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Major Noob

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I've seen a lot of distaste here for the term " Xenomorph". This name has been around for some 26 years, since James Cameron coined it in Aliens. I understand that part of the problem is that Xenomorph isn't really a proper name, but an adjective. So what do all of you think? Any ideas as to what might be a better name for the beloved Xeno?

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shambs
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How about Incestivus Raptus, Linguafoeda Acheronsis or Biomechanical Nightmare? :D Plus I think the word Necro can also serve. Anyway the Xenomoph not served by a chronological factor. See Shaw or another crew using that name would be a bad idea.
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You know, Shambhala, I was kinda ambivalent about this but the more I think about it, the more I definitely don't want to hear Xenomorph in the sequel. Not that I think we will. How about this: The BIOLATOR. Oh, I'm just full of fun today.
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Now that name fits better with the Trilobite, :p joking. But I do not joke with Star Beast XD
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its xenomorph, nothing will ever change that. its interesting, iconic, makes sense, and like the term "space jockey" if you use it for such a long time, it will never change no matter how much you shove a new name into the movies. so why even bother trying? lol
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not that it would be in the next Prometheus. of course not that would be stupid. buts thats still what they will always be known as.
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No harm in tryin, here's a latin one that seemed to fit (imo anyhow) [i]silex rictus[/i] Still needs a bit of work though.

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sound very good
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Batchpool
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Out of interest, one of the Greek to Latin translations for xenomorph is [i]allophylus forma[/i] (just thought I'd mention that)

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shambs
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Xenomechanoid or Xenovenator Gigerensis
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craigamore
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I'll stick with alien organism....that's good enough for me.....
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Major Noob
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Craigmore you cut up! My uncle had Court of the Crimson King when I was a kid. Used to stare at that cover for hours. Schizoid Man scared me a bit. Okay, how about: Macerator Oysterlips?
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Greatest album cover ever...period.....and no comment....
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Redhead Ripley
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Ultimate Survival :-)
I have a pretty good idea of where it is. It's just down there, in the basement....
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Redhead Ripley
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Or a ultimate parasite :-)
I have a pretty good idea of where it is. It's just down there, in the basement....
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[b]Giger Beast[/b] is the only name I'm truly comfortable with in that it relates to the 'original' [i]Star Beast[/i] script and it's by [i]Giger[/i] ONLY. This forthcoming Gigerless-universe franchise i.e. Prometheus 2, 3, mini series ... wonder what [i]xeno design renaissance[/i] will show its referential head above the parapet.
2013 sci-fi horror novels 'Custodian' and 'Tandem' available from Amazon, B&N, iTunes etc...
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natalie
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xeno-schmeeno hahaaa,gonna keep it)) i like "bruno" one as well)) you guys are fun. and,yeah,for me they are just beasts or aliens,but that's good there are terms and classification,not a big fan of those slimies though-) xeno-schmeeno lol
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xenomorph is fine by me since the films, comics and games always have xenomorph. although others are named without xenomorph such as predaliens, praetorians and razor claws. I like to call them as demons from the sky or as engineers would say experiment gone wrong.
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How about Mighty Morphin Power Alien?....No..okay.

The Anunnaki were on the earth in those days--and also afterward--when the sons of God went to the daughters of humans and had children by them. They were the heroes of old, mighty men of high reno

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Bruno has grown on me. Just like Bob and Cuddles did a while back

Not a map, an invitation

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Major Noob
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Thank you Cuponator but I have to point out that unlike Bob and Cuddles, Bruno is a serious suggestion for an alternative to Xenomorph. For those still on the fence, may I suggest Brunomorph.
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Major Noob
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Here's another one: The MORB.
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shambs
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Anyway I'm a little tired of the word xenomorph but also we don't know if the sequel will have monsters (or the deacon, because it could be completely new creatures, who knows)
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The MORB. I know it sounds like NOOB but that's just a coincidence, I assure you. Heretofore I will refer to the Xeno as the MORB.
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What's about Plaque ( xeno as an ultimate parasite) consumes everything what lives, and after that dye, and only its spores survive; waiting for another chance/host. Still the xenomorph is my favorite name!! :-)
I have a pretty good idea of where it is. It's just down there, in the basement....
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[img]http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k511/mcsnapshot/morphe_zps36280056.jpg[/img]

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Hey that Predator is playing chess with a MORB! The Predators name is Stinky.
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The unknown, as we know, is far more terrifying than anything we could assign a name to. This is why people so desperately feel a need to name and know everything. This is also why we fear death (because truthfully, no one knows, if we were certain there was a cloudy heaven waiting, well that wouldn't be scary at all) This I why the creature is so much more effective when it remains nameless. Xenomorph is a stupid title, it literally just means Alien, or 'Foreign Form' I think ill stick with "that creature from Alien" or "The beast" Xenomorph sounds like a bug infestation, which set the tone for the stupid Cameron follow-up.
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I Personally can't think of anything more mysterious and frightening than MORB. The way everybody refuses to embrace it only proves that it's too frightening to even type on a keyboard. Good thing I have the courage to do this for you. MORB is the new BOO!!
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Bruno LOL....I call it Necronom ...It's more of a tip of the hat to H R Giger than anything else. Or Necromorph. I do like the term Morb. What about "Dickhead"?

The poster was good though!

 

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N4 that's priceless!
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"It's a perfect organism. And a total d**khead."
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Hahahahaha! Right on Noob! "Gigers Alien" is a good one...

The poster was good though!

 

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People, I think we are neglecting the obvious here. Giger's Alien is good but ............. [b][i]Ex-Wife[/i][/b] is more appropriate :)
In Space, no one can hear you fart.
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Community bump

The poster was good though!

 

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The Horg

The poster was good though!

 

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Lone
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Phallus Rudigigerus or Penis Head......oops can I say that?? :-D

THE LONE GUNWOMAN

"Let The Cosmic Incubation Begin" ~ H.R. Giger

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BIG Guy! :-D

THE LONE GUNWOMAN

"Let The Cosmic Incubation Begin" ~ H.R. Giger

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The Noobermorb ;-)

THE LONE GUNWOMAN

"Let The Cosmic Incubation Begin" ~ H.R. Giger

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Haha "Penis head" You've nailed it Lone!

The poster was good though!

 

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