Chad Johnson changing name to Ocho Cinco, lol - 8/12/08

[Bob Sacamano]

changing into a ridiculous last name, to make some money...

 

[Kevlee06]

You know what when he first tried to call himself "ocho cinco" I thought it was brilliant. Even though it doesn't mean "85" in spanish. Outside of all his antics (except maybe the CPR on the ball celebration) THAT was the best for me.

 

[percyhoward]

This might be Chad’s way of picking up some of the extra cash that he wants to make but that the team has said it won’t give him. The jersey would instantly become one of the NFL’s top sellers, and NFL players get a cut of all sales of their jerseys.

In 1997, there was an Australian Rules football player who legally changed his name to "Whiskas" so that announcers would have to say the word every time he touched the ball.

 

[the kid 05]

DAYAMN. Do y'all hate him that much? I'm PRETTY SURE he knows it doesnt mean eighty-five directly. It's just the young//hip thing to do. Maybe he just likes the name Ocho Cinco a lot?

Y'all crack me up...

IMO it's a smart move by him because everyone will buy his new jersey. It's all about $$$ when it comes down to it.

Word...

 

[JonJon]

It's official. Chad Johnson has lost his mind.

 

[JonJon]

Word...

4 sho, 4 sho...holla atcha boyeeeeeee.

 

[Juke99]

I have yet to see this guy speak where he didn't make a total jerk of himself. He might be the most annoying player I've ever heard.

 

[LeonDixson]

I have yet to see this guy speak where he didn't make a total jerk of himself. He might be the most annoying player I've ever heard.

Not only a jerk, he sounds stupid to me.

 

[CowboyMark]

eight five = ocho cinco
eighty five = ochenta y cinco
Someone needs to tell Mr. Johnson to get it right.

 

[pgreptom]

eight five = ocho cinco
eighty five = ochenta y cinco
Someone needs to tell Mr. Johnson to get it right.

You're looking at it the wrong way. A lot of players say it his way.. "Eight one baby" and not "eighty one" ... "three one baby, three one.. you got this"

Not picking those numbers because I've heard those particular players say it.. just saying, it's frequently said. Lots of teammates used to say stuff like that back in the day. It's just to be different.. or a tad unique, so to say.

 

[dcfanatic]

Not only a jerk, he sounds stupid to me.

He went from intriguing to entertaining to annoying to unbearable in a very short time.

 

[SkinsandTerps]

Considering the old "22 and 88" thing Irvin and Smith used to do...interesting takes thus far.

 

[sonnyboy]

You're looking at it the wrong way. A lot of players say it his way.. "Eight one baby" and not "eighty one" ... "three one baby, three one.. you got this"

Not picking those numbers because I've heard those particular players say it.. just saying, it's frequently said. Lots of teammates used to say stuff like that back in the day. It's just to be different.. or a tad unique, so to say.

DING DING DING we have a winner. That's exactly what's going on here. Besides OCHO CINCO has 2 less syllables and actually sounds like a name.

I don't understand all the hate. If the guy wants to change his last name who cares, is it that big a deal?

I think it's fun. It's a clever marketing ploy and he'll make a little money out of it.