Where the name 'typicalrunt' comes from

I’ve been asked a few times where the name ’typicalrunt’ comes from, so I thought I’d write the meaning down and also explain why I don’t use my real name. I love learning about the origins of words, so here’s my explanation of my nickname. The handle ’typicalrunt’ is from 1997 when I needed a handle for all of my online activities (at the time, this mainly included online gaming). Typically a nickname is chosen for you through some kind of friendly back-and-forth with friends. This time I chose the name because I wasn’t called any nicknames (this changed in subsequent year, but I’m keeping those names secret). ...

October 26, 2013 · 2 min · 355 words · Scott Brown