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Ochocinco is planning to change his last name back to 'Johnson'

Found February 08, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Chad Ochocinco,  Evelyn Lozada
TEAMS: New England Patriots

Via NESN:


Evelyn Lozada may not become Evelyn Ochocinco, after all.

No, the former Basketball Wives star and Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco aren't splitting. But it appears the wideout will be changing his last name back to Johnson, which it was for the first 30 years of his life.

Ochocinco revealed the decision on Twitter on Wednesday, saying that he'll be changing it on July 4. He then responded to tweets from fans, during which he seemed to reveal that his upcoming wedding is the reasoning behind the switch.

The entire Twitter sequence can be seen below, with the initial tweet nearest to the bottom.

I later suggested to Ochocinco (or Johnson) that he be known simply as "Chad" -- maybe even "The Chad" -- to really switch things up. All I heard was crickets, though, so we shall see.

 

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Original Story: http://www.nesn.com/2012/02/chad-ocho... Verified_ybn
Comments 1-50 (of 77):
  • I refused to acknowledge the disrespect he showed his family by choosing the publicity of the stupid "name" to begin with, so if he legally goes back to his "real" name, nothing will change in my eyes. He is still an idiot....
    by sweatdog   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • Finally. I have been saying that for years. What a slap to the face to the people that raised you. He may as well have just said he didn't give a crap aboot his parents.
    by edwordrules   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • I thought the name change to Ochocinco was very stupid.
    by papabran   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • Agree. Clearly a guy who CRAVES attention. He has a "Hey look at ME" mentality. Too bad it also makes him a CLOWN especially when you consider his mediocre on-field performance. What a 'tard!
    by jjtopp   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • cannot believe how many people are so bored in their lives that they take the time to comment on this narcissist jerk
    by 7148pelican   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • I agree what an idiot, and he thinks he's important and people care what his name is.
    by frederick4   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • disrespect to his family?sweathog?is that what your family produces?how are you so pious?little person.you dont know his family life.i think it is a sign of respect to his bride,nothing else.you slander these people as if you know them.lets see your family history "sweathog" was your dad "old crusty sweathog".hide behind your computer and take shots bchhog.
    by neocon   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • LOL neocon... I think you misunderstand the definition of the word 'pious'. Pious means reverent or respectful.

    Wrong word for your little hissy fit.
    by villian157   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • One of the definitions of pious is:characterized by a hypocritical concern with virtue or religious devotion; sanctimonious.
    by Justforfun   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • Villian157 you're not as smart as you think you are. pious has several definitions including but not limited to making a hypocritical display of virtue which is what I think neocon meant as well as having or showing appropriate respect or regard for parents or others which could have been used by sweathog so nobody is wrong here, except you thinking that pious only has one meaning or two meanings when it has several. This whole thing is stupid. Going back and forth over irrelevant issues that have nothing to do with what real life is all about. Get you S**T together people! THIS is not how life is meant to be lived, fighting over useless nonsense. And yes you may make the point that I myself entertained this concept, but it has to be entertained to be heard.
    by somalunamuerte   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • Chad Johnson was raised by his grandparents whose last name wasn't Johnson but Flowers. So he changed is name from his dead beat dads name to Ocho Cinco. I really don't like the guy or name change just thought you should know he really wasn't disrespecting his parents they were not around.
    by mmann9   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • His dads name was Brown.
    by edwordrules   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • oh well, still goes the same his dad wasn't around and niether was his mom so what family name is he disrespecting
    by mmann9   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • he's not olny an idiot, most of all he is a fu****g MORON.
    by hdhondave   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • I agree. This POS loser is doing another name change bcause he knows he's washed up and he needs his larger-than-life ego stroked. He needs to go away -- for good. As Judge Smails said to Danny Noonan in "Caddy Shack", "Well, the world needs ditch diggers, too."
    by 24paws   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • This POS was finished several years ago. He's only changing his name for some sympathy. He just needs to GO AWAY. As Judge Smails said to Danny Noonan in Caddy Shack, "Well, the world needs ditch diggers, too."
    by 24paws   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • I guess he couldn't learn Spanish.
    by Refriedbean   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • Long overdue. The name was a joke and it expanded to the point where noone really takes him seriously anymore, especially his teammates. Its as if Chad was sitting on the NE sidelines with a big pink uniform on, contrasting with the rest of the teams colors.
    He should now pay the NFL network royalties for money he aquired while using their 'ochocinco' name (it was in their original promotional video)
    by villian157   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • Let's see... which NFL team wants a Me-FIRST self-centered primadonna wide reciever who can't learn a playbook or run good routes?

    He'll be in the CFL with T.O. LOL
    by villian157   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • T.O. isn't even in the CFL try Arena,oh wait not even Arena league but Indoor Football League(if Arena is like AAA baseball then IFL is A) and the only reason for that is he is partial owner of the Allen Wranglers
    by mmann9   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • Name change alternatives

    1) Ochostinko
    2) Old Guy
    3) AddiosNFL
    4) Otroteamo
    5) Mr. Irrevlevant
    6) Arenaball12
    by rickyricardo   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • 7) Sh*t 4 Brains
    by Whocares11   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • Osostupid
    by lee0136   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • "Ochocinco" does not translate to "85" in Spanish. Maybe he finally figured it out. What a moron.
    by iflythe737   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • i think OCHO,ought to be called GOLDY, because of his dental work. no pun intended as i'am an OCHO fan bill t. cosh. ohio
    by frogeemn   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • he has the right be be called what he figures is acceptable to him,right OCHO?
    by frogeemn   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • I'M GONNA TELL SOME OF U IDIOTS A LITLE SOMETHING------------- HAVEN'T U PEOPLE WHO ARE CRITIZING OCHO-NEVER DROPPED ANYTHING IN UR LIVES LIKE A DISH-A SPOON- GET OFF THE GUYS BACK HE WHO LAUGHS LAST LAUGHS BEST-AND THAT IS OCHO, AKLL THE WAY TO THE BANK. CINN. DOESN'T WANT HIM SEND HIM TO THE EAGLES ,I'M SURE HIM AND michael wil get the eagles to the super bowl-go OCHO
    by frogeemn   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • I'M GONNA TELL SOME OF U IDIOTS A LITLE SOMETHING------------- HAVEN'T U PEOPLE WHO ARE CRITIZING OCHO-NEVER DROPPED ANYTHING IN UR LIVES LIKE A DISH-A SPOON- GET OFF THE GUYS BACK HE WHO LAUGHS LAST LAUGHS BEST-AND THAT IS OCHO, AKLL THE WAY TO THE BANK. CINN. DOESN'T WANT HIM SEND HIM TO THE EAGLES ,I'M SURE HIM AND michael wil get the eagles to the super bowl-go OCHO
    by frogeemn   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • Super Bowl? He has to first learn how to READ. (The playbook)
    by cabbage   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • I'M SURE HIM AND michael wil get the eagles to the super bowl-go OCHO ...........your calling us idiots!? this literally made me shoot water out my nose as i was taking a drink. lmao! thanks for the laugh!
    by watson0426   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • I had to register just to comment on frog's post! LOL.... Cincinnati..... really. did you not watch one NFL game this year, not even the superbowl? If you had, you would have learned OCHO is on the PATRIOTS!! Not even an old washed up WR like OCHO can help the Eagles!
    by kblaze98   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • lmao..... bump the playbook, he has to learn how to read in general.....
    He will never be more than a wanna be succesful hoodrat!!!
    by mirimichiman   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • All the way to the bank? Really? Every time he changes his name, he has to buy up all of the old jersies. That's twice now. He'll be going to the bank all right, for a loan!
    by redgreen555   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • hahahahaha that BOY has and never will be shizzzznit. He is about as important as a twinkie to a diabetic, grow up and get a new role model lol ole laughin to the bank lookin ass.... if they trade him he has to pay back 1.2million more than his contract was, hahahahaha
    by mirimichiman   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • Hopefully he will join Terrell Owens in the indoor football league soon.
    by CORavensFan   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • Who gives a Sh-t what he and that Tramp will do!!!! She is exactly what you would expect him to Marry a Nasty Mouthed Slut.
    by handlescandal   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • He needs to change his name to "has been"
    by Buckwheat19   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • N0pe- "NEVER BEEN"
    by cabbage   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • hahahaha or "Will never be"!!!!
    by mirimichiman   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • neverever beennothing
    by rattlesnake   February 10, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • There is no story here. The guy is irrelevant.
    by budskidmore   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • Who cares... Now he can press "1" for Moron.
    by Dages17   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • Chad, stop spending your time jacking around with your name & other goof-ball stuff & LEARN THE FREAKIN PLAY BOOK AND YOUR ROUTES you're supposed to run, you idiot.
    by bobr229   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • Now that he's not with the Bungles he can use his real name. It's hard to hide in Cincinnati.
    by Geno67   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • When it's all over and done with, what-ever-his-name-was won't be remembered for his accomplishments on the field. His actions on and off the field where a major distraction for the Bengals. I guess the fans in Boston were not as amused with his side show antics. He should quit football and join the Ringling Brothers circus. He missed his calling as a clown. Changing the name your parents gave you is one of the worst insults you can bestow on your parents. Changing his name back to Johnson won’t buy him anything. He has made a lasting name for himself.
    by sysmgr   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • BTW...the city/state/federal governments shut down on July 4th...MORON!
    by osu_sheltag   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • take it easy people it is not respectful to poke fun at retarded people. he should have went to arc instead of the nfl.
    by saintspatsfan   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • don't insult retarded people like that
    by CORavensFan   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • he did more than you,ll ever do "sys mgr"
    by neocon   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • unless of course you won youre fantasy league this year.moron
    by neocon   February 09, 2012   Reply   Options  
  • See more comments >>
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