Question about 'Jimlad'

[drednot57]

The name Jimlad for the sarcasm pirate have any significance? Forgive my ignorance, I haven't been able to ferret out a good answer to this puzzle.

 

[BigSkyCy2]

Best I could find...

Aarrr Jim Lad!

 

[Mr Janny]

Jimlad is just the name given to that particular smiley. I think it was programmed that way, not a decision made by CF. As far as why it was selected as the symbol for sarcasm, I believe that credit is owed to SeattleClone.

Here's the Urban Dictionary entry

Urban Dictionary: Sarcasm Pirate

 

[Mr Janny]

I don't know if this is what you were looking for, but the word "jimlad" in a pirate context, is probably a reference to the book Treasure Island.

 

[drednot57]

I don't know if this is what you were looking for, but the word "jimlad" in a pirate context, is probably a reference to the book Treasure Island.

OK, this answer seems to make the most sense. I should re-read the book I suppose.

 

[alarson]

I dont know... but i wish other boards i'm on had Jimlad. The internet needs a universal symbol for sarcasm..

 

[ISUinOR]

Jimlad is just the name given to that particular smiley. I think it was programmed that way, not a decision made by CF. As far as why it was selected as the symbol for sarcasm, I believe that credit is owed to SeattleClone.

Here's the Urban Dictionary entry

Urban Dictionary: Sarcasm Pirate

Did anyone notice the pop-up definition of "cyclone" on this page? I wonder if this is the OFFICIAL definition? Gives Iowa States mascot a new meaning...and possibly a new logo in the works?

 

[Mr Janny]

Did anyone notice the pop-up definition of "cyclone" on this page? I wonder if this is the OFFICIAL definition? Gives Iowa States mascot a new meaning...and possibly a new logo in the works?

yikes, man. Post a link instead of the actual definition. That was graphic!!!

 

[Cyclonepride]

yikes, man. Post a link instead of the actual definition. That was graphic!!!

THAT was posted?

:biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh:

 

[SeattleClone]

Jimlad is just the name given to that particular smiley. I think it was programmed that way, not a decision made by CF. As far as why it was selected as the symbol for sarcasm, I believe that credit is owed to SeattleClone.

Here's the Urban Dictionary entry

Urban Dictionary: Sarcasm Pirate

I can't take credit for coming up with it, I'm not sure who did. We've had this discussion before and no one has stepped forward so it must be someone who is not on the board anymore. After I saw it, I DID use it constantly and put it in my signature so it would catch on (I guess it worked) but I did not invent it.

I think it would be cool if we could spread its use across the internet. It's very hard to convey sarcasm on other message boards and in email.

 

[ISUinOR]

yikes, man. Post a link instead of the actual definition. That was graphic!!!

My bad, truly. Thanks a lot for the edit.

 

[ianoconnor]

On another board I post on, pbnation.com, they use the :dodgy: emoticon...

It's been around since at least 2005.

 

[cyco2000]

Jimlad is just the name given to that particular smiley. I think it was programmed that way, not a decision made by CF. As far as why it was selected as the symbol for sarcasm, I believe that credit is owed to SeattleClone.

Here's the Urban Dictionary entry

Urban Dictionary: Sarcasm Pirate

I can't take credit for coming up with it, I'm not sure who did. We've had this discussion before and no one has stepped forward so it must be someone who is not on the board anymore. After I saw it, I DID use it constantly and put it in my signature so it would catch on (I guess it worked) but I did not invent it.

I think it would be cool if we could spread its use across the internet. It's very hard to convey sarcasm on other message boards and in email.

I think the original credit has to go to Roger Sprague. I wonder if he's weighed in on the confrence re-alignment talk.

 

[Tre4ISU]

Yeah, Seattle but you marketed it. A product is only as good as it's salesperson. In the end people buy from people.

 

[Mr Janny]

I think the original credit has to go to Roger Sprague. I wonder if he's weighed in on the confrence re-alignment talk.

You might be onto something, there. Roger's reputation is already pretty epic. Giving him credit for the jimlad might push him into Legendary territory.

 

[b3r3m]

I dont know... but i wish other boards i'm on had Jimlad. The internet needs a universal symbol for sarcasm..

I heard at one time that someone or some company had created a universal sarcasm sign that they wanted to catch on for internet and texting purposes. It was called the "snark mark." I think this was it, but I could be wrong -

 

[CycloneYoda]

Aarrr Jim Lad!

 

[CycloneErik]

I respect SeattleClone's humility on this, but he may as well take credit. I compare him to Roger Sprague already

 

[Stumpy]

I think it would be cool if we could spread its use across the internet. It's very hard to convey sarcasm on other message boards and in email.

But I think that's part of the beauty of online communication. Should people really be warned that you're deadpanning? If sarcasm is being done correctly, people should recognize it for what it is. Posting a symbol cheapens the device.

 

[kucyclone]

As long as we're giving credit where it may or may not be due, everyone should search "Farmageddon" to see who coined the term.