Man Legally Changes Name to 'Megatron'
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Jul 6, 2007 at 6:14am CDT
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But we also need to report on the lighter side and the more human side of the hobby, and remember it can never be taken too seriously, or in some cases it can...
I'm sure everyone remembers Scott Nall, who in 2001, officially had his name changed to 'Optimus Prime' to honor his childhood hero. He is a member of the armed forces who served in Iraq, and is a very devoted Transformers fan. A hero very worthy of the name. (Check out an interview of Mr. Optimus Prime at Botcon here.)
Well, O ptimus Prime now has his rival, Megatron to watch out for. July 2nd, Jason Michael Burrows went in front of a judge at a Seattle courthouse and legally changed his name to reflect his childhood hero, Megatron. Jason is as of Monday, legally named Jason 'Megatron' Burrows. See the article here at gizmodo.com.
So what will we see next from the fan base of this new summer blockbuster? Only time will tell when we see a Mrs. Starscream, and a Mr. Bee... Bumblebee.
That's the lighter side of the Transformers news! Now back to your regularly scheduled serious Transformers news. :)
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Comment by Danish-Liokaiser
Jul 6, 2007
What can i say ... ? First Post! 'OH Come on!' Well well okay:
I would like you change my name to :p ... But maybe its a liiitle to nerdish?
I would like you change my name to :p ... But maybe its a liiitle to nerdish?
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Comment by Mkall
Jul 6, 2007
Oh boy, I guess if Optimus Prime and Megatron ever meet, the laws of the geek universe decree that one shall stand and one shall fall
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Comment by Brakethrough
Jul 6, 2007
Then they should probably meet at a roller derby.
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Comment by Chaoslock
Jul 6, 2007
He can have his name, but not his army 
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Comment by OptimusShr
Jul 6, 2007
Mr. Optimus Prime and Megatron have to meet. I wonder if they would get into character...
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Comment by Decepticon Spike
Jul 6, 2007
I'm just waiting for someone to change their name to Wheelie.
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Oh dear god, dont give Sunstar ideas....
Comment by Redimus
Jul 6, 2007
tigertracks 24 wrote:Only time will tell when we see a Mrs. Starscream.
Oh dear god, dont give Sunstar ideas....
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Comment by Blitzwing the warrior
Jul 6, 2007
Thats just........sad
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I see what you did there.
Comment by Counterpunch
Jul 6, 2007
Grimlock86 wrote:He can have his name, but not his army
I see what you did there.
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Comment by Patrick Bateman
Jul 6, 2007
I´m really torn on that one - OTOH, it´s friggin cool, OTOH, it´s incredibly nerdy 
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Comment by Ericus Prime
Jul 6, 2007
I'm just looking to see who becomes Soundwave.
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Comment by jonusjaxon
Jul 6, 2007
No disrespect, but if he can't find someone as geeky as himself then he is never "getting any".
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Comment by Nico
Jul 6, 2007
Why would change name to "Megatron". Ok sure, he's badass...but evil! Why would you take a name who happen to be an incarnation of evil.
That would be funny if they meet.
LOL! That would be awesome on Youtube. Even better, these two wearing a cosply of theur caracter.
Imagine this:
Optimus: So...your name is..Megatron?
Megatron: Yeah! I just loved that caracter!
Optimus: Well thats funny because i changed name to Optimus Prime!
Megatron: Thats cool, but we ALL know megatron is cooler!
Optimus Prime: Optimus is cooler!
Megatron: Megatron is cooler!!!
Optimus Prime: Hell no! One shall stand, one shall fall...
Megatron: Why throw away your life so recklessly...
Optimus Prime: Thats a question you should ask yourself Megatron!
Random Guy: Everyone look! two transformer geek are about to fight!
That would be funny if they meet.
Mkall wrote:Oh boy, I guess if Optimus Prime and Megatron ever meet, the laws of the geek universe decree that one shall stand and one shall fall
Devil Gundam wrote:Mr. Optimus Prime and Megatron have to meet. I wonder if they would get into character...
LOL! That would be awesome on Youtube. Even better, these two wearing a cosply of theur caracter.
Imagine this:
Optimus: So...your name is..Megatron?
Megatron: Yeah! I just loved that caracter!
Optimus: Well thats funny because i changed name to Optimus Prime!
Megatron: Thats cool, but we ALL know megatron is cooler!
Optimus Prime: Optimus is cooler!
Megatron: Megatron is cooler!!!
Optimus Prime: Hell no! One shall stand, one shall fall...
Megatron: Why throw away your life so recklessly...
Optimus Prime: Thats a question you should ask yourself Megatron!
Random Guy: Everyone look! two transformer geek are about to fight!
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Me! Sunstar will change name to Starscream after seeing that...
Comment by Nico
Jul 6, 2007
Ericus Prime wrote:I'm just looking to see who becomes Soundwave.
Me! Sunstar will change name to Starscream after seeing that...
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Comment by Psychout
Jul 6, 2007
Nerdtacular!
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Comment by Ramrider
Jul 6, 2007
Ah, but he's only changed his middle name. Unless he always gives his full name, most people aren't going to even know about it.
It's just half-hearted geekiness... I'm most disappointed.
It's just half-hearted geekiness... I'm most disappointed.
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ROFL! Well, the Optimus Prime guy is a soldier in the army so my money's on him.
Comment by Phenotype
Jul 6, 2007
Mkall wrote:Oh boy, I guess if Optimus Prime and Megatron ever meet, the laws of the geek universe decree that one shall stand and one shall fall
ROFL! Well, the Optimus Prime guy is a soldier in the army so my money's on him.
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Comment by Megatron Wolf
Jul 6, 2007
Wounder how much that coast? Should've juts bought TF figres. Doesnt matter evrey already calls me Megatron and Wolf so i dont need to waste money.
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Comment by Creature SH
Jul 6, 2007
I'm pondering if I should have my name changed to "Abominus".
But that doesn't have anything to do with Transformers.
But that doesn't have anything to do with Transformers.
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Comment by Airlift
Jul 6, 2007
What do you mean Creature SH , about the name Abominus doesn't have anything to do with Transformers? Of course it does, it's the name of a G1 Decepticon
Not sure I'd have my name changed to a canon TF name, one of my own characters maybe? At the moment I've got 3 to choose from I'd probaly just have my middle name changed.
Not sure I'd have my name changed to a canon TF name, one of my own characters maybe? At the moment I've got 3 to choose from
I'd probaly just have my middle name changed.