Names. Everyone has them. Some are cool, so are whatever, and some just make you wonder if people know the difference between a "name" and a "word". Now in all fairness, most people don't choose their names. Their parents do, and unfortunately in most cases it's the offspring of hippies that usually pay the price for this. However, sometimes people decide what they want to be called, and in those situations, it makes you wonder...do they really understand what they're doing or is a demon secretly possessing them and making them the laughing stock of the community by forcing them to pick a name like...ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK
Now if you're thinking of the famous 20th century German opera composer, you may be a little confused. I am talking about a one Arnold George Dorsey who CHOSE to change his name to the unfortunate Engelbert Humperdinck in an effort to launch his music career and become a sex bomb. I don't know about you, but choosing a name that conjures up images of wedgies, pre-pubescent awkwardness, and an all around aura of loser-ness doesn't exactly scream JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE of the '50's easy listening world, but then again...this guy actually was famous, so what the hell do I know.
BRUCE COCKBURN
Now here's a man who managed to rise above his very unfortunate birth name. While seemingly being destined to contract gonorrhea, this man actually managed to carve quite a successful career as a rock/folk guitarist. Now, whether or not groupies actively try to get on board and ride the "Cockburn" is another story entirely.
PILOT INSPEKTOR
Don't believe this is a real name? Well it is. This is what actor Jason Lee chose to name his son. Why? Because the name "Pilot" comes up in one of Lee's favorite songs by the band Granddaddy. Then why Inspektor? Who the hell knows. I have a sad feeling this kid is gonna grow up thinking those Female Body Inspector shirts is actually gonna help him get laid.
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