Ocho Cinco - Is this real or a joke?

[crowebomber]

Wow! And they wouldn't let Lynch and Champ change jerseys to honor Darrent in the PRO BOWL. I guess since he legally changed his name, but still.


CINCINNATI - Call him Ocho Cinco on the field, too.

The National Football League decided on Thursday to recognize receiver Chad Johnson’s legal name change to Chad Ocho Cinco. The new name will be on the back of his Cincinnati Bengals uniform for the season opener in Baltimore on Sunday.

The receiver had his name changed in his home state of Florida last week. It’s a reference to his uniform number — Ocho Cinco means “eight five” in Spanish. When the NFL celebrated Hispanic Heritage month in 2006, he wore it on the back of his uniform for pregame warmups, but had to remove it for the game because of NFL rules — it wasn’t his real name.

[BMF Bronco]

real as can be, the NFL is in the process of changing all the stats and **** to reflect such. He changed it in Florida two weeks ago.

[RhymesayersDU]

Watch out for the old guys coming with their pitchforks and fist shaking angrily. They're slower, but still fierce.

"Back in my day, players didn't pull these shenanigans! The year was 1945, and we paid a nickle for Coke, which was called soda-pop at the time..."

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[Quoydogs]

Wow! And they wouldn't let Lynch and Champ change jerseys to honor Darrent in the PRO BOWL. I guess since he legally changed his name, but still.


CINCINNATI - Call him Ocho Cinco on the field, too.

The National Football League decided on Thursday to recognize receiver Chad Johnson’s legal name change to Chad Ocho Cinco. The new name will be on the back of his Cincinnati Bengals uniform for the season opener in Baltimore on Sunday.

The receiver had his name changed in his home state of Florida last week. It’s a reference to his uniform number — Ocho Cinco means “eight five” in Spanish. When the NFL celebrated Hispanic Heritage month in 2006, he wore it on the back of his uniform for pregame warmups, but had to remove it for the game because of NFL rules — it wasn’t his real name.
It is his leagle name. THere is nothing they can do about it. I think it funny kinda like when prince said up yours and changed his name to a symble.

[Hogan11]

It's real and much like Ocho Droppo himself, a total joke.

[Smiling Assassin27]

'a$$wipe' is his middle name.

[Taco John]

Nice marketing gimmick. He'd better hope it helps him catch footballs.

[SureShot]

I think its funny.

[theAPAOps5]

Watch out for the old guys coming with their pitchforks and fist shaking angrily. They're slower, but still fierce.

"Back in my day, players didn't pull these shenanigans! The year was 1945, and we paid a nickle for Coke, which was called soda-pop at the time..."

http://image.comicvine.com/uploads/item/9000/8965/26709-grampa-simpson_150.jpg

No respect these day. In my time you respected your elders and kept your last name. None of this "legal" smegal change crap those kids are doing these days. And just what is this newfangled thing call the Internets. I hear its a bunch of tubes.

[TheDave]

I still say Cincinnati should switch his number to 17...

[broncofan7]

I hope he tears his laburm further and Ray-Ray takes out Ocho Cincos ACL to boot. What a psychopathic attention whore. I really hope he disappears.......

[Prodigal19]

You are complaining about the NFL letting him put his legal name on the back of his jersey? Not like there is much they can do...

[Hogan11]

I hope he tears his laburm further and Ray-Ray takes out Ocho Cincos ACL to boot. What a psychopathic attention whore. I really hope he disappears.......

You should never root for an injury...even if it's for the likes of him.

He doesn't have the stats to be memorable and is becoming more fragile each passing year...he'll be gone soon enough, be patient.

[crowebomber]

It's not like he can't be traded. He almost was this offseason. That would be hilarious if he goes somewhere and a guy won't give up 85.

[crowebomber]

You are complaining about the NFL letting him put his legal name on the back of his jersey? Not like there is much they can do...

Not complaining about the NFL - they have to do it. Complaining about him being such an attention whore that he actually did this.

[telluride]

Man, I hope he gets traded this offseason and the new team doesn't let him have 85.

[RhymesayersDU]

Not complaining about the NFL - they have to do it. Complaining about him being such an attention whore that he actually did this.

And as such, giving in to what he craves -- attention.

It's like the people who hate Bob's posts, but reply to them each and every time.

Amusing, actually. Chad Johnson is on the mind of his detractors more than those who like him or are indifferent.

[crowebomber]

And as such, giving in to what he craves -- attention.

It's like the people who hate Bob's posts, but reply to them each and every time.

Amusing, actually. Chad Johnson is on the mind of his detractors more than those who like him or are indifferent.

So, what you're saying is I am giving him exactly what he wants. Damn, he got me.

Well, I started this thread just to get you to post and give me this attention that I need, so thank you! I am now going to legally change my name to crowebomber, so get ready feed my need for attention once again.

[Irish Stout]

Man, I hope he gets traded this offseason and the new team doesn't let him have 85.

Chad has already publicy stated that he will be changing his name back to Johnson when this season is over. So its better to hope he falls in love, runs off to California, marries some dude with the last name Dickface and changes his name to reflect his position as the wife in the relationship.

Now if BMarsh even starts contemplating BS like this we need to tell Cutler to smack him around a bit.

[watermock]

No respect these day. In my time you respected your elders and kept your last name. None of this "legal" smegal change crap those kids are doing these days. And just what is this newfangled thing call the Internets. I hear its a bunch of tubes.

Well, JOHNSON ISN'T EXAACLY UNIQUE. sON OF jOHN.

[ludo21]

I love it!!

Ocho Cinco for the touchdown!!!!!

[oubronco]

he did it to make a mockery of the commish and it worked

[TomServo]

yes its real. and yes its a joke

[Cmac821]

I like his new name despite it being grammatically incorrect in Spanish terms.

[Bronx33]

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[broncofan2438]

Yup, he is now Chad Ocho Cinco

[colonelbeef]

Man, I hope he gets traded this offseason and the new team doesn't let him have 85.

First thing that came to my mind. That would truly be hilarious

[Dagmar]

Haven't read he whole thread, but has it been mentioned it is real AND it is a joke.

[Dagmar]

First thing that came to my mind. That would truly be hilarious

Oh how we would laugh!

DIdn't his agent say the door was open to change it back post-football?

[broncosteven]

If his name is Ocho Cinco shouldn't the NFL or the team only have to put his "last" name on the jesey? In this case Cinco and hence not what he wanted.

He should have changed it to Chad Ocho-Cinco just to make sure someone who is pissed at him (i.e. Marve Lewis) doesn't make them only put Cinco on it.

[TheChamp24]

Uh, how is this new news to anyone?
This was reported like 2 weeks ago.

[Rock Chalk]

Not complaining about the NFL - they have to do it. Complaining about him being such an attention whore that he actually did this.

And he is going to make a lot of money by doing it. Attention whore or not, the guy is gonna fleece America with merchandise sales.

I admire him for that at least. Dude had a simple plan to make a **** ton of money (and believe me, this is money driven). Hell of an idea from a marketing perspective.

[Dr. Broncenstein]

I changed my last name to Whofarted in order to comply with the NFL policy.

Kiss my ass Goodell. (http://www.printroom.com/ViewGalleryPhoto.asp?evgroupid=0&shopperid=CPCJ9354TV6X8NC5DWJBL55GRRPS9R13&userid=Broncos&gallery_id=843290&tcount=46&scount=15)

[Ironlung]

:rofl:

[Broncobiv]

I just checked one of my Yahoo Fantasy Football teams, and I noticed that "Chad Ocho Cinco" is my starting WR. Hilarious! :spit:

[BroncoBen]

I love it... the guy has heuvos to change his name just so he can have it on his jersey. How many jersey's do you think the NFL is going to sell... alot

[Los Broncos]

I cant believe he really did it.

He will stop at nothing for attention.

[theAPAOps5]

I changed my last name to Whofarted in order to comply with the NFL policy.

Kiss my ass Goodell. (http://www.printroom.com/ViewGalleryPhoto.asp?evgroupid=0&shopperid=CPCJ9354TV6X8NC5DWJBL55GRRPS9R13&userid=Broncos&gallery_id=843290&tcount=46&scount=15)

Oh Crap then you are on the Terrorist Watch List:

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[Beantown Bronco]

If his name is Ocho Cinco shouldn't the NFL or the team only have to put his "last" name on the jesey? In this case Cinco and hence not what he wanted.

He should have changed it to Chad Ocho-Cinco just to make sure someone who is pissed at him (i.e. Marve Lewis) doesn't make them only put Cinco on it.

Actually, that's precisely what he did (without the hyphen).

[alkemical]

he did it to make a mockery of the commish and it worked

EXACTLY!!!! This is the greatest thing in the world IMO. I love a bit of chaos - and the NFL takes itself too seriously and you know in general - most people take themselves too seriously.

I'm all for Ocho Cinco - i think it's fun and i like the fact he stuck it to the NFL.

[alkemical]

And he is going to make a lot of money by doing it. Attention whore or not, the guy is gonna fleece America with merchandise sales.

I admire him for that at least. Dude had a simple plan to make a **** ton of money (and believe me, this is money driven). Hell of an idea from a marketing perspective.

Exactly as well. I don't get why people are so pissed at this.

[Hogan11]

Exactly as well. I don't get why people are so pissed at this.

"Ahaha..ever get the feelin' you've been cheated?" - J. Rotton

It bothers me that fleecing fans is possibly the main motivation behind it all. You can say it's to poke at Goodell, but who is really benifiting by it and at the cost of whom?

Plenty of stupid fans will fall into the trap and buy the same jersey again with the one year stunt on it for anywheres from $80 for a rep to $240 for an authentic. Johnson and NFL marketing will get their respective cuts and laugh all the way to the bank. It's mindboggling so many fans are willing to support this blatent money grab, then again, intelligence was never a strong point of his fan base anyways.

[alkemical]

"Ahaha..ever get the feelin' you've been cheated?" - J. Rotton

It bothers me that fleecing fans is possibly the main motivation behind it all. You can say it's to poke at Goodell, but who is really benifiting by it and at the cost of whom?

Plenty of stupid fans will fall into the trap and buy the same jersey again with the one year stunt on it for anywheres from $80 for a rep to $240 for an authentic. Johnson and NFL marketing will get their respective cuts and laugh all the way to the bank. It's mindboggling so many fans are willing to support this blatent money grab, then again, intelligence was never a strong point of his fan base anyways.


so what?

[Rock Chalk]

Why does it bother you Hogan?

Does it bother you that Elway made a lot of money by Jersey sales?

Would it bother you if Little had sold a bazillion jerseys?

Who cares how it gets done, he improved his marketing stock dramatically. Yes I know you dont like anything that has to do with anything anywhere. Im still trying to figure out, outside of Sassy, what you do like.

Chad Johnson (I admire the name change for money reasons but Im not calling him that) did something that is 1) Funny, 2) Is going to make some money, 3) Makes fun of Goodell, and 4) Pisses you off so in my mind thats perfect for me.

[alkemical]

Dammit alec - why do i agree with you today....

[Hogan11]

so what?

If you wanna support a thief, then pony up.

[Hogan11]

Why does it bother you Hogan?

Does it bother you that Elway made a lot of money by Jersey sales?

Would it bother you if Little had sold a bazillion jerseys?

Who cares how it gets done, he improved his marketing stock dramatically. Yes I know you dont like anything that has to do with anything anywhere. Im still trying to figure out, outside of Sassy, what you do like.

Chad Johnson (I admire the name change for money reasons but Im not calling him that) did something that is 1) Funny, 2) Is going to make some money, 3) Makes fun of Goodell, and 4) Pisses you off so in my mind thats perfect for me.

Elway, Little (or anyone else for that matter) never changed their name in a attempt to get more cash out of fans before. The dim-witted will be sucked into it for sure...so pony on up if you think it's so wonderful an idea, put your money where your mouth is and buy one.

[Meck77]

[QUOTE=Hogan11;2065583
It bothers me that fleecing fans is possibly the main motivation behind it all.[/QUOTE]

How do you feel about the fleecing of Raider fans? Every year they get fooled into thinking their team might play some football.

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[g00fyfoot]

If I were an NFL announcer, I'd be calling him Johnson all season.

His mama called him Clay, I call him Clay.

[Kaylore]

If you wanna support a thief, then pony up.

I'm usually on the same page as you, but not here. No one is holding a gun to these peoples' heads to make them buy his jerseys. He has a right to change his name and they have a right to buy it. Is it a stunt? Yeah. But he's not "making" anyone do anything.

[Hogan11]

How do you feel about the fleecing of Raider fans? Every year they get fooled into thinking their team might play some football.

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Al Davis always was the supreme snake oil salesman...He's fleeced fans and cities both over the years, so I suppose he should be celebrated as well. What a great guy!

[alkemical]

If you wanna support a thief, then pony up.


So i have to pay a thief? Doesn't that invalidate the claim of thievery?

[Beantown Bronco]

His mama called him Clay, I call him Clay.

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[Hogan11]

I'm usually on the same page as you, but not here. No one is holding a gun to these peoples' heads to make them buy his jerseys. He has a right to change his name and they have a right to buy it. Is it a stunt? Yeah. But he's not "making" anyone do anything.

True, but I still find the act of taking advantage of the lesser intelligent to be somewhat contemptable. I guess that's just me though.

[alkemical]

True, but I still find the act of taking advantage of the lesser intelligent to be somewhat contemptable. I guess that's just me though.

You must hate Western Culture completely then.

[Kaylore]

True, but I still find the act of taking advantage of the lesser intelligent to be somewhat contemptable. I guess that's just me though.

I think you're not giving them enough credit. They know perfectly well what he's doing and don't care and think its cool. Whether that makes them stupid or not depends on what you think stupid is. I just consider it lame.

[alkemical]

I think you're not giving them enough credit. They know perfectly well what he's doing and don't care and think its cool. Whether that makes them stupid or not depends on what you think stupid is. I just consider it lame.

I worked with this guy who was a Batman Devotee. I mean this guy had a WHOLE room setup with batman gear. He probably has a $30k collection worth of batman stuff. No lie - I think it's silly.

But then, people find it silly that i spend $600 on a cymbal for my drums. So to each their own.