Nov 1, 2018
Randy Murray - Dark Lantern Tattoo (Medford, OR)
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Randy Murray - Dark Lantern Tattoo (Medford, OR)
Randy Murray - Dark Lantern Tattoo (Medford, OR) The Quest for Planet Nan
Randy Murray - Dark Lantern Tattoo (Medford, OR)
Randy Murray - Dark Lantern Tattoo (Medford, OR)
The Origin Story of Cptnrandy
What name do you use on the Internet?
cptnrandy
Do you keep the same name everywhere?
Pretty much, other than when I use my full name.
Where did it come from?
I’m not entirely sure I can figure it out myself. I’ve been on the internet since 1985 when I got my first post-college job. It was at Bell Labs and I instantly fell in love with the net, although it was mostly used at that time to discuss Star Trek and had absolutely no cat pics.
For some reason at that time when I set up my first email address, outside of my work addresses I picked out “cptnrandy.” I initially thought it was because of my Star Trek fascination and I do have a certificate declaring me a Star Fleet Captain, signed by Gene Roddenberry (or at least he signed the original and I got my name printed on a nice copy).
But I am also reminded of a childhood toy that always played a big part in my imaginative play. It was an “action figure” the size of the original GI Joes and called “Captain Action.” Captain Action’s special ability was that he could dress up as superheroes. I only had the Batman costume, but that was still pretty cool.
But if I dig further into my psyche I find that there’s yet another captain down there, and he’s probably the root of this madness: the kindly and gentle Captain Kangaroo.
So, no, I have no idea why I picked that name. But I am allowed pudding on Wednesdays if I behave myself.
What does it mean to you?
It is an ironic/non-ironic wink at authority, which I both have a problem with and aspire to.
Why did you choose it?
See above
Do you ever think of changing it?
Far too late for that, mate.
Why do you / don’t you use your real name?
I do use my real name and make no effort to disguise the fact.
What was your first internet screen name?
That’s the one.
What is your favorite name you’ve seen in your travels across the net?
greatdismal, but only because that’s William Gibson’s handle.
Whose origin story would you like to hear next?
Mine, if someone could explain it to me better.
Now that people have heard your story, where can they go to find out more about you?
You can always visit my main site: randymurrayonline.com (it’s on a rather extended, perhaps permanent hiatus.
According to The Huffington Post, Randy Murray gave his two-year-old a cheese sandwich to eat before leaving for her daycare. Regardless of the policy, Murray is upset he didn't just get a warning. While suspension may seem extreme, the daycare has the policy in place likely because several children have severe food allergies.
A 2-Year-Old Juvenile Delinquent Gets Suspended Over A Cheese Sandwich
A 2-Year-Old Juvenile Delinquent Gets Suspended Over A Cheese Sandwich
If smuggling cheese is wrong, I don’t wanna be right!
An Ottawa daycare is getting some exposure after they suspended 2-year-old Faith Murrayfor three days for violating their strict “no outside food” policy. Faith had a cheese sandwich inside a ziploc bag in her pocket and a teacher spotted it the moment she walked into the classroom. Faith hadn’t finished the sandwich at home for breakfast so…
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There are depths of trivia that can startle and worry those who haven’t thought about a subject. “That’s not important,” they say. “How could you possibly use that?”
And yet, knowledge, any knowledge, understanding how things work, why they work, and what may be possible, is incredibly, amazingly valuable.
This little essay by Randy Murray really speaks to me. I will forever be obsessed with filling my mind with as much as it can hold about a variety of topics. It's great to know that the great thought leaders out there still encourage this type of behavior.