Ever wanted to change your name? Maybe you’re looking for a fresh start. Maybe, you don’t much like your family, and you’d like to dissociate yourself from them. Who knows, maybe you finally landed that big movie role, and the Screen Actors Guild already has 20 variations of John Smith. It could be that you’ve landed your first big record deal, and your manager finally worked up the courage to tell you that Carol Cunningham isn’t going to cut it for a guy who’s the lead singer in a heavy metal band. Whatever the appropriate scenario, most people want to think up something cool, with a touch of originality. Something that will make them stand out in the crowd.

Enter, Justin Brady. Not a bad name in my opinion, but Justin, a trucker from Las Cruces, California, felt it was time to move on, now that he no longer has a relationship with his adoptive parents, the Brady’s. To him, a name change sounded appropriate. I’m with you so far Justin. Well, as of Monday, April 2nd, 2007,

“state District Court Judge Jerald Valentine has granted his request. His new name is Ynot Bubba.”

Well, Ynot, or should I call you Mr. Bubba, what were some of the other names that made it to your short list.

“Ynot Bubba was the final choice among three names. He had considered Lacon Marlboro, inspired by the town of Lacon, Ala., and his preferred choice of cigarette. He also considered More Chek, from his desire for more money.”

I can only speak for myself here, but I can think of a few reasons, Ynot Bubba, but to each his (or her) own.

You can read the full AP article here.

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