Dear Mr. Chad Javon Ocho Cinco,

We’d like to introduce you to another professional athlete, who, despite getting nation-wide recognition for his great athletic ability, decided to change his name in the name of more publicity and perhaps a few more dollars. That’s right, Mr. Ocho Cinco. You’re not alone.

This was an athlete before your time but legends never die. This was Julius Erving, better known as Dr. J. But what he really wanted to be called was Dr. Chapstick.

Now, this commercial aired in 1981, when you were just 3 years old. But the message remains the same: changing your name in the name of publicity and sponsorship is just plain goofy!

(Via NESWsports)

Chad Johnson is a very unique character, we know. But he’s also one of the most egotistical people on the face of the planet.

The Bengals wide receiver’s new official name is Chad Javon Ocho Cinco. Yes, he changed his last name to his jersey number.

This guy has raced a throughbred horse, he’s worn a jacket that said, “FUTURE H.O.F. 20??” he’s sported a Dennis Rodman-esc mowhawk and he’s played with “Ocho Cinco” on the back of his jersey. But changing his last name is the largest publicity stunt he’s ever pulled.

And he’s nuts for it. Here’s proof:

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