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Thinking about changing my last name...

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Xerobull, Mar 11, 2022.

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  1. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum

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    My last name is really from my step-father, who they said legally adopted me when I was 12(which I never saw any paperwork on), and who I never really liked and my mom ended up divorcing anyway, so I have zero reason to keep outside of habit. It's also a PITA French name that everyone butchers, including on my Social Security card and Passport.

    Anyone ever considered or looked in to this? Pros? Cons?
     
    #1 Xerobull, Mar 11, 2022
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  2. Bandwagoner

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    How old are you. Seems like it would be a massive PITA. Would probably start flunking background checks.
     
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  3. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum

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    I think part of the complexity would be to send legal documents to all credit agencies, banks, etc.
     
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  4. Bandwagoner

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    Well also your Helo license and associated checks would all start failing. I'm not helicopter level but my TWIC card process would all have to be restarted again.
     
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  5. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum

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    **** helicopters. I'm 100% pro drone swarm carrying a lawn chair now. No license needed, much cheaper, quieter.
     
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  6. Surfguy

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    Whatever you say, Mr. Dahmer.
     
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  7. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum

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    Too complicated and hard to spell. That's my #2 complaint with my last name. Hitler is easier AND has more cachet.
     
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  8. Exiled

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    Monsieur Smollette : do whatever you like .
     
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  9. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum

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    #9 Xerobull, Mar 11, 2022
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  10. Haymitch

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    I guess Xerobull would be a cool last name
     
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  11. steddinotayto

    steddinotayto Member

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    Please tell me your last name is Fournier.
     
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  12. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum

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    I'm trying to sell my wife on 'Awesome'
     
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  13. steddinotayto

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    It does provide a machismo twist. Even first names like Francis could sound tougher with Xerobull.

    "what's your name fella?"
    "Francis"
    "lol what??? that's a weaka-"
    "Francis XEROBULL!"
    "oh ****"
     
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  14. Jugdish

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    Just do away with the surname altogether.

     
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  16. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum

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    I wish my name was Richard. I would go by Dick in a heartbeat.
     
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  17. Space Ghost

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    Hyphenate it with your wifes maiden
     
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  18. B-Bob

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    If you're in Texas, probably good to future proof it

    I'd go with Sanchez
     
    #19 ThatBoyNick, Mar 11, 2022
  20. boomboom

    boomboom I GOT '99 PROBLEMS

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    Just go all in...

    World B. Free II
     
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