In post 435, Shaziro wrote:Nom Aristophanes: Mr. Brightside
He's very cheerful in my experience, and is always looking on the bright side of things. Add to that the musical reference since he seems to prefer titles with puns or references, I figure it's a slam dunk for him.
In post 449, mastina wrote:[...]I feel like that ability to write a spin on things is part of Aristophanes's charm; he can support something that would otherwise superficially be negative, and make it clear he is supporting it because he sees it as a positive thing.In post 439, Psyche wrote:what does the reference to the killers song do?
wikipedia says that lyrically the song depicts the jealousy and paranoia of a man who suspects his significant other is cheating on him
despite the name "Mr. Brightside" it seems like the exact opposite of the kind of point you're trying to make
That makes the song reference a perfect fit for his character--the song might officially have a negative connotation with it, but Aristophanes is the type of guy who can put a positive spin on it such that it is agoodthing, matching the upbeat nature of the song's tune rather than the literal nature of the song's given meaning.
So Inththe Aristophanes title.
I actually believe Mr Brightside is:
- A better (more recognisable) song reference (and a better song)
- A more communicative reference
- A more appropriate, funny and relevant description
Plus I agree with the people who proposed Mr Brightside in the first place. It speaks directly to the fact that, whenever confronted with the vitriol that is EVERYWHERE on this site, Ari either:
- Counters by pointing out bright sides of situations
- Counters by trying really really hard to find the inkling of a bright side
- or if the vitriol is especially harsh/dickish/uncalled for, counters with a passive aggressive yet completely polite takedown that basically conjures the image of Ari smiling through gritted teeth.
So yeah. I know Mr Blue Sky hasn't lived too long, but Mr Brightside was the right call.