OT: Why Did You Choose Your KF.c Handle?

[Bruce Berry]

We may need more info….

I would tell you if I could remember. As the song would indicate-I was living in an alternate state during that time period.

 

[Frog DJ]

No you saw it. Somewhere on page 2 or 3. Airplane is an all time favorite of mine and I always loved Rex Kramer, played by Robert Stack of Unsolved Mysteries (I’m sure there were other movies/shows but that’s all I know of). My brother and I quote that movie all the time still.

I’ll expand on it by admitting that I stole the name from my brother. He’s a TCU grad but more of a Texas fan (do your worst on that kf.c… but just know we were raised in a UT household). He posts on one of their sites under the name. I was pissed that he thought of it first. Knowing he doesn’t come over here, I claimed it.

Robert Stack remains the Hollywood standard for good “minimalist actors,” and one of his best performances was opposite John Wayne in the 1954 classic, “The High and the Mighty.”

In the film, Stack plays the role of a skittish pilot into whom Wayne’s character infuses some backbone at a critical moment. If you enjoy great old movies, I highly recommend it.

Go Frogs!

 

[Frog DJ]

Oh, I didn’t really answer the OP’s question.

Like some others, I wasn’t very creative. I’ve been a disc jockey since disc jockeys actually played discs. As alluded to in a prior thread, I was a radio DJ, not a club DJ.

The avatar was chosen when Gary Patterson was reviving and rescuing TCU’s football program, and I continue to pay homage to the man who saved us from the trash heap.

I freely acknowledge it was time to move on, but I also still respect him for his priceless contributions to our beloved alma mater. As such, his picture will stay in place.

Go Frogs!

 

[Virginia Frog]

IMO: The KF.c Hall of Fame:

Don Dowell
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KillerFrogs Investment Group (led by Wes Phelan)
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Scott Nix
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Scott Nix & Wes Phelan
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Wes Phelan
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Ryann Zeller (our current Fearless Leader)

Hats off to these fellas and the "Queen" of the board "Ryann".

 

[Virginia Frog]

I was Jugbandxmas from Emmett Otter's Jug Band Christmas, then changed it to JugbandFrog cuz Frog was more appropriate than xmas.

I was always intrigued by your "handle."

My guess was that "Jug" was your initials. "bandX" was that you were a band-ex/a former marcher-musician, and "mas", a gathering like a party- something like "Jug's life is always a party!"

 

[Virginia Frog]

Red door with the quote "where incredible friendships begin" bartended for a couple of years at the stables.

The Stables, the stories you could tell..

 

[Rex Kramer]

Robert Stack remains the Hollywood standard for good “minimalist actors,” and one of his best performances was opposite John Wayne in the 1954 classic, “The High and the Mighty.”

In the film, Stack plays the role of a skittish pilot into whom Wayne’s character infuses some backbone at a critical moment. If you enjoy great old movies, I highly recommend it.

Go Frogs!

I'll have to check it out. Thanks for the recommendation.

 

[TemCatFrog71]

Background history: grew up and played high school afootball at TEMple, Texas for the wIldCATs and later played football for the FROGS ('66 - 69) & graduated in 71. Thus "TemCatFrogs71".

 

[Prince of Purpoole II]

Oh, I didn’t really answer the OP’s question.

Like some others, I wasn’t very creative. I’ve been a disc jockey since disc jockeys actually played discs. As alluded to in a prior thread, I was a radio DJ, not a club DJ.

The avatar was chosen when Gary Patterson was reviving and rescuing TCU’s football program, and I continue to pay homage to the man who saved us from the trash heap.

I freely acknowledge it was time to move on, but I also still respect him for his priceless contributions to our beloved alma mater. As such, his picture will stay in place.

Go Frogs!

May we know where you worked in radio or is that too personal?

 

[The Frog to be Named Later]

She thinks you look like Kevin Costner or you think you look like him?

Hah well a little of both. Rereading my post literally it sounds like I meant I only look like him after he’s had two beers. Either way beers were definitely involved.

 

[The Frog to be Named Later]

waiting4u@outside.com

Nowadays it would be cashmeoutside@gmail.com

 

[HFrog1999]

Guess I was in a movie character mood when I joined and was trying to think of a handle. Plus I’ve always identified with Crash both from a philosophy and career track perspective, minus the ability to hit a curveball … and mrs tftbnl used to tell me I looked like him after 2 beers.

Avatar is obvi

 

[PurplFrawg]

See your screen name seem obvious but nfrog, o. How long ng did it take to find a pleasing name that fit the limit?

Well, I guess it could have been PurpleFrog, but I think this version has more character. Back then, there was a lot less demand, so I probably could have had lots of options. Computers were steam powered, if you recall.

The avatar is the fountain and stadium which I remember fondly from my student days.

 

[Paint It Purple]

This was fun. Thanks Prince

 

[Prince of Purpoole II]

Well, I guess it could have been PurpleFrog, but I think this version has more character. Back then, there was a lot less demand, so I probably could have had lots of options. Computers were steam powered, if you recall.

The avatar is the fountain and stadium which I remember fondly from my student days.

Not sure what happened with my question there. Looks like I had a stroke

 

[Tony Lema]

May we know where you worked in radio or is that too personal?

For the few of us that remember, he was an absolute radio star. His book is very entertaining.

 

[PurplFrawg]

I always loved Rex Kramer, played by Robert Stack of Unsolved Mysteries (I’m sure there were other movies/shows but that’s all I know of).

Like maybe the Untouchables? He will always be Eliot Ness to me.

 

[FrognMiner]

It's the two universities I graduated from

 

[Dr. Coach Haus]

This was my college nickname that I am still call by with close college buddies. I added Dr once I finished my studies. My avatar is how I felt in grad school and working.

 

[tetonfrog]

I discovered KFC after I moved from FW to Jackson Hole in '99. The Teton Mountains were/are just amazing to me. It goes from straight prairie land to massive, beautiful mountains. It helped bring me peace of mind after a rough time. I am awestruck by the Tetons to this day.

It was also great fun to follow the Frogs around the MWC. I got to see games at BYU, Utah, CSU, AFA (not the freezing-ass cold game during AD's frosh year) and WYO. That was a ball.

Visited my pops a few weeks ago up there while my mom was in Scotland and it was a blast. I know Yellowstone gets the headlines and the miniseries, but the Grand Teton National Park is better. I lived over 16 years up there and have so many fond memories. I moved to Denver over seven years ago and I dig it here. But it not even close to life in the Tetons.