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Chad Johnson Legally Changes His Last Name to Ocho Cinco

Posted Sep 2nd 2008 7:02AM by Quibian Salazar-Moreno
Filed under: Casually Obsessed, Sports


Looks like Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson will be able to use that "Ocho Cinco" jersey after all. Late last week, Johnson legally changed his name to Chad Javon Ocho Cinco in Broward County, Florida. Will his jersey now be the hottest selling jersey at NFL shops this season?

"It's something I don't think anyone has ever done before," he told the team's Web site. "Have I ever had a reason for why I do what I do? I'm having fun."

The words – Ocho Cinco – mean "eight, five", in Spanish, a reference to his jersey number of 85. Johnson started called himself Ocho Cinco two years ago when he put a patch on his jersey before a game for the cameras. Quarterback Carson Palmer ripped the patch off before the start of the game and at the end of the season, head coach Marvin Lewis referred to Johnson as "Ocho Psycho". After this stunt, NFL fans will probably agree with him.
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1. Ocho Cinco is a better name for a fool.

He is blacker than black, "Chad Johnson" sounds to proper, I don't like it either.

He can always change it later to something like, Kareem Abdul Jabbar or Muhammad Ali maybe even Chaka Zulu, something with more substance.

Big Bea at 11:39AM on Sep 2nd 2008

2. This is why I refuse to watch the N.F.L. It's strictly entertainment!You don't even have real talent displayed in sports today,exemplified by this culture-less mongrel's disrespect for his on namesake!He,any many of the media made athletes are not worth one second of the Black populist attention!Dare call a boycott or rally for the Black oppressed,or any situation like police brutality...The are bought and sold already by their N.F.L. and media Godfathers!They are sellouts and betrayers of their own struggle!The 'Ali' mode of protest has been effectively squashed for MONEY!A nd the Black community reacts to sports like 'heroin junkies',who are afraid to hold these punk-jocks to any standard of cultural respect!None of them are worth the time watching or the money their inflated ego is sold for!

Earl Knox at 12:34PM on Sep 2nd 2008

3. I'd even wager he has 'Chinese symbols' tattooed all over his black a**,and can't verify a word of it!How low will the Black athlete stoop,and how long will the conscience Black tolerate the dissing for dollars!

Earl Knox at 2:39PM on Sep 2nd 2008

4. LMAO@ Earl. You are sooooo right. Those Chinese tattoos could say your mama is a bitch and they wouldn't know the difference. SMH

Audra at 11:10PM on Sep 2nd 2008

5. Chad is one of those guys who does take things to far. But I will I admit that I laughed out loud when I read this.

I'm not sure if he's thinking about his future though. I mean, he is changing the name of his lineage if he plans to have kids. I guess it won't matter since he's rich, it should be hard to find a woman that's willing to be Mrs. Eight Five.

James Ervin at 2:35PM on Sep 3rd 2008

6. Well being blacker than black does not exclude an individual of being of hispanic, cuban, latin, or spanish heritage. They are just like Black people; they range from the lightest to the darkest of the skin complexion "rainbow".

However if many people are going to be up in arms(so to speak) about Beyonce jealous she was not Latina, many should call Chad out as well.

Then again, knowing Chad's personality and ego he probably is enjoying this type of discussion and wants people to just keep his "name" in their mouths.

He is a fool, and he knows it.

Conspiracy Theorist at 6:16PM on Sep 3rd 2008

7. chad you the man like you thet wont release you cause they know whats good i am on your side for this one ali changed his name so can you big up and i'll have the jersey ASAP

Big Q at 11:01PM on Sep 3rd 2008

8. It's just FOOTBALL people!! Why is there a problem when the players wnat to bring more excitment to the sprot?

Imagine if the game never evolved at all, the games would be boring as hell! Do take note that football's popularity only increases as more players contiue to entertain the public by expressing themselves.

GO BIG BLUE!! ALL The Way!!

Lala at 6:33AM on Sep 5th 2008

9. It's just FOOTBALL people!!

Why is there a problem when the players wnat to bring more excitment to the sprot? Imagine if the game never evolved at all, the games would be boring as hell!

Do take note that football's popularity only increases as more players contiue to entertain the public by expressing themselves.

GO BIG BLUE!! ALL The Way!!

Lala at 6:35AM on Sep 5th 2008

10. It's just FOOTBALL people!!

Why is there a problem when the players wnat to bring more excitement to the sport? Imagine if the football never evolved at all, the games would be boring as hell! Do take note that football's popularity only increases as more players contiue to entertain the public by expressing themselves.

GO BIG BLUE!! ALL The Way!!

Lala at 6:38AM on Sep 5th 2008

11. Can you spell dumb? O-C-H-O C-I-N-C-O! what in the HELL is this idiot thinking? I forgot, he's an athlete, he's not requred to think unless it was part of contract negotiations. That's the agents' job.

Miss Wanda at 10:15AM on Sep 5th 2008

12. HE SHOULD HAVE FED HOMELESS/HUNGRY PEOPLE. HOW MANY HAS HE HELPED?

jackie at 11:19AM on Sep 5th 2008

13. I know some of these players and they have more smarts than you know. It a game and they get paid more for playing than they could working in other fields. They're having fun and can go into there field of study anytime after getting PAID! Yes some have degrees in science, biology, history, etc. You name it.

magoo at 2:18PM on Sep 5th 2008

14. every1 need 2 chill out its not that serious, he is a grown ass man nd if he wants 2 change his name let him, he can do what he wants aslong as it isnt breakin da law.

koolboi at 3:58PM on Sep 5th 2008

15. Well I for one am with number 14 on this list. He is a grown ass sexy black MAN!!! Let him do his thing. Its not everyday that people change their names but let dude have his cake and eat it!!!!! Besides do people trip on you when you switch cars and what not, of course not. They maybe jealous and envy you. Could it be that you all are jealous that you're not in the lime light like Mr. CHAd Javon OCHO Cinco!!!!

Kandweika at 4:20PM on Sep 5th 2008

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