I need a new avatar

Apollonian · 12-31-2007, 04:34 PM

All these picture threads are really fun, but I'm afraid I am not quite as good with associating pictures with personalities. I am intensely curious about what other people might come up with, however.

As much as I enjoy and sympathize with the character Colonel Algrin from The Last Samurai, I have had a number of people talk about Tom Cruise. Given that I don't really follow Tom Cruise as an actor and don't have anything to do with scientology, I think I should really choose a different avatar to epitomize me.

As much as I enjoy and respect Patrick Stuart as an actor, somehow I just can't quite epitomize an old bald guy regardless of how much I sympathize with Captain Picard.

I thought of Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy (INTJ), but I'm not sure about that one either.

Of course, I suppose it could be something entirely abstract, like a Sierpenski Gasket or something, but I want something fun and creative too.

Does anyone have any good ideas for an avatar for me?

How do you go about picking an avatar anyway?

Jen · 12-31-2007, 04:55 PM

Either of these would be great, but I prefer the first one.

Apollonian · 12-31-2007, 05:16 PM

Wow, the one of the left has a hilariously sardonic expression. I very rarely show that much disdain (or at least I think I don't, hmm).

That would make a really good ORLY pic.

I like the one on the right (though I'd have to resize it). Hmmm, still, I'm wondering if there isn't something a bit more fun than boring old Mr. Darcy (despite Mr. Darcy apparently having beaten out James Bond and Superman as the number one dinner date in Britain)

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Arts | Mr Darcy voted dream date

The real trouble is that I'm not sure that everyone will understand that it is Mr. Darcy rather than Colin Firth.

Apollonian · 12-31-2007, 05:30 PM

Of course, when I go searching on the internet for "Avatar", I inevitably run up against the Nickelodeon television show.

Avatar: The Last Airbender - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

How about this one:

Sokka kind of looks mean in this pic, though, and I would so be an airbender, it isn't even funny.

*sigh* Mendokusei 'nda (translation: "how troublesome")

From the Japanese show: Naruto.

Its strange how similar those two characters look.

Jen · 12-31-2007, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Apollonian

Wow, the one of the left has a hilariously sardonic expression. I very rarely show that much disdain (or at least I think I don't, hmm).

That would make a really good ORLY pic.

I like the one on the right (though I'd have to resize it). Hmmm, still, I'm wondering if there isn't something a bit more fun than boring old Mr. Darcy (despite Mr. Darcy apparently having beaten out James Bond and Superman as the number one dinner date in Britain)

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Arts | Mr Darcy voted dream date

The real trouble is that I'm not sure that everyone will understand that it is Mr. Darcy rather than Colin Firth.

Who cares? Women love him! Just please get rid of Tom Cruise!

Thanks, and hope you have a Happy New Year!

Please pick Mr Darcy, please pick Mr. Darcy (the one on the left) *crosses fingers*

Apollonian · 12-31-2007, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jen

Who cares? Women love him! Just please get rid of Tom Cruise!

*laugh* Yes, this has been long overdue.

Here you go Jen, we'll try this one for a while. Does anyone else have any ideas?

INTJMom · 12-31-2007, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Apollonian

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How do you go about picking an avatar anyway?

My avatar used to be a close-up of the rings of saturn. I have always liked pictures of saturn and I enjoy learnig about stars, planets and such.

I also happen to love waterfalls and hunted around the internet for something I really liked.

Nothing personal Jen - just taking this opportunity to rant -

I don't know why people think Colin Firth is so "hot". I'm a Pride and Prejudice enthusiast and I've seen his film 3 or 4 times. I have read scores of posts from starry-eyed teens going goo-goo over him. Maybe I'm too old to appreciate him, but I think he seriously needs a haircut and he's not that good-looking. [/rant] He is a better actor than MacFadyen, though.

Jen · 12-31-2007, 09:43 PM

Much better. Although the one on the left is much more clever imho

Mom, women like Colin Firth because he often portrays an intelligent and sexy English man.

Apollonian · 12-31-2007, 09:58 PM

Unfortunately I am not sure that I like it. Despite Darcy being the epitome of the (anachronistic) INTJ, the avatar does not seem iNtuitive enough. I need something that is fanciful or otherwise Romantic (with a capital R).

There is also the matter of taking myself far too seriously. I could probably uses something that reminds everyone that I have a light and sentimental side despite my rampant (often pedantic) intellectual ramblings.

Any ideas?

Apollonian · 12-31-2007, 10:15 PM

How about the Apollonian gasket (fractal)?

Apollonian gasket - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

12-31-2007, 04:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Apollonian Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Type: INTJ Location: Near Philadelphia Posts: 127	I need a new avatar All these picture threads are really fun, but I'm afraid I am not quite as good with associating pictures with personalities. I am intensely curious about what other people might come up with, however. As much as I enjoy and sympathize with the character Colonel Algrin from The Last Samurai, I have had a number of people talk about Tom Cruise. Given that I don't really follow Tom Cruise as an actor and don't have anything to do with scientology, I think I should really choose a different avatar to epitomize me. As much as I enjoy and respect Patrick Stuart as an actor, somehow I just can't quite epitomize an old bald guy regardless of how much I sympathize with Captain Picard. I thought of Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy (INTJ), but I'm not sure about that one either. Of course, I suppose it could be something entirely abstract, like a Sierpenski Gasket or something, but I want something fun and creative too. Does anyone have any good ideas for an avatar for me? How do you go about picking an avatar anyway?

12-31-2007, 04:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jen cooling Join Date: Jun 2007 Type: infj Posts: 4,756	Either of these would be great, but I prefer the first one. __________________ SLOAN RLOAI R(56%)L(58%)O(58%)A(54%)I(58%) "I was born with all the holes in my body I need already...don't give me more!" ~ Creator of Not Being Stabbed Repeatedly. The former eats babies and calls it nutritious. The latter eats souls and calls it judicious. ~iwakar on the differences between INTJ and INFJ.

12-31-2007, 09:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jen cooling Join Date: Jun 2007 Type: infj Posts: 4,756	Much better. Although the one on the left is much more clever imho Mom, women like Colin Firth because he often portrays an intelligent and sexy English man. __________________ SLOAN RLOAI R(56%)L(58%)O(58%)A(54%)I(58%) "I was born with all the holes in my body I need already...don't give me more!" ~ Creator of Not Being Stabbed Repeatedly. The former eats babies and calls it nutritious. The latter eats souls and calls it judicious. ~iwakar on the differences between INTJ and INFJ.

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12-31-2007, 05:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Apollonian Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Type: INTJ Location: Near Philadelphia Posts: 127	Wow, the one of the left has a hilariously sardonic expression. I very rarely show that much disdain (or at least I think I don't, hmm). That would make a really good ORLY pic. I like the one on the right (though I'd have to resize it). Hmmm, still, I'm wondering if there isn't something a bit more fun than boring old Mr. Darcy (despite Mr. Darcy apparently having beaten out James Bond and Superman as the number one dinner date in Britain) BBC NEWS \| Entertainment \| Arts \| Mr Darcy voted dream date The real trouble is that I'm not sure that everyone will understand that it is Mr. Darcy rather than Colin Firth.

12-31-2007, 05:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Apollonian Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Type: INTJ Location: Near Philadelphia Posts: 127	Of course, when I go searching on the internet for "Avatar", I inevitably run up against the Nickelodeon television show. Avatar: The Last Airbender - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia How about this one: Sokka kind of looks mean in this pic, though, and I would so be an airbender, it isn't even funny. sigh Mendokusei 'nda (translation: "how troublesome") From the Japanese show: Naruto. Its strange how similar those two characters look.

12-31-2007, 09:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
Apollonian Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Type: INTJ Location: Near Philadelphia Posts: 127	Unfortunately I am not sure that I like it. Despite Darcy being the epitome of the (anachronistic) INTJ, the avatar does not seem iNtuitive enough. I need something that is fanciful or otherwise Romantic (with a capital R). There is also the matter of taking myself far too seriously. I could probably uses something that reminds everyone that I have a light and sentimental side despite my rampant (often pedantic) intellectual ramblings. Any ideas?

12-31-2007, 10:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
Apollonian Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Type: INTJ Location: Near Philadelphia Posts: 127	How about the Apollonian gasket (fractal)? Apollonian gasket - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia