# Why is Colibri a Moderator? **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [September 8, 2007, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-colibri-a-moderator/418489 "2007-09-08T20:16:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Count\_Blucher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2007, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-colibri-a-moderator/418489/61 "2007-09-09T02:07:47Z")
[QUOTE=Wile E] **Why is Colibri a Moderator?** Because all that bird knowledge makes him damn sexy. [/QUOTE] Well, that settles that. Now if I can only find out why is Alex Trebek still a moderator. Oh, I didn’t mean here… ---
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2007, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-colibri-a-moderator/418489/62 "2007-09-09T02:55:20Z")
[QUOTE=Randy Seltzer] Gruh?? Really? I thought you were a [hummingbird](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violet-ear). [/QUOTE] Yes, but so is Huitzilopochtli, the Aztec’s “Hummingbird from Paradise.” His worshippers placated his thirst for blood by offering him hearts ripped from the chests of sacrificial victims. I prefer single-malt Scotch, personally. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2007, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-colibri-a-moderator/418489/63 "2007-09-09T04:43:26Z")
So heres to Colibri The mods very model Who can also pronounce Quetzalcoatl. - _Burma Shave_ ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2007, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-colibri-a-moderator/418489/64 "2007-09-09T06:20:23Z")
[QUOTE=Scissorjack] There are three of them: Huitzilopochtli, Duitzilopochtli and Luitzilopochtli. [/QUOTE] Just wanted to make sure this _bon mot_ did not escape the thread without the respectful golf clap it deserves. ---
**Author:** ![H3Knuckles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ba8739/32.png) [@H3Knuckles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/H3Knuckles)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2007, 7:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-colibri-a-moderator/418489/65 "2007-09-09T07:02:04Z")
Not only is **Colibri** a moderator, and ancient Aztec god of war, he’s also the inspiration for what was, arguably, [the finest Humming-bird based shooter on the Sega 32X](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolibri_%28video_game%29). They mispelled his name, but “what 'ya gonna do, eh?” PS. Bonus points to anyone who gets the reference above. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2007, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-colibri-a-moderator/418489/66 "2007-09-09T16:25:34Z")
[QUOTE=Cervaise] Just wanted to make sure this _bon mot_ did not escape the thread without the respectful golf clap it deserves. [/QUOTE] Well said. And if I ever learn what a golf clap is, I think I’ll propose one in honor of Post #61. ---
**Author:** ![Giraffe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/giraffe/32/129_2.png) [@Giraffe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giraffe)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2007, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-colibri-a-moderator/418489/67 "2007-09-09T16:53:59Z")
[QUOTE=Ukulele Ike] Well, _my_ groupies are fine. I barely moderate at all any more, because I’m so busy lying around drunk and naked with my groupies in a great big pile. [/QUOTE] I keep telling you, those are _groupers_, not groupies. Big difference. ---
**Author:** ![OneCentStamp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/13edae/32.png) [@OneCentStamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OneCentStamp)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2007, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-colibri-a-moderator/418489/68 "2007-09-09T17:09:32Z")
[QUOTE=Giraffe] I keep telling you, those are _groupers_, not groupies. Big difference. [/QUOTE] Speaking of groupers… **Q:** What’s the difference between a grouper and a SDMB mod? **A:** One’s a scum-sucking bottom feeder, and the other is a…fish. 😃😃 ---
**Author:** ![Rico](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rico/32/3582_2.png) [@Rico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rico)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2007, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-colibri-a-moderator/418489/69 "2007-09-09T18:22:41Z")
I resemble that remark! ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2007, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-colibri-a-moderator/418489/70 "2007-09-09T18:45:30Z")
[QUOTE=OneCentStamp] Speaking of groupers… **Q:** What’s the difference between a grouper and a SDMB mod? **A:** One’s a scum-sucking bottom feeder, and the other is a…fish. [/QUOTE] Actually, the [description](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grouper) of groupers on Wiki could fit our Mods quite easily. _Groupers are teleosts, **typically having a stout body and a large mouth**. They are not built for long-distance fast swimming. **They can be quite large** , and lengths over a meter and **weights up to 100 kg are not uncommon** , though obviously in such a large group species vary considerably. They swallow prey rather than biting pieces off it. They do not have much tooth on the edges of their jaws, but they have heavy crushing tooth plates inside the pharynx. They habitually eat fish, octopus, crab, and lobster. **They lie in wait, rather than chasing in open water.** According to the film-maker Graham Ferreira, there is **at least one record** , from Mozambique, of **a human being killed by one of these** fish._ ---
**Author:** ![Wile\_E](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c37758/32.png) [@Wile\_E](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wile_E)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2007, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-colibri-a-moderator/418489/71 "2007-09-09T21:03:03Z")
[QUOTE=Colibri] Yes, but so is Huitzilopochtli, the Aztec’s “Hummingbird from Paradise.” His worshippers placated his thirst for blood by offering him hearts ripped from the chests of sacrificial victims. I prefer single-malt Scotch, personally. [/QUOTE] I never knew hummmingbirds were so bloodthirsty. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2007, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-colibri-a-moderator/418489/72 "2007-09-09T21:06:06Z")
Pack hunters. Tiny, feathered piranha. ---
**Author:** ![BJMoose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/5fc32e/32.png) [@BJMoose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BJMoose)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2007, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-colibri-a-moderator/418489/73 "2007-09-09T22:33:28Z")
[QUOTE=H3Knuckles] Not only is **Colibri** a moderator, and ancient Aztec god of war, he’s also the inspiration for what was, arguably, [the finest Humming-bird based shooter on the Sega 32X](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolibri_%28video_game%29). They mispelled his name, but “what 'ya gonna do, eh?” PS. Bonus points to anyone who gets the reference above. [/QUOTE] Lotta good that’ll do me; some days I don’t get my _own_ posts. . . . ---
**Author:** ![Zoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a4c791/32.png) [@Zoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zoe)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2007, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-colibri-a-moderator/418489/74 "2007-09-09T22:46:39Z")
**Giraffe** , welcome to the SDMB! If you have any questions, just ask a moderator or read the stickies at the top of each forum. I hope you find your time here pleasant. Just try to develop a sense of humor and stick your neck out from time to time. Again, welcome! ---
**Author:** ![Zoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a4c791/32.png) [@Zoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zoe)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2007, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-colibri-a-moderator/418489/75 "2007-09-09T22:49:14Z")
**jimmycat** , your posts make me to think you could have some fun here once you learn the rules. Welcome! ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2007, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-colibri-a-moderator/418489/76 "2007-09-09T23:04:23Z")
[QUOTE=kaylasdad99] Well said. And if I ever learn what a golf clap is, I think I’ll propose one in honor of Post #61. [/QUOTE] Golf clap is what you end up with when you’ve let a dirty caddie shag your balls. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2007, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-colibri-a-moderator/418489/77 "2007-09-09T23:17:54Z")
If there are no trees where he lives, perhaps there is a lampost? ---
**Author:** ![H3Knuckles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ba8739/32.png) [@H3Knuckles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/H3Knuckles)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2007, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-colibri-a-moderator/418489/78 "2007-09-10T01:03:08Z")
**Kaylasdad99** , a golf clap is that soft, quiet applause snooty WASP types are often depicted giving in TV and movies. **BJMoose** , it’s an old running joke that pops up once in a blue moon over at [Penny Arcade](http://www.penny-arcade.com/). The joke is that they use to give out twelve made-up awards each year to call out attention to noteworthy games. The awards were typically so specific only that game could possibly earn it. But one year they randomly picked an old game that they (rightly) figured almost nobody had ever heard of. What’s funny is that a.) there is no other humming-bird based shooter, so there’s no need to specify that it’s on the 32X, and b.) the use of the term “arguably” in all later references to the joke, because who would argue that it’s the best of a category in which it is the only entry? And now I’ve killed the joke by over-explaining it. Mission accomplished 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Q.E.D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/51bf81/32.png) [@Q.E.D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.E.D)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2007, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-colibri-a-moderator/418489/79 "2007-09-10T01:37:53Z")
[QUOTE=kaylasdad99] And if I ever learn what a golf clap is, I think I’ll propose one in honor of Post #61. [/QUOTE] [Golf clap.](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cmc4KQAZAUk) ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2007, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-colibri-a-moderator/418489/80 "2007-09-10T02:39:09Z")
[QUOTE=Incensed] This is golden. ‘Hangers-on’–ha. Who the fuck says that? [/QUOTE] Anyone who speaks proper English? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-colibri-a-moderator/418489.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-colibri-a-moderator/418489.md?page=5)