The Eras of MobileRead

RWood · 05-11-2009, 12:16 AM

We now have our own eras at MobileRead thanks to Nick's observations:

BZ and AZ -- Before Zelda and After Zelda

But is AZ the proper term? It seems to imply that Zelda has left us and that is clearly not the case. Perhaps WZ -- With Zelda would be a better representation.

Your views?

montsnmags · 05-11-2009, 01:07 AM

I like Blue Period, for its irony.

Cheers,
Marc

mtravellerh · 05-11-2009, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montsnmags

I like Blue Period, for its irony.

Cheers,
Marc

What irony?

montsnmags · 05-11-2009, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtravellerh

What irony?

Well, because Picasso's Blue Period (see link in previous post) marked a bit of a depressing, sombre period of his work, so I like the irony that we'd call Zelda's reign MR's Blue Period seeing as it's somewhat the opposite.

Cheers,
Marc

Sweetpea · 05-11-2009, 07:22 AM

I like XX...

Curly · 05-11-2009, 07:41 AM

How about CZP for 'Current Zelda Period' although there would likely be great confusion when discussing the origins of ZCPs during the time known as CZP although the confusion could of course be due to the overindulgence of ZCPs.

Sweetpea · 05-11-2009, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curly

How about CZP for 'Current Zelda Period' although there would likely be great confusion when discussing the origins of ZCPs during the time known as CZP although the confusion could of course be due to the overindulgence of ZCPs.

That's why XX makes more sense. It's a bit like a blank template, you can add whatever you want there!

zelda_pinwheel · 05-11-2009, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curly

How about CZP for 'Current Zelda Period' although there would likely be great confusion when discussing the origins of ZCPs during the time known as CZP although the confusion could of course be due to the overindulgence of ZCPs.

heeheehee... more confusion... sounds like just the ticket !

but i have to protest this poll ! you can't hold me responsible for all the silliness that goes on around here, i'm not sure i'm even the most silly !! what about all you other lunatics running around ?? just look at the MUS, we've got 45 confirmed members ! and that's not counting all the ones still in denial.

hmph ! trying to foist all the blame on me hey, sneaky buggers !

maybe i should vote for AOS, Age of Silliness... that sounds about right ! although it's a tough decision between AOS and "call it anything you like, as long as it's not late for dinner"...

and the Blue Period (next to the fish)...

(no multiple choice ?? what kind of poll is this, anyway ???)

Sweetpea · 05-11-2009, 08:37 AM

Just select the XX...

"Could you sign here please?"

*signs with X X*

zelda_pinwheel · 05-11-2009, 08:38 AM

PORTUGAL !!!!

hehehe...

Wetdogeared · 05-11-2009, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtravellerh

What irony?

The Iron age has already been taken.

WDE. (WaggyDoggyElegance)

Greg Anos · 05-11-2009, 08:49 AM

The age in search of silly elegance.....

zelda_pinwheel · 05-11-2009, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward

The age in search of silly elegance.....

hm, that's got a nice ring to it...

jinlo · 05-11-2009, 08:56 AM

I think AZ (Anno Zeldini in Latin??) would perhaps best describe all days after Dec. 6 2007.

There could then be periods and ages within that Era such as the Age of Silliness and the Blue Period. There could even be overlap. I have not been around long enough to know, but certainly there must have been significant threads that define a period such as the Age of Bacon, the Guilty by Association Years, and the Great psockpuppet plague.

zelda_pinwheel · 05-11-2009, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jinlo

I think AZ (Anno Zeldini in Latin??) would perhaps best describe all days after Dec. 6 2007.

There could then be periods and ages within that Era such as the Age of Silliness and the Blue Period. There could even be overlap. I have not been around long enough to know, but certainly there must have been significant threads that define a period such as the Age of Bacon, the Guilty by Association Years, and the Great psockpuppet plague.

you know, you may be on to something... there are definitely various distinct periods around here... (although the Age of Bacon, according to some dogs at least, is ongoing and eternal...

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View Poll Results: What name should we use for the era since Zelda joined MobileRead?
AZ - After Zelda / Always Zelda	12	26.09%
WZ - With Zelda	1	2.17%
AZJ - After Zelda Joined	1	2.17%
BP - Blue Period (for being next to the fish)	6	13.04%
AOS - Age of Silliness (and the Ministry thereof)	11	23.91%
XX - Describe in the post	4	8.70%
Call it anything you want as long as it is not late for dinner.	8	17.39%
ZE - Zelda Era (paired with BZE - Before Zelda Era)	3	6.52%
Voters: 46. You may not vote on this poll

05-11-2009, 12:16 AM	#1
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	The Eras of MobileRead We now have our own eras at MobileRead thanks to Nick's observations: BZ and AZ -- Before Zelda and After Zelda But is AZ the proper term? It seems to imply that Zelda has left us and that is clearly not the case. Perhaps WZ -- With Zelda would be a better representation. Your views?

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05-11-2009, 01:07 AM	#2
montsnmags Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,155 Karma: 4632658 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: none	I like Blue Period, for its irony. Cheers, Marc

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Curly I need a holiday! Posts: 1,227 Karma: 4622 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Scotland Device: PRS-505, ipod touch	How about CZP for 'Current Zelda Period' although there would likely be great confusion when discussing the origins of ZCPs during the time known as CZP although the confusion could of course be due to the overindulgence of ZCPs.

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05-11-2009, 08:38 AM	#10
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Greg Anos Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,506 Karma: 37057604 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Pocketbook	The age in search of silly elegance.....

05-11-2009, 08:56 AM	#14
jinlo aka coco jinlo Posts: 415 Karma: 500002 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ-USA Device: Just purchased Sony 505, but alas, it is for the wife	I think AZ (Anno Zeldini in Latin??) would perhaps best describe all days after Dec. 6 2007. There could then be periods and ages within that Era such as the Age of Silliness and the Blue Period. There could even be overlap. I have not been around long enough to know, but certainly there must have been significant threads that define a period such as the Age of Bacon, the Guilty by Association Years, and the Great psockpuppet plague.

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