Who has the best screen name/avatar on PA?
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Topic: Who has the best screen name/avatar on PA?
Posted By: Ronnie Pilgrim
Subject: Who has the best screen name/avatar on PA?
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 09:17
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In your opinion, who has the best screen name here on PA? Who has the best avatar? My vote for screen name goes to Exitthelemming. I find the name to be intriguing because, in case you are unaware (as many of my generation are), the urban myth of lemmings committing mass suicide by jumping off a cliff in Canada was perpetuated in a Disney educational film from 1958. http://www.snopes.com/disney/films/lemmings.asp - So this screen name works on two levels. If he believes the myth, then you admire the lemming who was smart enough to escape. And if he knows it's a myth, then you have an individual who recognizes the human need for a "good story" and has elected to exit for the sake of reason. My vote for avatar goes to lazland. There's something truly humbling about a monkey wearing the pair of glasses I own. |
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Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 09:21
There are lots of them - some of my favourites are Vompatti, Ricochet, The Progtologist, Atavachron (but with his previous avatar), A Person are some of the best. Also Reed Lover and Velvetclown were great, haven't seen those guys in a while 
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Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 11:51
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Right now, my favorite is Bonnek's cat sleeping in his food dish. |
Posted By: Bonnek
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 12:01
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As I said before, avatars that make fun of animals should be forbidden by the forum guidelines ! 
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Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 12:53
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We once had a pair of cats. They looked exactly like those above.
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Posted By: ExittheLemming
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 13:44
Very humbling (and unprecedented) to be considered 'intriguing' (I much prefer grievously irritating) Coolest screenname for me is 'Marty McFly' (but probably the worst avatar  )Best avatar goes to James (the kitten rawkin' out with the headphones)  BTW Although I do like cats, there seems to be a pandemic of feline avatar critters around at the moment ?) Cue indignant riposte from Raff/Mickey ------------- 
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Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 13:59
And for this, the monkey is eternally grateful  ------------- Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org Now also broadcasting on www.progzilla.com Every Saturday, 4.00 p.m. UK time! |
Ronnie Pilgrim wrote:Posted By: Marty McFly
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 14:10
Thanks for mentioning me (I wondered if by any chance I will be nominated, but I supposed I'll not be, because the chance was low). Bearing name Marty McFly means also responsiblity, I have to behave a little bit like him. A little bit. But what's wrong about my avatar ? It's my interpretation of The Flower Kings's album:  Done in MS Paint by myself. You know, original, even beginners work. And this is my Metal Music Archives avatar. I suppose it's more fitted to be there than here :-)  ------------- There's a point where "avant-garde" and "experimental" becomes "terrible" and "pointless," -Andyman1125 on Lulu  Even my |
Posted By: Marty McFly
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 14:12
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But change can't hurt ("AAAAARRGH")
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Posted By: Bonnek
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 14:12
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Finnforest used to have the tastiest avatars around here but he completely mellowed out lately. So my vote for both avatar and name goes to Ricochet's mysterious blue eye |
Posted By: Green Shield Stamp
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 14:41
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Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 16:05
I've been getting some subtle feedback that people prefer Starbuck to Snoopy. Peanuts characters or hot Sci-Fi women? What should I do??  |
Posted By: Dalezilla
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 16:14
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My favourite for both is Vompatti, but KoS comes close. I prefer Finnforest's new avatar to the old one. |
Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 16:17
I've always rather liked Walterdigstunes' avatar  ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 19:54
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yeah Rico's eye is genius .. I also loved the guy floating through a cosmic vortex, great visual illusion of rising movement, anyone remember who the heck the member was? |
Posted By: The T
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 20:37
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Epignosis has a good avatar, so do I. Discuss ------------- 
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Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 20:39
| Teo, I loved the very first one you had when we joined.... |
Posted By: A Person
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 21:55
| Hey I like the new avatar. |
Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 21:58
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Inara, from Firefly.
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Posted By: thellama73
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 22:04
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I just watched her as Anna from V. I like her better with short hair.
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Posted By: UndercoverBoy
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 22:04
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I prefer it to both Kara and Snoopy. Just don't be shocked if some random user starts asking you out. |
Posted By: A Person
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 22:05
Also Adria from SG-1 and Anna from V, but she plays pretty much the same role in both. She is like the queen of sci-fi. |
Posted By: KoS
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 22:08
 I think I do.
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Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 22:12
Won't be the first time Next time maybe Summer Glau |
Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 22:13
| Kos' Av is a PA classic.... |
Posted By: A Person
Date Posted: April 13 2010 at 22:21
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Posted By: The T
Date Posted: April 14 2010 at 11:30
Which one would that be.... the vampire? the half-shot of me in negative colors? I like your avatar much more now... Quite eye-pleasing... TheProgtologist used to have great avatars... Alas, he's not been around here too much lately.... I tend to like Avatars that have been with the members for ever, they kind of define them for me, like Ivan's Gabriel, Equality's old guy (probably a great scientist, ignorant me), etc.... Don't like avatars being changed too often... I change mine once a year approx. -------------
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Posted By: Negoba
Date Posted: April 14 2010 at 11:41
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I like the sci-fi girls...
Don't like the Vampire
The MMA red cross thing is cooler.
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Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: April 14 2010 at 11:47
Yeah, the half-shot....you should do that one again some time!
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Posted By: The T
Date Posted: April 14 2010 at 11:49
I might offend people here with that one. In a metal site, upside-down crosses are like purple clouds in a prog site -------------
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Posted By: Negoba
Date Posted: April 14 2010 at 11:54
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Alright I think this one is me. ------------- You are quite a fine person, and I am very fond of you. But you are only quite a little fellow, in a wide world, after all. |
Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: April 14 2010 at 11:57
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That's pretty cool Jay.
Glad you like the hot Sci-Fi ladies. If i held a poll, I have a feeling Snoopy would have gotten his ass kicked.
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Posted By: The T
Date Posted: April 14 2010 at 12:00
Two Christopher Lee Avatars on one single prog site! That deserves -------------
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Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: April 14 2010 at 12:01
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RE sci-fi girls where Leeloo? Big-bada-boom!
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Posted By: Dalezilla
Date Posted: April 14 2010 at 12:04
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How did I forget the greates avatar of all time!? Man With Hat of course. |
Posted By: zappaholic
Date Posted: April 14 2010 at 19:48
Mine's the most annoying. 
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Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: April 14 2010 at 19:49
Yours is awesome |
Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: April 14 2010 at 20:23
| ^ agreed, reminds me how funny Ferrell is |
Posted By: RoyFairbank
Date Posted: April 14 2010 at 21:36
disagree, that picture of her on finnforest's avatar is the hottest I've ever seen her, and the girl' exudes hottness. |
Posted By: Qboyy007
Date Posted: April 14 2010 at 21:57
Literally no competition. ------------- Hay Budday |
Posted By: A Person
Date Posted: April 14 2010 at 22:07
| I say James' or Henry's. |
Posted By: UndercoverBoy
Date Posted: April 14 2010 at 22:10
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Posted By: The T
Date Posted: April 14 2010 at 22:31
He's so stuck with it that I actually imagine him to look a little like Day-Lewis in that movie, moustache and hat and all -------------
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Posted By: A Person
Date Posted: April 14 2010 at 22:34
It just fits his persona well. |
Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: April 15 2010 at 01:31
| Well, I'd have to say I have the best name and avatar! |
Posted By: The Whistler
Date Posted: April 15 2010 at 03:51
Not the member, but I believe the guy in question was Christopher Walken. As for my vote...well, I have a certain weakness for Ritche Blackmore in the elf hat over to the left there. ------------- "There seem to be quite a large percentage of young American boys out there tonight. A long way from home, eh? Well so are we... Gotta stick together." -I. Anderson |
Posted By: Ronnie Pilgrim
Date Posted: April 15 2010 at 07:11
It looks like an extremely pixelated image of the Grim Reaper. Or Epignosis.
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Posted By: Evolutionary Sleeper
Date Posted: April 15 2010 at 13:23
Love that avy as well, I cannot for the life of me remember who the member was though. I also am partial to Eetu Pellonpää's avy, some sort of cartoon seal thing holding a record player. Love it. ------------- 
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Posted By: jampa17
Date Posted: April 15 2010 at 17:28
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Marty McFly is the best nick... but agree that is not the best avatar...
Love your new Saruman Soloing avatar Jay... as well as James kitty headbanging... but I think I truly love my avatar... why nobody mentioned it...?  ------------- |
Posted By: zappaholic
Date Posted: April 15 2010 at 18:49
You mean this?
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Posted By: Evolutionary Sleeper
Date Posted: April 15 2010 at 20:31
Yes. Still can't remember who the member with that avy is...it's been bugging me that I cannot remember. -------------
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Posted By: UndercoverBoy
Date Posted: April 15 2010 at 20:37
I've never seen that one before, but it is amazing.
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Posted By: Any Colour You Like
Date Posted: April 16 2010 at 01:20
Ahem... |
Posted By: manofmystery
Date Posted: April 16 2010 at 01:41
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Obviously going to vote for myself here but Henry has winning combo too (even if the pic is of Daniel and not Henry)
The T might be the weakest screen name; got no body too it, just falls flat -------------  Time always wins. |
Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: April 16 2010 at 02:00
that's the one, thanks Zapp |
Posted By: The T
Date Posted: April 16 2010 at 10:41
You're right. I think I'll import my name from MMA. Just adds some metal flavor to it. EDIT: Damn I can't. An Admin has to do it. Ok... I stay flat then -------------
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Posted By: jampa17
Date Posted: April 16 2010 at 10:55
What is your name in MMA teo? ------------- |
Posted By: The T
Date Posted: April 16 2010 at 11:37
The same but with the addition of the number of the beast according to Revelations  At least my avatar has the edge that my PA name lacks... -------------
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Posted By: The Runaway
Date Posted: April 16 2010 at 11:52
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Mention me, mention me! ------------- http://www.formspring.me/Aragorn224" rel="nofollow - Trendsetter win! The search for nonexistent perfection. |
Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: April 16 2010 at 11:56
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Great cat, Blowin Free!
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Posted By: mrcozdude
Date Posted: April 16 2010 at 11:59
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I've broken my pa silent to suggest me. My avatar is obviously the best. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/cozfunkel/" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: The T
Date Posted: April 16 2010 at 12:28
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^No it's not. Zappa is boring even in the toilet... -------------
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Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: April 16 2010 at 14:41
I'm surprised I didnt catch onto that, I love the Firefly series. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 
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Posted By: jampa17
Date Posted: April 16 2010 at 16:07
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: April 16 2010 at 16:41
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I would've voted for mine back when it was the Monty Python Argument Clinic one... ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: manofmystery
Date Posted: April 16 2010 at 17:04
Why you dirty, metal loving, commie, son of a b*#&%!
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Posted By: presdoug
Date Posted: April 20 2010 at 10:51
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the best name is that of Atavachron, taken from one of my very favourite original Star Trek episodes, "All Our Yesterdays" the best avatar is that of richardh-his sun-bathed image is always incredibly beautifull to look at! |
Posted By: DisgruntledPorcupine
Date Posted: April 30 2010 at 13:00
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Thats way too hard. I do like RoyFairbank's avatar. And I really think a moderator should get this as their avatar:  Isn't it great? |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: April 30 2010 at 13:11
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My avatar is a semi self creation. I was so happy to snatch up Slartibartfast though.
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Posted By: markosherrera
Date Posted: May 02 2010 at 16:14
Me 
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Posted By: manofmystery
Date Posted: May 02 2010 at 16:39
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^ pfffft, generic
and damn that seizure inducing emoticon ------------- Time always wins. |
Posted By: markosherrera
Date Posted: May 02 2010 at 16:45
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I made by myself the avatar
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Posted By: jampa17
Date Posted: May 03 2010 at 10:00
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That doesn't mean is not generic... sorry... ------------- |
Posted By: Vompatti
Date Posted: May 03 2010 at 10:02
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My new one is pretty awesome.
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Posted By: AtomicCrimsonRush
Date Posted: May 03 2010 at 10:08
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I think mine's a killer avatar
but i do like that weird eye effect of the progtologist
wherever hes got to.. lol ------------- 
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Posted By: Green Shield Stamp
Date Posted: May 04 2010 at 15:17
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Don't most people think their own avatar is the best. If they didn't, wouldn't they just change it? Might be more fruitful to discuss who has the worst avatar. You can start by picking mine if you like. ------------- Haiku Writing a poem With seventeen syllables Is very diffic.... |
Posted By: UndercoverBoy
Date Posted: May 04 2010 at 17:24
If you think yours is the worst, than why don't you change it?
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Posted By: WalterDigsTunes
Date Posted: May 04 2010 at 17:27
Ain't that The Truth! |
Posted By: Green Shield Stamp
Date Posted: May 05 2010 at 15:34
I think mine is the best! However, a lot of people might not like it, but...I don't care  ------------- Haiku Writing a poem With seventeen syllables Is very diffic.... |
Posted By: elder08
Date Posted: May 06 2010 at 13:49
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C'mon if you knew the origins of my name you would think its cool ------------- "There are people who say we [Pink Floyd] should make room for younger bands. That's not the way it works. They can make their own room."- David Gilmour |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: May 06 2010 at 14:29
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Oh well, I'm at least sticking to the avatar I use right now for the forseeable future. A character I've always had a soft spot for, and at least for me it's a fitting representation of my personality *chuckles* ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: paganinio
Date Posted: May 06 2010 at 23:08
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favorite avatar: Negoba (The Eldar playing the electric guitar in Lord of the Rings, I believe?) favorite username: crimhead ------------- 
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Posted By: paganinio
Date Posted: May 06 2010 at 23:10
well I do think it's better than mine! -------------
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Posted By: manofmystery
Date Posted: May 06 2010 at 23:59
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^ yes, book covers aren't where its at although that sun does appear to be quite mad ------------- Time always wins. |
Posted By: presdoug
Date Posted: May 19 2010 at 18:02
| i recently came across a screen name that i find is really cool-Evolutionary Sleeper! |
Posted By: markosherrera
Date Posted: May 21 2010 at 02:27
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My new avatar
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Posted By: Marty McFly
Date Posted: May 21 2010 at 02:44
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What about my avatar's crazy mess city ?
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Posted By: The Runaway
Date Posted: May 21 2010 at 04:42
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Right now, my username pwns. FIRST POST AS THE RUNAWAY ------------- http://www.formspring.me/Aragorn224" rel="nofollow - Trendsetter win! The search for nonexistent perfection. |
Posted By: manofmystery
Date Posted: May 21 2010 at 13:40
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The Runaway?
what, bride? ------------- Time always wins. |
Posted By: UndercoverBoy
Date Posted: May 21 2010 at 14:32
No, Gentle Giant song.
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