Where does your name come from?

Extravabonanza · 01-07-2009, 09:19 AM

I was just curious as to where everyone's Mice Chat log-in names come from. Some are obvious but others seem a bit more cryptic. Are your names related to Disneyland or a particular trip/experience at Disneyland?

For example my name comes from our last trip to Disneyland for my boyfriend's birthday. My family and I decided that this trip would be so spectacular that the only way to properly describe it would be a "Birthday Extravabonanza." So months later, still before the trip, when I signed up as a Mice Chat member I decided to use our special (i.e. made up) word as my member name.

Does anyone else have a story behind their names?

DannyB · 01-07-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Extravabonanza

I was just curious as to where everyone's Mice Chat log-in names come from. Some are obvious but others seem a bit more cryptic. Are your names related to Disneyland or a particular trip/experience at Disneyland?

For example my name comes from our last trip to Disneyland for my boyfriend's birthday. My family and I decided that this trip would be so spectacular that the only way to properly describe it would be a "Birthday Extravabonanza." So months later, still before the trip, when I signed up as a Mice Chat member I decided to use our special (i.e. made up) word as my member name.

Does anyone else have a story behind their names?

My name is pretty straightforward, but the picture that goes with it is the "prize" I always seem to win on Toy Story Midway Mania.

*sir clinksalot* · 01-07-2009, 09:23 AM

You know the knight on Mr. Toad's wild ride? Just after you exit the fireplace that almost falls on you? The knight's name is Sir Clinksalot.

It's my favorite dark ride, and I thought the name was cool. I've been using it for quite a few years now.

caesarboxfan · 01-07-2009, 09:25 AM

Mine's not Disney related, it has to do with Julius Caesar's Box Code that he used to use.

Extravabonanza · 01-07-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by sir clinksalot

You know the knight on Mr. Toad's wild ride? Just after you exit the fireplace that almost falls on you? The knight's name is Sir Clinksalot.

It's my favorite dark ride, and I thought the name was cool. I've been using it for quite a few years now.

That's a neat story! Is the knight's name visible as you go by or did someone tell you that's what his name was? I'll have to keep an eye out for him on my next trip.

Extravabonanza · 01-07-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by caesarboxfan

Mine's not Disney related, it has to do with Julius Caesar's Box Code that he used to use.

What is the box code?

dmomof4 · 01-07-2009, 09:30 AM

Mine is pretty basic. I am usually Disneymomof4, but dmom is my nickname and I have 4 kids. :-)

*sir clinksalot* · 01-07-2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Extravabonanza

That's a neat story! Is the knight's name visible as you go by or did someone tell you that's what his name was? I'll have to keep an eye out for him on my next trip.

The Knight's name is visible. There is a plaque at the bottom of the podium he's standing on.

darkfairycthulu · 01-07-2009, 09:38 AM

Nothing to do with Disney for mine...I like me some fantasy art, which is the dark fairy part since I am inclined to darker/gothic/horror themed stuff, and Cthulhu is of course H.P. Lovecraft's octopus-like elder god from beyond reality, appearing just off page in vague hints in a few books. Cheery! Heh.

Nancy Carey · 01-07-2009, 09:38 AM

I tried to get a pic of Sir Clinks when we went, but it didn't turn out well. (The knight, not the MCer)

My name is from Summer Magic, one of my favorite movies.

*penguinsoda* · 01-07-2009, 09:44 AM

Penguin because I collect penguins, and soda because in jr. high some of us read the book "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton and adopted names of the characters for nicknames. I took the character Soda Pop, which once I got to high school got shortened to Soda. So I just combined the two together.

Dreamer20k · 01-07-2009, 09:44 AM

This name isn't disney related. In fourth grade I started using this name (youtube was the first). At my school we all had numbers and it went in alphabetical order. Mine was 20k (k for what class I was in). The dreamer came from the fact that I was always having weird dreams.

I have a few different names online. This one, Dr_Wholigan (which is a Doctor Who thing obviously), and MadHattress330. That one is Disneyland related.

I went to Disneyland on March 30th (330) and I had a Hatter hat on. That day I saw the Hatter that was responsible for me loving Disneyland again. When he saw my hat he refered to me as the Mad Hattress. Then every time I saw him again he called me that. So now that is my name on youtube since that has Disneyland videos on it and most of them are Hatter videos.

Extravabonanza · 01-07-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by penguinsoda

Penguin because I collect penguins, and soda because in jr. high some of us read the book "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton and adopted names of the characters for nicknames. I took the character Soda Pop, which once I got to high school got shortened to Soda. So I just combined the two together.

Thanks for the reply! Yours was one of the names I was particularly curious about.

TikiRoomLiz · 01-07-2009, 09:50 AM

No surprise with mine ... guess which attraction I enjoy the most!

mamabot · 01-07-2009, 09:51 AM

My nickname is from my family. My husband gave it to me after our son was born. He came up with the name Gigabots for an email address. He is dadabot. The kids are Beaubot and Alibot.

01-07-2009, 09:19 AM	#1
Extravabonanza Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 218	Where does your name come from? I was just curious as to where everyone's Mice Chat log-in names come from. Some are obvious but others seem a bit more cryptic. Are your names related to Disneyland or a particular trip/experience at Disneyland? For example my name comes from our last trip to Disneyland for my boyfriend's birthday. My family and I decided that this trip would be so spectacular that the only way to properly describe it would be a "Birthday Extravabonanza." So months later, still before the trip, when I signed up as a Mice Chat member I decided to use our special (i.e. made up) word as my member name. Does anyone else have a story behind their names? __________________ A little bit about me... First Disneyland Trip: Oct. 1989 Mandatory first ride: POTC Mandatory food: Clam chowder in bread bowl & a churro (not at the same time though) Next trip goals: 1) Ride the Casey Jr. Circus Train. I didn't get around to it on this past trip. 2) Get over to TSI. 3) Try a jalapeño/cheese pretzel. Yummy!

01-07-2009, 09:23 AM	#3
sir clinksalot Get Lost!!! MiceChat News Team MiceChat Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 26,112 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Where does your name come from? You know the knight on Mr. Toad's wild ride? Just after you exit the fireplace that almost falls on you? The knight's name is Sir Clinksalot. It's my favorite dark ride, and I thought the name was cool. I've been using it for quite a few years now. __________________ - Gregg Join MiceChat GOLD! Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/sirclinksalot

01-07-2009, 09:25 AM	#4
caesarboxfan or CBF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 1,815	Re: Where does your name come from? Mine's not Disney related, it has to do with Julius Caesar's Box Code that he used to use. __________________ MHTSEIAHTECTESVEIBIECSETR Join the MC Jeff Dunham Fan Club Fantasy Baseball 2010 - Sign up HERE! San Diego MCers - Click Here!

01-07-2009, 09:30 AM	#7
dmomof4 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ontario, CA Posts: 559	Re: Where does your name come from? Mine is pretty basic. I am usually Disneymomof4, but dmom is my nickname and I have 4 kids. :-)

01-07-2009, 09:38 AM	#9
darkfairycthulu Shadow Man's Aide Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Creepy crypt in a old cemetary Posts: 3,188	Re: Where does your name come from? Nothing to do with Disney for mine...I like me some fantasy art, which is the dark fairy part since I am inclined to darker/gothic/horror themed stuff, and Cthulhu is of course H.P. Lovecraft's octopus-like elder god from beyond reality, appearing just off page in vague hints in a few books. Cheery! Heh. __________________

01-07-2009, 09:38 AM	#10
Nancy Carey Amazed by the museum Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 76	Re: Where does your name come from? I tried to get a pic of Sir Clinks when we went, but it didn't turn out well. (The knight, not the MCer) My name is from Summer Magic, one of my favorite movies. __________________ Last trip to Disneyland: Gumball Rally and Club 33, May 30, 2009 Next trip to Disneyland: Summer (?) 2012 (unless there is another rally in my future)

01-07-2009, 09:44 AM	#11
penguinsoda Jester of Randomness MiceChat Teen Scene Leader MiceChat Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Across the wild, blue, yonder... Posts: 54,635 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Where does your name come from? Penguin because I collect penguins, and soda because in jr. high some of us read the book "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton and adopted names of the characters for nicknames. I took the character Soda Pop, which once I got to high school got shortened to Soda. So I just combined the two together. __________________ Shop at the MiceChat Cafepress Store! ------ Added fun! Go Gold! As long has you’re buying from Amazon anyway, use our link! ----- Pocky! Official snack of MiceChat and more! Planes, Trains, and Automobiles! Build my transportation network in Pingvinivlle! Number? The number is currently on hiatus and is residing on a tropical island somewhere with a big fruity drink. I mean drinking the fruity drink not with... or maybe they are together... um?

01-07-2009, 09:44 AM	#12
Dreamer20k Following the Second Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Neverland Posts: 1,300	Re: Where does your name come from? This name isn't disney related. In fourth grade I started using this name (youtube was the first). At my school we all had numbers and it went in alphabetical order. Mine was 20k (k for what class I was in). The dreamer came from the fact that I was always having weird dreams. I have a few different names online. This one, Dr_Wholigan (which is a Doctor Who thing obviously), and MadHattress330. That one is Disneyland related. I went to Disneyland on March 30th (330) and I had a Hatter hat on. That day I saw the Hatter that was responsible for me loving Disneyland again. When he saw my hat he refered to me as the Mad Hattress. Then every time I saw him again he called me that. So now that is my name on youtube since that has Disneyland videos on it and most of them are Hatter videos. __________________ Cammie Dog: 3/27/05-6/28/09 God took you way too soon Protect your dog from heat stroke. It attacks and kills quickly.

01-07-2009, 09:50 AM	#14
TikiRoomLiz In Lisa Frank Land! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 14,994	Re: Where does your name come from? No surprise with mine ... guess which attraction I enjoy the most! __________________

01-07-2009, 09:51 AM	#15
mamabot Rally Vixen Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gumball Rallyland Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 7	Re: Where does your name come from? My nickname is from my family. My husband gave it to me after our son was born. He came up with the name Gigabots for an email address. He is dadabot. The kids are Beaubot and Alibot. __________________ Please contact me via PM if you are interested in being a Gumball Rally Volunteer.

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