But why?

B-B-B-Because I got t-t-t-tired of the old name and the occasional catcalls.

(No intent to be disrespectful to anyone with a special speech challenge, just thought I'd do it once).

The Looney Tunes characters were favorites of mine when I was a kid. I also considered using Wile E Coyote but thought that might bring out catcalls too.

"That's all folks" nice change....and you don't got to have a reason! I tot I saw a puddy tat....yikes I think you've got me hooked LOL.

Wile E Coyote is the name my brother-in-law used when he filled out the form for his (grocery chain) discount card. No one has ever questioned him.

What about Yosemite Sam? ;)

A teenager here in town drove a Rabbit VW and his license plate(limited to 7 spaces) read KZWABIT. I have always loved that kid's sense of humor.

Hmm, I never pictured Whiplash as being particularly tall. Maybe he is about the same height as D Do-right?

And in reality I'm in the middle of the two descriptions - taller and broader than average and a bit rounder than I should be. I'm working on that.

Elmer was such a sympathetic character. It'll be interesting to see how this works out. :-)

You wascally wabbit!

I'd expect "Coyote" to be met with howling and barks rather than catcalls.

I am sympathetic and display that by being ready to help others consider that there may be more than one way to look at stuff going on in their worlds and in their lives. Hearing a different perspective can sometimes help people to see things differently.

My words may involve a suggestion that the road being traveled maybe should be reconsidered, and offering information to do so. Ultimately, everyone chooses their own course.

Yeah, it was the Wile E (wily) part that I thought might be a magnet for catcalls.

Gee, just as I was about to ask if your DW was a "Natasha" or a "Nell"...

DH used to watch this cartoon Sunday afternoons before leaving to report to his Air Force Reserve unit. (He was home weekends at that point.) Later, his unit commander not only resembled the character in fluster and bluster, but he also had a stutter. He was (snidely) referred to as Elmer Fudd.

I see why people change their names...some folks (not on here) think it's pokemon instead of pekemom (I have a pekingese dog)

A rose by any other name..........

Ditto what Sushipup said lol

Welcome Elmer Fudd!!

Wow, I just can't imagine you being Elmer Fudd. Some other quick-witted, intelligent, outspoken fellow, but not Elmer. I have to pause and think now whenever I see the name. Regardless, Welcome, Elmer!

This will be quite the change. But if it pleases you, then you should do it. My sister dated a man named Dudley. My family didn't care for the guy, so he was always known as Dudley DoRight! I grew up watching those cartoons too and loved that whole series. Welcome, Elmer.

You wore out Bugs Bunny already?

pekemom - some of that might be autocorrect...

This is interesting. A kinder, gentler Elmer.
Elmer Fudd - Photographer

jasdip, I'm undeserving of your kind words but thanks. I'll bet Iknowit Iowa found your comment annoying.

watchme, that's an interesting clip you linked to. While watching, it struck me as older clip and an early rendering of Bugs because of the appearance of his face and protruding teeth. Even more telling was at the end, when he kicked Elmer into the water, Bugs' cackling sounded like Woody Woodpecker's trademark call. Mel Blanc, the vocal genius, was the voice of course of Bugs, Woody, Elmer, and most of the rest of them.

gyr falcon, when I changed the user name this morning, I first changed it to Bugs Bunny. It stayed like that for about 10 minutes. I thought that perhaps the Bunny part might also be a source of unwanted comments so I changed it to Elmer.

Imhappy&Iknowit IOWA zone 6b

"A rose by any other name.........."

You beat me to it!

EDIT to add: Hey I thought it was time for a change for me too, I took off the underscore from my display name ;)

I am depressed.... Some things just shouldn't change. At least you didn't go "Dudley" on us. (sigh)

Oh that's right... some (to be unnamed) folks insisted we were one and the same. And probably STILL believe it! There's just something satisfying about watching fools shove their foots in their mouths and trying to convince others their toes are tasty.

Yeah, cynic, some seem to be predisposed to listen to their own voices above anyone else's. That practice can lead people into truly believing their own BS and misunderstandings. Really, as if you and I were one and the same person.

Are you coming to dinner this coming Sunday night at Mom's house?

"Are you coming to dinner this coming Sunday night at Mom's house?"

Too funny!! :)

Cynic and Elmer (Snidely) the same? No way! Where did that came from?

Chisue, your last sentence was very clever. :)

Careful Elmer -- people will think you are inexperienced if they think you are a newbie giving out advice! You could also get into trouble 'cuz Elmer usually carries a gun! ;)

Hey El, some have to listen to themselves to have someone actually believe them, and their tantrums.

Oh, and I'll be there. I sure hope she's not making that gawdawful meatloaf again, buried in inches of that sweat of Satan commonly called ketchup!

Why don't you two get a room so that you can bad-mouth whomever it is you're talking about in some privacy. Get it all out of your system.

There was someone (was it one, or more people, I don't remember) awhile back who was silly then became rather obnoxious in repeatedly insisting that cynic had created a new user account and that was me. That's the reference.

We're musing in a good-natured way about someone who wasn't.

My, my! Did you get it all out of your system? Sheesh! Guess who's NOT invited to dinner!

Incidentally, some of the decaf brands are just as tasty as regular.

Nah, I'm the opposite of high strung, I'm as easy going and lackadaisical as could be. I was just explaining the setting to rhizo. Don't forget to bring some good wine for dinner, it's your turn. Mom's selection is always meager.

You guys (Elmer and Cynic) are cracking me up.

I'm pretty sure I know why your Mom's out of wine. ;)

Why - because she drank it or because we did?

Too funny!

Well, probably both when you and Cynic were younger. Everybody knows that kids'll drive ya to drink.

love the fun here

No, I wasn't referring to you Elmer. Next week let's have mom make wabbit. Or is it duck season?? I'll bring some 2buck Chuck.