Off topic but a bit of fun -- why your username?

Larry2021 · 11-10-2021, 04:38 PM

I didn't want to use my real name, and Larry is the most generic name I could think of (sorry to all the Larry's out there). I joined in 2021 (yesterday).

3.0L · 11-10-2021, 05:08 PM

My user name reflects the displacement of the engine in my M235i. Easy.

'Cane · 11-10-2021, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry2021

I didn't want to use my real name, and Larry is the most generic name I could think of (sorry to all the Larry's out there). I joined in 2021 (yesterday).

Welcome. And I just gave you your first rep. point.

wtwo3 · 11-10-2021, 05:14 PM

I'm a die hard Michael Jordan fan. The "W" is my first initial. "Two3" came from a website that used to exist in the late 90s/early 00s called jumpmantwo3 which at the time I thought was brilliant. So I've kept it ever since.

King Rudi · 11-10-2021, 05:19 PM

Long story, here goes:

Originally I was just_jody. Lups, the dyslexic, thought it was Judy and thought I was a female. My username then changed to Not_Judy. After a while, I got tired of being referred to as Judy; so I changed based off a British comedy show The Mighty Boosh - a character named Rudi who "goes by many names." I felt like it fit. My man Soul_Glo on here gave me the King moniker, thus King Rudi.

ryan stewart · 11-10-2021, 05:24 PM

I'm Scotts-Irish. So the second half is an ancient family name and the first half is an modification of an Irish Gaelic word.

cmyx6go · 11-10-2021, 05:28 PM

Cmyx6go = See my X6 go

Self explanatory.

MadBimmeRad · 11-10-2021, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry2021

I didn't want to use my real name, and Larry is the most generic name I could think of (sorry to all the Larry's out there). I joined in 2021 (yesterday).

Welcome Larry

Larry2021 · 11-10-2021, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Cane

Welcome. And I just gave you your first rep. point.

Thanks!! I've been gathering lots of great information on these forums. Tons of knowledge on here.

Btw, I'm a Texas Longhorn, so I feel ya on the hard times for our respective schools. Here's to bringing back the glory days sooner rather than later!

rebekahb · 11-10-2021, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara

I'm not creative

Me either.

Honestly, I wasn't even sure I was going to buy the BMW so came here to learn more. Once I did, I got roped in and here I am with a basic bitch user name.

Tommy-G · 11-10-2021, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cmyx6go

Cmyx6go = See my X6 go

Self explanatory.

Apparently not bc I always wondered, and what you look like ��….

Now I know part of the mystery!

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Originally Posted by wtwo3

I'm a die hard Michael Jordan fan. The "W" is my first initial. "Two3" came from a website that used to exist in the late 90s/early 00s called jumpmantwo3 which at the time I thought was brilliant. So I've kept it ever since.

^^^This was another one I wondered about.

TommyG-I was kind of a big deal on E46 Fanatics. Running a BodyShop in NJ and had a line of Fanatics coming to me for custom work. They never knew my last name but everyone in NJ knew “TommyG” for any autobody needs. Been an owner since 1998-328 E36

rcracin · 11-10-2021, 07:27 PM

Raced rc cars in my teens

M_Six · 11-10-2021, 07:27 PM

My very first email address was in college. The campus used first initial and last name for your userid. If that was already in use, they'd add a number after your first initial. That was the case with me, so I was m6......@collegename.edu. Coworkers sometimes referred to me as M6 (or M_Six). It stuck, so I've used it for a username for ages.

As an aside, doesn't "first initial" seem redundant? It's not in this use case, but still...

704g30 · 11-10-2021, 09:02 PM

Mine is super creative. 704 is my area code, and I have a G30

Esteban · 11-10-2021, 09:42 PM

First name is Steven. I grew up in L.A. around a lot of Spanish speakers. My username started out as EvenEsteban. Got it from a TV show my son used to watch called Even Stevens but I changed Stevens To Esteban, then eventually dropped the Even part, and it became just Esteban.

C.Mesyil340 · 11-10-2021, 09:50 PM

c mesyil translates to go f*** yourself in my language and i got a 340i

Mosaud1998 · 11-10-2021, 09:58 PM

My nickname+last name+the year I was born=my username

'Cane · 11-10-2021, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

My nickname+last name+the year I was born=my username

Cool.

What city were you born in, and why not add your mother's maiden name?

Mosaud1998 · 11-10-2021, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Cane

Cool.

What city were you born in, and why not add your mother's maiden name?

Not a bad idea

I was born in Jersey City, New Jersey.

dreamingat30fps · 11-10-2021, 10:23 PM

I use to be into filmmaking when I was younger. I used this username waaaay back on one of the first forums I was in which was a filmmaking forum. Yes I know film is not 30fps but I sure as shit couldn’t afford to shoot film so… VHS is was.

Bunnny · 11-11-2021, 01:02 AM

Mines a nick name, but even like plates, original spelling was taken.

I was away on a trip in Europe and changed my online name (I dont give the real one out, even on social media). I knew I wasn't coming back the same person, and wanted to spoil myself a bit so I got the matching plate.

fiveohwblow · 11-11-2021, 01:59 AM

First car I owned was a 1988 GT Mustang 5.0. Started on mustang forums around 2001 iirc. Fast forward I had another 5.0, ended up putting a blower on it amongst every other possible mod and used that as inspo for my screen name. Figured it’s easier to keep the same one although it has zero relevance now.

11-10-2021, 04:38 PM	#67
Larry2021 New Member 13 Rep 13 Posts Drives: In between cars atm Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I didn't want to use my real name, and Larry is the most generic name I could think of (sorry to all the Larry's out there). I joined in 2021 (yesterday).
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11-10-2021, 05:08 PM	#68
3.0L Colonel 11934 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M235i, 2024 GLC300 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California iTrader: (0)	My user name reflects the displacement of the engine in my M235i. Easy. __________________ 2014 BMW M235i 2024 Mercedes Benz GLC300 Expert ultracrepidarian
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11-10-2021, 05:14 PM	#70
wtwo3 Major General 19401 Rep 5,697 Posts Drives: 23 X7 40i; 23 M3; 24 cooper s Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 Mini Cooper S ... [10.00] 2023 BMW M3 [9.40] 2023 BMW X7 40i [9.75]	I'm a die hard Michael Jordan fan. The "W" is my first initial. "Two3" came from a website that used to exist in the late 90s/early 00s called jumpmantwo3 which at the time I thought was brilliant. So I've kept it ever since. __________________ 2023 BMW X7 xDrive40i 2023 BMW M3 6MT 2024 Mini Cooper S Convertible '20 BMW m340i... '20 BMW X5 40i... '16 Infiniti Q50 RS 400... '10 Lexus RX 350... '08 Lexus IS 350... '00 Nissan Maxima... '93 Nissan Maxima
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11-10-2021, 05:24 PM	#72
ryan stewart Major 2270 Rep 1,362 Posts Drives: 2008 328it Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	I'm Scotts-Irish. So the second half is an ancient family name and the first half is an modification of an Irish Gaelic word.
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11-10-2021, 05:28 PM	#73
cmyx6go Colonel 17100 Rep 2,093 Posts Drives: 2022 X6///M Comp Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 X6 ///M [10.00]	Cmyx6go = See my X6 go Self explanatory.
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11-10-2021, 07:27 PM	#78
rcracin Major 1252 Rep 1,291 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	Raced rc cars in my teens
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11-10-2021, 07:27 PM	#79
M_Six Free Thinker 20005 Rep 7,561 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	My very first email address was in college. The campus used first initial and last name for your userid. If that was already in use, they'd add a number after your first initial. That was the case with me, so I was m6......@collegename.edu. Coworkers sometimes referred to me as M6 (or M_Six). It stuck, so I've used it for a username for ages. As an aside, doesn't "first initial" seem redundant? It's not in this use case, but still... __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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11-10-2021, 09:02 PM	#80
704g30 Private 102 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW 540i Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Mooresville, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW 540i [0.00]	Mine is super creative. 704 is my area code, and I have a G30 __________________ Daily - 2017 540i xDrive \| Retired - 2003 E46 330i 6MT Instagram 704g30
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11-10-2021, 09:42 PM	#81
Esteban Major General 58088 Rep 7,241 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	First name is Steven. I grew up in L.A. around a lot of Spanish speakers. My username started out as EvenEsteban. Got it from a TV show my son used to watch called Even Stevens but I changed Stevens To Esteban, then eventually dropped the Even part, and it became just Esteban.
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11-10-2021, 09:50 PM	#82
C.Mesyil340 New Member 7 Rep 6 Posts Drives: '16 340i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	c mesyil translates to go f*** yourself in my language and i got a 340i
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11-10-2021, 09:58 PM	#83
Mosaud1998 Colonel 4278 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW 540 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Suburb of Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW 540 [0.00]	My nickname+last name+the year I was born=my username
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11-10-2021, 10:23 PM	#86
dreamingat30fps Lieutenant Colonel 6083 Rep 1,933 Posts Drives: Miata, Cayenne, Model 3, F350 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Florida & NC iTrader: (1)	I use to be into filmmaking when I was younger. I used this username waaaay back on one of the first forums I was in which was a filmmaking forum. Yes I know film is not 30fps but I sure as shit couldn’t afford to shoot film so… VHS is was.
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11-11-2021, 01:02 AM	#87
Bunnny Private 222 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 & 2002 330ci e46 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: AB, Canada iTrader: (0)	Mines a nick name, but even like plates, original spelling was taken. I was away on a trip in Europe and changed my online name (I dont give the real one out, even on social media). I knew I wasn't coming back the same person, and wanted to spoil myself a bit so I got the matching plate.
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11-11-2021, 01:59 AM	#88
fiveohwblow Major 3633 Rep 1,398 Posts Drives: F15, E46 & M3, F82 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Desert SW iTrader: (2)	First car I owned was a 1988 GT Mustang 5.0. Started on mustang forums around 2001 iirc. Fast forward I had another 5.0, ended up putting a blower on it amongst every other possible mod and used that as inspo for my screen name. Figured it’s easier to keep the same one although it has zero relevance now.
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