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==Former signatures== ==Former signatures==
# ], obviously. *1. ], obviously.
# ] For this one, I looked at every letter in my name, and thought of a name that begins with each one. Yes, as you can see, that includes male names. *2. ] For this one, I looked at every letter in my name, and thought of a name that begins with each one. Yes, as you can see, that includes male names.
# ] I've just heard it from so many, that's all. *3. ] I've just heard it from so many, that's all.
# ] This one, together with the proceeding one, received a great deal of attention during their use. This is a reference to Dot Warner, on '']'', because she says "Call me 'Dottie' and die!". *4. ] This one, together with the proceeding one, received a great deal of attention during their use. This is a reference to Dot Warner, on '']'', because she says "Call me 'Dottie' and die!".
# ] This one, of course, is a reference to ], by ]. *5. ] This one, of course, is a reference to ], by ].
# ] Just a silly one, based on a random title I gave a school project a few years back. I'd thought of "You'll all be frozen in ] really soon!", another former assignment title, but I had a feeling other users would take that the wrong way, ergo... I didn't. *6. ] Just a silly one, based on a random title I gave a school project a few years back. I'd thought of "You'll all be frozen in ] really soon!", another former assignment title, but I had a feeling other users would take that the wrong way, ergo... I didn't.
#] I figured this would be good for motivation. *7. ] I figured this would be good for motivation.
# ] For a long time, it was back to plain old me, but of course, that couldn't last forever. *8. ] For a long time, it was back to plain old me, but of course, that couldn't last forever.
# ] This signature must be the new record holder for "Most Attention Received". I applied this signature sometime between March 9th-18th, 2012, with the thought of "Well, I really would like to have a powerful operatic voice, so the sooner I get started the better. Why not reflect it on Misplaced Pages for a while as I'm at it?", in mind. I was amazed by how many people commented, jocularly and metaphorically, on this signature! When I decided to go back to quirky signatures I intended to resume my original routine of keeping one for about a month, and then moving on to a new idea, but of course I held onto this one due to its popularity. I'm glad so many people were touched by my "song", but I'm afraid after 10 months I had plain worn my throat out, and needed to take a rest. Perhaps someday I'll pick that microphone up again, but for now... *9. ] This signature must be the new record holder for "Most Attention Received". I applied this signature sometime between March 9th-18th, 2012, with the thought of "Well, I really would like to have a powerful operatic voice, so the sooner I get started the better. Why not reflect it on Misplaced Pages for a while as I'm at it?", in mind. I was amazed by how many people commented, jocularly and metaphorically, on this signature! When I decided to go back to quirky signatures I intended to resume my original routine of keeping one for about a month, and then moving on to a new idea, but of course I held onto this one due to its popularity. I'm glad so many people were touched by my "song", but I'm afraid after 10 months I had plain worn my throat out, and needed to take a rest. Perhaps someday I'll pick that microphone up again, but for now...
# ] Hmmm, I guess on my way back from the stage I got the wrong door... I'll see how long I can stand there before finally having to shut it. *10. ] Hmmm, I guess on my way back from the stage I got the wrong door... I'll see how long I can stand there before finally having to shut it.
# ] - After all, who doesn't love a good, old-school, "ridiculously long, ludicrous ensemble of characters entering a bar..." joke? I chose the particular characters in this joke for the following respective reasons: (Print encyclopedia) Because Misplaced Pages's an online encyclopedia that's constantly growing and reinventing itself to make itself superior to all other forms of encyclopic<ref>'''Not''' a typo.</ref> collections, so the mention of a print one may, depending on the individual, be considered a suitable topic for mockery. (Strawberry shortcake) My mother made a strawberry shortcake for dessert on the day I came up with this signature - we had a relative's visit - so it was on the mind. (Sycamore) I'm not really sure; I was in a bind for ludicrous companion prospects and I seem to recall selecting the first term which leaped in front of my mind. I'm pleased with the attention this one got as well; very amusing, I found it.<ref>. Retrieved on May 15th, 2013.</ref> *11. ] - After all, who doesn't love a good, old-school, "ridiculously long, ludicrous ensemble of characters entering a bar..." joke? I chose the particular characters in this joke for the following respective reasons: (Print encyclopedia) Because Misplaced Pages's an online encyclopedia that's constantly growing and reinventing itself to make itself superior to all other forms of encyclopic<ref>'''Not''' a typo.</ref> collections, so the mention of a print one may, depending on the individual, be considered a suitable topic for mockery. (Strawberry shortcake) My mother made a strawberry shortcake for dessert on the day I came up with this signature - we had a relative's visit - so it was on the mind. (Sycamore) I'm not really sure; I was in a bind for ludicrous companion prospects and I seem to recall selecting the first term which leaped in front of my mind. I'm pleased with the attention this one got as well; very amusing, I found it.<ref>. Retrieved on May 15th, 2013.</ref>
# ] - T'was in fact inspired by the attention cited above. That, and I couldn't get the song it's ] out of my brain as I was writing this... *12. ] - T'was in fact inspired by the attention cited above. That, and I couldn't get the song it's ] out of my brain as I was writing this...
# ] - As I promised, all shall be revealed now that this one is to be placed on my "retired signatures shelf." The answer to the code is very simple; acronymical in fact. You need only look at the letters of the code and compare them to the message before them. Not that there's a prize or anything involved, but you're welcome anyway! *13. ] - As I promised, all shall be revealed now that this one is to be placed on my "retired signatures shelf." The answer to the code is very simple; acronymical in fact. You need only look at the letters of the code and compare them to the message before them. Not that there's a prize or anything involved, but you're welcome anyway!
# ] - Well it does, after all! *14. ] - Well it does, after all!
# ] - Nothing personal, I'm just either curious or else throwing rhetoric to the wind... your choice. *15. ] - Nothing personal, I'm just either curious or else throwing rhetoric to the wind... your choice.
# ] - Who knows? There just might be a hidden meaning in this... Well, I was unable to decode it. Perhaps it's just time to move on... *16. ] - Who knows? There just might be a hidden meaning in this... Well, I was unable to decode it. Perhaps it's just time to move on...
# ] - This signature, started in late December 2013, is in honour of... Come on! You've ''gotta'' be able to guess this one! *17. ] - This signature, started in late December 2013, is in honour of... Come on! You've ''gotta'' be able to guess this one!
# ] - Aw man! I'm normally so good at this one!!! *18. ] - Aw man! I'm normally so good at this one!!!
# ] - So ''that'''s how you get that wonderful, coveted cakey texture good signatures are so renowned for! *19. ] - So ''that'''s how you get that wonderful, coveted cakey texture good signatures are so renowned for!
# ] - As befits the general jokester attitude of the premier of April. But then, I always seem to be of that inclination, don't I? *20. ] - As befits the general jokester attitude of the premier of April. But then, I always seem to be of that inclination, don't I?
# ]<ref>Formerly read as "Spring in Misplaced Pages's...", but I changed it to a non-contraction because, when using this signature during my workouts, the wiki-markup often looked like swearing to me.</ref> - No kidding! At least be sure to read an article on an allergy medication first; if that doesn't work, read one on tissues or handkerchiefs. If that doesn't work... please consider the original advice. *21. ]<ref>Formerly read as "Spring in Misplaced Pages's...", but I changed it to a non-contraction because, when using this signature during my workouts, the wiki-markup often looked like swearing to me.</ref> - No kidding! At least be sure to read an article on an allergy medication first; if that doesn't work, read one on tissues or handkerchiefs. If that doesn't work... please consider the original advice.
# ] - Thought I'd try a theme here; this is the first part of a favourite ] limerick... *22. ] - Thought I'd try a theme here; this is the first part of a favourite ] limerick...
# ] - And part two... *23. ] - And part two...
# ] - And part three... *24. ] - And part three...
# ] - And part four... (Also my 25th consecutive signature change!!!) *25. ] - And part four... (Also my 25th consecutive signature change!!!)
# ] And that's all there is to it! *26. ] And that's all there is to it!
# ] ''Supposed'' to be sung to the tune of "]" by ]; it ''does'' sort of improvise melodically towards the end of the line. *27. ] ''Supposed'' to be sung to the tune of "]" by ]; it ''does'' sort of improvise melodically towards the end of the line.
# ] I'd be even more flummoxed than if I came with a straight answer from the start. Simple as that. There you go. *28. ] I'd be even more flummoxed than if I came with a straight answer from the start. Simple as that. There you go.
# ] Seeing as that's the next decade we're approaching, almost halfway there, and ol' WP ''is'' wild after all!!! *29. ] Seeing as that's the next decade we're approaching, almost halfway there, and ol' WP ''is'' wild after all!!!
# ] - As far as witty comments go, I think this pretty much handles itself. *30. ] - As far as witty comments go, I think this pretty much handles itself.
# ] That remains to be seen. But at least it rhymed! *31. ] That remains to be seen. But at least it rhymed!
# ] Question is, are they up to it? *32. ] Question is, are they up to it?
# ] I can sense a few good MoTD concepts within the song referenced here! *33. ] I can sense a few good MoTD concepts within the song referenced here!
# ] Don't believe me? Just try it - oh, and remember that clicking ], now that the link's been provided, is tantamount to cheating... *34. ] Don't believe me? Just try it - oh, and remember that clicking ], now that the link's been provided, is tantamount to cheating...
# ] Answer to ''that'', ]! *35. ] Answer to ''that'', ]!
# ] - Coz let's face it; out of we the devoted editors of this fine encyclopedia, who ''hasn't'' experienced this nocturnal phenomenon as a result of our dedication? ;) *36. ] - Coz let's face it; out of we the devoted editors of this fine encyclopedia, who ''hasn't'' experienced this nocturnal phenomenon as a result of our dedication? ;)
# ] - Then I'm sure that would be enough to solve EVERYONE'S troubles! :D *37. ] - Then I'm sure that would be enough to solve EVERYONE'S troubles! :D
# ] - Just a little interaction-inspired joke.<ref></ref> Not in the slightest bit intended to be long-term, I can assure you... *38. ] - Just a little interaction-inspired joke.<ref></ref> Not in the slightest bit intended to be long-term, I can assure you...
# ] - So said due to the exclusivity of the population who may find that the linked page serves a fully functional, dictionarial purpose. You're very welcome. *39. ] - So said due to the exclusivity of the population who may find that the linked page serves a fully functional, dictionarial purpose. You're very welcome.
# ] - Inspired by a picture shared by a friend sometime back. Was a long-time coming, but I think it was worth it! *40. ] - Inspired by a picture shared by a friend sometime back. Was a long-time coming, but I think it was worth it!
::As an honourary note, I have to include some humourous answers provided by others, to this signature's prompt: ::As an honourary note, I have to include some humourous answers provided by others, to this signature's prompt:
::* "''If Misplaced Pages had two swans for every project discussion... Mimi could be transported on their wings to the Heavens!''" <small>] 23rd October 2016.</small><ref> Retrieved on February 1st, 2017.</ref> ::* "''If Misplaced Pages had two swans for every project discussion... Mimi could be transported on their wings to the Heavens!''" <small>] 23rd October 2016.</small><ref> Retrieved on February 1st, 2017.</ref>
::* "''...then the swans would feed the beetles to the baby swans.''" <small>], 30th December 2016.</small><ref> Retrieved on February 1st, 2017.</ref> ::* "''...then the swans would feed the beetles to the baby swans.''" <small>], 30th December 2016.</small><ref> Retrieved on February 1st, 2017.</ref>
# ] - And my routines here are the evidence to prove it! *41. ] - And my routines here are the evidence to prove it!
# ] Said with appreciation/apologies to ]. *42. ] Said with appreciation/apologies to ].
⚫ *43. ] I'll be doing this!
*44. ] Already mentioned the reason behind this one, so let's save some time.<ref> Retrieved on 7th November, 2017.</ref>
*45. ] I might have been referring to speed-reading or I might have been struggling to read while half-awake...
*46. ] Since the words started making sense again, I decided it was time to address a potentially far more serious issue...
*47. ] Things just get done better, that way.
*48. ] Okay fine; for sure, for sure; she's a Wiki-girl in a
*49. ] One of millions upon millions of factoids you can find within the scope of Misplaced Pages's content!
*50. ] - For you all editors whose accounts are young whipper-snappers, you'll come to understand what I mean in due time. Listening to narrations of ] videos from the subreddit "r/Choosingbeggars" might also lend a hand. Meanwhile, here's to my 50th signature change, as of May 18th, 2020!!!<ref> Retrieved on May 18th, 2020.</ref>


==Current signature== ==Current signature==
* ] (]) 21:19, 17 December 2024 (UTC) - These days more than ever, I think ] was really onto something...
⚫ * ] I'll be doing this!


==Notes and references== ==Notes and references==

Latest revision as of 21:33, 17 December 2024

And now we come to it: Read on if you dare, for once you've entered Wilhelmina Will's Hall of Signatures there's... actually, millions and millions of ways you can get out (just type something in search, for a shortcut!). Because of my wild and wacky sense of humour, I like to experiment with different signatures from time to time. So far the ones I've come up with have been zany phrases or lists, as you'll see below.

Former signatures

As an honourary note, I have to include some humourous answers provided by others, to this signature's prompt:
  • "If Misplaced Pages had two swans for every project discussion... Mimi could be transported on their wings to the Heavens!" Pdebee, 23rd October 2016.
  • "...then the swans would feed the beetles to the baby swans." Robert McClenon, 30th December 2016.

Current signature

Notes and references

  1. Not a typo.
  2. "Misplaced Pages talk:Signatures," Revision 555113671. Retrieved on May 15th, 2013.
  3. Formerly read as "Spring in Misplaced Pages's...", but I changed it to a non-contraction because, when using this signature during my workouts, the wiki-markup often looked like swearing to me.
  4. Because who wouldn't have?
  5. "User talk:Wilhelmina Will/19" revision at 20:45, 23 October 2016. Retrieved on February 1st, 2017.
  6. "User talk:Wilhelmina Will/19" revision at 04:03, 30 December 2016. Retrieved on February 1st, 2017.
  7. User:Wilhelmina Will/sandbox. Retrieved on 7th November, 2017.
  8. User:Wilhelmina Will/sandbox, Revision 957369472. Retrieved on May 18th, 2020.