ATRL's Next TOP MEMBER Cycle 10 | EP2: The Entries!
EPISODE 2: USERNAMES
WHAT TO DO WITH THE ENTRIES: I want each of you to PM me a ranking of who did best (1) to worst (12).
You cannot say yourself!
EXCEPT: E... remember you are "eliminated". From here on out you are doing the challenges, but your fate relies in the hands of the judges only to see if you return later on in the game.
I would like the ranking into me by
Tuesday October 1, 2013
@ 9 PM US Central Time
(47 hours and 35 minutes from the time this was posted)
THE ENTRIES
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Originally posted by DOMINO
WHEN I JOINED ATRL IN 2011 I WAS STRUGGLING TO CHOOSE A USERNAME. I WANTED SOMETHING THAT IS EASY TO BE REMEMBERED BUT ALSO SOMETHING THAT IS GOOD LOOKING. SO I ENDED UP CHOOSING: DOMINO.
LET ME GET THINGS STRAIGHT FIRST: MY USERNAME IS NOT AT ALL INFLUENCED BY JESSIE J'S SONG OR ANY OTHER ASSOCIATIONS TO SONGS YOU CAN COME UP WITH. AS A CHILD I WAS INTO DOMINOES AND LIKED PLAYING WITH THEM.
SINCE I HAVE A PASSION FOR THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE I LIKE WORDS THAT CONSIST OF EASY SYLLABLES. I REALIZED THAT IT MAKES PEOPLE REMEMBER IT MORE EFFECTIVELY AND IT'S HARDER TO FORGET. DOMINO REPRESENTS EXACTLY THAT. IT'S EYE-CATCHING AND CAUSES ATTENTION. WHY IS STANDS OUT FROM THE OTHERS?
IT'S WRITTEN IN CAPITALS AND IN MY OPINION IT WORKS. SOME WORDS THAT ARE WRITTEN IN CAPITALS TEND TO LOOK CHEAP BUT I THINK DOMINO LOOKS GOOD. I HAVE NOTICED THAT MANY PEOPLE SEEM TO LIKE IT AND EVERY NOW AND THEN SOMEONE ADDRESSES MY USERNAME AND COMPLIMENTS IT. THE FUNNIEST EXPERIENCE I HAD WITH MY NAME WAS ACCIDENTALLY BEING CALLED 'DEMONI'. I'LL NEVER FORGET THAT.
I AM HAPPY WITH IT EVEN THOUGH I HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE CONSTANT JESSIE J ASSOCIATION. I HAVE LEARNED TO LIVE IT AND WOULDN'T CHANGE IT EVEN IF IT WAS FOR FREE, ALTHOUGH I JOKE ABOUT IT SOMETIMES. I THINK I MADE A LITTLE IMPACT WITH THIS NAME AND CHANGING IT WOULD ONLY HURT MY REPUTATION ON THIS FORUM.
RÉSUMÉ
EYE-CATCHING • SYLLABLES • MEMORABLE
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Originally posted by JadGhamloush96
JADGHAMLOUSH96
My username, JadGhamloush96, is probably a name that stands out to be fair, but it could be for many reasons. I think I should say what everyone probably thinks of my username, it's ugly and if I had a chance to change it I would. Let's be completely honest, it's unpronounceable for 95% of ATRL. Let me break it down you all about my username, JAD, being my first name, GHAMLOUSH, being my family name, and 96 being the year I was born in, creative huh? The reason I went with my name is because the personality that I project on ATRL is my real life personality. What I post here is what I am socially, I always try to say what's on my mind, without regret. I've never been a person with a dual personality or an "alter-ego", I am just me, and only me. There's not much to say about my username more than that really. And if I were to change my username, I would make sure that it would reflect the same ideas.
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Originally posted by Xalric
The Unpronounceable XALRIC.
It describes me well. No I did not made it I haven't had the time to do it.
It's a mix between my name, my best friend written by an uneducated child. I have this username everywhere from ages I don't know why. But I know I didn't come here as CherylTweedy or a song from her discography. (which I found very tacky and too hardcore stan which I'm not. Well just a teeny tiny bit. And I just noticed that I just called 70% of ATRL Tacky)
It makes me stand out I guess, because some people must had read it (or try) for a long time and ask themselves what the hell is this BS.
Actually people recognize me more by the post I do than my username, Salty, Messy, and thirsty (and with a grammar issue). you can be sure it's me.
If I have to do a parody of myself: It would actually be really hard cause I'm not using that much of gif, or use the Gay/DragQueen Slang that much, sometimes I do call. And I just what I just want, when I want it and not really care about the WP (cause I'm a classy ***** and never been banned or almost banned, except that one time, but it was a hard month for Beyonce which is the case since December 2012 everyday. (Edge knows about it )
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Originally posted by ImARudeBoy
ImARudeBoy
(The original)
In late 2011, after being a guest for about a year, I finally decided to join. After some
deliberation and teetering with other Rihanna inspired usernames, I concluded to
use ImARudeBoy, which was obviously derived from the song.
Next, I'm generally nice, but behind the niceness, I'm actually sarcastic, funny and shady.
I wanted a name that would show more of my sarcastic side because I wanted to stand out
and not just be a casual poster and have no one take my opinions seriously.
Thirdly, I didn't want anyone to take me too seriously, too much. Since there is a
lighthearted feel to the song, I thought it would be a perfect match because it has an
underlying meaning than just a song title and just everyone assuming I'm mean.
Lastly, I would like to point out I was the original member with "Rude Boy" in his/her
username. The true Rude Boy and not a knock off/later version.
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Originally posted by CrazyCat
(the username challenge)
I recall the day I joined ATRL, it isn't a blur for me.I still remember it like it was yesterday. I joined this site like over a year ago, and I called myself CrazyCat, which is so childish for me now. I was 15 back then, such a young and foolish guy I was, I'm still young, but not as foolish as back then. I really matured over the year. Okay, so the thought of this avatar was just something fun, and cute. Till this day, I still think this username is cute, kinda. I also love cats, they are such a cute, and fun animals. When I was singing up for this site, I was also watching crazy cat video, which was probably the biggest inspiration for my username, the cat in the video was so crazy, but it was such a fun, and lovely video, I'm right now watching it, and laughing, it's funny, yet a bit crazy, that cat is crazy, such a mess, but at least she's cute. In the end I was happy with my username, and I still like it, and don't want to change it, it grew on me!
Overall I think my username is nice, cute, and lighthearted.
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Originally posted by FunkyDinevo
In the Making- Episode 2. MY HAIR IS LAYED LIKE... POODLE-LOUISE JEFFERSON REALNESS
Before I joined ATRL, I was stuck between 2 usernames. Long story short, I chose FunkyDinevo. One of my favorite YouTubers is Funky Dineva, whom I showed you guys last week. I wanted to show my love for her in the most interesting way possible. I did that by replacing the 'a,’ with 'o,' at the end of Dineva. Another reason for this is because I’m a boy.
What makes it stand out is no one else that I know of features a username that is a reference to a YouTuber. ATRL is filled with usernames that are in reference to music/singers. My username is unique in itself because it makes you think how I came up with it. People ask me, "What is a 'Dinevo?'" People are questioning my username, meaning it doesn't blend in the background with everyone else's. When it comes to being recognized, I’m starting to put my name out there, especially in the games section, by participating in many games. I also get compliments by random people who share the love that I have, for Ms. Dineva. I’m also known in PYP as the black guy obsessed with the swirl.
Here are some examples:
(A few) Examples
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Originally posted by Gangsta4alife;bt354154
LOL, this can't be serious sis. You and this thirstiness obsession with swirling. Like this entire post is just.............
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Hamad
How come i just noticed you these days, yes god honey i feature ms Dineva....
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Manimuni
I love FunkyDineva too! and MessyMyles and TheSkorpionShow!!
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iHypeMusic
CACKLING @ your quick edit in the Justin Bieber thread.
I wasn't gon get you clockedT like those 14+ others, I kinda use you
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Originally posted by Xalric
Funky is not having it already
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Originally posted by Nasiir15
FunkyDinevo
Honestly, you're my favorite member on ATRL atm. You gave me a lot of good laughs and all.
I like your personality & how you clocked me on that ATRLNTM comment.
Good luck in that game hoe.
Fun fact: That last quote is from the game Katie got disqualified from for not sending in her score
I’m in the making of becoming a well-known user on ATRL.
Avery
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Originally posted by Retro
My name has very simple origins in comparison to some others on ATRL – unlike what some might expect, it’s not intended as a reference to my taste for “retro” fashion or music. Anyone who knows me well knows that I am a huge fan of Lady Gaga. Therefore, it’s no surprise that when I first came to ATRL, I chose the surprisingly-untaken name of Retro Dance Freak in order to have a username that identified me based on my favorite artist and one of my favorite songs by her. However, I found that I changed and grew – as any 16 year old would have – during my stay. Eventually, on my 17th birthday, I purchased ATRL+ and shortened me name to the simpler, sleeker, and just plain better name of Retro.
This new name gained traction due to being shorter, simpler, and sweeter. Despite a misstep along the way here that resulted in a far-poorer username for three months, people recognized this username even still and continued to refer to me as Retro. When I reverted to this name, I was greeted with a "Welcome back" and compliments praising it over my last username. I've come to the point where I consciously identify myself by this username within the scope of ATRL - it fits me, it defines me, even despite the fact that the definition of the word doesn't always apply to things I say or do. It feels like me. I believe that this name is one of the better overall aspects of my character that is projected on ATRL – it’s rooted in something that remains true to my personality, it’s recognizable and easy to remember, and it's come to be associated with me as an ATRL member. I promise you that I’ll be here long enough for this name to go down in the ATRL history books.
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Originally posted by CBXC
If you ever thought that my username was just a random assortment of letters, well, you were right! Though placed randomly together, each letter in my username represents something unique about me or something that means a lot to me.
It's pretty obvious how this part of my username describes me. The "C" in my username stands for Connor, my first name. This part of my username shows my basic identity.
No, my middle name is not Britney! Rather, Britney Spears was the first artist that I stanned for; she was really my introduction to music. Because music is such a huge part of my life, I only thought it fair to pay homage to the artist who introduced me to the musical world by placing her initial in my username.
I run cross country. Over the past four years, with a lot of effort and determination, I went from one of the slowest runners to a varsity captain. Nothing else has taught me so much about strong willpower and perseverance. Learning these traits has formed me into the determined, level-headed person that I am today.
My username is quite simple; just four letters. However, those four letters each have a deeper meaning that is very important to me. Many of the members on ATRL are intrigued by my username because they want to know what these four letters signify. Consequently, my username has drawn significant attention on ATRL; it's already been a topic of discussion on ANTM and Big Brother. Thus, the ambiguity of "CBXC" is helpful in meeting new people on the forum. It is also easy enough to remember that other members can automatically connect the username with my signature, avi, and posts.
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Originally posted by TheSeenScene
TheSeenScene
When I first chose to use this username, it was almost three years ago on a different forum. Like ATRL, the forum had a general theme, but instead of music, it centered around reality television - and many of the usernames centered around their favorite personalities or incorporated their favorite show. Because I wanted to leave an impact on the forum and to allow my voice to be heard, I wanted a username that represented my personality and stood out from the crowd. After several minutes of brainstorming, I finally had it - the perfect username.
Unique.Memorable. Creative. TheSeenScene
Eventually, I left that forum behind, but I did take my username with me to many other sites, and finally to ATRL. I remember lurking for months before registration opened up, and I knew I had to act quickly. I thought about it for a while, but I knew that I wanted to keep TheSeenScene. I could've easily gone with something that represented my fave - Scenesuxx or KatyCat207 - but I wanted something that had an impact. It's a subtle play on words and stands out in the sea of stan-related usernames. It showcases my creativity, and my unique personality. It also has versatility - many people here know me as either the full username - TheSeenScene - or the abridged version - Scene.
And while I'm not scene in real life, I believe this username represents me better than any
other username possibly could. It's unique. It's memorable. It's creative. It's me.
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Originally posted by Nicki Minaj
The truth behind "Nicki Minaj". When people hear or say Nicki Minaj (NICKIMINAJ for Kitt) they just think about this woman that wears the crazy hair and crazy outfits. But the reason I chose Nicki Minaj is more deeper than that. Most people look at Nicki Minaj as a "character", I look at Nicki Minaj as a PERSON.
I discovered Nicki more than 5 years ago, and I have been praising her and her brand ever since. I think about how her music has helped me through things in life. Her and her music have always been there for me if I literally had no one to talk to and I needed some words of wisdom. I actually just got done writing a 7 page paper in my English class about this exact topic. She is truly an inspirational person if you look past her theatrics. When you look at my username, don't think about it as me being a STAN, think of it as me paying her a Tribute.
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Originally posted by Citrus
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Originally posted by Remember
Remember
My username has many meanings, but there are two main ones. One of which is just the word itself: Remember. Making memories and flipping through them are some of the most amazing experiences in life. Time moves so quickly these days and it's incredibly important to live as hard and as well as you can while you grasp it in your hands. Meanwhile, it's also beneficial to recollect everything and take a virtual trip back to the places you visited, the people you knew and loved, etc.
My username also, as I've mentioned before, is something I want to be. Whether it be outside of the Internet or not, I want to be remembered in some type of way. But you don't need to be outrageous or crazy to achieve that, but you should have at least one redeeming quality in you that will make people never forget your name. For me, I want to be remembered as myself.
On the other side of the computer screen, I'm a different person. I'm more reserved, shy and quiet than probably anyone you've ever met. When I walk down the street or the hallway at school, I get stares because of the way I look or am. I silence myself from the world because anything I say is not valued and my existence is nearly ignored. When I'm in the peacefulness of my own home, I can take a sigh of relief and be back to normal. Online, it's the same way. Here, especially on ATRL, I can be myself. Cooky, silly, shady, friendly and everything in between. I want to be remembered for all of my qualities, flaws and successes, as most should be.
And that's what my username defines.
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Originally posted by Sorbet
*see his past 48 hours of activity in the Pokemon thread*
ffff;;; all I can say is that Nicki definitely inspired everyone to step up in terms of layouts and formatting.
and damn.. mine kinda looks ehh compared to the rest. I should stop working on my stuff at the last minute and step it up a bit, though I focus more on my message and content.
Sent. For some reason I just assumed all posts looked the same no matter where they were.
Nope it's all different.
I literally copy and paste the quote in the PM and paste it into the post. I only delete some unnecessary things, like conversations if we are having one when you PM your entry.
I literally copy and paste the quote in the PM and paste it into the post. I only delete some unnecessary things, like conversations if we are having one when you PM your entry.
Matty the Dr. Luke of ATRL slay you copy n paste Queen
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(A few) Examples
Avery 
I should stop working on my stuff at the last minute and step it up a bit, though I focus more on my message and content. 
But mine still looks decent this way.
