Nov 12, 2023·edited Nov 12, 2023Liked by Eric Apricot
I'm practically a newbie here and in the sports community as a whole because this is the only one I've ever semi-actively joined even though I've been a long time kurker and subscriber to various media. I've watched basketball in the Philippines as a kid and if you don't know it by now, Filipinos are crazy about basketball. After immigrating here, I was introduced to American football by my brother-in-law, to baseball by my ex-fiance's family and to hockey by my husband. As an introvert, I'm more comfortable following threads and liking posts than actually posting comments. If there's been an uptick in the likes, that's probably my doing.
My handle is a play on the name (Homer of the Simpsons, my avatar) and an homage to Eric Apricot's awesome lip reading skills in his E1Ps. I'm an unapologetic Bay Area homer without rose-colored glasses for the Dubs, the Giants, the Sharks and the 49ers. I'm also a big fan of Eric Apricot and his E1Ps with all the basketball education he provides and the joy he gives through the celebration audits and lip reading.
Edited to add: I also wanted to express my appreciation to this article, EA. It's such a great idea! I love all the posts and value all I've learned about each username. Thank you!
Welcome. Some very knowledgeable and very nice basketball people have created an amazing community here. There is good analysis and lots of wit. Glad you found us.
After a messy week I could read only this morning the thread of the names, great idea and thank You Eric: I found out, after 25 years, mine is a bad translation!
Fabbro Ferruccio is the Italian translation of Richard Scarry’s character, the fox, and my husband gave to me this nickname when I started working in foundry: it means the smith Ferruccio.
Today, when I looked for the original name, I discovered that is “Mr. Fixit”.
In Italian the right translation would be “ Mr. Aggiusta tutto “, definitely it wouldn’t fit to me…
23andMe is obviously a reference to Draymond, a pun on the genetic testing company, and my preferred name of the still completely inchoate Draymond Green fan club.
Yes, he has bad temper control problems, but still plays with such spirit. The one you want on the court to block that last shot or disrupt that last play, with the game hanging by a thread.
And Aaannnd1 and GreenDray, your stories are great. I also love the fastbreak chasedown block howl, "Aaannnd NONE!"
As there is with me, I figure there is a strong overlap between Dubs fans and Giant fans. But, maybe not. My avatar is of Giants minor league prospect Vaun Brown who posted the best overall numbers in the entire minor league system, all teams, nation-wide. A true 5-tool player with power, speed, glove, arm and batting eye. I took that picture in Eugene, Oregon from about 15 feet away while he was in the on-deck circle. He's been invited to their major league camp. Get to know his name.
...now I don't feel so bad about not being able to figure it out... I am a Giants and Warriors fan, but knowing the numbers and batting stances of minor league players (even top prospects) is way beyond my fandom...
I briefly ran a satirical blog called Stephen Jackson Makes Love To Pressure but I ended up as a fan of his game. I enjoyed his slow motion drives to the paint that always seem to end up with him laying it in. And he was one of the first to pioneer just launching 3s on a fast break.
Cool idea Apricot. Mine is pretty self explanatory, I often feel like a grouch and I feel that comes across in my commentary. I've contemplated changing it several times as I am not very attached to it but have not had many fun potential Warriors-related nickname ideas. Some great ones in this thread though.
"As some of you are mentioning the meaning of their avatar choice, bonus points to the first who identifies mine." Granted it will take a real Bay Area (or maybe Oregon?) fan to get the answer.
Oooh, I love that Megan Rapinoe guess! I remember seeing her play in college at Univ. of Portland. However If you click on my avatar, that is a BASBALL uniform.
Geez this post is epic. I am still reeling from the discovery that I've met Atilla IRL via the local free jazz scene.
My handle is an homage to my favorite Warrior as a child, Tim Hardaway. I tried to emulate him for my whole basketball career, which flamed out shortly after I started playing the bass, and had nothing to do with me being short and slow. I still occasionally watch the old crossover move on YouTube. Nostalgia for the days when carrying was an enforced rule, and point guards moved like running backs.
Thank you to all of you who make this HQ a great one. I'm of the avid reader / infrequent commenter variety, but I love the passionate and thoughtful dialogue here.
You must have enjoyed the three days where Jordan Poole was the only guy in the NBA that was called for carrying the ball. I would have been all for that if Ja Morant got called like once? Please? C'mon?
Anyway, as a fan who started with Run TMC fan, love the nick and reference.
Yeah so many mixed feelings when that was starting! And it lasted how long... Two weeks? I wonder which GM or owner put the stop to that supposed "point of emphasis" ...
The sweet authenticity and intelligence of the posts, from DNHQ’s beginning, surely a reflection of the creators, prompted me to post here and there under my given name. Now I am emboldened to switch it up as homage to my all-time favorite player followed by a nickname given to me by a co-worker who told me the back story on Thunder (yes, that Thunder!) and shouted “Step away from the computer!” at me from time-to-time.
I forgot the avatar. Mine is a bunch of carrots pretending to be dynamite wired to an old fashioned clock ready to blow. Artwork be a graphic designer friend of mine. It's a marriage of my life in the restaurant business with the fact that I was a suspect in the Unabomber case - a funny story, but much more innocent than it sounds. It doubles as my '30 Second Carrot Soup' recipe.
Feb 17, 2023·edited Feb 17, 2023Liked by Eric Apricot
Since this post has exploded (in the best possible way!!) I wanted to echo a call from those down below to do a similar one on what got you into being a fan of the Dubs #FanOrigins
Yes, I’m all for it, but probably will not do it this break. It’s a bit too close to this topic, so I want to space it out. It might be best to do it right after the last Dubs game of the season, whether it’s a disappointing loss or an amazing win.
Today’s dunk tournament post is also an open thread. Please move any topics not about usernames over there.
I'm practically a newbie here and in the sports community as a whole because this is the only one I've ever semi-actively joined even though I've been a long time kurker and subscriber to various media. I've watched basketball in the Philippines as a kid and if you don't know it by now, Filipinos are crazy about basketball. After immigrating here, I was introduced to American football by my brother-in-law, to baseball by my ex-fiance's family and to hockey by my husband. As an introvert, I'm more comfortable following threads and liking posts than actually posting comments. If there's been an uptick in the likes, that's probably my doing.
My handle is a play on the name (Homer of the Simpsons, my avatar) and an homage to Eric Apricot's awesome lip reading skills in his E1Ps. I'm an unapologetic Bay Area homer without rose-colored glasses for the Dubs, the Giants, the Sharks and the 49ers. I'm also a big fan of Eric Apricot and his E1Ps with all the basketball education he provides and the joy he gives through the celebration audits and lip reading.
Edited to add: I also wanted to express my appreciation to this article, EA. It's such a great idea! I love all the posts and value all I've learned about each username. Thank you!
Welcome. Some very knowledgeable and very nice basketball people have created an amazing community here. There is good analysis and lots of wit. Glad you found us.
I post here also.
After a messy week I could read only this morning the thread of the names, great idea and thank You Eric: I found out, after 25 years, mine is a bad translation!
Fabbro Ferruccio is the Italian translation of Richard Scarry’s character, the fox, and my husband gave to me this nickname when I started working in foundry: it means the smith Ferruccio.
Today, when I looked for the original name, I discovered that is “Mr. Fixit”.
In Italian the right translation would be “ Mr. Aggiusta tutto “, definitely it wouldn’t fit to me…
I’m still laughing 😆
23andMe is obviously a reference to Draymond, a pun on the genetic testing company, and my preferred name of the still completely inchoate Draymond Green fan club.
Yes, he has bad temper control problems, but still plays with such spirit. The one you want on the court to block that last shot or disrupt that last play, with the game hanging by a thread.
And Aaannnd1 and GreenDray, your stories are great. I also love the fastbreak chasedown block howl, "Aaannnd NONE!"
As there is with me, I figure there is a strong overlap between Dubs fans and Giant fans. But, maybe not. My avatar is of Giants minor league prospect Vaun Brown who posted the best overall numbers in the entire minor league system, all teams, nation-wide. A true 5-tool player with power, speed, glove, arm and batting eye. I took that picture in Eugene, Oregon from about 15 feet away while he was in the on-deck circle. He's been invited to their major league camp. Get to know his name.
thanks for revealing and explaining...
...now I don't feel so bad about not being able to figure it out... I am a Giants and Warriors fan, but knowing the numbers and batting stances of minor league players (even top prospects) is way beyond my fandom...
I briefly ran a satirical blog called Stephen Jackson Makes Love To Pressure but I ended up as a fan of his game. I enjoyed his slow motion drives to the paint that always seem to end up with him laying it in. And he was one of the first to pioneer just launching 3s on a fast break.
Cool idea Apricot. Mine is pretty self explanatory, I often feel like a grouch and I feel that comes across in my commentary. I've contemplated changing it several times as I am not very attached to it but have not had many fun potential Warriors-related nickname ideas. Some great ones in this thread though.
Every fan site needs a grouch. Don't go changing! 😊
Offense and defense efficiency for teams in the Pacific Division:
Kings: #2 in offense, #24 in defense
Clippers: #17 in offense, #11 in defense
Suns: #19 in offense, #7 in defense
Warriors: #12 in offense, #20 in defense
Lakers: #20 in offense, #19 in defense
Warriors stats:
Offense:
2 in points scored!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (118.6)
28 in points in paint (44.4)
10 in fastbreak points!! (14.8)
12 in offensive efficiency
12 in shooting % (47.9%)
3 in three point % !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (38.6%)
7 in two point % !!!!!!!! (56.3%)
21 in off. rebound % (22.9%)
14 in def. rebound % (76.2%)
23 in total rebound % (49.1%)
7 in opponent blocks!!!!!!! (4.1)
24 in opponent steals (7.8)
1 in assists!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (29.9)
29 in turnovers (16.4)
Defense:
27 in points allowed (118.5)
16 in opponent points in paint (50.2)
15 in opponent fastbreak points (13.7)
20 in defensive efficiency
15 in opponent shooting % (47.4%)
18 in opponent three point % (36.3%)
14 in opponent two point % (54.6%)
28 in blocks (3.7)
16 in steals (7.1)
16 in opponent assists (25.6)
12 in opponent turnovers (14.7)
Reposting this, now with DOUBLE POINTS offered:
"As some of you are mentioning the meaning of their avatar choice, bonus points to the first who identifies mine." Granted it will take a real Bay Area (or maybe Oregon?) fan to get the answer.
Ok, here's a big hint: Think 'farm system'.
[Heck if I make it too easy those DOUBLE BONUS POINTS become meaningless]
Albert Hoffman
Nah - he’d be #25
And the Psychonaut Trophy goes to fotd!
Thanks for playing. (Who?)
Well, now someone else has to come in, cause I’m offering infinite/0 points for (correct) answer
An internet search leads me to Scott Brosius. Doesn't pass the eye test though.
I'll take Potent Potables for a thousand.
“What is indica?”
"Its' sister Sativa is commonly known as, "ditch-weed"
Correct. You've got the board.
No cigar.
Oooh, I love that Megan Rapinoe guess! I remember seeing her play in college at Univ. of Portland. However If you click on my avatar, that is a BASBALL uniform.
https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1626628971528847361
Gilbert Arenas says Russell Westbrook has the ability to impact teams like Golden State, Philly, Boston, Denver, Milwaukee and Phoenix
“This man alone changes who wins the championship this year”
I absolutely agree with this statement. Kiss your chances of contending for a title goodbye the moment you sign this man.
Don't argue with Arenas. He pulls guns on people in the locker room.
FYI, I’m linking this post permanently in the Collections sidebar on the front page.
Ah, immortal at last!
Eric Apricot, is a real person, and thats his real name, and i’ll never be convinced otherwise and he loves us (sometimes)!
Geez this post is epic. I am still reeling from the discovery that I've met Atilla IRL via the local free jazz scene.
My handle is an homage to my favorite Warrior as a child, Tim Hardaway. I tried to emulate him for my whole basketball career, which flamed out shortly after I started playing the bass, and had nothing to do with me being short and slow. I still occasionally watch the old crossover move on YouTube. Nostalgia for the days when carrying was an enforced rule, and point guards moved like running backs.
Thank you to all of you who make this HQ a great one. I'm of the avid reader / infrequent commenter variety, but I love the passionate and thoughtful dialogue here.
I used to practice and imitate that move as a kid too!
Thanks for coming out of the shadows :)
You must have enjoyed the three days where Jordan Poole was the only guy in the NBA that was called for carrying the ball. I would have been all for that if Ja Morant got called like once? Please? C'mon?
Anyway, as a fan who started with Run TMC fan, love the nick and reference.
Yeah so many mixed feelings when that was starting! And it lasted how long... Two weeks? I wonder which GM or owner put the stop to that supposed "point of emphasis" ...
The sweet authenticity and intelligence of the posts, from DNHQ’s beginning, surely a reflection of the creators, prompted me to post here and there under my given name. Now I am emboldened to switch it up as homage to my all-time favorite player followed by a nickname given to me by a co-worker who told me the back story on Thunder (yes, that Thunder!) and shouted “Step away from the computer!” at me from time-to-time.
I took a look at your avatar. You must have been hella good on the court, you clearly have no problems palming the ball with that giant hand!
Hella good at all sports! Dad taught me how to throw and hit a major league baseball when I was 8 or 9.
I forgot the avatar. Mine is a bunch of carrots pretending to be dynamite wired to an old fashioned clock ready to blow. Artwork be a graphic designer friend of mine. It's a marriage of my life in the restaurant business with the fact that I was a suspect in the Unabomber case - a funny story, but much more innocent than it sounds. It doubles as my '30 Second Carrot Soup' recipe.
Whoawhoawhoa!
A suspect in the una bomber case.
You gotta tell us the story now!
Yes do tell!
Wait. I was the suspect! At least I think I was...
With my bad 👀 , all these time I thought it is an art sculpture of a👨🍳 saluting 🤣🤣
Since this post has exploded (in the best possible way!!) I wanted to echo a call from those down below to do a similar one on what got you into being a fan of the Dubs #FanOrigins
Yes, I’m all for it, but probably will not do it this break. It’s a bit too close to this topic, so I want to space it out. It might be best to do it right after the last Dubs game of the season, whether it’s a disappointing loss or an amazing win.
You mean after the Celtics miss 24 straight 3 point attempts in the Finals. Good idea.
Likely a random ending, at any rate
So, based on the season results so far, about 50-50 chance of either final outcome?
Yeah, there are a lot of these kind of topics that can tide us over the long, cold summer.
A couple I thought of:
1. What is your favorite post?
2. What post will you be most known by?
3. An end of year awards post for contributions to DNHQ called The Dubbies™️
4. User most likely to: Year Book
5. Most wanted non basketball related topic post
6. Where in the world survey
Hmm, if the season ends in a win, they’re either the 11th-13th seed (with a shot at Wemby) or the B2B NBA champs.
I’ll take “season ending in a win” if anyone’s offering…
Hold on, is your name origin somewhere in all these posts, i cant find it…