...to find out why an avatar is called an avatar! We know what an avatar means (at least it's something to do with Indian god images) but why it has become applied to that little picture on our left!
Any ideas to help Kate out???
Maude
:shock:
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Some idiot asked me
Avatar: A temporary manifestation or aspect of a continuing entity
I think the temporary manifestation idea is the reason. The avatar is a manifestation of how we wish our net-persona to be represented. I'm sure the pschoanalysts among us have a field day analysing some of the avatars on here.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote by PoloLady
I'm sure the pschoanalysts among us have a field day analysing some of the avatars on here.
Yes I do!
BSc Psychologist - studying sexual behaviour of homogeneous internet forums.
Bet you have a few people offering themselves for psychoanalysis practice now lol!
:lol:
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Quote by Jags
...to find out why an avatar is called an avatar! We know what an avatar means (at least it's something to do with Indian god images) but why it has become applied to that little picture on our left!
Any ideas to help Kate out???
Maude
:shock:
avatar / 'avt:/
→ n.
1. (chiefly Hinduism) a manifestation of a deity or released soul in bodily form on earth.
2. an incarnation or embodiment of a person or idea.
3. (Computing) a movable icon representing a person in cyberspace or virtual reality graphics.
- ORIGIN from Sanskrit avatra ‘descent’.
See, you learn something new everyday!! Im just worried bout ours now!
Quote by corriefem:shock: Well I don't think I've ever been called 'meek and mild' before! :shock:
Because I am a mini me God:roll: :roll: :roll: hahahahaha oh Jags what a great life you lead answering the questions of the meek and mild
whatever
have a briliant christmas Jagsxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Thanks Jugs,
I shall try and avoid any more daft questions, I know you don't like it when people get on your tits! :twisted: lhk
Kat
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Quote by northwest-cpl
Avatar: A temporary manifestation
And yet stiffies are not allowed.
Come on then, Freudians, what does mine say? ;)
Casanova
A Freudian slip is when you say one thing but mean your mother.
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Quote by marmalaid
He wanted Freudian, I think he blames his father for it all.
For my lack of a vagina? I wonder why Freud kept that one to himself.
Sex God
Quote by Libra-Love
Come on then, Freudians, what does mine say? ;)
I'm gonna take a stab in the dark here....
Going by the shape of the face I'm thinking....penis envy?
I doubt it.
HTH
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Quote by zootle
Wish I had a cock or two :twisted:
I'd give you one ,if it wasn't for the fact that you are very far away.
I've got a spare one.
