Gamers worldwide logged onto Xbox Live last week to find that Microsoft had decided to upgrade their dashboard screens, and shamelessly rip off Nintendo's Mii idea. A huge number of people complained that the limited options available meant that every new avatar was going to look terrible, and it would be difficult to make something that you wouldn't be ashamed of. Using this as motivation, the forum goons have been busy creating online virtual identities which may actually look impressive. Did they manage to succeed? Judge for yourself.
AtomicBomber can't wait to take his Gandhi into an online deathmatch.
Biodome decided to go with a House avatar, to match his frightening addiction to pain meds.
It's the belief of Black Swan that kids should be exposed to the harsh realities of crack while they play Uno online, so Amy Winehouse was the obvious choice of avatar.
Chamber 9 hasn't given up on Ron Paul yet!
Remember when Futurama was funny? Coeus does! That's why he created this Fry.
This Week on Something Awful...
Pardon Our Dust
Something Awful is in the process of changing hands to a new owner. In the meantime we're pausing all updates and halting production on our propaganda comic partnership with Northrop Grumman.
DEAR FURRIES: WE WERE WRONG
Dear god this was an embarrassment to not only this site, but to all mankind
Let's improve landmarks
Landmarks and statues around the world: old, boring and could use an update.
Make Horror Wholesome
Join the SA Forum photoshop goons in their quest to make horror wholesome!
Every Conceivable Way EA Could Screw Up Star Wars: Squadrons
Yes, there are finally enough games for a new round of One Sentence Reviews
About This Column
The Comedy Goldmine examines the funniest and most creative threads from the Something Awful Forums. Although the Comedy Goldmine has changed authors many times over the years, its focus on the Something Awful Forums is still the same. Includes hilarious Photoshops, amusing work stories, parodies, and other types of oddball humor.
