Gay man has too much to drink and legally changes name to Celine Dion
A 30-year-old gay man from Staffordshire drank so much one night during the festive period that he legally changed his name to Celine Dion.
On 30 December, the man formerly known as Thomas Dodd posted a photo on Twitter of a pile of paper work and wrote: “Tier 4 is the least of my worries – I’ve just got home to some post.
“Apparently at some point over Christmas I’ve had one too many vinos and legally changed my name to Celine Dion!”
He told BirminghamLive that he is “slightly obsessed” with the singer, and has been watching a lot of her live concerts while in lockdown.
“I walked in from work and there was a big white envelope with ‘do not bend’ written across it,” he said.
“I nearly passed out in my kitchen when I opened it.
“My initial concern was how on earth do I tell the HR department at work that I need to change my email footer!? Now I’m thinking it could be a great way to get backstage.
“I’m just praying I don’t get pulled over by the police for anything – that could get awkward!”
In his drunken state, Celine was so desperate to be able to prove his new name to people that he ordered eight extra certificates.
He added: “Apparently it’s the funniest thing people have read in 2020. I’m glad it’s entertaining people though, it’s not been the best year. Hopefully it will give people a laugh even if it is at my expense.
“My mother didn’t see the funny side though. I did explain it could be worse and it could’ve been Boris Johnson – we’re just lucky he doesn’t have any live concerts. She’s laughing about it now.
“I told my sister and she choked on her sandwich. They seem to be seeing the funny side.”
It's all coming back to him now
It's all coming back to him now
"Hang on while I log in to the James Webb telescope to search the known universe for who the fuck asked you." -- James Fell
Re: It's all coming back to him now
I'm amazed that someone can change their name merely by filing a few (or more than a few) forms; in the US (at least in the states I am aware of) it requires a court appearance and order.
Re: It's all coming back to him now
In Ontario, no court appearance is required, but there are procedures to follow that would make it impossible to complete the process during a night of intoxication, particularly a requirement that the documents be attested to and signed in the presence of a commissioner of oaths (typically a lawyer or notary public).
(Although I suppose that if people are able to be married in all night wedding chapels while drunk, someone could presumably find an all night notary willing to witness a signature without regard to intoxication.)
(Although I suppose that if people are able to be married in all night wedding chapels while drunk, someone could presumably find an all night notary willing to witness a signature without regard to intoxication.)
"Hang on while I log in to the James Webb telescope to search the known universe for who the fuck asked you." -- James Fell
Re: It's all coming back to him now
Maybe. But, of course, a drunken wedding can be annulled; not sure about a drunken name change.
Re: It's all coming back to him now
If he can get that drunk, the name change isn't his biggest problem.