Best Avatar: Who Has PF's Greatest?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the topic of avatars used by members on Physics Forums, focusing on personal preferences for the best, prettiest, and ugliest avatars. Participants share their favorites and suggest categories for evaluation, while also expressing frustrations about avatar accessibility.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express their favorite avatars, including Moonbear's, Boulderhead's, and Danger's, noting their unique qualities.
  • There is a suggestion to categorize avatars into groups such as "cool," "favorite overall," "pretty," and "ugliest."
  • Concerns are raised about the cost associated with obtaining an avatar, with some participants questioning the necessity of payment for a simple image.
  • Participants share humorous and critical opinions about specific avatars, particularly Danger's, which is described as the "ugliest" by multiple members.
  • There are mentions of past members and their avatars, with nostalgia expressed for those who are no longer active, such as Boulderhead.
  • Some participants engage in playful banter regarding the nature and appearance of avatars, including references to Halloween costumes and makeup.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express a variety of opinions on avatars, with no clear consensus on which is the best or ugliest. Multiple competing views remain regarding personal preferences and the criteria for evaluating avatars.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a mix of personal taste and humor, with some participants expressing confusion about the content of certain avatars, particularly Danger's. There are also unresolved questions about the accessibility of avatars for non-contributors.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to members of Physics Forums who enjoy engaging with community culture, particularly in terms of personalization through avatars and the social dynamics surrounding them.

  • #31
Ivan Seeking said:
No, he left the country and canceled his membership.

Phew! I was starting wonder what I missed because I couldn't imagine him being banned -- not that stranger things haven't happened that I was oblivious to. :rolleyes:
 
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  • #32
Ivan Seeking said:
No, he left the country and canceled his membership.
Boulderhead was great. I liked his weird eye avatar.
 
  • #33
Yes, I always liked Boulderhead. Just before he left, he PM'd and told me about his plans. He should be living in South American by now.
 
  • #34
Ivan Seeking said:
Yes, I always liked Boulderhead. Just before he left, he PM'd and told me about his plans. He should be living in South American by now.
Where, in the Amazon jungle without a place to plug a computer in?
 
  • #35
Monique said:
:smile: how cruel

It seems to be the logical thing to do. :biggrin:
 
  • #36
zoobyshoe said:
Where, in the Amazon jungle without a place to plug a computer in?

I don't know the specifics of why, but he did indicate that he wouldn't have access; and that this was goodbye. :cry:
 
  • #37
All credit for my avatar goes to its great surrealist artist, Rene Magritte!
 
  • #38
Great job, René!
 
  • #39
Moonbear said:
:smile: I'm pretty sure a week's worth of salary from a paper route should cover it just fine.
nobody does that anymore.
 
  • #40
my paper boy makes over 200 dollars a week, not bad for 3 hours of work each morning, that's 11 dollars a hour!
 
  • #41
our neighborhood does not have a paperboy.
 
  • #42
hypatia said:
my paper boy makes over 200 dollars a week, not bad for 3 hours of work each morning, that's 11 dollars a hour!
:eek: I think I'm going to start a paper route.

Lets see... I love Moonbears Av.
I'm sure Danger's could easily qualify for the ugliest.
I'll have to start paying more attention to peoples avatars now.
 
  • #43
yomamma said:
I'm still confused as to what everything in danger's avatar is.
It might be easier to tell on the large, uncropped version here.
 
  • #44
what's all that yellow crap on your face?
 
  • #45
yomamma said:
what's all that yellow crap on your face?
Leftovers.
 
  • #46
of...?
 
  • #47
I like SpaceTiger's. That boy sure has great genetics.
 
  • #48
yomamma said:
of...?
You don't want to know...
 
  • #49
I don't care...just tell me... I'm scared[/size]
 
  • #50
yomamma said:
I don't care...just tell me... I'm scared[/size]
I can't really see any way to keep the joke going, so I'd might as well explain it (although I already did in the member photo thread). That's my outfit from last Hallowe'en. It's made out of latex, and the coloured stuff is multiple shades of brown creme makeup applied with a brush and then dabbed and smeared with cotton wool. The hair is just coloured cotton wool stretched out and glued on.
 
  • #51
LeBrad said:
I like SpaceTiger's. That boy sure has great genetics.
I LOVE LeBrad's avatar -- It's great!
 
  • #52
Danger said:
I can't really see any way to keep the joke going, so I'd might as well explain it (although I already did in the member photo thread). That's my outfit from last Hallowe'en. It's made out of latex, and the coloured stuff is multiple shades of brown creme makeup applied with a brush and then dabbed and smeared with cotton wool. The hair is just coloured cotton wool stretched out and glued on.
we need a smiley that looks like that...
 
  • #53
SOS2008 said:
I LOVE LeBrad's avatar -- It's great!


HE'S MINE! BACK OFF! :devil: :mad:
 
  • #54
Uh oh...
 
  • #55
TheStatutoryApe said:
Uh oh...
There's only one solution to the problem...then TheStatutoryApe is mine! :-p

Edit: LeBrad and Pillowhead do make a great couple. :biggrin:
 
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  • #56
SOS2008 said:
There's only one solution to the problem...then TheStatutoryApe is mine! :-p

Edit: LeBrad and Pillowhead do make a great couple. :biggrin:

aaaahhhh... yes, yes that's perfect.

(puts back machete, hand grenades, nunchucks and matches...)

glad we could work this out.

so in case anyone's not clear... I've called dibs on LeBrad... ladies, if you value your lives, i wouldn't look twice at his new avatar... i spose men are allowed to view his sexiness. or lesbians... actually no, no lesbians... they might change their mind about their sexual orientation after seeing him...
 
  • #57
:blushing:
I think I could live with that.
 
  • #58
Gale17 said:
(puts back machete, hand grenades, nunchucks and matches...)
Matches? Don't forget the gasoline! :smile:
Gale17 said:
glad we could work this out.
Of course, it is the sisterhood way. :wink:
Gale17 said:
or lesbians... actually no, no lesbians... they might change their mind about their sexual orientation after seeing him...
:smile:
 
  • #59
SOS2008 said:
Matches? Don't forget the gasoline! :smile:
Of course, it is the sisterhood way. :wink:
:smile:

hmm... no, i have the gasoline, but it stays... just in case any curious lesbians come along...

but yay for the sisterhood. if only all problems in life could be solved so simply.

so of course, my vote for best avatar is going to be Lebrad. but only cause he's so hot... i guess... i wouldn't mind... if the girls agree that he's a hottie... cause i mean, he is pretty damn sexy. so long as we keep in mind that I've marked him as my territory.
 
  • #60
Danger said:
That's my outfit from last Hallowe'en. It's made out of latex, and the coloured stuff is multiple shades of brown creme makeup applied with a brush and then dabbed and smeared with cotton wool. The hair is just coloured cotton wool stretched out and glued on.
Hoe did you make the one eye look sideways while the other looks straight ahead?
 

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