Murph Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 We see these every day, and we take them for granted. But I bet the very first time you thought: "wonder where he got THAT from". Some are simple. "Murph" is for Murphy, my last name. But what the hell is up with Slapdragon, Griffincheng+, Coda, Pvt. Ryan (ok, I can take a guess on that one...), ScoutPL, KwazyDog, Fionn, Pillar, etc. etc.? Everyone has a user name. Everyone thought it up from somewhere. Most of us probably have pretty weird explanations. What's yours? Murph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcents Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 Last name is Nichols... Figure it out. ------------------ The only thing worse than fighting with allies is fighting without them. - Churchill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mace Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 i) The surname's Knight ii) I give people headaches! I suppose that says it all. Mace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Five Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 Black Five is what we call the XO in a Marine tank company. Since that is my current billet it seemed to make sense. The CO is Black Six and the three platoon commanders are Red, White and Blue One respectively. Example 1st Platoon Red One PltCmdr Red Two PltCmdr Wingman Red Three PltSgt Wingman Red Four PltSgt Anyone at the company level is Black X. It probably boils down to the CO wanting to be Mister Black or something like that. I don't think anyone would want to be Mr. Pink. I used to be Red One but always wanted to switch to Red Five just so I could say, "Red Five standing by." What movie? ----------------------------- If you are unwilling to bite, Do not bare your teeth. ----------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimShady Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 My friends came up with mine during one of our typical druken episodes at a frat party. It just stuck. LimShady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priest Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 My nickname comes from paintball. I wear all black and have a priest's collar. I use a blood red gun named Demon (get it!) I was younger and thought it sounded Gothic. It stuck. Also since Fionn doen't usually post I will try to answer for him. It is his name. Fionn Kelly. Good guy who got a bad rap. Too bad he added a lot to this forum. ------------------ Sir are you sure you want to go to red alert...it would mean changing the bulb -Priest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcents Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 Red Five Standing by.... Star Wars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffinCheng+ Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 Main Entry: grif·fin Variant(s): or grif·fon /'gri-f&n/ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English griffon, from Middle French grifon, from grif, from Latin gryphus, from Greek gryp-, gryps Date: 14th century : a mythical animal typically having the head, forepart, and wings of an eagle and the body, hind legs, and tail of a lion. Cheng is my family name. That is what the word pronounced in GuangDongWa. (Cantonese) "+" refit add 2 rear-firing phaser-3s for drone defense. Also sheild 3,4,5 are strengthen. ------------------ "When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI." "Can't get enough Tank?" [This message has been edited by GriffinCheng+ (edited 02-14-2001).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russellmz Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 first name russell...middle initial m...last initial z...just in case u wuz wondering Originally posted by vcents: Last name is Nichols... Figure it out. ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....good one i) The surname's Knight ii) I give people headaches! I suppose that says it all. Mace i just thought you gave blinding pain to the eyes and any exposed mucous membranes ------------------ russellmz, Self-Proclaimed Keeper for Life of the Sacred Unofficial FAQ. "They had their chance- they have not lead!" - GW Bush "They had mechanical pencils- they have not...lead?" - Jon Stewart on The Daily Show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 It's my name Dave ------------------ My front is pushed back.My right gives way.Situation Excellent! I am attacking! Ferdinand Foch 1916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcents Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 Will the real LimShady please stand up? [This message has been edited by vcents (edited 02-13-2001).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimShady Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 Will the real LimShady please stand up? If only I had a penny for each time I heard that.... LimShady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109 Gustav Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 When I first got interested in CM, I was mostly playing Achtung Spitfire and Over the Reich. I was at a school computer and needed to come up with a name for this forum in the five minutes before class. ------------------ Well my skiff's a twenty dollar boat, And I hope to God she stays afloat. But if somehow my skiff goes down, I'll freeze to death before I drown. And pray my body will be found, Alaska salmon fishing, boys, Alaska salmon fishing. -Commercial fishing in Kodiak, Alaska Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mr. Johnson-<THC>- Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 My name is not Johnson, not even close. But if ya were into Shadowrun the RPG, you would know what a Mr. Johnson or a johnson is. Its the guy that hires mercenarys to do jobs, But he is just the middle man from the employer to the grunts. Its a generic name like Mr. Smith if ya get a hotel and your on the run or something. Its like I'm nondiscrept baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pak40 Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 Mine is simple enough. I loved to use AT guns in Close Combat ABTF, people rarely suspected that 17lbr hidden in the little wood shack Before Pak40, I used my name but finally decided it was lame, so I chose a new nickname based on my style of play. Anyone at the company level is Black X. It probably boils down to the CO wanting to be Mister Black or something like that. I don't think anyone would want to be Mr. Pink. I used to be Red One but always wanted to switch to Red Five just so I could say, "Red Five standing by." What movie? Two movies: Resevoir Dogs and Star Wars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skott Karlsson Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 My real name with a Norse flavoring to honor my ancestors. ~Skott~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priest Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 ShadowRun Rules. I prefer Elven Street Samuri myself. ------------------ Sir are you sure you want to go to red alert...it would mean changing the bulb -Priest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 ....my unquenchable desire to crush all enemies to the state....plus the fact the name is hard to spell correctly Take a wild guess why "PacifistButLikeWargames" chose his user name [This message has been edited by Commissar (edited 02-13-2001).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 Actually I tried to use my real name.. Which is Robert but when sighing up for the forms it was taken.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Five Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 IMHO "vcents" takes the prize so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priest Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 Yes yes 5 cents we get it. (said like Austin Powers) ------------------ Sir are you sure you want to go to red alert...it would mean changing the bulb -Priest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wie201 Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 Its based on a computer game I played several times, over the course of a few years. War in Europe, Version 2.01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodyBucket Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 My father was a BAR gunner in "E" Co., 2nd Bn., 110th Rgt. 28th infantry during WWII. Their insignia was a red keystone, hence "bloody bucket". "Roll On" was the division motto. Just seemed appropriate. ------------------ "Roll on" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonidas Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 Leonidas was the Spartan commander at the battle of Thermopylae, circa 480 BC. The Greek cities needed time to organize defenses against an army of Persians. A small Spartan force was sent to block Thermopylae - a mountain pass through which the Persians had to travel. There were about 300 Spartans holding off about 10,000 Persians. It was a suicide mission. They held out for about a week, until someone betrayed them and showed the Persians another way around the chokepoint the Spartans were holding. Then the Spartans were surrounded and wiped out to the last man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juardis Posted February 14, 2001 Share Posted February 14, 2001 Oh, WTH, I'll play. Juardis, pronounced who-ar-dis. 15 years ago. All day skiing at Snowshoe WV, all night drinking and playing spades. My partner said "your bid Mr. Abbott", which of course came through some of the fogginess as "your bid Mr. Ed". So the question was naturally asked, Mr. Ed? The reply to which was "no, but if the shoe fits" bwahahahahaha. Yeah, I didn't think it was funny either, but my coworkers just couldn't get over their drunken wit. So Mr. Ed stuck. Now then, fast forward to the daily Hearts game in my 2nd level boss' office. Hearts is a brutal game and one I do not recommend playing with your 2nd level boss. Mr. Ed is now evolving to Eduardo, which then evolved into, and say this in your best Ernest T. (from Andy Griffith) voice, "it's me, it's me, it's Juardis T." So I evolved to Juardis T. And since no one can pronounce the freaking name let alone make it up, I use it. Thing is, I still hate it. ------------------ Jeff Abbott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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