Knowember 2026

I’m participating in Knowember 2026, a blogging event initiated by Robert Birming. A photo I recently got into drawing and this is one of my favorites. A drawing is not technically a photo, but it’s officially allowed by the rules. 😅 And this one is based on a real photograph of myself. Name or nickname I’m Robert and most people just call me that. On the Fediverse (and pretty much everywhere else on the internet) I’m known as IrgndSonDepp. I’ve been using this nickname since I was 14 or 15. Over the years I’ve been asked many times why I have such a clunky nickname and what it means. “Irgnd son Depp” is a German slang spelling for “Irgend so ein Depp”, which roughly translates to “some idiot”. Back when I was really into Quake 3 Arena and Unreal Tournament, I thought it would be hilarious if somebody was fragged by “Irgnd son Depp”. 🤣 If you’re wondering how this is pronounced, here’s a recording of me saying it in German. Your browser does not support the audio element. Where in the…

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