Why the ID, ZORD189? What does it mean?! (Tell me yours too?)
Okay... I do not know why in the GIF above, everyone is going "HUH?!". But if you were born a 90s baby, you would clearly remember the "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers". When I was young kid, I loved watching the power rangers. I would oogle for days telling all my friends that I like the Red Ranger and the Pink Ranger is my crush. Then we would argue over who gets to be the Red Ranger who is automatically the Team Leader of the group when we played pretend.
Just when the Red Ranger was getting all the hype, this fella decided to jump in and kick some butt.
Yes, we all decided that we like the White Ranger now and the Red ranger was a nobody. Just cause the White Ranger has a cooler outfit than the rest. Ahhhh.... those were the days when these are the only things we kids would worry about. Who gets first pick and all.
As I was planning my next animation post for the evening, I was talking to one of the Steemian from #teammalaysia, goes by the handle of @iamjadeline. She basically writes about her family, food, positive/motivational posts and she joins a lot of contests on Steemit(A contest queen at that). You can check her profile here.
Why I brought this up was because while we were talking, she asked me this very same question that a few other Steemians have asked me before. Why zord189?
That was when I decided to write about how I came up with the name zord189. What does it mean??
When I was about 12 years old, I used to receive those monthly toy catalog for ages 3-14. Looking back now, I'm one very lucky kid to even have the catalog subscribed for a year. The thing is, I never got to buy the things from the catalog. I just like looking at them. Well actually no, my mum wouldn't let me. :D But it's all cool, cause I already have a bunch of toys in my toy bucket at home.
Until one fine day, on the front page of the catalog, as vividly as I can remember, was a shoutout of a new series of toys called THE ZORDS.
Introducing, The Zords
Hahaha, I'm sorry, still a kid at heart here. As you can see, these Zords all have their different Zord number. Who knows how many are there. For me, I didn't really fancy the Power Rangers, but when this series of robots came out, I was in love with them.
Unfortunately, I never got my hands on any. Everytime, I would just look at it sitting on the shelf above in the toy store. So, I decided to use zord as my in-game ID for my first ever online game, Ragnarok.
If you can't have it, be ONE with it - zord189
Yes, after that, @iamjadeline asked me where did the 189 come from. Well, when I was registering for my online game account, the username, zord was taken. So they offered me four choices with numbers front and back. I chose zord189. Hahaha, plain simple and have been using it ever since.
After that, I carried on with growing up and soon other things attracted me more than toys. I still always wanted to be part of these transforming robot thingy that you always watch on TV and you know what?
My dreams did come true. Here is my latest animation episode for a Korean Cartoon TV Series that I've done.
My boss also gave me the scenes with the robots to animate. I would like to think that this is FATE. :D
To Infinity, and Beyond - Buzz Lightyear, Toy Story
Till this day, zord189 will live on.
PS. It would be cool to hear how you got your Steemit username too. Write a post & you can leave it at the comment section below
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Jude would have done his nut in for those Zords! lol
As for my username.... its TOP SECRET.... can definitely NOT share what it means and why I chose it! lol :D
Let Jude watch the animation! He would love it! :D
Right.... ;D
Is it not because your name is Jaynie? I thought your name is Jaynie Lea, hehe.
Don't laugh but I love Power Rangers then and also erm..now. I watch with my kids now. Such blessing! Now looking at The Zords, they do look like Power Ranger Dino Charge. You want? Maybe still can find at mall now.
Thank you for mentioning me who busybody ask more😉. And it is interesting to find out.
My username ah...haha. As you can see, no story at all. Just @iamjadeline. That is who I am.
Wait...what? A contest queen? lol... it is fun you know.
Zord, you are one super talented animator. To me is really high high level.
All the best in all your endeavours.
Hahaha, Power Rangers Dino Charge!!! hahaha, it's okay la, buy also put on table see see only.
No lah, I really got a lot to learn le. Hahha, still can improve a lot. Like Disney level. :O
I think hearing more Steemians' username origin stories would be fun. Mine is pretty simple because it's just my name, so I don't have a fun backstory like this, but I enjoyed hearing about yours.
I can't say that I remember the zord toys. They sure do look fun, though. Hate you never got any. It's also interesting to know that the numbers don't have much significance.
Anyhow, thanks again for sharing!
Hahah, come to think of it, I should've made this post a mini contest for Steemians to earn SBDs for participating in their username origin stories.
That would be very interesting for sure. I would have no shot at winning, but I would enjoy learning about the origins of other people's usernames!
Mr @Zord189, the creative genius on Steemit.
I love your childhood stories.
Its really crazy how we grow up becoming things we never had while growing up.
For example, I too never had toys to play with and my parents never allowed us watch tv. So I used the tv of my mind and developed my imagination.
Now I write and create anything I want into reality.
Cheers man!
I still remember your handwork on @air-clinic's logo and banner. Thank you! Nice seeing you on @sndbox!
True story! Ain't no creative genius though. :) I hope all is well with you and your initiative bro!
When I saw Zord, I was thinking about Power Rangers already that time. But I wanted to give you the "benefit of doubt" Hahahaha. Anyway, it is a cool name cos Power Rangers are cool and we all grew up with it. What's better than having one fav part of our childhood to be in our names that we can choose? Lol. Though so, I didn't name myself Tenderheart cos though the name is cute, it isn't as cool as Zord 😂 Hahahhaha. Love ur animations skills too, especially the Korean one that you shared. With that kind of quality you have, I believe you are going to make yourself known in this area, man! Bless u!
Thank you @happycrazycon!!! Tenderheart is a nice name! Happycrazycon also nice!
Hahaha~ exactly what was going on my mind when I first saw your name. A megazord lover. Now that you have posted the truth I can confirmed its true XD am a zord lover too =D
!!! The White Ranger is mine! hahaha :D
=P
I remember when Power rangers came out one of my Nephews was big into them,
Its greta a dream from a child has turned out into reality for your hat is awesome
Thank you!
Your welcome
Haha cool! I've been wondering why zord189 too. Thought something to do with Zorro. Hahahaa. Ok now i know. Thanks for sharing with us! 😄
So... what does the 168 behind ur username stands for?? :D
Hahaha its my birthday. 16 august :)
:Oooooooooo Haha, niceee
@zord189, don't forget her birthday date k.... @michelleloh168! xD
Yeah. I used to fancy the pink ranger too when I was a kid. I grew out of her though and began to like the yellow ranger :) - I think it's the yellow one, right? Power Rangers was one of my faves as a kid.
Hahah!!! They're awesome. I used to like the Blue ranger for awhile.
Omg I never thought of that when I saw your username. Power Rangers were one of my favorite animated and TV show series when I was a kid. I am not sure, but I still think I have their actions figures back home in Croatia. :)
My favorite was a Black Ranger. Not really sure why. lol :)
@iamjadeline is an awesome person. I enjoy reading her posts. So much wisdom in her words. Plus she is literally sharing her thoughts and life with us. Which is amazing. :)
So how did ur username origin come about? @awakentolife is a nice name. :D
Awwww......that is so sweet of you. Thank you @awakentolife ;)