Mascot Name Runoff Vote

[Tourmeister]

Okay, so we are going to have a runoff vote for the mascot. It is between Dillo and TWiT.

[1TallTXn]

and Dillo's winning hands down!

(ok, there's only 2 votes so far ...)

[Squidward]

Dangit....I'm hurt that Pancake didn't make the cut.

[CycleCat]

I voted for TWiT last time, so I switched to Dillo this time just to keep things confusing! :-P

[guanajagirl]

Tied 50 50

[mjacks]

About bumperstickers stating that we are all TWiTs? ;-)

[Tracker]

I'm afraid my stuttering and tongue-tiedness might get me in trouble with either one.

[diggers1300]

I voted for Dillo. I was just afraid of what TWiT's girlfriend's name might be if we adopted a companion for him...

[fallendown]

I voted for Dillo. I was just afraid of what TWiT's girlfriend's name might be if we adopted a companion for him...

I just tied it up again!!!
The repercussions didn't occur to me until I read your post, of course I would have voted for pancake if it was a choice........

[DANNYROTH]

OK, I broke the tie with my "cross-over" vote for Dillo. I got to thinking how TWiT would look on a Tee-Shirt.

[Photojojo]

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[Gilk51]

I'm looking at a dead heat at 24-24.

Maybe we need two mascots? One north & one south?
And have picture contests?
:zen:

[Adan]

Nothing says Texas like "Dillo" :rider:

BTW, I missed how TWit came to be..... can someone please explain.

[Photojojo]

I think TWiT's black ops helicopters are going to swoop down and make Dillo vanish.

[budzrex]

I stayed with TWiT it was different

I bet most other stuffed Dillos are named Dillo

[Chirpy]

BTW, I missed how TWit came to be..... can someone please explain.

TWiT = Two Wheeled Texans

See the similiarity?

Dang BMW drivers, gotta have everything spelled out for them:rofl:

Come to the dealer. Go to the service counter. Open your wallet. Repeat.
(that was for Txmedic):lol2:

[STrider]

BTW, I missed how TWit came to be..... can someone please explain.

Initials for Two Wheeled Texans, with a vowel thrown in. Oops, spanked by Chirpy.

As for the T-shirt, how 'bout "I'm with TWiT"

I originally voted for Luchenback. We coulda called him "Lucky" for short-

Imagine the ensuing hilarity in these threads & t-shirts
"I got Lucky in..."
"I got Lucky with...."

Diggers1300 asked about TWiT's girlfriend. I think her name would be TWeeT.
"Hey, which 'dillo is that, TWiT or TWeeT?"

In the event of a tie, we could combine TWiT and Dillo, however, every combination I come up with has unfortunate phonetic results.

This may be a bit premature, but some suggestions for "Twillo (thanks, wabbit) Tag" rules:
1. No tag-backs
2. Minimum 24 hr "hold time" (before tagging next victim)
3. No tagging within a ride group in the same ride


I really should find something to do...

[wabbit]

Twillo

[STrider]

Tied 50 50

again.

[CycleCat]

We're gonna have to flip a quarter... heads is "TWiT" & tails is "Dillo."

If no body has a quarter handy, maybe we could get Tourmeister to just flip his bike. Belly up like a Dillo means it's "Dillo," tires down is "TWiT." :rofl:

[1TallTXn]

I actually kinda like Twillo...

unique and a compromise so nobody's happy! :trust: :lol2:

[Adan]

Twillo

:thumb:

[mjacks]

This is a close race. Hope it doesn't turn into a Florida 2000 election fiasco. Watch out for the hanging chads! :rofl:

[CycleCat]

If it does, we'll just name it CHAD! :lol2:

[Tourmeister]

Are people voting for a name they like or just to keep it even!? :scratch:

Perhaps Twillo would not be so bad... :ponder:

[DANNYROTH]

Twillo, TWiTyDillo!

unique and a compromise so nobody's happy!
__________________
Nathan

Some of these compromises are similar to King Solomon's proposed solution offerred to the two women that claimed the child.

[MeNWen]

I think I just bumped TWiT over the edge again.

[CycleCat]

How 'bout "TWiT the Dillo?"

[Texian]

Does this ever end ?!?!?!?:giveup:

[DaveC]

I can the T shirt now, TWT our mascot is a TWiT.
Are you TWiTter?
Some Texans are TWiTers!

[buck000]

How 'bout "TWiT the Dillo?"

Hey, cool, it could become a phrase like "Jump the shark."

"Man, we really TWiT the Dillo after that pie and the ride."

:rider:

[diggers1300]

"Man, we really TWiT the Dillo after that pie and the ride."

:rider:


:huh: But what does it mean or do I wanna know? :huh:

[1TallTXn]

TWiT's up my 3 ATM....

I'll change my vote to Twillo! I like it! :rider:

[Graubart]

Wow! This is a close race! :box:


I'm a Dillo man myself. :clap:

[Cruzintexas]

What ever! This is a poll to see what a bunch of twits we are!

[CycleCat]

TWiT's ahead! Close the poll!

[Gilk51]

TWiT's ahead! Close the poll!
I see it by one (47-46) right now.

Wait - have the Floridians voted yet? :-P

[SirWilhelm]

Nope the polls are still open and MENSA is there to help them get in the door (from a Far Side Cartoon).
;-)

Geez it was nice riding today. Rode a bit then took a nap then rode some more. And filled up for $5 with that SUV next to me quit at $60. And wan't full.
Ride on!

[Hemibee]

Vote tied again............49/49

[Gilk51]

Dillo pulls ahead! 50-49! :thumb:

you sure we can't have TWO mascots? ;-)

[1TallTXn]

that may be a serious option... :ponder:

[kurt]

I can already see that voter intimidation, wording on the ballot, and many other factors have prevented the landslide victory so rightously deserved by the TWiT's. It's obvious the Dillo supporters are trying to steal the election from the TWiT's. I'm not sure I want to go down the hanging chad route with an armadillo.

[Gilk51]

This is crazy! Looking at Dillo ahead by 2: 51-49...

Oh wait, a few more graveyards are coming in... ;-)

[1TallTXn]

when does this close??

we've got what ~2000 members? and only 100 have voted so far.

its sounding a lot like a presidential election... :rolleyes:

[CycleCat]

100 is a nice round number to stop at, but TWiT is trailing. Keep the votes coming!

[MCRyder]

when does this close??

we've got what ~2000 members? and only 100 have voted so far.

its sounding a lot like a presidential election... :rolleyes:

As my granpa used to say "Vote early and vote often" :trust:

[D'artagnan]

100 is a nice round number to stop at, but TWiT is trailing. Keep the votes coming!

TWiT Demands a re-count!

[buck000]

How about a compromise name: "Twitillo"

We could even pronounce it as a Spanish word, if one doesn't have the Red Mist of Immigration descending... ;-)

[kxmauk]

Is there a picture of the mascot somewhere?

Personally, I would rather be called a Dillo than a TWiT?

Also - what does the 'i" stand for?

You all also realize that a twit is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary as an annoying person...? Do we belong in that category?

[CycleCat]

The name doesn't describe us. It is the name of the stuffed armadillo that has been chosen as our traveling ambassador. I'll go find the picture. It's here somewhere.

EDIT: OK. I think I found the little bugger. I think this is him. Looks like a TWiT to me.

http://bluedogok.com/twt/dillo-sm.jpg

By the way, the "i" doesn't standfor anything. It's just a connector to make the TWT initials into a word. But if it really bothers you, you could say it stands for "internet"... as in Two Wheeled internet Texans. But be ready to get funny looks from the rest of us when you say it that way!

[Dirtrideroader]

I know what a dillo looks like, before and after they are smashed on the road, what does a twit look like. I picture my younger sister....

[kxmauk]

Cute armadillo, and he does not look at all like a twit on the annoying side, so I am all in for Dillo...

Kelley

[CycleCat]

But look at the blank, air-headed look in his eyes. There isn't a single thought going on in that head. It is empty upstairs. Definitely a TWiT.

http://bluedogok.com/twt/dillo-sm.jpg

Besides, naming a 'dillo "Dillo" is like naming a dog "Dog."

[kxmauk]

I just think I would rather associate myself with a group of dillos instead of twits :lol:

Kelley

[txbanditrydr]

Lets start over with two new names...... I'm not a fan of either one but Dillo did get my vote.

SpeedBump & ??????

[STrider]

Hey TM, have Sarah pick one out of a hat.

I like Twillo.

[Tracker]

I can already see that voter intimidation, wording on the ballot, and many other factors have prevented the landslide victory so rightously deserved by the TWiT's. It's obvious the Dillo supporters are trying to steal the election from the TWiT's. I'm not sure I want to go down the hanging chad route with an armadillo.

Where's the Rainbow Coalition and James Carvelle when you need 'em? I have heard reports of a legion of 'TwIT lawyers heading to Huntsville in a caravan from Austin. :lol2:

[1TallTXn]

I think its about time to call it off and go with a compromise name

Twillo
Twitillo (how do you pronounce this?? twitiyo as in spanish, like tortilla?)

other suggestions?

ok, thats a bad idea. if we go for more suggestions, we will wind up back here again :lol2:

[NX2000]

I actually like Twit, but voted for Dillo and here is why:

I listen to a pod cast called “This week in Tech”. (Twit) Geeky people may remember the guy that runs TWiT, Leo Laporte, formerly of TechTV and G4.

Anyway, in another forum I belong to, I mentioned what a good pod cast TWiT is for people interested in tech. I immediately got laughed at. Apparently TWiT also stands for a publication called “This Week in Texas” which reported on happenings around Texas for gay people.


So since there are other associations with TWiT, I went with Dillo.

[CycleCat]

twitiyo as in spanish, like tortilla?

Tortilla! Hey, I like that name. Let's put that one in for the next round of voting along with my previous suggestion of Lone Star (since the giant armadillo from the commercials had such a penchant for the stuff!)

OK. Let's start this ALL OVER AGAIN! :lol2: :shock: :argh: :headbang:




:duck:

Honestly, at this point, Dillo has held the lead for several days. I think it's time to call it Dillo.

[scratch]

Call it "No Name". That will satisfy everyone - or no one. ;-)

[1TallTXn]

We can't call him tortilla tell he gets run over. guess its a Texas pancake :lol:

[Tourmeister]

Well, much like the real world, democracy seems to be getting us no where... :doh:

So I think I will be looking around for an action figure. It will be plastic, virtually indestructible, cheap, and small (cheap to mail). I'll get back to you soon...

[Hammer]

It's working. There doesn't need to a landslide victory. One vote wins.
Put a deadline on the voting and we just live with the results.

[Chatterbox]

I agree - 1 vote wins. Put a deadline and that's it - as long as you agree to the outcome. After all, it is YOUR board! ;-)

[buck000]

Well, much like the real world, democracy seems to be getting us no where... :doh:

So I think I will be looking around for an action figure. It will be plastic, virtually indestructible, cheap, and small (cheap to mail). I'll get back to you soon...

If you decide to revert to a benevolent dictatorship, decision-wise, I humbly offer this "Texan" (http://givemetoys.zoovy.com/c=vxYlUeGLtcxABlvbkddnjxeft/product/BBI_EFA_BUSH) for your action figure...only $59.95+sh :lol2:

http://static.zoovy.com/img/givemetoys/W96-H180-Bffffff/bbi_efa_bush2.jpg

[Tourmeister]

Okay. Dillo wins. Still, we need a smaller version. The one I have at the moment is too large. I would never have even considered taking it on our recent DS ride to Arkansas.

Paul, I would never have GW as our mascot :suicide: Or any other recent Pres for that matter ;-)

[guanajagirl]

Nudge.... Did we find a appropriate action figure. What happened to the armadillo? Sorry that this kinda got dropped but with summer it would be fun to have a little guy to pass around and take to meets. :) So ya nudge...

[Tourmeister]

:tab I have been shopping for armadillos. The one we have is too big I think. I tried contacting a place that makes custom action figures that are posable. Can't get them to respond. I have canvased the local Toys R Us and they just don't seem to have any generic action figures that are not some kind of WWF or some other nonsense. Anyway, I have NOT forgotten this ;-)

:tab Interestingly, Sarah has started carrying the big armadillo around. Unprompted, she started calling him "Dillo" after we tried getting her to say armadillo ;-)

[DANNYROTH]

"Wisdon from the mouth of babes." What a great example! Didn't need a poll, just ask Sarah.

[1TallTXn]

I've got a cute little Bull that says TEXAS across his chest if we wanna try for that :shrug:

Jennifer can attest to his cuteness as she picked him out

I'll see if I can get a pic and put him up.

oh, I'm still 100% behind the armadillo, just offering another solution

[Tourmeister]

I was hoping to find something that would survive getting wet or messy. Cloth or stuffed items might get a bit "iffy" after a while. This is why I was really hoping to find a small posable action figure. Anyone got any good suggestions?

[Squeaky]

We should have kept the little Mickey & Minnie on the motorcycle that was on top of Sarah's birthday cake!

[SirWilhelm]

Have you looked in any of the tourist places for a 'dillo?
I'll look here and see what I can find. Do you want it with the Bud or without?

:giveup:

[Gilk51]

I'll look here and see what I can find. Do you want it with the Bud or without?
If it is going to have one, it should be a Lone Star... :roll:

[John Bennett]

Okay. Dillo wins.

Thank goodness!

A TWiT is a silly, annoying, ineffectual, and/or imbecilic person, typically English. Examples can be found in the Monty Python sketch Upper Class Twit of the Year:

http://www.jumpstation.ca/recroom/comedy/python/images/twit3.gifhttp://www.jumpstation.ca/recroom/comedy/python/images/twit1.gifhttp://www.jumpstation.ca/recroom/comedy/python/images/twit2.gif

[Chirpy]

[QUOTE=John Bennett]Thank goodness!

A TWiT is a silly, annoying, ineffectual, and/or imbecilic person, typically English. [/i]:

Good thing you added the "typically English" part, or I would have thought you were describing Congresscritters.

[dbdolan]

We can't call him tortilla tell he gets run over. guess its a Texas pancake :lol:
Tortilla time:lol2: He is now road kill
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d130/dbdolan/arkansas%20DS%20trip%204-30-06/Arkansas4-30-06002.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d130/dbdolan/arkansas%20DS%20trip%204-30-06/Arkansas4-30-06003.jpg

[guanajagirl]

Just to throw out a idea... What about Woody from the toy story movies as our mascot? I know he is a Pixar baby. At least he would be plastic...:shrug: Any other ideas??

[deepink]

You can have any action figure made to your specs for a little change. I know of three companies that make small plastic figures, if you send a technical drawing. It's probably not in our price range, but I'd be willing to look into it, and post some answers if interested.

[guanajagirl]

If you dont mind doing the research.... That would give us a few more options and it doesnt hurt to look! Thanx:)

[Tourmeister]

Darrell, that would be great. I tried contacting one place for that and they never would get back to me.

[DANNYROTH]

How do these look? My connection would not open pictures so I just am listing the address.
http://www.taylorcustom.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=K-AR&Category_Code=

[Tourmeister]

Danny, they are not posable. We want something with movable limbs.

[deepink]

I think I need to go into the TWTEX Merchandising business. Key fobs, koozies, plastic cups, action figures, pens, hats, stickers, oh yeah, and one of those big foam fingers to wear while riding as a group. HAHA. Joking.


I'll do a search for all the info on the action figures when i get into work Monday, and try to have some soild answers by that evening.

[DANNYROTH]

An armadillo action figure. Posable limbs? Would that look something like the Mutant Ninja Turtles?

I found another armadillo that looks neat, but, a bit pricey:
http://www.tableandhome.com/prodhdfij