User:Thepotman

The name "potman" was derived from two different sources.

Firstly, the "potman" has links to an Australian TV commercial for Fosters Lager back in the 1980's/90's that introduced the term "One Pot Screamer" to the user. A "one pot screamer" is an individual who is unable to drink small amounts of alcohol without displaying signs of excessive drunkeness and this is indeed a characteristic of the user.

Secondly, the "Potman" refers to the youngest of the user's offspring who was often referred to as "Tommy Pots" on account of his obsessive compulsion with stackable, coloured plastic pots.

There is a myth circulating the UK that the word "potman" was created during a showing of the tv commercial when Thomas was particularly active with his collection of coloured plastic pots.