Weird-News: Chris 'World of Warcraft' Kluwe

[arniejolt]

As if changing your name to Ocho-Cinco was a silly idea...

I love video games. But not so much that I'd consider changing my name over them. However, Chris Kluwe from the Minnesota Vikings wants to ensure he'll have the highest selling NFL jersey.

Chris Kluwe does two things really well: Punting footballs and playing video games. Kluwe is known for being an avid gamer, so much so that he discusses them on his very own radio show on Minnesota's 93X station. During the season, Kluwe talked about the idea of changing his last name to something that would certainly make any Blizzard fan feel jealous.

"Back when [Bengals receiver] Chad Johnson changed his name to Ocho Cinco, I told the guys at 93X that I was going to change my name to Chris 'World of Warcraft' " Kluwe said. "They said that's too long. So they started calling me Chris 'Warcraft.' I could make a lot of money if I changed my name to that."

From Kotaku:
http://kotaku.com/5120697/vikings-punter-considers-changing-his-name-to-world-of-warcraft

[Samuel346]

My headaches at the popularity of this repetitive game.

[Apples]

He stole my idea.

I was plotting to have my name legally changed to Apples McRockBand.

[Samuel346]

He stole my idea.

I was plotting to name myself Apples McRockBand.

I thought you already changed your name long ago?

[Starfleet_Rambo]

Hmm, a punter, laziest position in football, an avid WOW player.

Color me surprised. :rolleyes:

[JoshuaB81285]

Hmm, a punter, laziest position in football, an avid WOW player.

Color me surprised. :rolleyes:

Haha, hey now...they do more than just punt. They often hold the ball on XP/Field Goal attempts!

[Starfleet_Rambo]

Haha, hey now...they do more than just punt. They often hold the ball on XP/Field Goal attempts!

That's right, they are kneeling!!!!

They don't move from place, they're supposed to stay calm and in place! :mad:

:D

[arniejolt]

This is reminding me of Adam Sandler's The Lonesome Kicker song...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOcwJH5jWng

[OrdealByFire]

Fail. I'd make my name Rumple Foreskin.

[Rockin_it_all_nite_long]

world of warcraft as a middle name?

I could see warcraft... or MMO... or WoW... but world of warcraft?

that's insane

[voodoo618]

He won't get away with it, the NFL won't allow it. The NFL already turned down Chad Johnson's request to put Ocho Cinco on his jersey.

[kiggidykev]

"Make money" from this? Really?

If anything, you'd lose money from the damn lawsuits against you. haha

[zack10house]

He won't get away with it, the NFL won't allow it. The NFL already turned down Chad Johnson's request to put Ocho Cinco on his jersey.

That didn't stop the sale of officially licensed Ocho Cinco jerseys to fans though :p

Seriously, they'll make money. are you more likely to buy a Jersey that says "Kluwe" or "Warcraft"? (as far as novelty goes)

[visualdeity]

My headaches at the popularity of this repetitive game.

Cause, y'know, every other game in existence is nothing but a fresh experience from beginning to end.

Not only are all games repetitive to some extent, but if you post here, you're presumably playing RB, a member of the most repetitive genre in existence (besides super-casual games like solitaire or minesweeper). Let's be fair, now. You're welcome to not enjoy WoW, but don't criticize it for problems all games, especially RB, have.