I don't mind the animated avatars - I like the Taz one.
I don't have any favorites yet, nor do I want to hurt anyone's feelings by stating which ones are the worst
, but I definitely agree. The most disurbing avatars are Rrhain's and Wounded King's. I just can't help staring at both of them for long periods of time.
Rrhain's is mesmerizing (who IS that man?) and WK's is just plain disgusting looking (looks like a shark fetus to me).
As for your avatar, I'll guess Lord Kelvin.