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Lynnie · 01-03-2010, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Another Castle

Also, I was just browsing these pages when somebody suggested that the name "Mac" can be short for "William". Really? I've never heard that before!

Yeah, it goes back to Victorian times I believe, or maybe before that. I don't remember the story, but I'm thinking there was a royal who's name was William and someone in his family/court called him "Mac" for some reason, the likes of which I can't remember. So "Mac" became a popular nick name for "William" after that. I'm trying to find proof of it online, but not having much luck. I do remember however being reminded of it at hearing Sheryl Crow's song "All I wanna do is have some fun!". There's a line where she's talking about a guy in a bar who "says his name is William". But she's sure it's actually "Bill, Billy, Mac, or Buddy." "Bill", "Billy", and "Buddy" are more common nicknames for "William", and she has "Mac" in there too, so I know I'm not the only one who's heard of that.

Edit: Ok, I think I may have found at least part of the story. Both "Mac" and "Buddy" are names guys would call other guys when they don't know they're names, especially 100+ years ago. They were also both used for young boys, because they meant "boy". They were interchangeable. "Buddy" is also a nickname for "William", so "Mac" may have been mistaken to be a part of that family as well.

Lynnie · 01-27-2010, 11:13 PM

The profile pic "theme of the week" over at Facebook right now is for it to be of your favorite character. I chose a picture of Mac. Of course!

My friend Nigel (just like Numbah 1 on KND, hehe) has no idea who he is, and joked that he looks just like me. I played along, said he does, and also shared some basic info about him, and how much Mac and I have in common. Nigel responded with "And you both have a lot of hair!" That made me laugh.

I'd never realized that before, but it's true! His is bushy, mine is long, but yes, we both do have a lot of hair.

Nigel added later that we even share the two little hairs on the top of our heads.

Another Castle · 01-28-2010, 01:04 PM

Herriman orders him to get it cut at the end of Let Your Hare Down- he has an adorable reaction!

I just saw your myspace page- I especially like your little shrine to the boy!

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Originally Posted by Lynnie

I do remember however being reminded of it at hearing Sheryl Crow's song "All I wanna do is have some fun!". There's a line where she's talking about a guy in a bar who "says his name is William". But she's sure it's actually "Bill, Billy, Mac, or Buddy." "Bill", "Billy", and "Buddy" are more common nicknames for "William", and she has "Mac" in there too, so I know I'm not the only one who's heard of that.

That song was on my radio the other day! William is actually my first name- I've always known there is 'Will' 'Bill' and 'Billy'- but Mac?!

Lynnie · 01-28-2010, 08:11 PM

Heh, thank you.

I'm rarely there anymore though. It's kind of sad.

I kind of unintentionally dressed like Mac today. Khaki pants are part of the dress code for my job, and I wore a white waffle weave thermal top. I wanted to wear a t-shirt over the thermal because it just looks better that way, and while trying to decide which t-shirt to wear, I saw my Swiss flag t-shirt. The Swiss flag is red.

The t-shirt is fairly new since my mom got it for me when she and my dad were in Europe last summer, so I had never worn the three together before. It did make my mundane day at work a little more bearable.

carlito_cool · 08-10-2010, 10:20 AM

Mac is really a cool person. My fave cartoon character.

Lucky · 09-03-2010, 08:59 PM

I love that boy. I just do. Not in a fangirlish way, but yeah

Why?

1. He;s unique. I don't think I know another cartoon boy like him (okay, maybe the titular character of Hey Arnold! can be like him sometimes, not all the time). Mac just breaks the mold.

2. He's very sweet. He's not some mouthy kid in most cartoons. He has a really big heart

3. He's very under-appriciated. Most merchandise doesn't feature him on it. I remember being dissapointed when my parents gave me my Foster's b-day card when I trned thirteen and he wasn't on it (Frankie was on though

)

4.I feel bad for him. He goes through so crap all the time. He needs a hug

5. He reminds me of myself

6. He's just so cute!

Another Castle · 03-07-2011, 10:59 PM

Do any Samurai Mac images exist? I've heard about this from another thread (I don't like Billy and Mandy BTW), but I'm intriged about this crossover. Can't find anything on the web

Lynnie · 03-08-2011, 01:02 AM

They sure do! Here ya go.

There was a picture posted on the forums here too, but I can't find it. It may have already been deleted (by the photo hosting sight, not the forum). But it was the same pic as this one.

Lucky · 03-19-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynnie

They sure do! Here ya go.

There was a picture posted on the forums here too, but I can't find it. It may have already been deleted (by the photo hosting sight, not the forum). But it was the same pic as this one.

Aww!! That's so cute!

BTW, does anyone think that Mac is a little like Doug Funnie from Doug? Both are really sweet, sensitive, and shy kids, and both of them have friends who are colored blue

carlito_cool · 06-15-2011, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynnie

They sure do! Here ya go.

There was a picture posted on the forums here too, but I can't find it. It may have already been deleted (by the photo hosting sight, not the forum). But it was the same pic as this one.

very gOOd picture, my friend.

Jack < Mac (LOL)

Bloo > Aku (LOL)

01-27-2010, 11:13 PM	#252
Lynnie Lady of Brightwood Dream maker, wherever you're going I'm going your way Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Emerald City, in the Evergreen State, where everything is GREEN Posts: 2,419	The profile pic "theme of the week" over at Facebook right now is for it to be of your favorite character. I chose a picture of Mac. Of course! My friend Nigel (just like Numbah 1 on KND, hehe) has no idea who he is, and joked that he looks just like me. I played along, said he does, and also shared some basic info about him, and how much Mac and I have in common. Nigel responded with "And you both have a lot of hair!" That made me laugh. I'd never realized that before, but it's true! His is bushy, mine is long, but yes, we both do have a lot of hair. Nigel added later that we even share the two little hairs on the top of our heads. __________________ MySpace-Facebook-LiveJournal-Y!Profile-Dragon Cave Last edited by Lynnie; 01-27-2010 at 11:17 PM.

01-28-2010, 08:11 PM	#254
Lynnie Lady of Brightwood Dream maker, wherever you're going I'm going your way Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Emerald City, in the Evergreen State, where everything is GREEN Posts: 2,419	Heh, thank you. I'm rarely there anymore though. It's kind of sad. I kind of unintentionally dressed like Mac today. Khaki pants are part of the dress code for my job, and I wore a white waffle weave thermal top. I wanted to wear a t-shirt over the thermal because it just looks better that way, and while trying to decide which t-shirt to wear, I saw my Swiss flag t-shirt. The Swiss flag is red. The t-shirt is fairly new since my mom got it for me when she and my dad were in Europe last summer, so I had never worn the three together before. It did make my mundane day at work a little more bearable. __________________ MySpace-Facebook-LiveJournal-Y!Profile-Dragon Cave

08-10-2010, 10:20 AM	#255
carlito_cool The Coolest Nerd Im Cool, BayBay! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Carribean Cool. Posts: 70	Mac is really a cool person. My fave cartoon character. __________________ "I Spit of Face With The Apple of People Who Don't Want To Be COOL" - WWE Carlito Carribean Cool (2004)

09-03-2010, 08:59 PM	#256
Lucky Settling In I'M PIERRE'S GIRLFRIEND! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Third Street School Posts: 85	I love that boy. I just do. Not in a fangirlish way, but yeah Why? 1. He;s unique. I don't think I know another cartoon boy like him (okay, maybe the titular character of Hey Arnold! can be like him sometimes, not all the time). Mac just breaks the mold. 2. He's very sweet. He's not some mouthy kid in most cartoons. He has a really big heart 3. He's very under-appriciated. Most merchandise doesn't feature him on it. I remember being dissapointed when my parents gave me my Foster's b-day card when I trned thirteen and he wasn't on it (Frankie was on though ) 4.I feel bad for him. He goes through so crap all the time. He needs a hug 5. He reminds me of myself 6. He's just so cute! __________________ The cutest kid ever ---- http://www.youtube.com/user/kablamoi.../3/nLQ4tiMDm8U Check out my YT account!

03-07-2011, 10:59 PM	#257
Another Castle At Home Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 238	Do any Samurai Mac images exist? I've heard about this from another thread (I don't like Billy and Mandy BTW), but I'm intriged about this crossover. Can't find anything on the web __________________ What do you mean our Princess is in...... Alpha November Oscar Tango Hotel Echo Romeo Charlie Alpha Sierra Tango Lima Echo

03-08-2011, 01:02 AM	#258
Lynnie Lady of Brightwood Dream maker, wherever you're going I'm going your way Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Emerald City, in the Evergreen State, where everything is GREEN Posts: 2,419	They sure do! Here ya go. There was a picture posted on the forums here too, but I can't find it. It may have already been deleted (by the photo hosting sight, not the forum). But it was the same pic as this one. __________________ MySpace-Facebook-LiveJournal-Y!Profile-Dragon Cave