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Community Spotlight: Martin

Toby — Fri, 20 May 2016 13:42:23 GMT

Hi guys,

As many of you know, we regularly spotlight great members of the forum to ask them some questions and find out more about the person behind the avatar

As we did one for me last year, I felt it was time to spotlight my lovely colleague @Martin-O2. So, lets find out more about Martin!

What’s your name and where are you from?

My name is Martin (clues in my user name ) and I'm from a town called Watford just north of London.

Favourite thing about the forum/what do you like best?

It's got to be the people on here and their willingness to help. Even when there is a new user with a simple question you guys are always ready to jump in and help and that's awesome!

Why did you join the 02 forums?

Its kinda hard to do my job without being on the forums so I signed up day one

Apple, Android or Windows?

I've been an Android man since making the move to a smart phone. I like the extra freedom you don't get with apple.

Favourite movie/TV show/actor?

Film – A really tough one, not sure if I can single one out but my top 3 would have to be The Shawshank Redemption, Total Recall (schwarzenegger version of course) and Die Hard which is IMO the best Christmas movie ever!

TV Show – Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Stargate and Star Trek and pretty much all sci fi shows.

Actor – Leonardo DiCaprio has been smashing it the last few years so I think he gets my vote for now.

Who's the most famous person you have met?

Danny Dyer. He was rather drunk and gave me a hug which was er, nice I suppose

Do you have any pets?

Three lovely cats! A boy and two girls.

Cats or dogs which do you prefer and why?

Gota be cats for me, most likely because I've grown up with them since I was a baby and have never had a moment without a moggy in the house. Would love a dog too but don't have the time ATM so it would be unfair on the dog to leave it alone all day. If I ever get one it will be a Shiba Inu breed.

What is your zombie apocalypse plan?

Stock up on melee weapons and try to make alliances with the neighbours for mutual protection. If it got to hairy I'd head for the coast and try to commandeer a boat.

Favourite meal?

A good curry. Got to be spicy!

Future developments in mobile tech your looking forward to?

Still a good few years away but I'm really excited about holographic displays. I love the idea of having a screen projected in the air above my phone.

Hobbies besides mobile?

I love watching movies and TV shows. I'm also a big gamer, currently working through Uncharted 4. I like to keep fit too. Oh I can also juggle but haven't done so in a while but it's like riding a bike, you never forget how.

Thanks Martin! Great to find out more about you :). Feel free to ask Martin your own questions below.

Do you want to be spotlighted? Send myself or Martin a message any time and we can have a chat about it.

Re: Community Spotlight: Martin

MI5 — Fri, 20 May 2016 13:50:23 GMT

Android and curry fan

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Martin-O2 — Fri, 20 May 2016 13:53:07 GMT

@MI5 wrote:

Android and curry fan

Glad you approve @MI5 there really is no other choice when it comes to food !

Re: Community Spotlight: Martin

Anonymous — Fri, 20 May 2016 14:21:12 GMT

Curry & a pint of cider

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Martin-O2 — Fri, 20 May 2016 14:37:07 GMT

@Anonymous Cider in the summer larger in the winter for me!

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Daddydoink — Fri, 20 May 2016 14:52:56 GMT

Martin,

What are your views on Lego? 😉

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Martin-O2 — Fri, 20 May 2016 15:15:07 GMT

@Daddydoink Lego is hours of fun for adults and kids alike

Re: Community Spotlight: Martin

jonsie — Fri, 20 May 2016 16:44:29 GMT

EU. ...In or out.....

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Martin-O2 — Fri, 20 May 2016 18:04:59 GMT

A tough one @jonsie I'm still undecided. I can see the benefits of staying in and leaving but I guess I need to make my mind up quickly!

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Cleoriff — Fri, 20 May 2016 18:44:54 GMT

A bit late to the welcome party @Martin-O2.....(been a bit busy) Nice to have someone else who likes cats.

Can't comment on your gaming habits..... I have no idea what you lads are talking about half the time...my last venture into 'gaming' was Sonic the Hedgehog...I was useless at that

Though I do make a mean curry........

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Cairdeas — Fri, 20 May 2016 20:19:52 GMT

Hi I Martin .Football or Rugby (or neither)? x

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Curr946 — Sun, 22 May 2016 21:41:08 GMT

..... I like cats. I like how they run when I chase them off the roof of my car....

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Martin-O2 — Mon, 23 May 2016 09:11:07 GMT

@Cleoriff Haha Sonic was a while ago now. The graphics have improved a lot but the same old frustrations are still a part of gaming.

@Cairdeas Nether for me, not a massive fan of either sport.

@Curr946 That's just mean if a cat is sleeping on your car you should get the bus to work

Re: Community Spotlight: Martin

Cleoriff — Mon, 23 May 2016 09:17:15 GMT

@Martin-O2 wrote:
@Cleoriff Haha Sonic was a while ago now. The graphics have improved a lot but the same old frustrations are still a part of gaming.

@Cairdeas Nether for me, not a massive fan of either sport.

@Curr946 That's just mean if a cat is sleeping on your car you should get the bus to work

I never quite got the hang of Sonic anyway @Martin-O2. My family would cry with laughter watching me swing the controller up and down and round and round...as if that would help the little hedgehog jump the hoops or whatever.....

Re: Community Spotlight: Martin

Martin-O2 — Mon, 23 May 2016 09:55:45 GMT

@Cleoriff Ahh yes there's one in every family that waves the controller around trying to get more height!

Re: Community Spotlight: Martin

gindygoo — Tue, 24 May 2016 12:22:55 GMT

You didn't answer the creme brulee question... Hot or cold and how crispy should the crystallized sugar be?

😂

Nice one on being as cat person 😺

Re: Community Spotlight: Martin

Anonymous — Tue, 24 May 2016 20:10:20 GMT

What's @Toby like to work with in the office?

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Cleoriff — Tue, 24 May 2016 22:22:09 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
What's @Toby like to work with in the office?

What on earth do you expect him to say to that Jane? I expect @Martin-O2 would opt for 'carefully chosen words' as opposed to a P45 in his next pay packet....

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Martin-O2 — Wed, 25 May 2016 09:19:37 GMT

@gindygoo I must admit I've never tried creme brulee in my life! What's the best way to have it?

@Anonymous @Cleoriff I have no comment

Re: Community Spotlight: Martin

Cleoriff — Wed, 25 May 2016 09:22:09 GMT

@Martin-O2 wrote:

@Anonymous @Cleoriff I have no comment

As expected ..."a carefully worded response"....P45 is safe for now @Martin-O2