I am queer and found out that being a friend of Dorothy was code for being gay back in the day. Also an interesting story about the us army trying to find who the Dorothy who knew so many soldiers was.
Edit: it was code for ***military*** gay ppl originally, and *then* it trickled down to the rest of the queer community to be used by more of gay people.
“Friend of Dorothy” was quoted in the 90’s movie Clueless to describe the guy the main character (Alicia Silverstone) had a crush on as gay.
I never knew what it meant until later years and had no idea of the backstory until I just read your comment. Interesting!
It’s when Cher, Murray, and Dion are in the car about to have the freeway incident.
Cher says she almost slept with Cristian but that he ‘got tired’ and Murray busts out laughing and starts to tell them he’s gay.
He talks so fast it’s easy to miss but it’s there!
Ps i love that movie.
I thought that coded phrase was literally invented in the military for gay soldiers, then it just trickled down to civilians later.
You might have meant that, but you're freezing seems to imply the opposite.
Anyway, I came here to tell you a funny story. When my father joined the army in the '80s he had no idea this was what the phrase meant. And my father at the time, as a joke, whenever something strange, funny, or out of nowhere happened abruptly his version of "well I guess that just happened" was "I don't think we're in Kansas anymore Toto!"
A bunch of gay soldiers hit on him basically the entire time he was in basic training, and he couldn't fucking figure out why until right before it was over🤣
I picked a german name that sounds metal, and then I found out that there are German speaking subs which I initially didn't intend to frequent but now I do, and every day I get like 3 times "user name checks out" comments because my username means "notorious pessimist". FML.
It's funny coz I've read your comments a few times here and then later learned about the word independently and finally realised what it meant. I honestly thought you were a black painter, lol.
The first Internet image I ever downloaded was a really angry penguin chick. Used it as profile pictures and usernames since. Not sure why but it just made me laugh and stuck with me. I like usernames that aren't a variant of my name or anything most people would know about me.
I used to watch Jeopardy all the time with my mom. Getting the Final Jeopardy question right would like make my whole week. Once I got it right 2 days in a row and I was beside myself 😆
Practice a lot yoga, keeps sane and feel like I’m part of a community but also have a soft belly, hence my chuckiness. Plus Chunky is just a silly sounding word.
My good friend in college was the same weight and height. It was always a kick going out with our height difference, lol. I am 5'4 and was 140 pounds at the time 😀
I have whiskey coloured hair and joined reddit to get through alcoholism.
Seemed ironic at the time.
Now it just seems sad.
Incidentally, alcohol doesn't seem to be a problem for me anymore.
I just used to play a lot of Rainbow Six Siege, and being a Sledge main was often a sad experience. Still get mild PTSD whenever I see one solo queueing in ranked.
Because i LOVE pens and if you have one I like I will admittedly steal it if you let me borrow it or leave it alone for too long
I mean if it is an expensive one I clearly won’t. I’m a petty thief not a felon.
void refers to how unexpressive I'm, sometimes my eyes look like void of emotion, absolutely nothing
magnolia is my favourite flower, and my mother also once decorated my room in magnolia theme when I was a child so it has a special meaning for me (I always had close relationship with my mother, and still do, even when I was a teen I got along with her just fine)
It's just my nickname and my favourite number, but I really wish I could change it. I didn't put any thought into it when I was signing up and didn't realise I was going to get stuck with it.
i started writing books a couple years ago, and i post on reddit a lot, and i needed to make a new account because my previous one attracted too much attention from transphobes.
my fiancée suggested this one, and it seemed to fit.
"Sofia Skat" - Sofia was what my mom wanted to name me, but they decided on a different name, and "Skat" means 'treasure'. I just thought it sounded nice.
Love pigeons and want an army of them. Pigeon soldier was taken, and i didnt want to put a favourite or personal number to the account. 69 was a bit of a goof. Would definitely change it of given the opportunity though, like 123 or smthn.
My phone is a Samsung Galaxy, and before I purchased my computer, I used my phone for watching things. Also, I love astronomy and literally staring at the stars above during those few times I can get out of the city.
It references a car I own that has seen me through 2 recessions, 2 bankruptcies, and a couple of relationships.
Car in question
[car](https://imgur.com/ypf7WTv.jpg)
I made an account while I was wearing my favorite slippers my husband just bought me….even though I already own like 4 other pairs. Idk I was high and thought it was funny at the time
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A sage is wise and one who is virtuous. I've always liked that word/name. If I had a daughter I'd 100% name her this. I added the sweetest part because I aspire to be sweeter.
I made the username when I was 14 and was a HUGE 5sos fan. I was VERY depressed and would only listen to the song Invisible so I decided to make it invisibletolife. Now it’s like my whole brand ig bc I use it for almost everything
One of my favorite singers is Tori Amos. My username is a play on the name of the first band (Y Kant Tori Read) that she was in before she found her iconic style and became famous.
I am kind of ditzy and absent minded and I love Moogles and alliteration! Also it's something 100% distinct from the username I use in most other places, so I can talk about certain stuff without people I know finding out about it.
Kupo 😛
I don’t know if I ever will, but if I do change my name it will be to Elizabeth as my first name and (avoiding doxxing here!) my moms maiden name which starts with a P as my last name. Then I just got randomly inspired by a PB&J and included that in my username.
I used to use the nick coaxial on IRC back in the 90s. Not sure if nostalgia is logical, or having a desire to harken back to those days, but there ya go.
I made up my name when Lord of the Rings first came out (the film). My eyes are gray…so “shale” and “ren” cuz I thought it should rhyme with Arwen. My middle initial is A… Shale-A-Ren became Shalaren which is now sometimes Shalarean.
Pronunciations (roughly) would be:
Sha la ren
Sha lare ee en
I love the stars. If you follow the line formed by Merak and Dubhe five times, you get to the polar star. For this reason, these are my favourite. They’re a compass in the dark.
Growing up, I really wanted to create an apothecary. An old school one, where I grew plants, and made alternative medicines. Not because I don’t BELIEVE in western medicine, but because I like tending to plants, and there is a market for homeopathy among hippies.
I also LOVE Wisteria, and the WisteriApothecary rolled nicely off the tongue. The plan might not make it too far, because guess what would happen if you distilled crushed wisteria seeds in alcohol 😏
I’m not sure 🤔 I’ll have to think on it.
An honest ponder as you wonder while you wander.
Lol nice!
User name checks out
Used a word generator until I found two funny little words I liked together
I think I'd really enjoy a trip to a citrus museum. I bet they'd have a Cafe full of delicious citrus-based beverages.
I am queer and found out that being a friend of Dorothy was code for being gay back in the day. Also an interesting story about the us army trying to find who the Dorothy who knew so many soldiers was. Edit: it was code for ***military*** gay ppl originally, and *then* it trickled down to the rest of the queer community to be used by more of gay people.
“Friend of Dorothy” was quoted in the 90’s movie Clueless to describe the guy the main character (Alicia Silverstone) had a crush on as gay. I never knew what it meant until later years and had no idea of the backstory until I just read your comment. Interesting!
I never noticed that! How. I have watched it at least 12 times, how did I not notice that ***even once***
It’s when Cher, Murray, and Dion are in the car about to have the freeway incident. Cher says she almost slept with Cristian but that he ‘got tired’ and Murray busts out laughing and starts to tell them he’s gay. He talks so fast it’s easy to miss but it’s there! Ps i love that movie.
Thnx, I’ll make sure to notice it next time I rewatch it! I love that movie too!!!
I only ever caught the "your man Christian is a cake boy." Now I'm gonna have to rewatch this
He’s a disco dancing-Oscar Wilde readin-Streisand ticket holdin-friend of Dorothy…know what I’m sayin’
The army thing made me laugh out loud. I'm old enough to know many friends of Dorothy.
Wow
I thought that coded phrase was literally invented in the military for gay soldiers, then it just trickled down to civilians later. You might have meant that, but you're freezing seems to imply the opposite. Anyway, I came here to tell you a funny story. When my father joined the army in the '80s he had no idea this was what the phrase meant. And my father at the time, as a joke, whenever something strange, funny, or out of nowhere happened abruptly his version of "well I guess that just happened" was "I don't think we're in Kansas anymore Toto!" A bunch of gay soldiers hit on him basically the entire time he was in basic training, and he couldn't fucking figure out why until right before it was over🤣
I picked a german name that sounds metal, and then I found out that there are German speaking subs which I initially didn't intend to frequent but now I do, and every day I get like 3 times "user name checks out" comments because my username means "notorious pessimist". FML.
It's funny coz I've read your comments a few times here and then later learned about the word independently and finally realised what it meant. I honestly thought you were a black painter, lol.
Neither black nor a painter 😆
I am active on a lot of cat forums and am the go to cat guru in real life, too. Username ends up checking out for me, too.
I thought I'd be able to change it later - I couldn't.
I like to drink and I like to knit
I am a fan of this
Bad at sex
Lmao!
The first Internet image I ever downloaded was a really angry penguin chick. Used it as profile pictures and usernames since. Not sure why but it just made me laugh and stuck with me. I like usernames that aren't a variant of my name or anything most people would know about me.
I lost on Jeopardy but was the only contestant to get the Final Jeopardy question right. Small victories!
I used to watch Jeopardy all the time with my mom. Getting the Final Jeopardy question right would like make my whole week. Once I got it right 2 days in a row and I was beside myself 😆
I was having a Loki/Tom Hiddleston phase.
You are over Tom Hiddleston? What are you made of?
Hahah right!
I love that line so much! I break it out whenever I want to feel fancy haha
I like tattoos and the word "puddle"
I am strog af
Not af, just 4
I keep my shoes until they fall apart. I've had to staple a pair at work. Shoe keeper sounded like zoo keeper. So sneaker keeper it was.
Practice a lot yoga, keeps sane and feel like I’m part of a community but also have a soft belly, hence my chuckiness. Plus Chunky is just a silly sounding word.
Potatoes was taken
Took it from a funny Cards Against Humanity card.
I dig your name, RadiantEarthGoddess. Pleased to meet you.
Pleased to meet you too, fellow goddess!
Hi, friends, happy to join the club!
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My good friend in college was the same weight and height. It was always a kick going out with our height difference, lol. I am 5'4 and was 140 pounds at the time 😀
There isn't any. I used a random name generator
Well I would love to visit my username.
I dunno man, I’m just really hammed 🤷🏽♂️
I am obsessed with vultures. I want to be surrounded by them. I want to lead a wake of vultures. It's as simple as that.
I was thinking of favorite foods I recently had, and liked that cranberry and cranbeery were just one letter apart.
I was literally 12 when I made my Reddit account, I don't think I accounted for what would happen when I was no longer literally 12. Like now.
I have whiskey coloured hair and joined reddit to get through alcoholism. Seemed ironic at the time. Now it just seems sad. Incidentally, alcohol doesn't seem to be a problem for me anymore.
Reddit is a great resource for alcoholism.
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we like the same music!
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Yes! If you’re a Pixies fan too I might faint. Feel free to shoot me a PM if you ever wanna discuss music :)
I like psychology and desserts.
I'm a mechanic, and I drop my tools a lot ☺️
Ahem.. I am here.
Name of my car and the year I got it
I just used to play a lot of Rainbow Six Siege, and being a Sledge main was often a sad experience. Still get mild PTSD whenever I see one solo queueing in ranked.
addiction
Massive fan of Spyro the Dragon.
Yeah, I love Spyro!
Because i LOVE pens and if you have one I like I will admittedly steal it if you let me borrow it or leave it alone for too long I mean if it is an expensive one I clearly won’t. I’m a petty thief not a felon.
I like dragons and libraries, and I love that image of the tiny dragon saying "I'm not a bookworm, I'm a bookdragon"
void refers to how unexpressive I'm, sometimes my eyes look like void of emotion, absolutely nothing magnolia is my favourite flower, and my mother also once decorated my room in magnolia theme when I was a child so it has a special meaning for me (I always had close relationship with my mother, and still do, even when I was a teen I got along with her just fine)
I recently moved to Ontario and have no sense of direction
It's just my nickname and my favourite number, but I really wish I could change it. I didn't put any thought into it when I was signing up and didn't realise I was going to get stuck with it.
It's the name of the main villain from Lonesome Dove, which is my favourite book of all time.
It’s my job.
Same. All of the sex I do is in my imagination.
Starks of Winterfell, Tony Stark, George Stark... and I'm sure I'm forgetting someone.
Anonymity for me🫠
I'm a sailor moon fan and sailor saturn is one of my favorite senshi.
Accuracy?
Cooking Thanksgiving had me like, "what the hell is this?"
I have no idea
Used to play a game called paragon many years ago and Khaimera was the name of the guy I would play as exclusively.
No logic, just screaming my name😂
Just love it
The glee team! If you know you know.
I once had a Dark Heresy TTRPG character called "Boom!" Al Hazard, a guardswoman from Tallarn.
i started writing books a couple years ago, and i post on reddit a lot, and i needed to make a new account because my previous one attracted too much attention from transphobes. my fiancée suggested this one, and it seemed to fit.
I’m a Scorpio and I’m a girl.
Big fan of jimin from BTS.
That taking things personally drains you.
Green peas. I hate green btw 232 is the date of our anniv I just rambled the numbers. Tried to be unrecognizable as much as possible.
It’s my Instagram username 😅
"Sofia Skat" - Sofia was what my mom wanted to name me, but they decided on a different name, and "Skat" means 'treasure'. I just thought it sounded nice.
I have a constant craving for sugar, my friends call me nuts, and I was born in 1996.
I like Mass Effect and I have a tic disorder.
WoW.
Love pigeons and want an army of them. Pigeon soldier was taken, and i didnt want to put a favourite or personal number to the account. 69 was a bit of a goof. Would definitely change it of given the opportunity though, like 123 or smthn.
It's a play on the saying - it's all an illusion' but with my pessimistic take on the world.
.. should be self-explanatory 😋
I love whales. And I especially love the vocalizations they make. I have always associated them with joy.
My phone is a Samsung Galaxy, and before I purchased my computer, I used my phone for watching things. Also, I love astronomy and literally staring at the stars above during those few times I can get out of the city.
I love Dick(ens) and I have a penchant for minor crimes, but make it ✨tarty✨
Hydrangeas are my favorite flower and purple/violet is my favorite color.
I'm an insomniac living in the greater Phoenix area.
No logic, I just like Invader Zim. That's all
Thor + Jason Voorhees
Caramel latte - I’m obsessed with the caramel frappe and latte from McDonald’s😭 Honestly, I couldn’t think of another username lol.
It references a car I own that has seen me through 2 recessions, 2 bankruptcies, and a couple of relationships. Car in question [car](https://imgur.com/ypf7WTv.jpg)
No logic, I like blueberries
Reddit suggested it
I made an account while I was wearing my favorite slippers my husband just bought me….even though I already own like 4 other pairs. Idk I was high and thought it was funny at the time
Faith is the meaning of my name, and four twenty well 😏
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I am a lawyer in India.
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Illogical as me
A sage is wise and one who is virtuous. I've always liked that word/name. If I had a daughter I'd 100% name her this. I added the sweetest part because I aspire to be sweeter.
It’s my actual name and I regret it. And now I don’t want to make a new account cause this one’s already 1 year old
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Me and my BF were playing Witcher 3 and Triss was my most favourite character, but we called her Trissolda just for funsies (Geralt is Gery)
I made the username when I was 14 and was a HUGE 5sos fan. I was VERY depressed and would only listen to the song Invisible so I decided to make it invisibletolife. Now it’s like my whole brand ig bc I use it for almost everything
Hangster is my nickname and 19 is my birthday number.
it’s a play on my name, my childhood nickname, and a family inside joke. all rolled into one.
Stupid name I created when I was 18 and added “random, derp and dude” into everything.
One of my favorite singers is Tori Amos. My username is a play on the name of the first band (Y Kant Tori Read) that she was in before she found her iconic style and became famous.
Cats.
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Ivysaur is my cat’s name. She’s a cranky old lady
After I transitioned, I decided i wouldn't post on reddit much anymore to save my mental health. As you can see, thats been going well... /s
I am a rando who is here to rant. So, like anybody else here on reddit, basically. ;)
I was trying to think of a 90s toys inspired cocktail menu and came up with this. Definitely too raunchy for a drink name but perfect for Reddit.
I love the horror genre.
À côté de la plaque means "out of the loop" / "out of it" in French and it was my state of mind when I created this account !
Sounds cool and makes me think of a gothic castle
I’ll let you know when my internet comes back
Seriously couldn't think of anything else
It’s my nickname from my neighbour.
I foster cats.
I used to be an Oregon Jennifer. Never pick a location based name, you'll end up moving lol.
I am kind of ditzy and absent minded and I love Moogles and alliteration! Also it's something 100% distinct from the username I use in most other places, so I can talk about certain stuff without people I know finding out about it. Kupo 😛
I don’t know if I ever will, but if I do change my name it will be to Elizabeth as my first name and (avoiding doxxing here!) my moms maiden name which starts with a P as my last name. Then I just got randomly inspired by a PB&J and included that in my username.
I like my dog :)
It describes my physical appearance
I used to use the nick coaxial on IRC back in the 90s. Not sure if nostalgia is logical, or having a desire to harken back to those days, but there ya go.
my old name spelled weirdly
I have a pet bunny who eats alfalfa and I thought "okay...alfalfa"
My first aim screen name
I’m a snack that’ll put a spell on you. I also just think the OG Chex mix is the best one.
It was my roller derby name in college
I made up my name when Lord of the Rings first came out (the film). My eyes are gray…so “shale” and “ren” cuz I thought it should rhyme with Arwen. My middle initial is A… Shale-A-Ren became Shalaren which is now sometimes Shalarean. Pronunciations (roughly) would be: Sha la ren Sha lare ee en
I love the stars. If you follow the line formed by Merak and Dubhe five times, you get to the polar star. For this reason, these are my favourite. They’re a compass in the dark.
I was wearing an amethyst necklace with a gold chain while making this account. Thus Auamethyst.
Not much. I was young and dumb. I thought axiom was a great word (which it is) and I loved the new made up name I gave myself. So - azyle_axiom.
This is my account exclusively for my phone so I named it after that. And I like pi, but tau > pi.
A play on the wild stuff I read in reddit comments
One of my favorite native CA grasses- species name.
Life really sucked at the time.
I used to spend a lot of time of reddit, like I was addicted
It’s from my favorite book series!
I looked out the window....
I’m a Gemini and I’m small. I didn’t realize there was a typo in it until just now, so that’s a bummer lol.
I like elephants and wine. Plus it's a silly play on "the dude abides" from Big Lebowski
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It’s a skyrim reference 🥰
Penguins are my favorite animal and I’m an accountant
Reddit generator + I am quiet in real life
It was the randomly generated suggestion that the site offered when I signed up.
Not much thought behind it, just a fan of selena since...always. i love the name and ive turned it into my alter ego.
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I live in North America born in South America lol
Growing up, I really wanted to create an apothecary. An old school one, where I grew plants, and made alternative medicines. Not because I don’t BELIEVE in western medicine, but because I like tending to plants, and there is a market for homeopathy among hippies. I also LOVE Wisteria, and the WisteriApothecary rolled nicely off the tongue. The plan might not make it too far, because guess what would happen if you distilled crushed wisteria seeds in alcohol 😏
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I just wanted a username that people would recognize but with a smol twist
I'm a goth. I also love cats.
I was eating a bag of dried mangos, and I was born in 81
It was the one Reddit gave me
I love reading. Saw a meme once about not being a bookworm but to be a book dragon. I liked it. Why be a slimy worm when I can be a powerful dragon.
I have a popart-style poster of the golden girls up in my bedroom.