Badmovies.org - Origins

[The Burgomaster]

On the heels of X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE, I was wondering if everyone could provide the origins of their Badmovies.org user names.  Some are obvious, others are not. 

Mine is a tribute to the Hammer Dracula and Frankenstein movies, which often had a Burgomaster character (who, in many instances, was a corrupt middle-aged man who lusted after younger women, wealth, and prestige).

From Wikipedia:

"Burgomaster (alternatively spelled Burgomeister, literally translated meaning master of the town, borough or master of the fortress) is the English form, rendering various terms in or derived from the German language word for the chief magistrate and/or chairman of the executive council of a sub-national level of administration (Bürgermeister)[citation needed] All contemporary titles are commonly translated into English with the Anglo-Saxon equivalent of Town Mayor."

[Jim H]

Mine is about as boring as could be.  You can see a couple of my user reviews are under my real name, which is where Jim H comes from.  I figured since I'd submitted those before joining the forum, I'd keep the link so people would know who I was.  Unexciting.

Edit to add: My avatar a friend drew for my birthday.  That's a zoomed in version, as the original has near full body shots of Pinhead, Blade and Torch.  It's a pretty damned cool picture of one of my favorite b-movie franchises most popular characters, Puppet Master.

[schmendrik]

The name is one of my favorite fictional wizards, the not very competent Schmendrake (yeah, I remembered it wrong) from THE LAST UNICORN by Peter S. Beagle.

As it turns out, "schmendrick" is an actual Yiddish word meaning "fool". That kind of appeals to me, so now there's a double meaning.

The avatar is another favorite fictional wizard, Tim the Enchanter from MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL.

"What... is your favorite color?"

[Rev. Powell]

My username is the guy in my avatar.  I wanted a persona for the board that seemed friendly on its face, but was really evil deep down.  One day, once I have earned your trust, I will smite you all!  Oops, did I type that? 

[Allhallowsday]

Thought this topic looked familiar:
   
Avatars: Why did you pick the one you have?
« on: April 17, 2007, 07:30:43 PM »
http://www.badmovies.org/forum/index.php/topic,113757.0.html

No, that's not it... ...ah, here it is:
   
What does your name mean?
« on: April 17, 2007, 09:56:56 PM »
http://www.badmovies.org/forum/index.php/topic,113763.0.html

My response was:
I was born November 1st, All Saint's Day, what was once called Allhallowsday [sic]; the day after Halloween, or, All Hallow's Even, anciently "Samhain" (not pronounced anything like it's spelled).  I had to hit 40 to realize that Halloween is my new year's eve.  Hence, I am Allhallowsday.

[Trevor]

Mine is one of the obvious ones ~ Trevor is my name and underpants is / are my game. 

The avatar is also a pic of me ~ taken at a film pioneers' honouring ceremony that my department and the guys who made The Gods Must be Crazy held in 2008. I am normally a shy person but I somehow don't find it difficult to talk to +/- 200 guests. Just hand me some clean undies and I'm your man.   

[The Burgomaster]

Thought this topic looked familiar:
   
Avatars: Why did you pick the one you have?
« on: April 17, 2007, 07:30:43 PM »
http://www.badmovies.org/forum/index.php/topic,113757.0.html

No, that's not it... ...ah, here it is:
   
What does your name mean?
« on: April 17, 2007, 09:56:56 PM »
http://www.badmovies.org/forum/index.php/topic,113763.0.html

My response was:
I was born November 1st, All Saint's Day, what was once called Allhallowsday [sic]; the day after Halloween, or, All Hallow's Even, anciently "Samhain" (not pronounced anything like it's spelled).  I had to hit 40 to realize that Halloween is my new year's eve.  Hence, I am Allhallowsday.

Oh, no.  I've violated my own "remakes / new versions" discussion! 

[Ash]

Oh, no.  I've violated my own "remakes / new versions" discussion! 

Say three "Hail Mary's", wash yourself thoroughly and pray for forgiveness!  

[Jack]

My name's Jack.  My avatar is Melissa Moore from the movie Sorority House Massacre 2:  Nighty Nightmare.  I recommend you all have a few beers (required for full enjoyment) and watch it 

[Javakoala]

"Javakoala" was just a cool thought I had: Koalas are very sleepy most of the time, and the image of one wired on coffee was kinda funny. Thus, "Javakoala".

Eh, not as exciting as the story about how I was shot to death by a bunch of thugs and was brought back to life as a cyborg cop....

[Trevor]

Eh, not as exciting as the story about how I was shot to death by a bunch of thugs and was brought back to life as a cyborg cop....

Let's give the man a hand for that one! 

[Newt]

My real name is Rebecca, and I am blonde.  Alien is one of my all-time favourite movies.
Sorry to be so boringly obvious.  Would it help if I told you I have neighbours who call me Sigourney?

[Trevor]

My real name is Rebecca, and I am blonde.  Alien is one of my all-time favourite movies.
Sorry to be so boringly obvious.  Would it help if I told you I have neighbours who call me Sigourney?

Ahhh.......Sigourney........

[AndyC]

I am normally a shy person but I somehow don't find it difficult to talk to +/- 200 guests. 

Me too. Funny how that works.

My screen name is obvious as well. The avatar is me with my daughter, taken shortly after Halloween last year. She liked my mask and wore it around the house for a little bit. I'm thinking of changing it for a pic of her wearing my welding goggles. That's my girl.

[trekgeezer]

I obviously like Star Trek and when I first started posting on the internet it seemed like everyone was younger than me. In fact in my introductory post here my first question was about the age demographic here.

As far as the avatar, that blends two of my favorite entertainments.