LC Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 I often wonder about the inspiration behind the avatars so many of you chose.... Some might be obvious, but maybe there's a deeper meaning, because most of the time, people do put some thought into their choice....For example: Marlene, I love Mrs. Jetson, and she's an incredibly nice person, but what prompted you to choose her? (Besides the fact that you're an incredibly nice person, of course!) Tony, why Uncle Fester? Billy S, that's gotta be your favorite Beatles album (Beatles '65), but it's not your standard "favorite Beatles album" --- was there one song that pulled you into that one? Sterling, that's gotta be your favorite Beatles record (Rubber Soul); is that the first Beatles record that "hit" you? Ras-Wine, Pet Sounds is one of my top 5 albums of all time, so I thought about that avatar, too. Travis, is that a little Ringo head? Chris Hess and Matt Clark, you don't have an avatar---can't decide? Don't want one? I'd love to hear everyone and anyone's reason for their avatar choice.... I'm just being curious. Hope ya'll don't mind.... PS: As for me.... I had Boats Against the Current as my avatar for a while, since it's the record that I've listened to more than any other.... But I kept seeing Bernie's and Mymooladi's Boats and thinking it was me, so I switched to the record that got me into the Raspberries in the first place.... Album #1.--Larry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlene Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 How fun ! Hmmmmm....well for some reason, The Jetson's has ALWAYS been my favorite cartoon. I just love the neat little "gadgets" and flying machines and the vacations on Venus...and Jane is just so COOL. I even named my first husky "Astro"...(I know, it's a little weird)..but when I saw the avatar, I just couldn't resist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAM Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Mine is currently the Beatles drum head. Solely because they're the main reason I wanted to be involved in music and it looks really cool! Now if Bernie came up with a Vox amp I may switch to that. Killer sound! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesberry Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 My boyfriend does a very funny impression of Bullwinkle, so.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim From Wisconsin Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 I chose one that no one else was using, and being an occasional Heavy Metal music fan - The skull was fitting. And now with Halloween coming up, it's a nice Holiday Avatar! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Mine is the cover to Bruce Springsteen's "Born In the USA" album. I chose it because the "rag" in the back pocket reminds me of the years I spent as a Motor Mechanic.Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneG Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Saw the vapor trail from a Gemini flight when I was a youngun....been hooked ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Carmen Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I need a Dobie Gillis avatar. ec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sterling Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Eric,I could use a Maynard G. Krebs one!Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kiwi Connection Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I love hats. So anything with hats won hands down for me.Plus I love the era this picture is from.It was a very elegant and graceful time for fashion, and the ladies always wore some amazing hats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarBabi7 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 And you look simply mah-velous dahling!It was one of the few redheaded avatars available, so I used it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 A red head huh... That explains something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Ahem, though you didn't inquire directly LC....I chose mine because: 1. It stands for something 2. It looks good ...both just like me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Because it's my 'desert island' record. Kirk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I picked mine because I love Calvin and Hobbes, and because it looks like me some days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 Laura, that's a good one! That's how I looked a few months ago when my Mac's hard drive bit the dust. Seriously. James, I was including you (and everyone else) with my little catch-all line "I'd love to hear everyone and anyone's reason for their avatar choice...." Good choice.... You are a patriot! (to quote Jackson Browne).Eric, I just checked and I don't see Dobie Gillis up yet, or even Archie Andrews, but... it was good to catch up with all the choices. I hadn't looked in a while. In fact, Bernie's got some great avatar choices up there---Mickey Mantle (I might have to switch to that for a while), the Surfer Girl album (ditto), Marilyn Monroe, a few Beatles I hadn't seen, Born to Run, peaches, and even the various planets. including Pluto. (Wait, is Pluto still a planet? I get confused....) Alas, no Whitney Houston! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foolin' Myself Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I chose it because it's my favorite EC cover and it also happened to have my favorite EC song on it and I think you can guess the song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HT from Mo Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I chose mine because I too am a Calvin & Hobbes fan! HT from Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew Bundles Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I love black chicks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leff'tHome Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I love Calvin & Hobbes, too (especially Hobbes). I did have a hard time choosing between that and Rocky or Bullwinkle. Current favorite cartoon is Mutts. How about Mooch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poor4Life Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 When I first joined here my choice was the cover for EC's "Definitive collection". Why? Simply because I didn't see anyone else using it! LOLThen I changed to the Belushi one, since the night before I had watched The Blues Brothers for the millionth time.I'm thinking of changing it again, but theres none of Sheryl Crow...Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 I picked mine because the lady looks a little shy and old fashioned. Just like me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMMY TUNES Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Because "The Avengers" is one of my all-time favorite TV shows and because I love a well dressed, classy look like Steed's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When I'm Cool Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Mine is my all time favorite artist in front of the St. Paul capitol building when he was with the Ringo tour. I was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr E Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 testing new avatar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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