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swsteckly · Jun 2, 2003, 01:45 AM

Hi guys,

I've just purchased a hot new ride (certified 2000 Volvo S80 T6, with twin-turbo 268HP engine, leather, etc with 58,000 mile warranty - really is like new), and I plan to get a personalized license plate for it, and of course I want it to be apple-related. I have seven characters to work with. So far, I've come up with these:

ALTIVEC

WEBDAV (not really mac-related)

AAPL

And my personal favorite, SUPRUSR (of course in reference to the UNIX 'superuser').

I'm really leaning toward, SUPRUSR, but since I get one crack at this I want to make the most of it. I've got a few days before I need to file the paperwork, but the sooner the better. Any suggestions you might have would be VERY much appreciate.

Remember: SEVEN characters.

tintub · Jun 2, 2003, 02:02 AM

MACUSER?

phantomdragonz · Jun 2, 2003, 02:06 AM

I have NEVER seen a personalised plate that i thought was cool, they always left me with "why is that cool?" I donno if you want to it is up to you, but i would be happier with a normal everyday plate then anything else....

now only if i could have a car i could be proud of...... ummm Subaru WRX STi (U.S. version 300Hp **4 cyl** turbocharged intercooled with intelligent 4 wheel drive.... ummm) I am amazed how they fit 300 ponies into a 4 cylinder engine...

P.D.

tintub · Jun 2, 2003, 02:10 AM

I will probably be getting TINTUB at some point (in a couple of months when I get back from America/UK/France) and will put it on my (girlfriend's) 1984 Ford Laser.

bzImage · Jun 2, 2003, 02:11 AM

Once in silicon valley, i saw a old VW beetle with this license plate:

"FEATURE"

it was great!!!

it really makes a lot of sense..

tintub · Jun 2, 2003, 02:18 AM

Originally posted by bzImage:
Once in silicon valley, i saw a old VW beetle with this license plate:

"FEATURE"

it was great!!!

it really makes a lot of sense..

Did the guy inside have a microsoft shirt on?

CaseCom · Jun 2, 2003, 02:38 AM

MOOF
QTZXTRM
KRNLPNC
IPODUSR
PPC970
MAC OS X
SNAPPY
OS X JAG
OS 9 RIP
PANTHER
FNDRSUX
COCOA
FSCK IT

I can just imagine trying to get that last one past the DMV ... "it's Unix for 'filesystem check'! Really!"

libraryguy · Jun 2, 2003, 04:51 AM

My plate says MAC PRO 1

[edit] this post made me a veteran member!

willed · Jun 2, 2003, 07:02 AM

err, you guys really ought to get out more...

Cipher13 · Jun 2, 2003, 07:28 AM

The only Apple-related plate I'd even consider is:

DARWIN.

Why? Cause it also means stupid people should die. Which I very strongly support.

residentEvil · Jun 2, 2003, 08:14 AM

my plate has my nickname on it: HOOTER

however, driving around the other day, i saw this:

ASDFJKL

funniest thing i ever saw. i don't know how many times i use that when i'm working on form templates on web sites. not as good as mine, but good in the sense of computer related.

rambo47 · Jun 2, 2003, 08:43 AM

I'm going to replace my current plate (OPEN GL) with something more Mac-centric. I really like MAC OSX.

ThisGuy · Jun 2, 2003, 09:13 AM

i just saw somebody with PORT 80. i am not a fan of vanity plates, but i thought that one was pretty cool.

davesimondotcom · Jun 2, 2003, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by swsteckly:
WEBDAV (not really mac-related)

I'm going to get that next time I re-up my plates...

Appropriate with my name and occupation.

tintub · Jun 2, 2003, 09:51 AM

Originally posted by Cipher13:
The only Apple-related plate I'd even consider is:

DARWIN.

Why? Cause it also means stupid people should die. Which I very strongly support.

well whether you support it or not, stupid people die anyway, as do clever people, stupid. And darwinism is about survival of the fittest, not the cleverest. Look at the cockroach.

daimoni · 01:12 PM

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swsteckly · Jun 2, 2003, 12:05 PM

Great suggestions guys! Keep 'em coming!

I've got it narrowed down:

KRNLPNC
SUPRUSR
PORT 80

swsteckly · Jun 2, 2003, 12:15 PM

I was playing around in Photoshop...

Whaddaya think?

davesimondotcom · Jun 2, 2003, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by residentEvil:
my plate has my nickname on it: HOOTER

however, driving around the other day, i saw this:

ASDFJKL

funniest thing i ever saw. i don't know how many times i use that when i'm working on form templates on web sites. not as good as mine, but good in the sense of computer related.

Maybe they couldn't get QWERTY?

When I am working on temlates I always use the trusty LRM IPSM.

xi_hyperon · Jun 2, 2003, 12:19 PM

Originally posted by swsteckly:

My favorite.

D'Espice · Jun 2, 2003, 12:41 PM

Funny thing I saw was "MacDev1" on Ricci's car, that was a nice license plate. However SuperUser and KernelPanic are not Mac-specific but Unix-related.

How 'bout something like MacUser or just Mac or something like that. I also like that ASDFJKL or QWERTY thing, however you'd have to take QWERTZ for Switzerland.

davesimondotcom · Jun 2, 2003, 12:44 PM

Why not just MACOSX?

Worst. Episode. Ever. · Jun 2, 2003, 01:04 PM

SOSUMI

davesimondotcom · Jun 2, 2003, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by Worst. Episode. Ever.:
SOSUMI

DOGCOW
MOOF
WYSIWYG
PSHOP
APPLE
RGB
CMYK
APPLTLK
SAFARI
CYBRDOG (old school)
POWER PC
IVOLVO

Powaqqatsi · Jun 2, 2003, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by CaseCom:
MOOF
QTZXTRM
KRNLPNC
IPODUSR
PPC970
MAC OS X
SNAPPY
OS X JAG
OS 9 RIP
PANTHER
FNDRSUX
COCOA
FSCK IT

I can just imagine trying to get that last one past the DMV ... "it's Unix for 'filesystem check'! Really!"

SNAPPY !!!

(you've got a snappy Volvo...)

IUJHJSDHE · Jun 2, 2003, 05:11 PM

Sounds like a huge waste of money.

Cipher13 · Jun 2, 2003, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by tintub:
well whether you support it or not, stupid people die anyway, as do clever people, stupid. And darwinism is about survival of the fittest, not the cleverest. Look at the cockroach.

In an environment where all specimens of humanity, from the idiotic to the intelligent, get to do things such as speed around in metal vehicles weighing over a ton, the stupid people die first.

You're right, but it sounded good, so I stand by it

(wasn't meant to be a serious comment...)

keekeeree · Jun 2, 2003, 05:59 PM

STVJOBS
MSFTSUX
666-66
PWRUSER

misc · Jun 2, 2003, 06:08 PM

Originally posted by Cipher13:
In an environment where all specimens of humanity, from the idiotic to the intelligent, get to do things such as speed around in metal vehicles weighing over a ton, the stupid people die first.

You're right, but it sounded good, so I stand by it

(wasn't meant to be a serious comment...)

Haha.. Which side of the sand pit smell the worst? (George Carlin, baby!)

D'Espice · Jun 2, 2003, 07:11 PM

Originally posted by keekeeree:
666-66

I LOVE that one!!!! Thanks dude, now I know what I'm gonna get for my car

swsteckly · Jun 2, 2003, 11:15 PM

Sounds like a huge waste of money.

Haha, it's not THAT much money. About $25 USD if you convert it, give or take a little.

Here's the new 'top three':

KRNLPNC
SUPRUSR
QTZXTRM

swsteckly · Jun 2, 2003, 11:17 PM

I like SOSUMI, but it sounds kinda feminine, dontcha think?

schalliol · Jun 3, 2003, 12:05 AM

I live in Silicon Valley and see all these Mac plates that are great from Apple employees. MOOF, DOT MAC, and a bunch of others. Apple people can apply for one before an announcement, but they won't get it until after the announcement.

RGB · Jun 3, 2003, 12:33 AM

KILLGTS
MAC DDY
I LIFE
PWRBOOK
G4TOWER

schalliol · Jun 3, 2003, 12:39 AM

Do you guys have an online configurator like CA where you can check the license plates that are in use, etc? The question is, what's available.

exa · Jun 3, 2003, 02:10 AM

I vote for KRNLPNC!
Also like ASDFJKL and SOSUMI.

swsteckly · Jun 3, 2003, 03:19 AM

The top two now are:

KRNLPNC
MACDADY

Keep posting the killer ideas, and let me know which of the two you like.

schalliol · Jun 3, 2003, 11:27 AM

Can you do: MAC DADY, most states permit one space to extend the letters.

cenutrio · Jun 3, 2003, 11:38 AM

I saw a Massachusetts "G5 wanted" in a related post.

Very funny or sad, I could not find out.

stevesnj · Jun 3, 2003, 09:31 PM

AQUAOSX

macvillage.net · Jun 3, 2003, 09:50 PM

Goats cx

Avenir · Jun 3, 2003, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by macvillage.net:
Goats cx

DO IT!!!!!

hahaha... nah, i would put these on my car:

WILDEEP
SOSUMI
FSCK (IT)
IH8OIT

of maybe AVENIRX

malvolio · Jun 3, 2003, 10:20 PM

ILIFE
ITUNES
MACRULZ
KILLG8S

(OT - saw a funny plate on a Saab the other day: SNAAB)

schalliol · 02:48 AM

Ok, I know the options in California are limited, but is one you could do if you really like OS X:

It IS available. I'm ammending this, you have to have an awesome car to pull this one off.

I just love that you can view it like this on the CA DMV site. Indiana didn't have anything like that. Choose whatever personal plate type you like.

Mulattabianca · Jun 4, 2003, 01:27 PM

i want fsck -y as plate, but as no slashes it will likely be fsck y. i'm just afraid that that will attract a lot of speeding tickets etc.

Sven G · Jun 4, 2003, 01:30 PM

Hey, Mulatta... how are you?

A rather long time since your last Lounge visit...

mixin visuals · Jun 4, 2003, 03:21 PM

PANTHER
CRSH PRF

FCK XP
XP SUX

APPL ROX
PPC 970

DELETE

dencamp · Jun 4, 2003, 03:31 PM

I'd consider FRAMISTAN

palmberg · Jun 4, 2003, 05:46 PM

Originally posted by dencamp:
I'd consider FRAMISTAN

Or 'LRN2CNT'

davesimondotcom · Jun 4, 2003, 06:08 PM

I got a kick out of the fact that the State of California says:

The number '69' is reserved for 1969 year model vehicles.