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The world's most bizarre legal name changes
Rain Wilson starts name-changing
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The world really is your oyster when it comes to redefining yourself. You can give yourself a name that truly represents you, or makes a political statement. Or, perhaps, simply makes you laugh. Sadly, most people just do it for the laugh...
In the case of Kanye West, it might be his equivalent to a new hairdo after a breakup. Reports say he has legally filed to change his name to just 'Ye.' That's the nickname he's gone by for years, but he also wants to drop his middle and last names. If the judge approves his request, then Kanye Omari West will be no more!
Click through the following gallery to be shocked and appalled at some of the other names people have chosen for themselves.
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