DJ Teddy Bear. So I used that on the many DJ forums I used to belong to, as well as here.

Had I known at the time how important WoV and its people would become to me, I would have used my real name here, Dave Miller.

For the record, even though I no longer DJ, I still maintain my website, http://djteddybear.com
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April 11th, 2017 at 10:11:52 AM permalink
Quote: Rigondeaux

But which mission is mission 146?



The one that I am on, of course.

There's really not much of a story behind, '146.' I wanted my first E-Mail address (that I set up when I was a kid and haven't even looked at in over ten years) to simply be, 'Metallicat,' but to my chagrin, someone already had that one. I think it was a Hotmail account, but I could be wrong. I was a huge Metallica fan at the time.

Anyway, my friend who was helping me set up the E-Mail suggested that I add some numbers to the end of it. I closed my eyes and ran my hand over the number pad (because I didn't want to use my birthday, or anything) and out popped, '146.'

I just use, '146,' at the end of things now, but it doesn't signify anything at all.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
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April 11th, 2017 at 11:07:37 AM permalink
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April 11th, 2017 at 11:39:58 AM permalink
My user name is the first email account I ever had. The usernames were limited to five characters so I used my first name initial and the first four letters of my last name.
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April 11th, 2017 at 11:51:27 AM permalink
Quote: DRich

My user name is the first email account I ever had. The usernames were limited to five characters so I used my first name initial and the first four letters of my last name.



Previous to our racing conversation, I imagined you as a dermatologist.

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April 11th, 2017 at 1:09:22 PM permalink
I wrote a novel which was the sequel to the Wizard of Oz. Dorothy is a young adult who finds herself back in Oz. The Scarecrow Tin Man and Lion are evil although they are so due to a spell which Dorothy lifts one by one

Its called Dark Oz. U can still purchase a copy on amazon
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April 11th, 2017 at 1:25:40 PM permalink
Didn't Frank Baum write about a dozen sequels? Did your attempt to conform to all of the evolutions he described in the Land of Oz and the Ozites?
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April 11th, 2017 at 1:31:15 PM permalink
Quote: amoser

Hi everyone! I hope you're having a nice day! Recently I noticed that some forum members have quite complicated nicknames, and it makes me wonder what do they mean?

The name "LostWages" was actually assigned to me when I applied for an account. It fits, though, because if you're from Hawaii and enjoy gambling, the ever-pounding thought on your mind is when you get to go to "LostWages" (pidgin for Las Vegas) . . . fits?

The avatar is my best friend, Belle The Beagle (passed away last 2014). My signature is what has kept me going since 2008, and anyone interested is welcome to ask:

Eat real food . . . and you won't need medicine (or a lot less!) . . .
Eat real food . . . and you won't need medicine (or a lot less!)
darkoz
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April 11th, 2017 at 2:32:08 PM permalink
Quote: Doc

Didn't Frank Baum write about a dozen sequels? Did your attempt to conform to all of the evolutions he described in the Land of Oz and the Ozites?



Its more complicated than that

In the 90s baums books started entering public domain. Caliber comics(most famous for first printing the Crow) began a series called Oz later retitiled Dark Oz. It was a huge hit

Baum himself contradicted his own books rewriting events past and with most people familiar with the Judy Garland musical it was decided to take the best from both and craft a few changes where necessary

I obtained the rights to turn the comics into a film and spent 8 years shopping it in Hollywood. The producers of the Batman and Transformers franchises were both involved at one point as well as the producer of Bridge to Terabithia and Pras Michel of the music group The Fugees

I wrote the novel based on the screenplay to further recognition of the project

Unfortunately Disney greenlit Oz the Great and Powerful which caused my project to fall apart

If u r an Oz fan though I believe u will really enjoy it
For Whom the bus tolls; The bus tolls for thee
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April 11th, 2017 at 2:39:24 PM permalink
Quote: darkoz

I wrote a novel which was the sequel to the Wizard of Oz. Dorothy is a young adult who finds herself back in Oz. The Scarecrow Tin Man and Lion are evil although they are so due to a spell which Dorothy lifts one by one

Its called Dark Oz. U can still purchase a copy on amazon


no copyright on Wizard of Oz?
anyone can write a sequel?
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April 11th, 2017 at 2:57:29 PM permalink
As an adult (term used loosly) I am very mechanically minded. I would like to think it is what I might have asked as a child instead of "…but why?"
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April 11th, 2017 at 3:32:13 PM permalink
Quote: 100xOdds

no copyright on Wizard of Oz?
anyone can write a sequel?



The original novel by Baum was published 1898 so yes no copyright

However there are things that you cannot use such as Characters introduced in later books. There were 40 sequel books

Images originating with the 1939 musical. Best example the book had silver slippers. Ruby slippers are still under copyright (currently Warner Brothers which obtained the rights from MGM)
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April 11th, 2017 at 4:16:50 PM permalink
A Saturday morning TV show from the 60's I liked as a kid.....

See:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0kg_tzQvf4

Cameo's:

0:10 Local's Casino Owners
0:15 Casino MBA's in Accounting Dept
0:18 Face
0:21 Mission146
0:27 EvenBob
0:29 Face again, on right
0:36 Strip Casino Owners
0:37 Mrs. Q's dog
0:42 Tourists in the Buffet Line
0:47 Romes
0:48 Overbooked United Airlines Passenger
0:49 Wizard = Lizard, get it ? Maybe a bit of a stretch
1:11 Dr. ich
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April 11th, 2017 at 4:56:01 PM permalink
Mine is French slang for "sex maniac". I chose this name when I was a horny 18-year old...lol I'm 37 now.
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April 11th, 2017 at 5:01:06 PM permalink
Quote: JohnnyQ

A Saturday morning TV show from the 60's I liked as a kid.....

See:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0kg_tzQvf4

Cameo's:

0:10 Local's Casino Owners
0:15 Casino MBA's in Accounting Dept
0:18 Face
0:21 Mission146
0:27 EvenBob
0:29 Face again, on right
0:36 Strip Casino Owners
0:37 Mrs. Q's dog
0:42 Tourists in the Buffet Line
0:47 Romes
0:48 Overbooked United Airlines Passenger
0:49 Wizard = Lizard, get it ? Maybe a bit of a stretch
1:11 Dr. ich


That was one of my favorite cartoons as a kid.
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April 11th, 2017 at 5:10:47 PM permalink
Miplet is the name of a character that I played in a high school play. My brother wrote it. I somehow got stuck playing one of the main characters. I suck at memorizing lines, so much of the play was improvised. I won "best character actor" in our school districts competition. Article about play.
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April 11th, 2017 at 7:42:30 PM permalink
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April 11th, 2017 at 11:14:42 PM permalink
Used to grow mangos.
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April 12th, 2017 at 3:31:08 AM permalink
Self explanatory.
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April 12th, 2017 at 4:38:40 AM permalink
Quote: RS

Self explanatory.



I guess im dense. I dont get it

Your initials?

Richard Simmons?

Roulette Slots?
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April 12th, 2017 at 6:20:18 AM permalink
Quote: RS

Self explanatory.

what does Running Scared have to do w/your pop tarts avatar?
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April 12th, 2017 at 6:34:33 AM permalink
My first name may (or may not... this is the interwebs, after all) be Joe, and I may (or may not) be a man.

Quote: 100xOdds

what does Running Scared have to do w/your pop tarts avatar?

Speaking of which, RS, your Nyan Cat doesn't seem to be running any more. Did you remove the animation?
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April 12th, 2017 at 6:39:26 AM permalink
Nickname I used for my ex-wife. I got to keep the nickname in the divorce, she got millions instead.....
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April 12th, 2017 at 7:30:41 AM permalink
Quote: CrystalMath

I deal math.

This is much funnier/ironic than people apparently realize.
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April 12th, 2017 at 7:42:04 AM permalink
Quote: Romes

This is much funnier/ironic than people apparently realize.

And Romes, I had to do a bit of a search to come up with the fine print in your avatar. Both funny and appropriate!

As for my own forum handle, it's a reference to the fact that I make my posts from a small office at the Department of Commerce, though when I signed up I neglected to capitalize the final letter and couldn't change it later.

And if you believe that, I have some nice, moderately-priced instructions and suggestions for how to improve your dice game. Demonstrations not included.






On the other hand, the name could be the one used by some of my students while we played basketball together in the evenings and they felt the classroom appellation was a little too formal for use on the court.
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April 12th, 2017 at 8:11:16 AM permalink
Quote: Romes

This is much funnier/ironic than people apparently realize.



I totally got it

Think CrystalMath real name is Walter White
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April 12th, 2017 at 8:33:16 AM permalink
Quote: darkoz

I totally got it

Think CrystalMath real name is Walter White


thought he (CrystalMath) was a lawyer named Saul?
Last edited by: 100xOdds on Apr 12, 2017
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April 12th, 2017 at 9:15:01 AM permalink
Quote: darkoz

I guess im dense. I dont get it

Your initials?

Richard Simmons?

Roulette Slots?

According to an unnamed gamblingforum RS stands for Really Stupid.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
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April 12th, 2017 at 9:18:37 AM permalink
Quote: 100xOdds

thought he was a lawyer named Saul?

They just started a new season of Better Call Saul.

And no, Sual isn't Walter White. Saul was WW's "attorney".
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
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April 12th, 2017 at 9:38:23 AM permalink
Quote: Joeman

My first name may (or may not... this is the interwebs, after all) be Joe, and I may (or may not) be a man.

Speaking of which, RS, your Nyan Cat doesn't seem to be running any more. Did you remove the animation?



I tried uploading a different Nyan Cat a little while ago. I think before that (and after the time I originally uploaded my avatar before), a web administrator likely changed .gif image uploads to no longer "be animated" in avatars. So I tried switching it back to this one, but still, not animated. :(
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April 12th, 2017 at 9:39:13 AM permalink
My ex-husband was beachbumbob on a couple of forums. When we started running a trivia room together, I picked beachbumbabs so we were similar. It just stuck with me through several forums, including this one. Didn't hurt that we were living near the beach in Florida.
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April 12th, 2017 at 9:44:37 AM permalink
Quote: AxelWolf

According to an unnamed gamblingforum RS stands for Really Stupid.



At least I didn't spell my username incorrectly when I signed up on this forum.
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April 12th, 2017 at 10:37:49 AM permalink
Quote: RS

At least I didn't spell my username incorrectly when I signed up on this forum.


AexlWolf?
AxleWolf?
Craps is paradise (Pair of dice). Lets hear it for the SpeedCount Mathletes :)
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April 12th, 2017 at 10:57:28 AM permalink
Quote: 100xOdds

AexlWolf?
AxleWolf?



Axl
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April 12th, 2017 at 11:19:11 AM permalink
'Bases Loaded' is a baseball term of course, when 1st, 2nd, and 3rd base are occupied. Any further hits, walks, or errors will drive in a run. (not interested in sacrifices)

In CRAPS bases loaded means you have a Pass/Come bet on every box number with full odds. (Across betting is not the same)

The betting is continuous COME betting, with full odds.

Once the bases are loaded every box number rolled creates an 'Off and On' payout of the Pass/Come flat bet and the odds.

You are now 'printing money'!
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April 12th, 2017 at 12:07:05 PM permalink
Quote: DeMango

Used to grow mangos.

What information can I give you for advice on how to ensure a healthy harvest of what we think are "white piri" mangoes? I'm not lazy to Google; I will, but prefer info from friends or farmer friends. We only have one tree, and the harvest count in the last 3 years was 65, 37, 62 . . We had a professional tree cutter trim the tree after 1st harvest. The tree was just uber-healthy! Our entire neighborhood must have at least 1 mango tree in their yard; some have 3 trees!

We can freeze some and save for making smoothies!

Each of our fully ripened fruit was almost the size of a softball, and the flesh was clean and without strings, thin skin, very gently aromatic, small seeds. There are now about 25 fruit, each about 3.5" long. We estimate harvesting around late May/early June.

Here's a few pictures . . .

Single tree in full bloom


Bad lighting, but shows a small grouping


About 3.5" long
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April 12th, 2017 at 12:24:01 PM permalink
Quote: BasesLoaded

'Bases Loaded' is a baseball term of course, when 1st, 2nd, and 3rd base are occupied. Any further hits, walks, or errors will drive in a run. (not interested in sacrifices)

In CRAPS bases loaded means you have a Pass/Come bet on every box number with full odds. (Across betting is not the same)

The betting is continuous COME betting, with full odds.

Once the bases are loaded every box number rolled creates an 'Off and On' payout of the Pass/Come flat bet and the odds.

You are now 'printing money'!


I've lost more $ with bases loaded than made. :(
and several times I made no $ back because the 7 showed up after the 6th # was 'loaded'

thus me switching to '3 point Molly' betting system
Last edited by: 100xOdds on Apr 12, 2017
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April 12th, 2017 at 1:02:51 PM permalink
No cool background story. No ironic genesis to the handle. Feel free to make stuff up.
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April 12th, 2017 at 2:05:47 PM permalink
I think my handle is the most self explanatory name possible. I play poker for a living.
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April 12th, 2017 at 2:11:31 PM permalink
Quote: PokerGrinder

I think my handle is the most self explanatory name possible. I play poker for a living.


And all this time I thought you grinded these down...
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April 12th, 2017 at 2:57:34 PM permalink
Quote: IndyJeffrey

No cool background story. No ironic genesis to the handle. Feel free to make stuff up.



Quote: JohnnyQ

A Saturday morning TV show from the 60's I liked as a kid.....

See:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0kg_tzQvf4



0:04 and (fast forward to) 2:03 are both available !

Your pick !
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