What’s your favorite PF username?

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The discussion revolves around the playful and quirky topic of naming pet fish, with participants sharing their favorite names and the creative processes behind them. One user mentions changing their fish's names frequently, which sparks a conversation about the uniqueness of names and their reflection of personality. Suggestions for names include those inspired by the periodic table and various themes, such as fictional characters and food. The conversation also touches on the psychology of usernames, with participants analyzing how names can indicate aspects of a person's character. Humor is prevalent, with lighthearted exchanges about the implications of name changes and the nature of pets, particularly fish and cats. Overall, the thread highlights the fun and personal significance of naming within the context of pet ownership and online identity.
  • #31
ProfuselyQuarky said:
I quite like that! Thanks :) But I guess I'm the only one who has favorite PF usernames. I find names to be important, but perhaps that's just me.

Esmeralda: What is your name?
Butch: Butch.
Esmeralda: What does it mean?
Butch: I'm American, honey. Our names don't mean dang.
(Pulp Fiction - 1994 - a Tarantino movie)
 
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  • #32
fresh_42 said:
Esmeralda: What is your name?
Butch: Butch.
Esmeralda: What does it mean?
Butch: I'm American, honey. Our names don't mean ****.
(Pulp Fiction - 1994 - a Tarantino movie)
This is painfully true !

Americans are quite boring, huh?
 
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  • #33
ProfuselyQuarky said:
Americans are quite boring, huh?
Au contraire! I'd say funny and entertaining. Esp. when it comes to debates about vaccination, evolution, gun laws, climate change, ... There's an australian page on FB where's regularly an article on those issues. It's more than entertaining :-p (I booked it because it promised to contain science news ...) Normally one wouldn't bother but there are really people out there who try to missionate their weird opinions.
 
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  • #34
fresh_42 said:
Au contraire! I'd say funny and entertaining. Esp. when it comes to debates about vaccination, evolution, gun laws, climate change, ... There's an australian page on FB where's regularly an article on those issues. It's more than entertaining :-p (I booked it because it promised to contain science news ...) Normally one wouldn't bother but there are really people out there who try to missionate their weird opinions.
I'm guessing you're not American, then :woot:
 
  • #35
ProfuselyQuarky said:
Americans are quite boring, huh?
Maybe not so much boring but we are getting painfully predictable. :nb)
(By the way your name always reminds me of a book called "Quark to Quasar")
 
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  • #36
ProfuselyQuarky said:
I'm guessing you're not American, then :woot:
Even if I were. An American friend of mine shares my opinions. Only that she doesn't find it as entertaining.
 
  • #37
1oldman2 said:
Maybe not so much boring but we are getting painfully predictable. :nb)
Yes, which is why I make an effort to be unpredictable, though I think quirkiness quarkiness comes naturally (for me at least) :oldlaugh:
1oldman2 said:
(By the way your name always reminds me of a book called "Quark to Quasar")
Pun intended! Never heard of that book, hopefully it's not some mediocre scifi fantasy ...
 
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  • #38
Psinter said:
Evo. While I'm still afraid of this member, I got to say the username rocks. Three letters and it still manages to sound cool. :cool: It's super effective.
No need to fear her. She is a very lovely woman!
 
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  • #39
ProfuselyQuarky said:
Haha, the government is unaware of my actions so, for now, I’m scot free :devil::biggrin:
Just put some money aside so when they do find out, you aren't scrambling to find the funds to pay for the certificates. :P
 
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  • #40
ProfuselyQuarky said:
Yes, which is why I make an effort to be unpredictable, though I think quirkiness quarkiness comes naturally (for me at least) :oldlaugh:
Randomness is underrated :smile:
ProfuselyQuarky said:
Pun intended! Never heard of that book, hopefully it's not some mediocre scifi fantasy ...
When you get to the library take a look at it.:wink:
 
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  • #41
StevieTNZ said:
No need to fear her. She is a very lovely woman!
I searched: Fear is...

and got a bunch of quotes. :olduhh:
jedishrfu said:
We should get @Evo to comment here as part of our community outreach program.
I thought you practiced some kind of martial art. :smile:
 
  • #42
Psinter said:
I

I thought you practiced some kind of martial art. :smile:

I practice:
Ways of the force, learn you must, preserve it, destroy not.

Avoid rather than check.

Check rather than hurt.

Hurt rather than maim.

Maim rather than kill.

For all life, precious it is nor replaced it can be.

-- Master Kan from Kung Fu channeling Yoda
 
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  • #43
jedishrfu said:
I practice:
Hihi. I recognize that despite never having seen a movie of Stars Wars.
 
  • #44
One username that stuck in my mind from back when i was a lurker is stickythighs. He quit posting here before i came here, so i never interacted with him, but what a nickname lol
 
  • #45
I was in love with Boneless but his life on PF seemed shorter than expected.
 
  • #46
My favorite PF username is @Greg Bernhardt (including the @ symbol). Every time I use it, the site owner comes into check on things.
 
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  • #47
Drakkith said:
My favorite PF username is @Greg Bernhardt (including the @ symbol). Every time I use it, the site owner comes into check on things.
doh! Fell right into this trap! :biggrin:
 
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  • #48
Greg Bernhardt said:
doh! Fell right into this trap! :biggrin:

Hah! Success!
 
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  • #49
Drakkith said:
My favorite PF username is @Greg Bernhardt (including the @ symbol). Every time I use it, the site owner comes into check on things.
:DD
 
  • #50
lol
 
  • #51
ProfuselyQuarky said:
Disclaimer: I might possibly steal some names for my pet fish because I recycle their names every month

Don't do this, it will confuse them.
 
  • #52
epenguin said:
Don't do this, it will confuse them.
Aw, they're fish! Who is there to confuse?
 
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  • #53
Of course I wouldn't do this to a lovely cat...named Sheldon :biggrin:
 
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  • #54
ProfuselyQuarky said:
Of course I wouldn't do this to a lovely cat...named Sheldon :biggrin:
Does Sheldon get along with fish ? :nb)
 
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  • #55
1oldman2 said:
Does Sheldon get along with fish ? :nb)
Oh, Sheldon isn't really our own cat...he's a street cat who is awfully fond of our property. But he comes when you call him, and it's ever so entertaining. :smile: We can't have pets because of cat allergies, which is disappointing considering how friendly Sheldon is. :frown: On the flip side, the fish tank is on a shelf that I like to lean on, so maybe I'm the one who doesn't get along with the fish...though I think shaking the water makes the fishes' environment more realistic :biggrin:
 
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  • #56
ProfuselyQuarky said:
Oh, Sheldon isn't really our own cat...he's a street cat who is awfully fond of our property. But he comes when you call him,
I think they are all "street cats" some of them just like to claim favorite houses to live at.
ProfuselyQuarky said:
shaking the water makes the fishes' environment more realistic :biggrin:
Yes they need the oxygenation, (probably not as efficient as an aerator and filter but more entertaining). My 15 year old Granddaughter has a couple of western box turtles in her aquarium, she put some fish in with them and they turned into turtle food very quickly. so now its just turtles, no fish.
 
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  • #57
ProfuselyQuarky said:
... I've got eight fish and I just change their names frequently. Is that odd?
Well, it IS very quarky. Oh wait. It's spelled "quirky". :smile:
 
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  • #58
phinds said:
Well, it IS very quarky. Oh wait. It's spelled "quirky". :smile:
Hm, yes, it is quite unorthodox :smile: I see that quarkiness is becoming rather prevalent around these parts, though. You see, quarkiness is a whole new level of quirkiness. Merriam-Webster should add it to their list of new words...

At any rate, no matter how odd one gets, no one can surpass and I shall never understand those creepy avant-garde drama students creatures that find themselves around my campus ?:)
 
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