[C/H/A/N/E/L]

Originally posted by Vulps

You could never get in-between us.

But that's exactly where I want myself to be. In-between you two.

[Matty]

Sorry... starting the update now

[DvnR]

Originally posted by Monkey

Top Members are patient. Eliminate them, please.

Top Members are always at the top of their game and like others to follow the strict guidelines they are placed under. It's going by the book, Primate, not being impatient. Back to the cage with Pigeon.

[Vulps]

Originally posted by DvnR

Top Members are always at the top of their game and like others to follow the strict guidelines they are placed under. It's going by the book, Primate, not being impatient. Back to the cage with Pigeon.

#OOP

[DvnR]

Originally posted by Vulps

#OOP

You done, you tight, you suck at life
You don't want a round three
You done suffered twice

[Forevermore]

Oh.

[Monk]

Originally posted by DvnR

Top Members are always at the top of their game and like others to follow the strict guidelines they are placed under. It's going by the book, Primate, not being impatient. Back to the cage with Pigeon.

You should get the stick up your ass surgically removed.

[Monk]

Originally posted by TheGeoKing

Oh.

Hey, roomie.

[DvnR]

Originally posted by Monkey

You should get the stick up your ass surgically removed.

Silence, ape.

[Vulps]

Originally posted by DvnR

You done, you tight, you suck at life
You don't want a round three
You done suffered twice

I'm young and I'm having fun so I'm gonna celebrate
If you wanna play then follow me but if you don't get outta my way

[Monk]

Originally posted by DvnR

Silence, ape.

I'mma report your ass for animal cruelty towards me and Owl.

[DvnR]

Originally posted by Vulps

I'm young and I'm having fun so I'm gonna celebrate
If you wanna play then follow me but if you don't get outta my way

elgk;2p

[C/H/A/N/E/L]

Wait, Vulps, how old are you?

[Vulps]

Originally posted by DvnR

elgk;2p

Get into her flawless discography Devin.

Originally posted by Forget the Loved

Wait, Vulps, how old are you?

Why does that concern you?

[C/H/A/N/E/L]

I'm just curious.

[DvnR]

Originally posted by Vulps

Get into her flawless discography Devin.

I try to stay away from her music for reasons I can only explain in SYG.

[Monk]

Anxious to see whose bed I'll be taking.

[Vulps]

Originally posted by DvnR

I try to stay away from her music for reasons I can only explain in SYG.

A music snob who stans for Rihanna Kelly Rowland?

[Ammer]

Ack, so nervous!

[Matty]

ATRL's Next
topmember
Cycle 7

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EPISODE 1: USERNAMES

Guest Judge: Nait Phoenix



THE COMMENTS

FORGET THE LOVED

Originally posted by mockingjay

what stood out most to me about your entry was the theme of redemption. redemption is a powerful thing, and i'm glad you're making a conscious effort to do YOU and not try to fit in by being what you think you're supposed to be on atrl. also, forget the loved >>> forget the loves (in my opinion), so you did good on that. i love your username.

Originally posted by Deuces.

I enjoyed the back story and how your name is symbolic of how you want to be viewed as a member. Great entry. Top Member entry in my opinion.

Originally posted by Katie

Your entry was straight to the point and clearly explained your name. You brought in a personal effort that was nice to see.

Originally posted by Childish Redbino

First, I know that I want all of my contestants to be honest about themselves, but I wish that you had not said that "Forget the Loved" was a typo, because I really enjoy the current username. Forget the Loves would have just been corny, I'm sorry. Hell, Forget the Love would have been even better, as it stays consistent with your previous names AND more reflects your change in demeanor. As it is, I do like that your SN is an accurate reflection of who you actually are. Hell, my current SN is a color and a modification of Childish Gambino. That's it. I'm also glad that your new SN is a continuation of your original entry statement. I still believe that I can see more out of you, but this is not a bad start.

Originally posted by Nait Phoenix

Even for a typo, there’s a lot of meaning behind your name. I mean, it’s somewhat condescending, but it’s also somewhat special in its’ satiric way. I know you didn’t mean for it to come that way, but I actually like it better like this.

Originally posted by Matty

I really like the meaning behind your new username. You’re sort of getting a new start with the name but keeping the bones of who you are. I’m glad there was a typo for “Forget the Loved” just sounds more unique than “Forget the Loves”. Though I like it, I feel like if you wanted to get away from the Love usernames, Love would not be in your username at all.

TOASTY

Originally posted by mockingjay

if you think about it, "toast" really is a funny word... it just is. as for your entry on the whole, i think there was a lot of rambling. when you said "long story short" it was almost as if to say "i know i just rambled and you didn't need to know all that, but here's the point..." if you have a point to make, make it. i still enjoyed your entry, just work on your delivery a bit. also, "suck my toastiness" was

Originally posted by Deuces.

A lot of this entry could have been omitted. Your entry felt like it belonged in the introduction phase of this competition.

Originally posted by Katie

Yours was kind of...clumsy. It's like you were having a chat with friends instead of putting in a solid entry.

Originally posted by Childish Redbino

I was hoping that your SN was a reference to Mortal Kombat, but I figured that it may have been too before your time. C'est la vie. Actually, it's probably better that it's not a reference to MK, because you give a more refreshing explanation. I like that you view your name as a reflection of how care-free and fun you are. I also like that you've kept a childhood name going for this long. I have a childhood name myself, and...yeah, I'll spare you the details, but, if it hadn't been for the fact that I'm so used to it by now, I would snap every time that I'm referred to by that name. One thing that I have to point out is that you rambled a bit TOO much here. You pointed this out yourself, though, so you know that it's already a concern. Keep that in mind in the future. Oh, and lick my persuasion.

Originally posted by Nait Phoenix

Truthfully, I always thought your name was a reference to Mortal Kombat, or a warning of a punchy retort about to come. It’s not always the best idea to say don’t take your username or yourself seriously, ‘cause it sort of seems like you don’t care how you’re viewed and can come up somewhat sad or depressing. But, having it all caps does give your username power and a voice without really trying.

Originally posted by Matty

I really liked your entry. You really answered that question of how it represents you on ATRL. While reading it, I was waiting for you to use some playful wording but I like the entry the way it is. It’s you Alex. “YEAH TOAST!”

DVNR

Originally posted by mockingjay

i feel like you could have given more detail as to why your current username represents you so well, not just because your name is devin and you're a rihanna stan. one thing i was curious about is why you left out the vowels in your name. it's a nice touch, but you didn't explain it at all. ultimately i wanted more "meaning" in your entry, not just how you got your username. this competition urges you to truly show your character and identity, so bring it harder in the future so you stand out even further. still, good entry!

Originally posted by Deuces.

It seems there isn't much behind your name, which is fine. Nice entry, could have been a bit better by adding some details about what the name means for you.

Originally posted by Katie

Good entry and felt like you were being real. Great job.

Originally posted by Childish Redbino

Honestly, length wise, compared to many of the other entries, your entry was a poem in comparison. I'm glad that you decided to capitalize the R, because "Dvnr" would have just been a terrible, TERRIBLE username. And hey, the first SN to actually include the poster's name (somewhat)! ALRIGHT! I'm always a fan of those, particularly the immortal Jeremy. But I'm getting off-track. This was short and to the point. Other entries have rambled on and on about their names when the entries could have been much, MUCH shorter and still just as potent. I like the short-and-sweet feeling of your entry. Sometimes, it doesn't need to be overly complicated. Simple can work just fine. Just know one thing, though (and this goes for other, similarly simple entries): "Simple" will not cut it at certain points in the future of this cycle.

Originally posted by Nait Phoenix

I would’ve never been able to guess it was your name without going to your “about me” but I always had this “sinking feeling” that the ‘R’ did stand for Rihanna... . I love a stan who isn’t afraid to share their love with their fave with their identity, so big ups for you.

Originally posted by Matty

Driving trucks, I can see it. Honestly I feel like I like dvntrcks more, but I like the capital R in your regular name. Since it was last year when it was changed, it was probably before you found out about Sabi? I can only imagine DvnS for queen Sabi.

JWOWW

Originally posted by mockingjay

first and foremost, your entry was too long by the time i was done reading it i felt tired. you want to be sure you're not overburdening your readers when you do written challenges. sometimes less is more... with that said, i like the playfulness behind the origin for your username and that you attempted to tell a story. remember, it's never a bad idea to ask others for help improving your entry before you submit it...

Originally posted by Deuces.

Umm.....honestly. You owe me 40 seconds of my life back. You could have said all that in 5 sentences. Also you wondered off into another dimension and I wondered with you and forgot what I was doing.

Originally posted by Katie

....wow. You rambled on just a little bit too long. Could have been the best if you hadn't gone on for hours when our time slot is only 1 hour long

Originally posted by Childish Redbino

I feel like I'm reading an essay when it didn't need to be an essay. You could have shortened this to a paragraph or two and it would have been just as sufficient (if not more sufficient). I can see the effort that you put into this entry, and, believe me, I do appreciate that, but I just can't help but feel as if you overcompensated a bit too much for an explanation that didn't need to be nearly as long as it was. There was so much background information included that I had trouble processing all of it. When you actually have to bold specific parts of the entry for emphasis, you're subtly telling yourself that you have said too much. One positive is that, after this entry, anyone who still doesn't understand what your name is all about after reading this entry does not have a fully functioning brain.

Originally posted by Nait Phoenix

I’m always hesitant to those with numbers in their name, ‘cause it usually means they don’t have an original name and had to choose a random number, but I do like that it’s your birthday. And I ESPECIALLY love your story; it’s really rare that you can actually match a celebrity’s moniker to your own, and I applaud you for that. If you ever do get a ATRL + account, I’d suggest adding a period after the ‘J’ so that everyone knows your username is your own.

Originally posted by Matty

It was a nice story but it was quite long, you could have easily made it shorter with the same kind of charisma. I do like how you chose a character that was like you and had meaning behind it and you made it more personal with your birthdate.

GIVEMETHATPOP

Originally posted by mockingjay

as with the other top entries this round, i love that you painted a picture for us with a personal story. in addition, you revealed personal details. a top member needs to show us who they are, not just give surface details like who they stan for. solid entry!

Originally posted by Deuces.

Nice back story but like a lot of other entries I want to know how you want this name to be viewed. Understand that your name is what people remember you by. Why do you want this to be the name people remember you by?

Originally posted by Katie

What a great way to introduce yourself. I was really impressed with your entry.

Originally posted by Childish Redbino

This was truly a refreshing entry. Instead of going down a more traditional route, you take things in a completely different direction and play off the story of your username as if it was a fairy tale. Using this method wouldn't be something that I would recommend for you to do more than once the rest of the way, but, as a one-time thing, I thought it was a fantastic change of pace. I also like how you succinctly hit on what your SN is all about, giving us background information about how your name came to pass, but not TOO much info. I do think that the ending could have been stronger, but, otherwise, a solid entry.

Originally posted by Nait Phoenix

Well, I did wish that at sometime in your entry you’d stop referring to yourself in the third person, it’s kinda uppity... But, your name does carry weight, and on a pop forum, that’s usually hard to do without starting stan wars... At least if anyone sees your name, we’ll know what music you’ll like...

Originally posted by Matty

It was a really creative way of choosing your name, very story like. I also like that gave a hint of pop variety of the music that you like. Though it was very nice, something just felt missing in-between the cats musical part and then your name.

VULPS

Originally posted by mockingjay

first of all, i LOVE pokémon. haha. given that your username is a shortened version of "vulpine" i'm surprised you didn't mention "vulpix" at all... after all, that's why vulpix is named as such.
overall, your answer was cute and telling, and i liked the links! you provided!

Originally posted by Deuces.

I love your last paragraph. The rest is nice but the last paragraph is what does it for me. It gives me what I want to know about your name. Nice.

Originally posted by Katie

Fun and original. Interesting to read.

Originally posted by Childish Redbino

I'm half-threatened to start calling you RAPIDASH now. What an awesomely stupid name. RAPI-DAAAAAASH! Sounds like a PayPal rip-off. Oh, it's a Pokemon name. No wonder it's so stupid. Hell, ZORILLA would have been a better name. But I digress. I love that you included the definition of the word "Vulpine" and how it can mean "cunning" or "clever", but I was disappointed when you mentioned that it did not really reflect who you were. Granted, my name is just a color and a branch off of the Thrice song "Red Sky" that just happened to turn into my nickname, but I got legitimately interested when I saw the definition of "Vulpine". Oh well. That having been said, how we ended up with our respective SNs is eerily similar, and I can at least appreciate how honest you were about Vulpine (and subsequently Vulps) not being a true reflection of who you are.

Originally posted by Nait Phoenix

It’s a nickname, and it “somewhat” represents a Pokemon, so, in the end, it’s you. That’s the best thing about a username if it represents all you stand for. I hope you represent the cunning and clever side of your name in the upcoming challenges...

Originally posted by Matty

I’m not much of a Pokémon fanatic, but I enjoyed your entry. It’s a very unique name that had meaning. I’m glad you skipped over Zorilla to be honest haha.

MONKEY

Originally posted by mockingjay

i love that you explained your username but also used the letters to give personal details about yourself. make sure to continue staying true to yourself and let your personality shine. if you do that you'll go far.

Originally posted by Deuces.

Cute entry. I laughed a little at the first line. It gives a nice explanation but more analysis of why you would want people to know you as that name would be helpful.

Originally posted by Katie

Creative and clever. That's the kind of work that can get you to the Top.

Originally posted by Childish Redbino

Oh, that's a shame that you're not a real monkey. We would have had the smartest primate in recorded history posting on our forum. Take THAT, Kanzi, the Talking Ape! I'm not sure if the letter association was really that needed, as you perfectly explained that your name is just a reflection of your love of monkeys, but I DO like that it added a new dimension to your entry, and I also liked how you had a good explanation for all six of the words that you used and how they related to you. Even "Kayoot".

Originally posted by Nait Phoenix

Who doesn’t love monkeys? I was with you up until “Kayoot” and almost fell out of my chair thinking “no he’s not with this ‘on-the-spot’ acronym” , but it’s still wholly believable. There isn’t much originality to your name, but the acronym does somewhat make up for it.

Originally posted by Matty

You’re not a real monkey? Damn… I like the creativity of your post giving qualities about yourself based on the letters of your username. But, Kayoot? Maybe a different K word would have worked better.

PART 2 coming... a lot of comments from 6 judges




Fierce and Love
- Matty