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marclips · #71 (**permalink**) 04-03-2008, 02:15 PM

username: very straightforward. My first name plus the beginning to my last name. It is not a reference to my mouth, which is decidedly normal; no Joliesque monstrosities decorate MY face!

avatar: "Kilroy was here" cartoons have been around since WWII. The most popular theory was that a shipyard inspector would write Kilroy was here as he inspected rivets on ships to keep track of where he inspected and to ensure that riveters only got paid for what they actually riveted. All those ships went to war, sailors kept seeing these crypic writings, and a legend was born.

By the way, Mr. Roboto is also named Kilroy, domo arigato.

Lat12 · #72 (**permalink**) 04-04-2008, 03:53 PM

Lat comes from my nationality, 12 is my birthdate and my favorite number. Yettis are hilarious and just make me snicker.

marclips · #73 (**permalink**) 04-04-2008, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Lat12

Lat comes from my nationality, 12 is my birthdate and my favorite number. Yettis are hilarious and just make me snicker.

Are you Latvian? That's the only "Lat" nationality I can think of.

I've got a fair amount of Lithuanian in me, though my family has been in the US since the 1890's.

Lat12 · #74 (**permalink**) 04-04-2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by marclips

Are you Latvian? That's the only "Lat" nationality I can think of.

I've got a fair amount of Lithuanian in me, though my family has been in the US since the 1890's.

Labas! yes, actually both my husband and I are. Our families didn't make it here until the 50's and now we're all headed back. My parents have been there for a while and as soon as we can sell our house - we're heading to Riga as well! Can't wait! I used to know a lot of Liths back in college.

WalkerStreet54 · #75 (**permalink**) 04-04-2008, 05:17 PM

Born in Frankford Hospital in 1954, and lived on Walker Street between Unruh and Magee until 1959.

Now, I have to get myself an avatar!

threecount · #76 (**permalink**) 04-05-2008, 12:36 AM

My username is threecount.

I am a big pro wrestling fan and follow the business and I used to host a pro-wrestling radio show years back and publish a newsletter.

My avatar is a pic of me and my best friend Jurgita. She is a beautiful girl as you can tell and is just as sweet. She is a Playboy Playmate and has been on the cover of American Curves as well as features in MAXIM, FHM and STUFF.

MommysClub · #77 (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 10:24 PM

Mommysclub is my web site I created for Parents so my username is MommysClub and i do not have an avatar yet.

rabidog · #78 (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 10:42 PM

childhood recess-aide-given nickname + sounds like a led zeppelin line

ChiefSalsa · #79 (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 11:05 PM

I wanted an avatar that perfectly exuded my personality.

phillyaggie · #80 (**permalink**) 06-05-2008, 12:12 AM

how the hell did i miss this thread?! now i'll have to go thru it all to take in the fun!

in the meanwhile, to answer the questions:

PhillyAggie is just a stupid attempt at a username, combining obviously my interest for Philly and my want of moving there, and my more Texan background of being a Texas Aggie (or simply, an Aggie). I figured not many Aggies would show up on PB, though I've seen a few and chatted with them on here.

My avatar picture is actually a carved-out tree trunk, and the tree is in Philly. Anyone want to guess where it is? I wonder if anyone of the PBers have seen this specimen in their wanderings around town....!