Around the world with Chad Johnson

On October 26th, 2006 Chad Johnson informed the media that in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month he wanted to be referred to as Ocho Cinco - YouTube video of that event here. Three days later he showed up wearing a jersey with the new name on the back before a game with the Falcons. It was supposed to be an amusing joke, the name was simply applied over his usual nameplate and peeled off. The NFL didn't think it was all that amusing and fined Johnson $5000 for the little stunt.

Now, three years later Johnson is trying to legally change his name to Ocho Cinco...in fact he's already started the process in Florida to do just that. More here.


Personal opinion? It's Chad Johnson, the guy is a performer, if he wants to be Ocho Cinco let him be Ocho Cinco. But why stop there? There are so many other 8 - 5's to pick from. With the help of BR7, JDB.com has compiled some alternatives for COC if the Ocho Cinco ever gets boring....

Sweden

Germany

France

Portugal

Italy

Finland

Netherlands

Wales

Greece

Russia

China

Japan

Latin

Israel

Esperanto

There you are Chad, if you ever need a new alternative or want to be fined again...