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kentauros

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35. It's a tiny representation of my nickname

Mon Jan 16, 2012, 08:50 PM

Jan 2012

The 'parent' image was actually two figures dancing, so I edited out one of them and added a colorful background.

Here's the full statement:

centaur
late 14c., from L. centaurus, from Gk. Kentauros, origin disputed. In early Greek literature they were a savage, horse-riding tribe from Thessaly; later they were monsters half horse, half man.

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What is the meaning or significance of your "avatar" or "logo"? [View all] reACTIONary Jan 2012 OP

Just the obvious landmark from the town I live in. pink-o Jan 2012 #1

I had a teacher who used to say "Great minds roll in the same gutter"! (nt) reACTIONary Jan 2012 #2

It's an image from Diane Keaton's 1993 book, "Mr Salesman" REP Jan 2012 #3

My avatar is new; see the link below to understand it! CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2012 #4

Are we not allowed to use our own avatars anymore? derby378 Jan 2012 #5

The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few Generic Brad Jan 2012 #6

Michelle and Obama fist bumping? I thought it was so cute when they did it. I have since gotten my applegrove Jan 2012 #7

fairly obvious auntAgonist Jan 2012 #8

My avatar is not my REAL avatar... reACTIONary Jan 2012 #9

I like your avatar, it is peaceful. siligut Jan 2012 #14

Amazing! Was there an exhibit inside, or just the interior space? (nt) reACTIONary Jan 2012 #39

Really just the interior space. siligut Jan 2012 #46

This one? The Straight Story Jan 2012 #24

Yep, That's it. Always liked it. I've stood in front of it for long quite periods may times. (nt) reACTIONary Jan 2012 #38

Edited: I just uploaded the H20Man avatar. femmocrat Jan 2012 #10

Thank YOU, my dear femmocrat! CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2012 #18

It's a character from an old comic strip no one remembers pokerfan Jan 2012 #11

what!?! OriginalGeek Jan 2012 #13

Well, it's been gone for sixteen years pokerfan Jan 2012 #17

Remind me to tell you the story of when I ran into Bill Watterson once, years ago. Ikonoklast Jan 2012 #21

Bravo to you! OriginalGeek Jan 2012 #25

*I* remember it, my dear pokerfan! CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2012 #19

Oh, I know, everyone probably does pokerfan Jan 2012 #22

Dallas Cowboys fan here OriginalGeek Jan 2012 #12

Vyv! 7wo7rees Jan 2012 #16

Oh, my turn, sorry! 7wo7rees Jan 2012 #26

Thanks! Now I know. Your's was one I was wondering about! (nt) reACTIONary Jan 2012 #42

I just realized I don't have the whole series on DVD OriginalGeek Jan 2012 #27

We all taped them. There were no DVD sets back then. 7wo7rees Jan 2012 #30

This must be a cultural reference about which I am cluless. Oh well. (nt) reACTIONary Jan 2012 #41

I'm a dual citizen: United States/Australia. I'm more proud of Australia. BlueJazz Jan 2012 #15

Mine is a pic of me (nt) The Straight Story Jan 2012 #20

I figured that, but it makes me think fo Indiana Jones RZM Jan 2012 #29

can't remember how i wound up with red fizzgig Jan 2012 #23

It's my car - nt Ohio Joe Jan 2012 #28

Gotta rep the state you're from RZM Jan 2012 #31

I keep thinking I'll make a custom one but progressoid Jan 2012 #32

it's a picture of my daughter Bekah barbtries Jan 2012 #33

Deep down, I'm very shallow gratuitous Jan 2012 #34

Now that's annoying! ;^) reACTIONary Jan 2012 #43

It's a tiny representation of my nickname kentauros Jan 2012 #35

I fly my rainbow flag in support of gay marriage. hunter Jan 2012 #36

Baltimore Ravens...... Burma Jones Jan 2012 #37

BELIEVE, Hon! (nt) reACTIONary Jan 2012 #44

I am a New York Giants fan bigwillq Jan 2012 #40

My dad's ancestry is German and my mom's is Scots-Irish Rob H. Jan 2012 #45

Mine indicates my laziness and procrastination.... PassingFair Jan 2012 #47

I drew the peace kitty... rbnyc Jan 2012 #48