How did you choose your username?
March 18th, 2013 at 8:35:49 AM
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I've been intrigued by the many unique usernames on this forum.
Fighting BS one post at a time!
March 18th, 2013 at 8:45:35 AM
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Gabes is an a nickname I have been called all my life, primarily due to people shortening my last name because it is rather lengthy (4 syllables, 10 letters) and one of those German names that people think is tough to pronounce (although I think it is fairly straightforward). 2 is my old baseball number, and what could be better than one 2 than two 2's
A flute with no holes is not a flute, a donut with no holes is a danish
March 18th, 2013 at 8:52:30 AM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
March 18th, 2013 at 8:52:43 AM
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Mine is a play on my last name. I get given the nickname "Duffman" no matter where I go and that was before "The Simpsons" though more so after. I adds the AZ when I lived in Arizona and kept it as Arizona is kind of a state you can be known as the guy from when you get back. It is unique enough I get it on most boards and blogs I visit so will keep it for life.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
March 18th, 2013 at 8:56:48 AM
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I used to own a Performance parts company that specialized in Corvette's; and that was the name of the company. (Kinda like Rod Millen's MillenWorks)
Gambling calls to me...like this ~> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nap37mNSmQ
March 18th, 2013 at 8:56:55 AM
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I was a bookie. Now retired.
"I am a man devoured by the passion for gambling." --Dostoevsky, 1871
March 18th, 2013 at 9:03:37 AM
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my favorite racing greyhound
Each day is better than the next
March 18th, 2013 at 9:04:08 AM
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Once upon a time in a Usenet forum, someone accused me of being a "math extremist" because I wouldn't believe their foolproof, guaranteed winning system for gambling (on roulette, I think). I took it as a compliment -- and my handle.
"In my own case, when it seemed to me after a long illness that death was close at hand, I found no little solace in playing constantly at dice."
-- Girolamo Cardano, 1563
March 18th, 2013 at 9:06:19 AM
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Flea and Stiff define me as an unwashed red chip bettor who does not tip.
March 18th, 2013 at 9:08:18 AM
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My nickname for my (ex) wife. I got to keep the nickname in the settlement.
March 18th, 2013 at 9:43:58 AM
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A long long time ago, when the world wide web was young (not the internet, the WWW), my friend set up the Online Web Village (allegedly one of the first 1000 pages on the WWW, but I'm skeptical on that claim, as was he). It was a silly graphical interface where people could create a house which linked to their University homepage, and simple chat, and add roads and water features. Very basic. I put my house in the corner surrounded by ponds and called it the 'The Cesspit', linked to my home page, called that 'The Cesspit', and filled it with links to various crap I was interested in.
I've just used that name ever since, as it is never taken on forums or boards, whereas the name I preferred often was. This information probably means you can find my real ID very easily, which I guess is a downside...
I've just used that name ever since, as it is never taken on forums or boards, whereas the name I preferred often was. This information probably means you can find my real ID very easily, which I guess is a downside...
"Then you can admire the real gambler, who has neither eaten, slept, thought nor lived, he has so smarted under the scourge of his martingale, so suffered on the rack of his desire for a coup at trente-et-quarante" - Honore de Balzac, 1829
March 18th, 2013 at 9:46:02 AM
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About 25 years ago while I was living in the Atlanta area, a few of my students asked me to join their intramural basketball team. My user name here is what those guys called me on court. At the time, Doc Rivers was playing for the Hawks, so I took it as a compliment on my playing skills, regardless of their source for the name.
March 18th, 2013 at 9:47:50 AM
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Quote: DocAbout 25 years ago while I was living in the Atlanta area, a few of my students asked me to join their intramural basketball team. My user name here is what those guys called me on court. At the time, Doc Rivers was playing for the Hawks, so I took it as a compliment on my playing skills, regardless of their source for the name.
And all this time I was under the assumption you were part of the rap group Fu-Shnickens, and was anxiously awaiting your tales of rapping with Shaq. What's up Doc, can we rock?
A flute with no holes is not a flute, a donut with no holes is a danish
March 18th, 2013 at 9:53:27 AM
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Quote: Gabes22And all this time I was under the assumption you were part of the rap group Fu-Shnickens, and was anxiously awaiting your tales of rapping with Shaq. What's up Doc, can we rock?
Are you sure that wasn't Doc Severinsen?
March 18th, 2013 at 10:00:24 AM
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When I was in highschool, my friends were convinced that I should run for President. Around that same time, the late '90s, I started using this name online. I have no interest in running for office, but this name remains my most common handle.
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
March 18th, 2013 at 10:13:10 AM
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I used to player and give poker players nicknames including: The No.1 Poker Nick-Name Dave (Devil-Fish) Ulliott's.
For the last 13 years I have been inventing Casino Games and now has 100+ Casino Games including: Casino Holdem® (First Texas Hold'em Against the Casino ©2000). Available in over 1,000+ Online-Casinos including: 888, William Hill, Paddy Power, Bet365, Casino.com, Bodog, Sporting Bet, Betfair, Betfred, Unibet, Euro Grand, Win Palace, Betsson, PKR, Pinnacle...
So I give myself the Nick-Name (Username) Mr CasinoGames® (MrCasinoGames.com).
For the last 13 years I have been inventing Casino Games and now has 100+ Casino Games including: Casino Holdem® (First Texas Hold'em Against the Casino ©2000). Available in over 1,000+ Online-Casinos including: 888, William Hill, Paddy Power, Bet365, Casino.com, Bodog, Sporting Bet, Betfair, Betfred, Unibet, Euro Grand, Win Palace, Betsson, PKR, Pinnacle...
So I give myself the Nick-Name (Username) Mr CasinoGames® (MrCasinoGames.com).
Stephen Au-Yeung (Legend of New Table Games®) NewTableGames.com
March 18th, 2013 at 10:19:46 AM
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About 95 percent of all the gambling I've ever done in my entire life has been in Northern Nevada: Reno, Tahoe, and Carson City. Reno doesn't have the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Compared to Vegas, the table minimums are lower, the buffets are cheaper, the casinos are less crowded, the dealers are friendlier, the summer weather is better, there's less road traffic, and while 6:5 blackjack exists in Reno, it's not nearly as common as on the Las Vegas Strip. In other words, Reno, Nevada is the perfect gambling destination for a low-roller like me.
March 18th, 2013 at 11:01:49 AM
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I variation of a military callsign I used in a previous life.
March 18th, 2013 at 11:02:16 AM
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That's the nice thing about screen names. You get to pick it. When i was a kid you got stuck with a nickname. Like red, skinny, fats.
or even Buzzard if you were a skinny kid with a big nose.
I been meaning to start a thread about nicknames, and I won't hijack this one. I used to say all my childhood friends were dead or in jail. Now they are mostly dead. Tried to track them down on last visit to Baltimore. Hard as hell to remember their real names. LOL
Not so funny is my best buddy growing up. Probably dead, all I know for sure is he got 20-25 in prison , instead of 2-5 or maybe beating the rap. All because he was the only kid who didn't have a nickname. Talk about bad luck.
or even Buzzard if you were a skinny kid with a big nose.
I been meaning to start a thread about nicknames, and I won't hijack this one. I used to say all my childhood friends were dead or in jail. Now they are mostly dead. Tried to track them down on last visit to Baltimore. Hard as hell to remember their real names. LOL
Not so funny is my best buddy growing up. Probably dead, all I know for sure is he got 20-25 in prison , instead of 2-5 or maybe beating the rap. All because he was the only kid who didn't have a nickname. Talk about bad luck.
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
March 18th, 2013 at 11:05:18 AM
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This is how the wiz got his screen name. I think I answered the phone a few times in my youth from his alter ego. All I know for sure was a guy named Don calling Henry G to offer him a nickle lines on a few games in the late 50's.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Angelini
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Angelini
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
March 18th, 2013 at 11:10:50 AM
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My favorite slot machine progressive had an optimal strategy of betting the minimum of one nickel, Crank's Bash. 3 scatters paid the jackpot no matter the bet, possible because the jackpots start at 0.
I am a robot.
March 18th, 2013 at 11:35:46 AM
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I like soda water.
March 18th, 2013 at 12:02:54 PM
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Quote: sodawaterI like soda water.
Talk about narcissism!
March 18th, 2013 at 12:05:52 PM
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Because it was Sancho Panza who pointed out to the delusional Don Quixote that those were not really windmills, etc.
March 18th, 2013 at 12:34:46 PM
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Mine has nothing to do with playing cards, nor am I a smooth talking con-man that rolls with the crew of Hannibal Smith, Howling Mad Murdock, and Bad Attitude Baracus.
“Face” is just a carryover of youthful stupidity. In the days of adolescent threats and machismo, “face” was my one-upper. If someone threatened to punch me, I’d threaten to punch their face. Kick me? I’ll kick your face. Kill me? I’ll kill your FACE!, always said with ridiculous emphasis on “face”. It was so absurd, it couldn’t be topped.
It spread to “snaps” or “playing the dozens”. You know…“You’re mama’s so fat..” to which the reply was “Oh yeah? So is your FACE!" Stupid, I know, but man, it stuck. “So is your face” became the widespread comeback, for which there was no retort.
It eventually spread to my entire peer group, and was used so often it got shortened to simply one word, “face”. One word, and we all knew what it meant, what it signified. It became a war cry during sports, a declaration of superiority, a mock threat towards your safety, eventually almost a greeting for those “in the know”, and, since I was the creator, my nickname.
I’m fortunate enough to still be close to some of those from way back when, and every now and again I will hear the old war cry. It never fails to elicit laughter and a smile =)
“Face” is just a carryover of youthful stupidity. In the days of adolescent threats and machismo, “face” was my one-upper. If someone threatened to punch me, I’d threaten to punch their face. Kick me? I’ll kick your face. Kill me? I’ll kill your FACE!, always said with ridiculous emphasis on “face”. It was so absurd, it couldn’t be topped.
It spread to “snaps” or “playing the dozens”. You know…“You’re mama’s so fat..” to which the reply was “Oh yeah? So is your FACE!" Stupid, I know, but man, it stuck. “So is your face” became the widespread comeback, for which there was no retort.
It eventually spread to my entire peer group, and was used so often it got shortened to simply one word, “face”. One word, and we all knew what it meant, what it signified. It became a war cry during sports, a declaration of superiority, a mock threat towards your safety, eventually almost a greeting for those “in the know”, and, since I was the creator, my nickname.
I’m fortunate enough to still be close to some of those from way back when, and every now and again I will hear the old war cry. It never fails to elicit laughter and a smile =)
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March 18th, 2013 at 1:06:11 PM
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Quote: Beethoven9thMine is pretty straightforward. I like Beethoven's music, and I (mistakenly) thought that 'Beethoven' had been taken since it tends to be a popular username, so I added '9th' because I love that symphony.
What about you?
Good tastes =) I prefer the 14th. The 3rd stanza especially, it's just so metal. My hockey playlist, among the Pantera, Rage, and DMX, contains its fair share of Beethoven.
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March 18th, 2013 at 1:06:28 PM
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I own the domain thebigpayback.com, which I acquired back in the day but had to shorten my username as WOV doesn't allow longish names anymore. I always thought the domain was cool, being both a marketing slogan for Discover Card and the name of Springsteen song, so was surprised to find it available although granted that was many years ago. It will soon be the home of our "casino directory" project which should be soft-launched in the next month or two.
Lack of prior planning on your part doesn't constitute an emergency on my part.
March 18th, 2013 at 1:07:59 PM
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The what now...?Quote: FaceGood tastes =) I prefer the 14th. The 3rd stanza especially, it's just so metal.
"Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe." -Rig Veda 10.34.4
March 18th, 2013 at 1:14:30 PM
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Quote: teddysThe what now...?Quote: FaceGood tastes =) I prefer the 14th. The 3rd stanza especially, it's just so metal.
I think he means the 14th piano sonata ("Moonlight"). Mvt. 3 is a ripper.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqSulR9Fymg
"In my own case, when it seemed to me after a long illness that death was close at hand, I found no little solace in playing constantly at dice."
-- Girolamo Cardano, 1563
March 18th, 2013 at 1:21:02 PM
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Quote: MathExtremistQuote: teddysThe what now...?Quote: FaceGood tastes =) I prefer the 14th. The 3rd stanza especially, it's just so metal.
I think he means the 14th piano sonata ("Moonlight"). Mvt. 3 is a ripper.
Indeed I did, thanks ME =) Sorry if I misspoke. I'm not a student, I was just a brute force, trial and error guy that could occasionally poke out some classical =)
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March 18th, 2013 at 1:24:41 PM
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I love the movie What About Bob, its hilarious. For years
I would say 'even Bob would get that' and sometimes
my wife would call me evenbob. I think its Bill Murray's
funniest movie, and he has such a great name. Bob.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fztNCJy-GXI
I would say 'even Bob would get that' and sometimes
my wife would call me evenbob. I think its Bill Murray's
funniest movie, and he has such a great name. Bob.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fztNCJy-GXI
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
March 18th, 2013 at 4:09:09 PM
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I'm not good @ coming up with names on the spot. I was thinking WHAT should it be, it should be me so I got whatme
March 18th, 2013 at 4:43:23 PM
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Quote: EvenBobI love the movie What About Bob, its hilarious. For years
I would say 'even Bob would get that' and sometimes
my wife would call me evenbob. I think its Bill Murray's
funniest movie, and he has such a great name. Bob.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fztNCJy-GXI
I can still always pop that one in and enjoy it.
Barely!
March 18th, 2013 at 5:28:19 PM
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Quote: EvenBobI love the movie What About Bob, its hilarious. For years
I would say 'even Bob would get that' and sometimes
my wife would call me evenbob. I think its Bill Murray's
funniest movie, and he has such a great name. Bob.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fztNCJy-GXI
Quick Change was better in opinion, but I also like WAB.
March 18th, 2013 at 5:31:07 PM
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Called Boz by a bookie in the 80's after Brian Bosworth because my initials are close. Used it ever since.
March 18th, 2013 at 5:50:47 PM
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Miplet is the name of a charicter in a musical my brother wrote in high school. I played him. article about play
“Man Babes” #AxelFabulous
March 18th, 2013 at 6:02:13 PM
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Quote: SOOPOOMy nickname for my (ex) wife. I got to keep the nickname in the settlement.
If you had hired me I wouldv'e got you more than just a nickname LOL
March 18th, 2013 at 7:59:30 PM
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From a cartoon I liked when growing up, when cartoons were only
on TV on Saturdays !
If you need a hint, my 2nd choice would have been RaceBannon.
My wife & kids got me the whole DVD boxed set for X-mas one
year. I think I forced the kids to watch 2 or 3 episodes with me
before they got away.
on TV on Saturdays !
If you need a hint, my 2nd choice would have been RaceBannon.
My wife & kids got me the whole DVD boxed set for X-mas one
year. I think I forced the kids to watch 2 or 3 episodes with me
before they got away.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
March 18th, 2013 at 8:46:10 PM
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I own three Studebakers. Here's me in one of them:
Here's the other two:
Here's the other two:
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
March 18th, 2013 at 8:50:56 PM
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Errant aim in bed one night ...
"What, me worry?"
March 18th, 2013 at 9:44:13 PM
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Quote: MathExtremistI think he means the 14th piano sonata ("Moonlight"). Mvt. 3 is a ripper.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqSulR9Fymg
With all due respect to Rule #6, and apologies to the forum for my lack of a better way to express myself, I must say... Oh My Fucking God.
I've never actually seen someone play it. Completely blown away, I have tears in my eyes. Just no words...
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March 18th, 2013 at 11:25:06 PM
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There's a lot of great stuff on YouTube like this. In the "Are you better than a 3rd grader" department, check out 9-year-old Umi Garrett playing Chopin's Fantaisie Impromptu (which features a 6-on-8 rhythm that most people can't even tap out on a table):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFiQ2gPSJDI
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/952326/Classical-Sheet-Music---Chopin---Fantasie--Impromptu-in-C-sharp-minor-op66
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFiQ2gPSJDI
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/952326/Classical-Sheet-Music---Chopin---Fantasie--Impromptu-in-C-sharp-minor-op66
"In my own case, when it seemed to me after a long illness that death was close at hand, I found no little solace in playing constantly at dice."
-- Girolamo Cardano, 1563
March 18th, 2013 at 11:44:36 PM
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Quote: FaceWith all due respect to Rule #6, and apologies to the forum for my lack of a better way to express myself, I must say... Oh My Fucking God.
.
This is a glorious recording of a master at work. He was 80
when he did this, and its from memory. Wilhelm Kempff
was 96 when died. If we could see whats going on in his
brain as he played, it would be lit up like a Christmas tree
on both sides. Watch some of the posers play this sonata,
they pound the keys like they're banging a whore. Kempff
caresses them, even at 80. Marvelous.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
March 19th, 2013 at 12:30:18 AM
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Quote: EvenBobThis is a glorious recording of a master at work. He was 80
when he did this, and its from memory. Wilhelm Kempff
was 96 when died. If we could see whats going on in his
brain as he played, it would be lit up like a Christmas tree
on both sides. Watch some of the posers play this sonata,
they pound the keys like they're banging a whore. Kempff
caresses them, even at 80. Marvelous.
I had that exact thought while watching this.
I kept asking my girl "wtf is he looking at?". I thought he was looking at sheet music, he sure as hell wasn't watching the keys. Then the wide shot showed there was nothing, and the face shot confirmed it; he was looking into his own mind.
80 years old in this vid? My god. I couldn't even move my fingers that fast, and I'm 32. "Caresses" isn't even the right word; it's incredibly severe right when it needs to be, it's hauntingly tragic exactly where it needs to be. It's intense, it's serene, it's manic, it's tranquil, it... it's just sublime.
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March 19th, 2013 at 12:45:20 AM
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Quote: FaceI thought he was looking at sheet music, he sure as hell wasn't watching the keys. Then the wide shot showed there was nothing, and the face shot confirmed it; he was looking into his own mind.
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Watch his eyes, he rarely if ever blinks. This is
genius at work. To be that old and that flawlessly
skilled is unreal. I watched it four times. Classical
music speaks to the soul, as no other music does.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
March 19th, 2013 at 12:50:39 AM
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Face, you have great taste in music.
Fighting BS one post at a time!
March 19th, 2013 at 3:15:41 AM
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Mine is self-explanatory if you know about me :-)
March 19th, 2013 at 4:36:31 AM
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Quote: Beethoven9thI've been intrigued by the many unique usernames on this forum. Most of the time, you can guess why a particular name has been chosen, but some of the ones I've seen here leave me scratching my head.....haha!
Mine is pretty straightforward. I like Beethoven's music, and I (mistakenly) thought that 'Beethoven' had been taken since it tends to be a popular username, so I added '9th' because I love that symphony.
What about you?
We have season subscription to the local symphony and next month they will perform Beethoven's Fifth - can't wait!
March 19th, 2013 at 4:46:17 AM
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What about soul music?Quote: EvenBobClassical music speaks to the soul, as no other music does.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
March 19th, 2013 at 4:47:28 AM
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Quote: s2dbakerWhat about soul music?
Fighting BS one post at a time!
