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[thehefner]

It was due.

Really, it's what all the cool kids have been doing anyway, and besides, cats_n_crying was just so "John Hefner circa 2001." For those who always wondered the origins of that screen name, it originated from my very first cast party with the Rude Mechanicals, a loving clusterfuck of geeks and weirdos of all stripe, and I was the baby of the group: the token virgin.

Everyone was drinking at said party, and while I was still a downright teetotalitarian by the name of Captain Buzzkill, I actually started riding off of their drunken vibes until I started feeling and acting drunk myself. And it was in this manner that the eighteen-year-old me openly lamented my virginal, loveless singletude by wondering aloud, "Why don' girls like me? I got plenny'a things girls like. I like cats! I like crying!"

I apparently broke tazira with that line, and it became a recurring gag since.

Y'know, if HOW HEFNERIAN, I made a gag about how we're stuck with the screen names we make online, names that often originate from our own nicknames or in-jokes, many of which were only relevant to certain people at certain points in our lives. "Internet Screenames," I said, "The love tattoos of the 21st Century." But while my IM screenname is forever stuck with the name of a character I'd write about back in high school, at least I can finally update LJ to the point in my life where I am now. Especially as Boulder wraps up with this weekend, and my life has achieved another little accomplishment forward.

And really, until such time as it looks like a bad idea, "The Hefner" is going to be an essential component to all my solo shows. Even my BUB AND JOHNNY GO show will be start with "The Hefner Presents..." I've actually had people say to me, "Ah, so YOU'RE The Hefner," so clearly it's catching on (and I don't think they were going by the website either, simply by the show title).

Really, the only reason I hesitated to make the change--aside from my deep-seated fear of change and making big decisions--is that I might jeopardize my celebrity status on scans_daily. But I'm sure they'll figure it out soon enough.

Will give full report on Boulder probably next week, once I return. In the meantime, hi. :)



EDIT: Shit, it's still weird and jarring wrapping my brain around this. It's like whenever I have to shave my sideburns for something, it takes me about a day to accept the sudden huge change and feel comfortable with it. I'm gonna miss cats_n_crying, but time to move on.

I furthermore realized that--to many--you knew me as cats_n_crying before you ever knew me as John Hefner! Egad, a whole era is truly over! Did I mention I take some things far too seriously? Some things never change in seven years.

Phase two, at some point: finally give my ugly-ass LJ layout an overhaul worthy of TheHefner.

Comments

[jellied.livejournal.com]

Don't know when you fly out-- but I'll be at my shop all day on Monday. And then I'm going to a wedding (well the reception part anyhow).

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

Flying out Monday afternoon. This weekend is packed, and if it's to happen at all, it'd be Monday. It's looking mighty slim, but send me your store info anyway please, just in case!

[jellied.livejournal.com]

19 E Bijou
Colorado Springs, 80903

[nymphgalatea.livejournal.com]

Aww, Heffie. I like it!

Yeah, I only knew you as cats_n_crying until a few months back. And I'm sure scans_daily will catch on. Eventually.

I didn't even know you could change your name on LJ. I should change mine, 'cause I hate it, but to what?

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Was starting to get worried there that I should have consulted peeps here before making any rash decisions. But then, that's the brand name I'm going for anyway, so it was already a foregone conclusion.

You need to buy a rename token for $15, which you can get from the LJ store. After that... I dunno, besides being an inventor, nerd, and inexplicable lover of bratty super-brats (I think I too am actually developing a fondness for Superboy-Prime, god help me), there's not too hugely much I know about you. Only YOU can answer this riddle.

[nymphgalatea.livejournal.com]

I think I too am actually developing a fondness for Superboy-Prime, god help me

Heh. In the (stupid) future everyone will love Supermanboy Prime.

I was very pleased over the Legion of 3 Worlds book that came out this week. Superman wants to *redeem* him! This is precisely what I want too. (Well, that or Brainiac Five kicking Primes' arse with Science, that would also be fun)

I don't think I want to be spending 15 dollars on an intangible internet purchase right now. Just been informed this week that my job in a financial company is being transferred out to India in a couple months time, so I'm saving my pennies in case I can't find another job quickly.

That could be my new name: unemployed_lass

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

That issue is so goddamn awesome. With the "Revenge of the Rejects" storyline, Johns has FINALLY shown me why the Legion are awesome. "Legion of Three Worlds" has only reinforced that opinion.

"unemployed_lass" has a certain lovely ring to it, but it will--hopefully--become inapplicable before too long. Fingers crossed!

[nymphgalatea.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I'm thinking this is an opportunity to try and get a job I actually *like*. Only problem is I have no idea *what* I would like to do. I envy you very much, mate. You know what you want to do and you're pursuing it in with success. Puts me to shame ;)

[pondering-duck.livejournal.com]

Wow, you also get drunk when other people are drunk?

It's weird, huh.

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

Maybe it's an actor thing. Like, do you ever start taking on accents or inflections of the people/areas you're around?

[fiveseconddelay.livejournal.com]

"ever start taking on accents of people you're around?"

I worked so hard to break that habit for a while it felt like psionic warfare.

[leiacat.livejournal.com]

I had been wondering where that name came from. (I'd have asked if I ever remembered when I saw you in person).

Anyhow, welcome to your new, improved self. Hope you like it here. (I know I do).

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

Aye, originated back in the days of fiveseconddelay's pink trailer. Ah, memories.

[heykidzcomix.livejournal.com]

I think you should have named yourself An Hefner. There are more than just the one.

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

But then people would have kept asking if my name was "Ann," and that would have been no good.

[heykidzcomix.livejournal.com]

Not at all--it's pronounced "an HEFner," which would sound impressive and possibly a little snooty. Maybe even push your name over into monocle-worthy status.

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

You know how to make a person start to curse rushing off and blowing his rename token without consulting others first... but then my shows would have to be called "An Hefner Monologue," which really doesn't really ring properly.

Also, I keep hearing "Ann." Let's not play up my girly sensitivity more than we strictly have to.

[heykidzcomix.livejournal.com]

Oh, it rings properly. But then, I'm a stickler for linguistic precision.

(ha ha, you wasted moooooney)

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

Well then youuuuu can follow me around and correct everyone else when they read that as "Ann Hefner."

Hey! I, for one, would NEVER waste Paul Mooney, even if he does make me feel like a dumb white cracker sometimes (in a good way).

[civilbloodshed.livejournal.com]

"The Hefner Presents..." is definitely a love tattoo of the 21st Century if I've ever heard one. Like, a skeevy one that's tatted on someone's butt.

Does this mean your LJ will be your personal website, or are you getting a real, non blog-based, site up?

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

... is that a good or bad thing?

Actually, I *do* have a personal website already, which is where the name came from--www.thehefner.com--but I use and update LJ so much more frequently that I figured it'd be best to consolidate them so fans of my work can find my blog.

[civilbloodshed.livejournal.com]

It's a good thing if it's done in this font.

I am so, SO not on the ball here.

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

Then ready your ass, madam! READY. YOUR. ASS.

[kosher-jenny.livejournal.com]

Change is good! I "met" you through s_d as cats, but the new one is more fitting I think.

I'm due for a name change myself. The one I've got now isn't my favorite, and people keep mistaking me for an actual Jewish person. Mind you, after being online since middle school, this one isn't even in the top five most embarrassing nicknames.

Fatality

[yancentric.livejournal.com]

nothing to do with this post. but anyway:

http://www.destructoid.com/elephant/photo.phtml?post_key=100915&photo_key=58542

[gore-whore-5.livejournal.com]

I love the Hefner. It fits you well. Also, we need to hang out soon. It's been way too long.