Comments on: Man cultivates healthy lifestyle to be more like his avatar

By: I_of_Horus

I_of_Horus — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:01:00 +0000

Yup, keyboard warriors making fun of someone who is (very likely) better looking.

By: BarBarSeven

BarBarSeven — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:36:00 +0000

I admire what this guy did, but basically he’s non-hero “Steve Rogers” according to the link you have passed along.
So is the goal he’ll buff himself up to the point of wearing the red, white & blue?

By: License Farm

License Farm — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:49:00 +0000

John Leavitt, the host of the NYC flagship Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School and Molly Crabapple’s frequent collaborator, made a similar experiment lately in holding himself to the standards of Captain America: http://johnleavittlives.tumblr.com/post/34431225329/so-the-marvel-movie-universe-kind-of-broke-my

By: BarBarSeven

BarBarSeven — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:01:00 +0000

I prefer an abstract avatar that reflects my taste & not what my “idealized form” is. Also, his avatar is clearly black & bald, and this dude is white & has hair. Maybe he should just change his avatar to Mr. Clean & add an earring to his left ear to complete the look.

By: Snig

Snig — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 04:06:00 +0000

A friend of mine who changed gender looks completely different, but the biggest difference is that she now wears a smile.

By: Egypt Urnash

Egypt Urnash — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:41:00 +0000

Things I have done to be more like my avatar:

- Exercised
- Taken burlesque dance classes
- Gotten psychedelic dragon wings across the backs of my arms (in progress)
- Changed my gender

And you know what? It’s been worth it, I’m a ton happier and healthier than I was before. If the discrepancy between your online self and what you see reflected back when the screen goes dark is what inspires you to get off your ass and get your body into shape, AWESOME.

By: blueelm

blueelm — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:08:00 +0000

This just makes perfect sense to me. In an avatar, if we want, we can create an idealized version of ourselves. Now, some times that may just be completely unfeasible, but assuming it isn’t what is to keep us from making that jump to say “how much of this could I actually become?” and then working to meet that goal? For full disclosure, I’d rather be a body-less conscience or some kind of android, god, or animal. Sooooooo…. don’t look for me at the gym I’m busy just not eating and pretending I don’t exist.

By: Ipo

Ipo — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:22:00 +0000

Yea. That is such a cool avatar.

By: The Life Of Bryan

The Life Of Bryan — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:36:00 +0000

I have a lesser version of that same idea in my own life: a bunch of years ago I ordered a wallet that says, you guessed it, “Bad Mother Fucker”. Many’s the time that I’ve pushed myself to do a few more miles, or more accurately, stopped myself from giving up too early, because of the perceived need to live up to that damned wallet.

As silly as it sounds, I really do credit that wallet (and therefore that movie) with at least some of my health and stamina. So while I’m not a gamer, this guys psychological trick makes perfect sense to me.

And since a whole lot of those miles are on skates, this feels quite relevant: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek9m9n8uiw0

By: Lodewijk Gonggrijp

Lodewijk Gonggrijp — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:08:00 +0000

I sense a lot of envy in this thread.

By: welcomeabored

welcomeabored — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:47:00 +0000

I’ll have what he’s having… and a side of nom nom nom.

By: mjed

mjed — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:02:00 +0000

I secretly hope this is a reference to Spreadsheets Online.

By: Bersl

Bersl — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:38:00 +0000

Does this mean that I can be more like my avatar by adopting the trashcan diet? :P

By: IamInnocent

IamInnocent — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:13:00 +0000

Hang on tight to that thread Dick…

By: Mark Dow

Mark Dow — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:06:00 +0000

I’m sure he can decide where he wants to hang out, and it’s still OK.

By: Ashen Victor

Ashen Victor — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:27:00 +0000

I will only say:

Vin Diesel and Dungeons & Dragons.

By: FoolishOwl

FoolishOwl — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 06:06:00 +0000

Given what PCs do in EVE Online, I hope physical traits are the only thing he’s emulating.

By: Frank Diekman

Frank Diekman — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:57:00 +0000

…ladies.

By: hymenopterid

hymenopterid — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:25:00 +0000

I can just imagine him looking at himself in the mirror. “Yeah. Look at those guns. Look at that chest. I look just like Roc Wieler, man. Work that shit, dog.”

By: John Smith

John Smith — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:17:00 +0000

Just go ahead and hang out at gay bars, it’s OK.

By: Dave Pease

Dave Pease — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 03:54:00 +0000

its too bad he didn’t get a camo tank top for that pic. still, well done, Marcus Dickinson.

By: rocketpjs

rocketpjs — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 03:30:00 +0000

I guess I’ll have to avoid playing Jabba the Hutt in any online rpgs. If I ever play in one, maybe when (if) I retire or the kids move out or something. Massive multiplayer bingo.

By: GoatLordMessiah

GoatLordMessiah — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 03:11:00 +0000

It’s in general agreement that use of turkey browning would be a step too far.

By: Ito Kagehisa

Ito Kagehisa — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:41:00 +0000

He should try the tanning booth too, I guess.