Ah, I dare say this will get me thumped as well...

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary is a dictionary of American English. This forum though uses (proper) English English.

Originally Posted By Oxford English Dictionary
Definition of avatar in English:
noun
1 chiefly Hinduism
A manifestation of a deity or released soul in bodily form on earth; an incarnate divine teacher.
Example sentences
1.1 An incarnation, embodiment, or manifestation of a person or idea: he chose John Stuart Mill as the avatar of the liberal view

2 An icon or figure representing a particular person in a computer game, Internet forum, etc. conversation is depicted in a balloon over the avatar’s head


While they do appear to be similar definitions, I'd argue they are not.

But, is this the 5 minute argument?

Originally Posted By Monty Python
A man walks into an office.

Man: Ah. I'd like to have an argument, please.

Receptionist: Certainly sir. Have you been here before?

Man: No, this is my first time.

Receptionist: I see. Well, do you want to have the full argument, or were you thinking of taking a course?

Man: Well, what would be the cost?

Receptionist: Well, It's one pound for a five minute argument, but only eight pounds for a course of ten.

Man: Well, I think it's probably best if I start with the one and then see how it goes from there, okay?

Receptionist: Fine. I'll see who's free at the moment.

(Pause)

Receptionist: Mr. DeBakey's free, but he's a little bit conciliatory. Ahh yes, Try Mr. Barnard; room 12.

Man: Thank you. (Walks down the hall. Opens door.)

Angry man: WHADDAYOU WANT?

Man: Well, Well, I was told outside that...

Angry man: DON'T GIVE ME THAT, YOU SNOTTY-FACED HEAP OF PARROT DROPPINGS!

Man: What?

A: SHUT YOUR FESTERING GOB, YOU TIT! YOUR TYPE MAKES ME PUKE! YOU VACUOUS TOFFEE-NOSED MALODOROUS PERVERT!!!

M: Yes, but I came here for an argument!!

A: OH! Oh! I'm sorry! This is abuse!

Full script here

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