Autobots... Rollout!

Honolulu_Blue · 03-26-2003, 04:57 AM

National guardman changed his name to a toy
Reported by Vic Gideon

POSTED: Tuesday, March 18, 2003 11:02:13 PM
UPDATED: Sunday, March 23, 2003 2:47:46 PM

CUYAHOGA FALLS -- A member of Ohio's 5694th National Guard Unit in Mansfield legally changed his name to a Transformers toy.

Optimus Prime is heading out to the Middle East with his guard unit on Wednesday to provide fire protection for airfields under combat.

"On Sunday, we were awarded as the best firefighting unit in the Army National Guard in the entire country," said Prime. "That was a big moment for us."

Prime took his name from the leader of the Autobots Transformers, which were popular toys and a children's cartoon in the 1980s.

He legally changed his name on his 30th birthday and now it's on everything from his driver's licence, to his military ID, to his uniform.

"They razzed me for three months to no end," said Prime. "They really dug into me about it."

"I got a letter from a general at the Pentagon when the name change went through and he says it was great to have the employ of the commander of the Autobots in the National Guard."

Prime says the toy actually filled a void in his life when it came out.

"My dad passed away the year before and I didn't have anybody really around, so I really latched onto him when i was a kid," he said.

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Pretty amusing story, though that little bit at the end does tug on a fellow geek's heart strings.

Calis · 03-26-2003, 08:30 AM

Wow, only in America.

Franklinnoble · 03-26-2003, 11:43 AM

That's great.

I'm wondering if I can fit "Voltron: Defender of the Universe" on a California driver's license...

bigdawg2003 · 03-26-2003, 12:07 PM

If anybody remembers the old wrestler the Ultimate Warrior, he changed his legal name to Ultimate Warrior a while back. Guess the roids went to his brain.

Franklinnoble · 03-26-2003, 12:11 PM

I remember the Ultimate Warrior! He was supposed to be the heir to Hulk Hogan... didn't work out so well, though.

Aylmar · 03-26-2003, 12:35 PM

Was that because they couldn't get Hogan to leave?

Honolulu_Blue · 03-26-2003, 12:41 PM

The Ultimate Warrior was excellent. One of my favorites back in the day, though big on the 'roids. He had some match with Randy Savage. A retirement match. It was a classic. Great stuff. Though I think the Ultimate Warrior won and then "retired" for a spell ('roids related or injury) and Savage kept on keeping on, Slim Jim commercials and all.

CamEdwards · 03-26-2003, 12:41 PM

that is sooooooo.... sad/funny/stupid

Bishop · 03-26-2003, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Aylmar
Was that because they couldn't get Hogan to leave?

They couldn't get him to leave, and nobody could ever understand WTF the warrior was saying... still can't to this day.

The man was out of breath by the time he reached the ring

Also his 'retirement' wasn't due to a roid related problem or injury but over business disagreements, he thought he was worth more then they were willing to pay then a year or two later I believe he lost his son also in some kinda accident.

JeeberD · 03-26-2003, 01:28 PM

I loved the Ultimate Warrior. He, Hogan, and Kerry Von Erich were my favorites...

Franklinnoble · 03-26-2003, 01:29 PM

Personally, I'm still waiting for Rowdy Roddy Piper to make a comeback...

bosshogg23 · 03-26-2003, 01:32 PM

Andre the Giant!

Guess he cant make a comeback though....

Franklinnoble · 03-26-2003, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bosshogg23
Andre the Giant!

Guess he cant make a comeback though....

Sadly, no.

And to think, he might have had a fantastic career in cinema... I thought he deserved an Oscar for his work on "The Princess Bride"

HornedFrog Purple · 03-26-2003, 01:54 PM

I read somewhere that Andre died because he never stopped growing.

The Ultimate Warrior came from around here, he was called the Dingo Warrior. But he looks like an out of shape wuss compared to that Steiner guy. I am surprised he hasnt dropped dead already with all that stuff he must be on.

Qwikshot · 03-26-2003, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Franklinnoble
Personally, I'm still waiting for Rowdy Roddy Piper to make a comeback...

Piper was in a few movies.

Franklinnoble · 03-26-2003, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Qwikshot
Piper was in a few movies.

No Oscar nomination for him, either, I'll wager...

Airhog · 03-26-2003, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by HornedFrog Purple
I read somewhere that Andre died because he never stopped growing.

Its true, I saw the biography of him, and he had a medical condition. Some say that is wasnt the disease that killed him, but he died of a broken heart, because he was in so much pain he couldnt wrestle anymore.

Mountain · 03-26-2003, 03:33 PM

Andre the Giant has a a posse

03-26-2003, 12:07 PM	#4
bigdawg2003 High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Austin, Texas, USA	If anybody remembers the old wrestler the Ultimate Warrior, he changed his legal name to Ultimate Warrior a while back. Guess the roids went to his brain. __________________ I didn't even know Elvis was from Memphis. I thought he was from Tennessee.

03-26-2003, 12:35 PM	#6
Aylmar High School Varsity Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles	Was that because they couldn't get Hogan to leave? __________________ "At its best, football is still football, an amalgam of thought and violence, chess with broken bones and shredded ligaments." -- Dave Kindred

03-26-2003, 12:41 PM	#7
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	The Ultimate Warrior was excellent. One of my favorites back in the day, though big on the 'roids. He had some match with Randy Savage. A retirement match. It was a classic. Great stuff. Though I think the Ultimate Warrior won and then "retired" for a spell ('roids related or injury) and Savage kept on keeping on, Slim Jim commercials and all. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

03-26-2003, 12:41 PM	#8
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	that is sooooooo.... sad/funny/stupid __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

03-26-2003, 01:28 PM	#10
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	I loved the Ultimate Warrior. He, Hogan, and Kerry Von Erich were my favorites... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

03-26-2003, 08:30 AM	#2
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	Wow, only in America.

03-26-2003, 11:43 AM	#3
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	That's great. I'm wondering if I can fit "Voltron: Defender of the Universe" on a California driver's license...

03-26-2003, 12:11 PM	#5
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	I remember the Ultimate Warrior! He was supposed to be the heir to Hulk Hogan... didn't work out so well, though.

03-26-2003, 01:29 PM	#11
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Personally, I'm still waiting for Rowdy Roddy Piper to make a comeback...

03-26-2003, 01:32 PM	#12
bosshogg23 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Philly	Andre the Giant! Guess he cant make a comeback though....

03-26-2003, 01:54 PM	#14
HornedFrog Purple Hattrick Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worthless, Tx	I read somewhere that Andre died because he never stopped growing. The Ultimate Warrior came from around here, he was called the Dingo Warrior. But he looks like an out of shape wuss compared to that Steiner guy. I am surprised he hasnt dropped dead already with all that stuff he must be on. __________________ King of All FOFC Media!!! IHOF: Fort Worthless Fury- 2004 AOC Deep South Champions (not acknowledged via conspiracy)

03-26-2003, 03:33 PM	#18
Mountain Mascot Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Columbia, S.C.	Andre the Giant has a a posse

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