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2008 Halloween name change competition |
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here here ... how do we ask?
Time for a 2009 comp MNHQ?
LOL and Damn! Just as I was joining in! 
bugger!
lol saw this in active convos, posted, then saw how old it was!
I was mummyofprincesses.
I wanted mummyofprincessesofdarkness but was too long.
I might keep this name after Hallowe'en!
I wanted mummyofprincessesofdarkness but was too long.
I might keep this name after Hallowe'en!
usually BonzoDoodah
Normally plain old GodzillasBumcheek - only just managed to open my bloomin' Yahoo mail after TWO WEEKS of problems 
and found the MN post with this thread on.
and found the MN post with this thread on.Weren't two of them on the list last year?
Shouldn't there be rules?
Shouldn't there be rules?
email. Geraldine messed my link up 
You can still geraldine@mumsnet.com email her apparently, even though she's lost her MNHQ tag.
Which is, no doubt, also her fault. They've all lost them.
Which is, no doubt, also her fault. They've all lost them.
And Geraldoom/Geraldine appears to have been sacked ...you need your (from MNHQ) back!
...you need your (from MNHQ) back!
You are too late, much too late because Geraldine stuffed up the poll/closing date.
[cackle]
[cackle]
Ooh I love this, getting so excited by Halloween! Hope I'm not too late,
previously 'neetz'
previously 'neetz'
hope I'm not late!
from cuddlesrus
from cuddlesrus
this is my new name for halloween,normally mummylin
Not sure if i entered but i will again anyway, im sure the very clever and kind people of mumsnet wont mind.
Was just Charlee before btw.
Was just Charlee before btw.
Well, no one's bothered to give an opinion of mine, so either it's crap or I'm just invisible here...
no, not too late, MNHQ crew aren't all here yet and we've got to be quorate to do the shortlist 
Too late I guess... !!
Am I too late?
did you get my money chocolates hunky man name?
here's mine, aren't i scary
oh, and we'll be releasing the emoticons again (ahem) later today too
VinegArghhhWasStabbedInTheTits we aim to put up the shortlist later today so everyone can vote
Mine is wrong in so many ways
(NormaStanleyFletcher usually)
(NormaStanleyFletcher usually)
Is therer a prize for the winner?
Have we got halloween emotes yet?
When are we supposed to vote?
so many questions!
Have we got halloween emotes yet?
When are we supposed to vote?
so many questions!
Bloodystumperlicious is great.
Can we bring Halloween forward. I want my old name back. This one makes me feel queasy.
(PuzzleRocks)
Can we bring Halloween forward. I want my old name back. This one makes me feel queasy.
(PuzzleRocks)
<<rushes in>> am I too late? I missed this, but I did post of the comp request thread! 'Tis Bumperlicious!
me as well!
(am usually mellyonion.....its a very witty () play on words!
(am usually mellyonion.....its a very witty (
) play on words!me too
sneaks in at last minute
<<Hopes she's not to late, but thinks she probably is>> 
PLeeeeeeeease don't say I'm too late!
how did i miss this???
LOL
<<<<<mines the best!!!!>>>>>
how did i miss this???
LOL
<<<<<mines the best!!!!>>>>>
Ah, haven't been here 5 minutes so doubt anyone will recognise me but what the hell
omg everyone has such amazing scary names
much more scope for creativity than christmas
much more scope for creativity than christmas
I think I posted on the wrong thread. I don;t remember.
This is me, pointydog
This is me, pointydog
i cant remember if mine is here but it is now
and i would like to nominate pillow of doom dont know if she is here either
and i would like to nominate pillow of doom dont know if she is here either
lol Cali !
it's moi (MrsSprat), mwah-mwah-mwah.
Tx cornsilk for idea.
Tx cornsilk for idea.
I particularly like mine
It is a namechange with a twist.
The twist is: I didn't namechange ....
It is a namechange with a twist.
The twist is: I didn't namechange ....
I like that rottenotter
this one is best
Hey Rotten - both my boys are wearing these t-shirts today. I thought of you!
This is me. Wohohoho!!!! Avenanap x
Be scared be very scared - the remains of this furry beast are purulent and pungent...
Ha! what about this one!!!
My Dd's name is in it, so it's quite appropriate too...
My Dd's name is in it, so it's quite appropriate too...
..and other times they are hairy
Ca i enter here aswell please - ta very much
fang you screemie .. I like mustdripgore's and vinegartit's (too long to type) name changes,.
smooth Hatrick!
here is mine.
Not very original I know but I like it
Not very original I know but I like it
fang you screemie .. I like mustdripgore's and vinegartit's (too long to type) name changes,.
If anyone can think of a better name then please tell me!
My name does not lend itself to embellishment I fear....
(Shitemum)
My name does not lend itself to embellishment I fear....
(Shitemum)
Aefangedkiss...
Like it
Like it
Nice one, Cauldronfrau - thanks!
thanks sea
heres mine
No thoughts? Be nice!
what about UncleHester then?
oh yeah Ecmoplasm would have been good. I think this is better than witchful thinking.
(ecmo)
(ecmo)
I didn't know whether to go with this one or SoloTheCharmedOne or FullMoonSolowInTheSky
Any thoughts please? <it's me, solo>
Any thoughts please? <it's me, solo>
Well, I tried to change to Fester, and found out someone else has already nicked it.
That can't be right, can it? I have no more inspiration so will retire gracefully from the field of battle
That can't be right, can it? I have no more inspiration so will retire gracefully from the field of battle
ok here's mine in its final form....
am still loving it
am still loving it
Finally worked out a name!
Was kaplumbagadort.(recent name changer)
Was kaplumbagadort.(recent name changer)
I'd like to enter please too!
Here's mine.
Finally reminded me to change it!
Hee Hee
I'm loving my name....
I'm loving my name....
Edgar Allan Poe-faced........
Giggle here.
imagination erm failing this week
imagination erm failing this week
me!
(im biglips)
Boring and simple eh?
It's simple, but sensible. That's me all over.
Happy Hallowe'en
eemie
Happy Hallowe'en
eemie
treads, even
normally funnypeculiar. This version feels rather squelchy <threads carefully>
I like mine! Simple and to the point!
I was Liahgen
Name change coutesy of Littlelapin.
[twirl] do you think it suits me?
Name change coutesy of Littlelapin.
[twirl] do you think it suits me?
I know I have no chance, but hey, may as well join in.
oh ecmo-i'd have gone for something about ecmoplasm!! [ectoplasm!]
Hmmm I have never seen a Pink Pumpkin before-let alone a shiny pink one surely that must make me one of a kind <twirls>
surely that must make me one of a kind <twirls> Ooooh me me me, thanks to PestoFangsLookGoodOnMeMonster
I couldn't think of anything remotely amusing using my usual name (Ecmo) so I've gone for something completely different.
I think I have posted but I'll do it again to be sure
oh go on-i'm in too! even though i never win anything EVER
Am it too late?
I would like to enter please
Taaa Dahhhhh!!!
Aarrgghhlloween!
Ha Serves us right for not reading the whole thread. Sinners that's what we are
OK - I've used all the H words I can fit into 30 characters. Tis me, Hassled
I am mustrunmore (hope I've changed properly, or that'll be a blindingly obvious statement!)
This is me - EyeballsintheSky. It's crappy but the best I can do with a stoopid user name like mine!
Here's mine- previously known as ILikeyourSleeves
BOOOOOO!
I might keep mine.
it is not too late for the competition.
Geraldine had a typo in her OP:
By GeraldineMumsnet on Mon 20-Oct-08 17:24:30 (from MNHQ)
I'm clearly a fool! and meant to type Oct 24.
Geraldine can you go and talk nicely to BigTech or YetMoreTech and ask them to edit your OP cos it is very very confusing for us poor folks.
In fact I might go and bat my eyelashes to them....
Geraldine had a typo in her OP:
By GeraldineMumsnet on Mon 20-Oct-08 17:24:30 (from MNHQ)
I'm clearly a fool! and meant to type Oct 24.
Geraldine can you go and talk nicely to BigTech or YetMoreTech and ask them to edit your OP cos it is very very confusing for us poor folks.
In fact I might go and bat my eyelashes to them....
I know its too late for the competition but my DS says the thought of this new name is so scary
oh dear am I toolate?
I like my name.....I doubt anybody else does though 
Tada! Did I make you jump?!
i quite like mine
subtle
subtle
Now WHERE is ThreadieKrueger (Threadworm, as was)? That is one excellent halloween name she's got there.
not very inspired or much different from original name but here's mine.
here's mine
post By GeraldineMumsnet on Mon 20-Oct-08 17:24:30 (from MNHQ)
I'm clearly a fool! and meant to type Oct 24.
I'm clearly a fool! and meant to type Oct 24.
Probably too late, but here's the new me (Carnival)...
taaraah!!!
(does my bum look big in it?)
taaraah!!!
(does my bum look big in it?)
OK, seeing as GeraldineMumsnet didn't post until 20th October, I reckon the 17th October deadline is wrong. So when IS the deadline? I'm obviously in time then?
Drat, I didn't see this in time for the deadline but I have been wearing my Halloween costume since before then....
Can I change my mind please?
usually longwayfromhome
beware halloween trolls
For the trick or treaters
LOL at VinegArghhhWasStabbedInTheTits and TimeforaCoffinBreak
(Congrats Lapin!)
(Congrats Lapin!)
Here's mine. Was PuzzleRocks.
I like Cremolatorium
can i enter now?
Hola, Ive had this for a few weeks!!!
Happy Birthday to my ds will be 3 on Halloween!!
Happy Birthday to my ds will be 3 on Halloween!!
VinegArghhhWasStabbedInTheTits........ lmao great name lol
for this week only I am more spooky than norky!
This is my final name.
JackieNoHeadJustABloodyStump gets my vote
JackieNoHeadJustABloodyStump gets my vote
quite like this name changing malarkey!!! lol
timeforacoffinbreak......... thats a great name
can winner from last year not be eligible for this year if they use same name?
NightofTheLivingThread is great
Hello everyone
I am very chuffed to be on the montage
I am very chuffed to be on the montage
Thank you HellMouthCusty!
Between this and the mn montage I feel like I'm not invisible now
HellMouthCusty you got my vote, you can lead all the unsuspecting fools to me
Between this and the mn montage I feel like I'm not invisible now
HellMouthCusty you got my vote, you can lead all the unsuspecting fools to me
Entering the competition, but I think that Hecate has to win, her halloween name makes me ROFL
And entering this name too (still Threadworrm).
Just entering for the comp -- Threadworrm.
is this one REAALY bad??
severmefingers is my favourite so far
i dore
pillow of doom
it makes me piss
so funny
POD you have my vote
pillow of doom
it makes me piss
so funny
POD you have my vote
<twirls>
If you can't guess my normal name you should be ashamed of yourselves.
If you can't guess my normal name you should be ashamed of yourselves.
Lol, mine didn't work
wail
wail
heres mine! i'm normally boring clayre!
ah feck it.
I like Kerry's <boaksome> name
and Custy's
and cornsilks
and BALD's
and Jackieno's
and Psycho's (though she really could've just kept her usual name anyway)
Oh and Humph's
oh and... well actually I quite like all of them...
Isn't a good job I'm not being asked to decide!
I like Kerry's <boaksome> name
and Custy's
and cornsilks
and BALD's
and Jackieno's
and Psycho's (though she really could've just kept her usual name anyway)
Oh and Humph's
oh and... well actually I quite like all of them...
Isn't a good job I'm not being asked to decide!
Here is mine (first name change in 5 years )
(Haylstones...geddit?)
)(Haylstones...geddit?)
oh ah, no, maybe I have changed my mind....
Yum
Helloooooooooo!
Oh, i see, have just read thread [happy now emoticon]
please can you enter me.
so to speak
so to speak
I am confused about when the closing date is? But in case it was wrong, which it must be, here is my simple but effective name....
Thanks wabbit!
Am i too late now?
love Petercushion and adammnedant
Here's my entry.
ok, its a bit shit but look at the time and have not been to bed yet!
This is me, ClaudiaSchiffer by day, SLASHER by night
There we go; slight change
Best i could come up with at this time of the morning
I was HairyToedHobbit
congratulations lapin!
Guess when my wedding anniversary is
I think PeterCushion is my fave. Or Cremolatorium
Tres drole both!
Tres drole both!
So Geraldine, Where have the halloween emoticons gone then?
Has BigTech eaten them all
Has BigTech eaten them all
This is my halloween name (was Purplepillow btw)
Hope I win cos I never win anything
And for all you witches -------<<<<<<<<<
Thats your broomstick
Hope I win cos I never win anything
And for all you witches -------<<<<<<<<<
Thats your broomstick
I don't even know what the prize is.
i never win anything anyway [pathetic]
No they've changed the date Kerry - think we all missed it!
Damn just saw this.
I'm not too late am I? [pleads]
I'm not too late am I? [pleads]
Yay cherry chopstick - just seen your post Does that mean you're in costume as well?
Does that mean you're in costume as well?I'm going with last year's. Tis not that good but I am not feeling inspired. Either this or Cauldronfrau.
Here's mine but truly is not in the same league as some of these 'orrid names
Hello! Me too!!
Me too!!I'm PootyApplewater in my apple bobbing name.
i am a beetch
You've got to admit my name is fab - normally Hangingbellyofbabylon.
happier with this .lol
aye aye captain,tis I, shivermetimbers.Typin with me tootsies.
Pieces of eight.(10 if you count the thumbs)
Pieces of eight.(10 if you count the thumbs)
HumphreyCushion
I am trying.....
mine is the same as last year's
<<no imagination emoticon>>
Twoifbythescream is V good
and Maryannespookington makes me
<<no imagination emoticon>>
Twoifbythescream is V good
and Maryannespookington makes me
Ahem
<pulls off rubbish disguise of an added c r m to reveal....>
It is I, TIBSea.
<pulls off rubbish disguise of an added c r m to reveal....>
It is I, TIBSea.
too much do you think?
(cremolafoam)
(cremolafoam)
Signing in ....
For the first time ever here's mine (DiscoDizzy)
<<skitters spookily across thread>>
RIPor no i was thinking 17th was tomorrow
I feel so 'last year'...
Have just spent ages coming up with this, which is rubbish, and not even that Halloweeny, and I have just noticed the competion is over - sulk.
Wotcha!
I've had this one in storage for a while, think I might keep it for good.
I've had this one in storage for a while, think I might keep it for good.
Look! I've resurrected Paul Daniels. It doesn't get more frightening than that. [hgrin]
This is mine (Mumsnut)
Change of plan
what shall be this years prize..or is it all for the honour?
I've been wearing mine in for a couple of weeks- it fits rather nicely now.
Why don't any of the smileys have hats on for me?!
took at least 10 minutes to come up with this!
Pick me, and Cornsilk, so we can hold hands!
Pick me - I'm even in costume.
Tis me, Nbg
Ta da! Bears no relation to my normal name, but what the hell, it's festive!!!
Ah this is embarrassing, I'm not blessed with a great imagination or wit
Normally TheOtherMaryPoppins
Normally TheOtherMaryPoppins
I'm usually Cryptoprocta. This is my first MN-Halloween
Normally I have WingsofaAngel but for Halloween I have this.
JammyQueenOfTheSewers doing her pumpkin impression for the season here.
Can you tell who it is yet?
Can you?
Can you?
Please tell me you are talking about the thread and not my name!!Well, this is my effort (am usually Umlellala)...
It would make me inSANEly pleased to be shortlisted
but hecAtemybrains is fab.
It would make me inSANEly pleased to be shortlisted
but hecAtemybrains is fab.
And it was all going so well...
<twirls>
Geraldine, you are not having a good day are you
psycho,. cheers, this i will stay then .loving your new name nemo, excellent
hmm not sure about this but here goes
Reason for new thread is we want it to be clear which is this year's. Sorry if that means you need to repost.
And, last but not least, we're going to wrestle the Halloween emoticons back into their box until next Monday (the 27th) so that we're not all sick of the sight of them.
And, last but not least, we're going to wrestle the Halloween emoticons back into their box until next Monday (the 27th) so that we're not all sick of the sight of them.
thats ok then
I'm clearly a fool! and meant to type Oct 24.
hold on a jot..how is the deadline LAST fri but only posted today dont confuddle a pregnant lady!!!
dont confuddle a pregnant lady!!!Am posting this into a time warp in the hope that I can enter
mmm not sure how this feels for size
fimbo.....
tis ok matilda..........I feel as tho I am able to share the axe.
unless you win of course....I will then need to USE the axe!
unless you win of course....I will then need to USE the axe
!Only just seen this.
Ah well, wasn't changing my name anyhow as it still kinda works for halloween
Ah well, wasn't changing my name anyhow as it still kinda works for halloween
Psycho chose mine - so the prize should go to her
Say what? 17th? Anyway, PICK ME PICK ME PICK ME!
I know I'm late to enter, but fair's fair - you missed your own deadline, Geraldine!
I know I'm late to enter, but fair's fair - you missed your own deadline, Geraldine!
why thanks for your help girls, so very kind of you!!
worked it out for myself anyway, (always the best way imo)
omg psycho, im gonna have to change my name again, far too similar to yours. oops sorry
worked it out for myself anyway, (always the best way imo)
omg psycho, im gonna have to change my name again, far too similar to yours. oops sorry
damn laptop is playing up
or maybe it is going all halloweeny on me....has been double posting a fair few times today!
or maybe it is going all halloweeny on me....has been double posting a fair few times today
!Bah missed the deadline but i have had my halloween name for a few weeks now.
Here I am again
(PestoMonster, in case you didn't recognise me )
(PestoMonster, in case you didn't recognise me
)this is confusing, very confusing.
is this some type of MN 'trick or treat' thing.....
is this some type of MN 'trick or treat' thing.....
this is confusing, very confusing.
is this some type of MN 'trick or treat' thing.....
is this some type of MN 'trick or treat' thing.....
mmm am I allowed to use last years entry?
Don't worry I didn't chose mine either pitchforks!This is me <<twirl>>
But seeing as I didn't choose my name my prize if won would go to my name change helper
presenting the new me
this may seem stupid, but how do you actually name change???? have never felt the need to do so, since i joined, so never found out!!!
could some kind old soul enlighten me??
tia xx
could some kind old soul enlighten me??
tia xx
Ah, I see. Thanks GreatGhoullyMoogly.
. Thanks GreatGhoullyMoogly.JackieNo, that was last year's competition resurrected.
Gerladine - we're clever but even we can't go back in time
I like mine so much i might keep it (tis Port) <<<<<<<<cackles
<<<<<<<<cacklesI'm confused - what was this thread then?
This is me.....
or this? (simple, like me...)
I thought we'd had this already...
help, I can't decide....
So do we have BigTech to blame for losing the sad face Geraldine?
Here is the GentleOtter's. with fangs.
with fangs.here's mine
Eh? we have until Oct 17th when this was only posted on 20th?? Have you been bewitched Geraldine?
With its very own thread, here's this year's competition.
Please post here with your Halloween name change. You've got until Friday Oct 24.
MNHQ will do a shortlist of our favourites on Mon 27 Oct, and put up a poll for you to vote for your favourite from the shortlist.
The winner will be announced on Friday 31 October.
And, like last year, the judges' decision will be final
Now I'll go and ask BigTech to press the button and unleash the Halloween emoticons.
Note this post has been edited to fix an incorrect date - as such some of what follows might not make much sense
Please post here with your Halloween name change. You've got until Friday Oct 24.
MNHQ will do a shortlist of our favourites on Mon 27 Oct, and put up a poll for you to vote for your favourite from the shortlist.
The winner will be announced on Friday 31 October.
And, like last year, the judges' decision will be final
Now I'll go and ask BigTech to press the button and unleash the Halloween emoticons.
Note this post has been edited to fix an incorrect date - as such some of what follows might not make much sense
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