For only $500K, you can name this kid: http://www.cnn.com/2001/US/07/27/baby.naming.ap/index.html NEW YORK (AP) -- Jason Black and Frances Schroeder don't know what they will name the baby boy they're expecting. But they aren't leafing through any "Name Your Baby" books. Instead, the couple are looking for a corporate sponsor to pay half a million dollars for their son's name. Only time and money will tell whether the child will get a name like "Heinz" or "Microsoft," "Coke" or "Kraft." "It's the opportunity to have this media moment when the name would be unveiled," said Black. "The exposure that it could bring to a business is potentially huge, and we think it would be well worth the investment on their part." Black and Schroeder have put the naming rights up for auction on both eBay and Yahoo!, at a minimum bid of $500,000. The ads were posted July 18 and will run through July 28. So far, there have been no bidders, but they plan to extend their offer. (A seach for the auctions early Friday could not find them on either auction site.) Black and Shroeder, both 32, live in a 2-bedroom apartment with their daughters, Josephine, 4, and Lois, 22 months. They are anticipating that the birth of their son will leave them scrambling for more space. "It's going to be a little crowded," Black said. They hope that money from the deal would allow them to buy a house and save for their children's college education. Black said he is not worried that an unusual name would make the child the target of any jokes at school. "As long as we provide him with a comfortable and loving home, he's going to turn out fine," Black said. ------------------ http://www.swirve.com ... more fun than a barrel full of monkeys and midgets.
They weren't the only ones with that idea. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1620975765 ------------------ I'm so amazingly cool you could keep a side of meat in me for a month. I am so hip that I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis.
I would name this baby "My Parents Are Idiots Black-Schroeder". ------------------ "Blues is a Healer" --John Lee Hooker
I wonder how many Baby Gerbers there will be This is my son . . . Wipes Mckenzi Rocket River ------------------
If he attracts multiple sponsors, I guess he'll end up with a hyphenated last name. Signed, Brian Vlasic-Sony
The naming rights for my cat are available, any takers. ------------------ Ceo of the Walt Williams and Lisa Malosky fan club. atheistalliance.org
I think I've got it. Since one of the parent's last names is "Black", you could then juggle the two last names around. How about... Black Tar Heroin Schroeder! ------------------ "Blues is a Healer" --John Lee Hooker
Does anyone know if Weiner's is still in business or looking for some advertising? ------------------
I'm going to tell you exactly what his name will be. Drum roll........... Galleryfurniture.com Black! Mac could really get some good advertising out of it, especially with the publicity it has gotten so far, and it is much less expensive than the naming rights to that bowl game. PLUS, it would prevent other people from trying to do something like this, again. Believe me, you will get picked on with that name. And Mac won't lose any credibility, either, because he is always doing these kinds of things. Mark my words, it will happen. Seriously, does anyone know how to get to this baby link? ------------------ NBA Naming contests... They're CRAPTASTIC!!! [This message has been edited by Fatty FatBastard (edited July 27, 2001).]
If I was a corporate sponsor who was going to lay down a half million, I would make sure the contract specifies that the child must use the corporate name given him. No nicknames or using a middle name or anything like that. And the child would have to relinguish his right to change his name as an adult. Otherwise, how is it worth $500,000? I might also want the right to use his name and likeness in advertising. ------------------ RealGM Gafford Art Artisan Cakes
A little late...they announced they are closing their doors last week. ------------------ In the end there will be no judges...only witnesses to my greatness.
Hey let's put all our money in a pot and name the kid....clutchcity.net better yet, let's just take the money out of Dream's salary. j/k ------------------ [This message has been edited by Matador (edited July 27, 2001).] [This message has been edited by Matador (edited July 27, 2001).]
I remember that. It was Gordon Keith of the Ticket. Cuban was live on the air and offered him 60,000 plus an additional 60,000 to his favorite charity if he would officially change his name to Dallas Maverick. The deal was origanally excepted but then Gordon Keith backed out. The guys on the radio still refer to him as Dallas Maverick sometimes. ------------------ Women can not fart, belch or burp...therefore they must b**** or they will explode.
This is one of the most ridiculous things I have ever heard of. How embarrasing! That kid is never going to live a normal life with disfunctional parents like that. ------------------ There is a difference between knowing the path and walking the path.
Of course, they'll probably call the kid by some other, regular name rather than by his corporate name. Last year, Mark Cuban offered to pay some large sum of money if one of the guys on the sports radio station in Dallas would officially change his name to Dallas Maverick and get a tattoo with the Mavs new logo. Probably just a radio stunt, but still pretty funny idea. ------------------ MovieForums.com FilmDallas.com ThingFromUranus.com
