What is behind your Cappers Mall name?

The Judge · #1 06-23-2006, 09:34 PM

I asked Bobtheicon this question earlier this evening in the Information Forum and got an interesting answer so I thought it might also be interesting to hear how some of our other members came up with their handles.

When you originally registered at Cappers Mall, you had to select a log-in name by which you would always be known on this site. OK, some have since opted to change their name and a few (Rome) have done so several times. What was behind your thinking when you decided to be called what we know you as today?

Let’s start with the Big Kahuna and a few of the mods:

Dr. Jack – Is he really a doctor?

Domafia – Is he a mob guy?

CMan – Uh, is he really the guy behind that avatar?

Drewshow – I’m thinking maybe, Freak show?

DannyRay – Probably his real name. (Redneck)

Trossi3389 – Is anyone really named “Trossi” or is this code for “BINGO”?

DaveNZ – OK, his name is Dave and he’s from New Zealand.

GrandGouda – Who the hell knows what this is supposed to imply?

Deck – Like most of you, I have one of these.

Hgldls – My guess is this is some really vulgar Chinese saying. (j/k Chinaman)

TThrash – Although this class act took the early retirement plan, does anyone have a guess?

What is the story behind your handle?

I’ll go first.

Many (28) years ago, I landed a fun spot as an official for high school football games. My position, or assignment was Field Judge. This sounded really important and prestigious but after I was “promoted” from the Chain Crew, I found out very quickly that this position was tough.

It is the Field Judge’s responsibility to count the defensive players on the field each play, keep up with the clock and call delays of game, as well as attempt to monitor the rest of the shenanigans that regularly take place on the defensive side of the field. All of this while he is trying to stay out of the way of the linebackers and any receiver or tight end that is crazy enought to come across the middle. This was a lot of freaking work and I was maybe a little above average at this position.

My closest “friends” developed an unfortunate routine of coming to my games as a drunk group and heckling my ass which was pretty damn funny for everyone but me. Back at the corner icehouse after the games, these buddies of mind would regularly roast my ass and over time, I became known to everyone as “The Judge”.

That is the short version to a very long story. Trust me on this one.

How about the rest of you guys? I am confident that many of you have better stories than mine.

Keith · #2 06-23-2006, 09:35 PM

pretty sure that mine is self-explanatory.

The Judge · #3 06-23-2006, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith

pretty sure that mine is self-explanatory.

You are right, Keith. We all know that you are a Presbyterian plumber from Kansas named Fred.

Next?

pwherr · #4 06-23-2006, 09:38 PM

It's my name Paul W and the first part of my last name Herr..
Pretty boring I know

The Judge · #5 06-23-2006, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwherr

Pretty boring I know

But hey man, you've got a pretty cute avatar!

Hoosiercatdaddy · #6 06-23-2006, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Judge

I asked Bobtheicon this question earlier this evening in the Information Forum and got an interesting answer so I thought it might also be interesting to hear how some of our other members came up with their handles.

When you originally registered at Cappers Mall, you had to select a log-in name by which you would always be known on this site. OK, some have since opted to change their name and a few (Rome) have done so several times. What was behind your thinking when you decided to be called what we know you as today?

Let’s start with the Big Kahuna and a few of the mods:

Dr. Jack – Is he really a doctor?

Domafia – Is he a mob guy?

CMan – Uh, is he really the guy behind that avatar?

Drewshow – I’m thinking maybe, Freak show?

DannyRay – Probably his real name. (Redneck)

Trossi3389 – Is anyone really named “Trossi” or is this code for “BINGO”?

DaveNZ – OK, his name is Dave and he’s from New Zealand.

GrandGouda – Who the hell knows what this is supposed to imply?

Deck – Like most of you, I have one of these.

Hgldls – My guess is this is some really vulgar Chinese saying. (j/k Chinaman)

TThrash – Although this class act took the early retirement plan, does anyone have a guess?

What is the story behind your handle?

I’ll go first.

Many (28) years ago, I landed a fun spot as an official for high school football games. My position, or assignment was Field Judge. This sounded really important and prestigious but after I was “promoted” from the Chain Crew, I found out very quickly that this position was tough.

It is the Field Judge’s responsibility to count the defensive players on the field each play, keep up with the clock and call delays of game, as well as attempt to monitor the rest of the shenanigans that regularly take place on the defensive side of the field. All of this while he is trying to stay out of the way of the linebackers and any receiver or tight end that is crazy enought to come across the middle. This was a lot of freaking work and I was maybe a little above average at this position.

My closest “friends” developed an unfortunate routine of coming to my games as a drunk group and heckling my ass which was pretty damn funny for everyone but me. Back at the corner icehouse after the games, these buddies of mind would regularly roast my ass and over time, I became known to everyone as “The Judge”.

That is the short version to a very long story. Trust me on this one.

How about the rest of you guys? I am confident that many of you have better stories than mine.

Judge, I must say i am dissapointed in your story. I thought it would be something really sweet lol

The Judge · #7 06-23-2006, 09:42 PM

While we all know that Hoosiercatdaddy is indeed a Hoosier, surely he is not a "Cat" and god forbid that he be a "Daddy"!

(I freaking forgot to put this in my initial post!? !*+%&#!)