alanab 0 #1 September 29, 2003 can anyone please tell me where the hell this word came from? i know what it is, but isn't it supposed to be called an icon? i have been confused about this stupid word since day one of posting here. can somone please fill me in? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pds 0 #2 September 29, 2003 Quotecan anyone please tell me where the hell this word came from? i know what it is, but isn't it supposed to be called an icon? i have been confused about this stupid word since day one of posting here. can somone please fill me in? av·a·tar ( P ) Pronunciation Key (v-tär) n. The incarnation of a Hindu deity, especially Vishnu, in human or animal form. An embodiment, as of a quality or concept; an archetype: the very avatar of cunning. A temporary manifestation or aspect of a continuing entity: occultism in its present avatar. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Sanskrit avatra, descent (of a deity from heaven), avatar : ava, down + tarati, he crosses; see ter-2 in Indo-European Roots.] back in the day - people like william gibson promoted very extensive visions of cyberspace in which out interactions would be between psuedo realistic and fully articulate 'avatars' in the ether. but yeah, here, 'your pic' would suffice just fine.namaste, motherfucker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TB99 0 #3 September 29, 2003 LOL ... I looked it up on dictionary.com too!! If you look further down, you will notice this definition ... I think it fits a little better ... QuoteAmong people working on virtual reality and cyberspace interfaces, an "avatar" is an icon or representation of a user in a shared virtual reality. Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycutie 0 #4 September 29, 2003 Quoteav·a·tar ( P ) Pronunciation Key (v-tär) n. The incarnation of a Hindu deity, especially Vishnu, in human or animal form. An embodiment, as of a quality or concept; an archetype: the very avatar of cunning. A temporary manifestation or aspect of a continuing entity: occultism in its present avatar. Interesting..... What's the source? Wow! I'm impressed! MEN: you can't live with 'em, you can't shoot 'em, but you can act psychotic and keep 'em off balance. HISPA #10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pds 0 #5 September 29, 2003 QuoteLOL ... I looked it up on dictionary.com too!! If you look further down, you will notice this definition ... I think it fits a little better ... well who the hell cares what you thingk?!??! oh, oops. sahre. thought is was back in megalomaniacalegoland again. lol. www.dictionary.com - the fount of all knowledge..namaste, motherfucker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TB99 0 #6 September 29, 2003 Sorry ... that word doesn't exist according to dictionary.com ... QuoteNo entry found for megalomaniacalegoland. you megalo maniacal ego-land patron ... I use that website a LOT ... have learned so much from it, I love it Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pds 0 #7 September 29, 2003 megalomaniacal. meg·a·lo·ma·ni·a ( P ) Pronunciation Key (mg-l-mn-, -mny) n. A psychopathological condition characterized by delusional fantasies of wealth, power, or omnipotence. An obsession with grandiose or extravagant things or actions. e·go ( P ) Pronunciation Key (g, g) n. pl. e·gos The self, especially as distinct from the world and other selves. In psychoanalysis, the division of the psyche that is conscious, most immediately controls thought and behavior, and is most in touch with external reality. An exaggerated sense of self-importance; conceit. Appropriate pride in oneself; self-esteem. land my house. but this is just between you and me, right?namaste, motherfucker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflybella 0 #8 September 29, 2003 Quotebut this is just between you and me, right? I've seen it! Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #9 September 29, 2003 shani, whats goin on in here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pds 0 #10 September 29, 2003 QuoteQuotebut this is just between you and me, right? I've seen it! ceptin i wuz right, as usual MWUAHAHHAHAAAAnamaste, motherfucker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflybella 0 #11 September 29, 2003 Alana, I can't tell if it's a battle of wits/ego/dictionary... or just plain flirting... Either way, let's watch! Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #12 September 29, 2003 ill get the beer.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pds 0 #13 September 29, 2003 QuoteAlana, I can't tell if it's a battle of wits/ego/dictionary... or just plain flirting... Either way, let's watch! you better know, you started it. wishes for beernamaste, motherfucker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflybella 0 #14 September 29, 2003 What's with pds' hindu diety incarnation, I mean...avatar? Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #15 September 29, 2003 um, i was wondering the same thing! (bongs a beer) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflybella 0 #16 September 29, 2003 camel toe? Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #17 September 29, 2003 shit, i hope not! (running to the fridge to grab us some more beers) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflybella 0 #18 September 29, 2003 ...at first I thought it was part of an angel wing... Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pds 0 #19 September 29, 2003 buddhamindnamaste, motherfucker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflybella 0 #20 September 29, 2003 YAY! ...gross, but Yay! passes out and has inexplicable dreams of peanut butter and banana camels Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pds 0 #21 September 29, 2003 but in all of it's abstract beauty, you must admit that my vishnic manifestation is aesthetically pleasing, no?namaste, motherfucker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #22 September 29, 2003 Quotebut in all of it's abstract beauty, you must admit that my vishnic manifestation is aesthetically pleasing, no? Actually, yes. I would never have guessed the gruesome reality. I thought that it was some beautiful modern painting capturing the essense of the wind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pds 0 #23 September 29, 2003 you may thank shani for your heartbreakingk dissillusionment. thank you shani.namaste, motherfucker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflybella 0 #24 September 29, 2003 ...I'd say it captures some essence of the wind... but hey, you're welcome. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pds 0 #25 September 29, 2003 Quote Actually, yes. I would never have guessed the gruesome reality. I thought that it was some beautiful modern painting capturing the essense of the wind. this is a bit closer to the essence of wind. how say you?namaste, motherfucker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
