Not you saying no rush yet it adds on more pressure for me to rush.
I already somewhat planned what I was gonna say, and I'm going to try my hardest to keep it brief (though you guys should know I love to ramble, just like in my application, btw in my application I really just did that in a few minutes I was so speedy I seriously was typing a lot but I really made some great points that I hope you all agreed with. Well, it seems like some of you did because of the little voting thing and I did fairly well on that. and thanks to everyone that voted for me in that, that was really sweet and you guys are nice people.) and stuff.
I rushed a biT but I'm still confident in my submission. Like my application, I made some nice points that will really stand out. I also gave ya'll the tea and even a sprinkle of reality and realness.
I rushed a biT but I'm still confident in my submission. Like my application, I made some nice points that will really stand out. I also gave ya'll the tea and even a sprinkle of reality and realness.
Excited for the potential mess that is going to transpire
ATRL's Next TOP MEMBER Cycle 10 | EP1: The Entries!
EPISODE 1: AVATARS
WHAT TO DO WITH THE ENTRIES: I want each of you to PM me a ranking of who did best (1) to worst (13).
You cannot say yourself!
I would like the ranking into me by
Thursday September 26, 2013
@ 9 PM US Central Time
(48 hours and 23 minutes from the time this was posted)
THE ENTRIES
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Originally posted by Apollō
This avatar is one that's really special to me. It's the second version of the very first GIF avatar that I ever completed on my own and used on ATRL. It's been used almost like its own standalone GIF before and has potential as its own GIF, but more importantly it conveys a sense of what I feel like my personality really is. It's bright and vibrant and it catches the attention of the viewer, but not in a shocking or off-putting manner. It's a scene from Namie Amuro's video "Contrail", which is an uplifting video and song in itself - my favorite of the whole year! This avatar fits me well, and that's why I've worn it on multiple occasions.
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Originally posted by e437
Firstly, I know that you'll wonder why I put this avi because it can't really be used as a gif and can't be posted again and again and stuff. I'll tell you why.
I put this avi because it kinda represents me. I always like to see artistic things because they are seen from a whole new world and everything just looks magical and beautiful. My avi as you can see combines ink with butterflies. The effect that it is is very interesting and I love how the butterflies are made. The pen, everything looks artistic and everything has its own place in the picture.
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Originally posted by ImARudeBoy
This avi has a few different meanings to me/my ATRL persona.
1) His T-shirt says Rude Boy. Gotta match up my avi + username!
2) It is a still picture. Most people use gif's and I'm trying to get into using still avi's because I like them and the contrast of them between the gif's.
3) Francisco Lachowski is my #1 male model and I thought that since I've sported avi's of my favorite actors and singers, why not one for my favorite model?
4) Also, the other model has japanese lettering on his forearm. The first one "victory" i'm pretty sure , I don't recall what the second one is and the last one is "learn". The significance is that I am 1/4 Japanese. I didn't even notice the tats until I made it my avi. A sweet accident.
All those combined describe me/my tastes pretty good.
Whilst it doesn't really have much ability to be used as a reaction gif other than shady posts, I hope that isn't considered a downfall.
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Originally posted by DOMINO
This is my entry. I thought about this challenge a lot because I have been working with photoshop for a long time. At first I wanted to create something very fancy but then I thought about the avatar and that it has to represent me. That's why I came up with this.
It shows Rihanna in Barbados while playing with dominoes. But that wasn't the main reason why I chose this picture because I didn't even realize she was playing with them until I actually started editing this on Photoshop.
The main reason why I chose this is the sassy smile that Rihanna does. I think it represents me a lot because I consider my online personality as sassy yet classy. In fact I even see some insecurity in that smile because I look like that too sometimes when I'm insecure and don't want to pretend to look handsome in photos/videos. But I feel like my online personality portrays someone who is confident and that's what the "shhh" in my avatar symbolizes. Only a few people on ATRL know how I really am in real life but this persona is definitely a part of me and my humor.
MY ENTRY
RÉSUMÉ:
sassy • fun • mysterious
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Originally posted by JadGhamloush96
Hello everyone! I am Jad and for this episode we were asked to reveal the meaning behind our avis. My avi is quite simple an interesting, a promotional stan avi but with a twist. As a little monster I felt like it was my duty to put her as an avi with the ARTPOP dates as a way to help, promote sort of to say. Also the shelton excitement part of my gif is to show how I am excited for ARTPOP but also, shows my optimistic side for myself. I'm usually a very optimistic person and a happy one so that part of my avi also represents it greatly!
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Originally posted by CrazyCat
♥ Hello everybody, I would like to present my avatar for this challenge. ♥
For this challenge, I have chosen one of my Miley avatar's. I know most of you don't like Miley, and like to shade her, because of her recent changes, and everything, but please hear me out. I created this avatar today, and I would like to tell you the story behind it, because I picked it not randomly.
This avatar for me shows my reaction when I see threads on ATRL that shade Miley, and make fun of her. And it's not only Miley, I can see bunch of other people making face like this, when their faves is getting dragged, for examples Gaga, X-Tina, and many others. We are not happy, when our fave is dragged. + This avatar shows me how strong Miley is, and that she really loves what she's doing. She is proud of herself. So it reminds me of me, because, even if I fail, I'm still proud of myself, because I know worked hard, and that I took time to do what I was doing. So, there's no reason to cry, or make yourself feel bad, just keep going, and do what you love.
Well, I'm not gonna say anything else, because I think I said what I wanted to say. Thank you for your time.
With ♥ CRAZYCAT
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Originally posted by Sorbet
My avatars have been about Pokémon for a long time now. It's the first thing members recognize about me, the dedication to a franchise that started 17 years ago and is a major pop culture icon today.
Anyway, I particularly chose this avatar, because I've used it for a longer time than my other avatars. It's one of my favourite scenes of the anime, it's just so hella dramatic and perfect for a lot of situations to use in your posts.
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Originally posted by Xalric
First of all the person of the avi is P.O a rapper from a Korean group nambed Block B which is one of my ultimate favorite K-Pop group (third after BigBang & MBLAQ). He is known for his deep & raspy rapping voice.
Why did chose this avatar one all the one I could?
- It suits me for many reasons. If you ever saw the K-Pop discussion thread, I've been called Xalty (because of my moody personality) I can be very happy, or very angry for no reason. And I tend to exaggerate things that I like why I like them, and things I hate why they are bad (well I'm French after all, isn't it why we are known for, other than cheese, wine & baguettes).
- And this avatar can be use as gif really easily. No need to describe how cause I'm sure you know in which case you can use it.
C'est tout ce que j'ai en tête.
That's all I have in mind.
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Originally posted by FunkyDinevo
MY HAIR'S LAID LIKE PIXELATED AVATAR REALNESS
I present to you, my fabulous avatar, featuring the doll Funky Dineva. And if you haven’t figured it out, my username comes from her. Clutch these teas:
For those who don't know who Funky Dineva is, she is web personality. She has her own blog site and is a YouTuber. The doll is so fabulous, that she was on a portion of the Love and Hip-Hop Atlanta reunion. What she basically does is make videos recapping TV episodes. Shows include, but are not limited to, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, R&B Divas, and Basketball Wives. You can probably tell from that list that she recaps all the ratchet shows. Here's one of my favorite videos from her:
As you can see from my avatar, Miss Funky Dineva Ross is wearing a shirt with her infamous catch phrase, “My hair is laid.” She is also waving around one of Kandi Burruss’ Bedroom Kandi sex toys. That is why it stands out. Do you see any ATRLer with an avatar of someone waving around a vibrator? I don’t think so. And if you haven’t noticed, Dineva is a guy. With my username, custom title, and avatar combined, you have this silly uniqueness that is rare on ATRL.
My avi is silly and funny, just like me. I'm also sorta messy, just like my avatar. The whole point of the avatar is to make you laugh. Being the silly and funny guy that I am, I make it a goal of mine everyday to make people smile and laugh. The whole point of the Funky Dineva (the YouTuber, not me) persona is to make people gag and laugh at the hot tea. Just waving around a vibrator is something that I would do. It's crazy, but it's funny as hell. If someone is brave enough to dress up as woman and wave around a vibrator, then you must know that they don't give a flying-f**k. I don't give a f**k about what people have to say about the insane things that I say and/or do. Another thing is, Dineva (along with my avatar) only show what she wants you to see. You never see the more serious side. That is just like me. People never see the serious side of me because I don’t want people to see it. You will never know about the sadness that I encounter from time to time, you will never see my anger, personal issues, etc. It may seem that I don't care about what people say, but you will never know that I truly do, because I don't show it. Do I have some internal issues? Yes, but just like my avatar, you will never see any of it.
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Originally posted by Citrus
ANTM: Cycle 10
Ep. 1 - Avatars
Citrus
Latrice Royale was one of the Final Four contestants on Season Four of Rupaul’s Drag Race, the gay version of Monday Night Football since 2009. All of my avatars since I have joined ATRL (save for one ill-fated picture of Cher that has since disappeared) have been of Latrice Royale. The basics are this: Latrice, having no relationship with her father and having served time in prison, preaches pushing one’s past behind and being positive and always striving toward the future.
My avatar stands out on ATRL because it’s fun. It isn’t some pop diva gyrating on the floor or someone throwing side eye. No, my avatar is an overweight black drag queen in a zebra-print swimsuit falling off a surfboard. Take that in for a second. It’s playful and endearing, so much so that even with its existence being little more than a few days, it has already compelled some of our participants to rejoice in my good taste.
This particular avatar represents me the best out of all my Latrice gifs. In it, the queen is having trouble balancing on her surfboard, teeter-tottering in much the same way that I sometimes teeter-totter between playful shade and the dark side of the moon. The overall effect is quite campy; very tongue-in-cheek, a style that I have adapted and utilized in my time here at ATRL and in my life. Is that to say that I’m a fierce and fabulous drag queen? Yes!
I first saw Rupaul’s Drag Race when I was 13 and drunk. My dad was away and I broke into the liquor cabinet because I wasn’t mature enough to process all the things that were going on. Needless to say, it wasn’t a great time. But watching these capital-Divas werq and face their critics with a smile and a wink gave me LIFE. Does that mean that I got out of a dark place through the sole power of drag queens? Nah, but I'm sure it's happened to someone!
Latrice is still a reminder to me to keep going and shake things off and laugh. More than anything, my avatar represents the part of me that revels in my own ridiculousness and, like Latrice, I’m just enjoying the ride. Who cares if it has a few bumps?
If you’d like more background on this inspiring diva, click here. The Gay Orbitz commercial from which my gif came can be seen here.
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Originally posted by Nicki Minaj
The inspiration for my avi was based off of one word. Evolution.
The avi shows the utmost growth in an individual. The avi itself, is based around one of my favorite people, Nicki Minaj. If you look at the first scene in the avi, you'll see a clip of Nicki Minaj, in the Come-Up DVD. The name of the DVD explains a lot right there, the Come-Up. I picked this because it shows how I was a borderline nobody when I first joined ATRL. In the next clip, from Itty Bitty Piggy, you might remember this song is how Nicki started to blow up. As I posted around the forum, people would start to know my name. I felt as if I was getting somewhere. After that, you see Nicki in her first big feature video, 5 Star Chick. This represents my big break when I started to join games and really get my name out. People started to see ATRL member, Nicki Minaj, as the person, and not just "another user." After that, you witness were I reached my ultimate high, my Utopia, Moment 4 Life. At that time everyone accepted me and actually started checking for me. Whenever I would sign up for games and such, people would actually put things like "" and "" which made me feel really good. At that time, I could officially say, I've made a name for myself. Second to last, you see Starships and High School, where it shows that I am now comfortable to be who I want to be and say what I want to say.
In closing you see the logo for Nickis' new clothing line, which I will leave with saying that I have officially created a Brand.
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Originally posted by CBXC
Simple. Easygoing. Driven.
An avatar can say a lot about a user. In fact, an avatar is typically the most accurate display of someone's behavior and disposition here on ATRL. Thus, I always take great caution in picking avatars that will truly represent myself and my attitudes towards life. First and foremost, I chose not to change my avatar for this challenge because I believe that a member's avatar should always represent himself or herself. My current avatar speaks volumes about my personality; although it might seem like a simple GIF of Rihanna, my fave, it actually has a deeper meaning. In the music video for "California King Bed", Rihanna is approachable, easygoing, and vulnerable; three traits that I hold at a high esteem. These characteristics are what attract other people towards you. I consider myself to be a people person, which can be attributed to how I am relaxed and easy to talk to. The simplicity and beauty of my avatar represents these traits. At the same time, my avatar is a GIF of Rihanna, one of the most driven workers in the music industry. If you know Rihanna, you know that she is always releasing new music to keep the fans happy. Similarly, I am driven and motivated to achieve success. Despite my friendly disposition, I am not afraid to work hard to conquer any obstacles that come my way. Overall, this avatar is a manifestation of the multiple layers of my personality. I can be both sensitive and competitive; vulnerable and persistent.
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Originally posted by TheSeenScene
When you hear Ke$ha on the radio or see one of her music videos, what do you think about? For most people, I would assume they think she's nothing more than a vapid party girl with no real substance to her personality or music. What they don't see, is her softer side - the love for her fans, spreading a message of positivity and giving the finger to the haters. At her concert I went to a few weeks ago, inbetween a couple of the songs, she wanted the crowd to promise her that we would all be ourselves unapologetically, and not be afraid to be ourselves.
When you see my posts across the forum, what do you think about? I would assume most people would think of me as an argumentative and overly arrogant person. But in reality, that's not who I am at all. Like Ke$ha, people don't see my softer side. All they see is the cocky and sassy attitude I put out through my posts. I'm actually a very quiet and reserved person outside of ATRL. I went through a lot growing up, and because I don't want to turn this into a Lifetime Movie special, I'll just say that I had some very dark times, and Ke$ha's music and her messages about positivity helped me through the worst of days.
My avatar is a simple static image of Ke$ha. It's not some ratchet GIF from a music video or a shady clip from an interview, but I still think it has a lot of impact. To me it conveys a lot of emotion, and a sense of peace and serenity. With my avi, I wanted people to see a softer side of Ke$ha, and I hope that over time people will be able to see the softer side of myself as well.
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Originally posted by Remember
I'll be completely honest: this avatar doesn't explain me, or at least the person I am today. Though, it does have many redeeming qualities that are absolutely necessary in ATRL avatars. Out of every single avatar I've worn below my name, this is probably the biggest one that I could keep on for the rest of my time and have it be completely memorable.
This is also the only avatar I've taken out of my archives and have worn again. I did this just days ago, where I basically reintroduced it to a whole new "ATRL generation", as the last time I had it on was around 2 years ago. Now, people have been using it in other threads [Examples: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6] and on my wall [Examples: 1 + 2]
Anyways, besides it being the standard 125x125, nice quality and more, here are some of the things that make it a top avatar: - It stands out ~ In a world of pop girl gifs, Britney "Work Bitch" promotions, ratchetness and more, this easily catches the eye. It's animated, beautifully colored and is in constant, repetitive motion that makes it addicting to watch. - Nostalgia ~ This is somewhat rare to find in an avatar these days. Winnie the Pooh is a very old book, show and even some of the spin-off films have some years on them by now. When someone notices the avatar, this could spark a part of someone's childhood, bringing up amazing memories. It could also start a conversation over the topic. - Can be used on its own ~ Besides the examples I provided above, my avatar is a gif that can have many different meanings to it and can stand alone. It can be shady, simply cute and more.
Samples:
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Originally posted by iTunes Discussion Thread
_____ in the iTunes top 10. Now when will ____ get there?
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Originally posted by Top Member 10
So when is that update coming?
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Originally posted by Delete!
Free post.
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Originally posted by Paramore- 'Paramore'
OMG this album is amazing! Bopping as we speak.
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Originally posted by Food Thread
****... this thread makes me so hungry.
Now, to conclude: As I said before, this avatar doesn't explain or define me at this moment. But it does slightly go into the type of person I'd like to be. Pooh is one of the most iconic, memorable and legendary animated childhood characters in television history, and it seems that it stayed that way for quite a while, until Spongebob came. On ATRL, I want to continue to grow in popularity and truly become an iconic member since returning from my ban and become just like Pooh - except I won't be a fuzzy yellow bear. The only issue is that I have limited time to do so, as my Spongebob could come and steal that opportunity away.
But that wasn't the main reason why I chose this picture because I didn't even realize she was playing with them until I actually started editing this on Photoshop.
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" which made me feel really good. At that time, I could officially say, I've made a name for myself. Second to last, you see Starships and High School, where it shows that I am now comfortable to be who I want to be and say what I want to say. 
