Name Change - The Firearms Forum

Bruce FLinch · 12-16-2006, 08:54 PM

A good-looking man walked into an agent's office in Hollywood and said,
"I want to be a movie star." Tall, handsome and with experience on
Broadway, he had the right credentials.

The agent asked, "What's your name?"

The guy said, "My name is Penis van Lesbian."

The agent said, "Sir, I hate to tell you, but in order to get into
Hollywood, you are going to have to change your name."
"I will NOT change my name! The van Lesbian name is centuries old, I
will not disrespect my grandfather by changing my name. Not ever."

The agent said, "Sir, I have worked in Hollywood for years... you will
NEVER go far in Hollywood with a name like Penis van Lesbian! I'm
telling you, you will HAVE TO change your name or I will not be able to
represent you."

"So be it! I guess we will not do business together, the guy said and he
left the agent's office.

FIVE YEARS LATER..... The agent opens an envelope sent to his office.
Inside the envelope are a letter and a check for $50,000. The agent is
awe-struck, who would possibly send him $50,000? He reads the letter
enclosed...

Dear Sir, Five years ago, I came into your office wanting to become an
actor in Hollywood, you told me I needed to change my name. Determined
to make it with my God-given birth name, I refused. You told me I would
never make it in Hollywood with a name like Penis van Lesbian. After I left
your office, I thought about what you said. I decided you were right. I had
to change my name. I had too much pride to return to your office, so I
signed with another agent. I would never have made it without changing my name,
so the enclosed check is a token of my appreciation.

Thank you for your advice.

Sincerely, Dick van Dyke

Nighthawk · 12-16-2006, 10:12 PM

southernshooter · 12-16-2006, 10:14 PM

berto64 · 12-17-2006, 11:45 PM

Marlin · 12-18-2006, 10:20 AM

There's a nice article in Snopes write-up about this TOTAL HOAX.

Pistolenschutze · 12-18-2006, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marlin

There's a nice article in Snopes write-up about this TOTAL HOAX.

Yup, but it's still a good joke, Marlin.

SouthernMoss · 12-18-2006, 10:03 PM

I don't think it was ever meant to be taken seriously.

Bruce FLinch · 12-19-2006, 11:21 PM

You mean it wasn't just a joke!

12-16-2006, 08:54 PM	#1
Bruce FLinch Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Point, Kali..aka Gun Point Posts: 5,016	Name Change A good-looking man walked into an agent's office in Hollywood and said, "I want to be a movie star." Tall, handsome and with experience on Broadway, he had the right credentials. The agent asked, "What's your name?" The guy said, "My name is Penis van Lesbian." The agent said, "Sir, I hate to tell you, but in order to get into Hollywood, you are going to have to change your name." "I will NOT change my name! The van Lesbian name is centuries old, I will not disrespect my grandfather by changing my name. Not ever." The agent said, "Sir, I have worked in Hollywood for years... you will NEVER go far in Hollywood with a name like Penis van Lesbian! I'm telling you, you will HAVE TO change your name or I will not be able to represent you." "So be it! I guess we will not do business together, the guy said and he left the agent's office. FIVE YEARS LATER..... The agent opens an envelope sent to his office. Inside the envelope are a letter and a check for $50,000. The agent is awe-struck, who would possibly send him $50,000? He reads the letter enclosed... Dear Sir, Five years ago, I came into your office wanting to become an actor in Hollywood, you told me I needed to change my name. Determined to make it with my God-given birth name, I refused. You told me I would never make it in Hollywood with a name like Penis van Lesbian. After I left your office, I thought about what you said. I decided you were right. I had to change my name. I had too much pride to return to your office, so I signed with another agent. I would never have made it without changing my name, so the enclosed check is a token of my appreciation. Thank you for your advice. Sincerely, Dick van Dyke __________________ A bad day @ the Range, is better than a good day @ work. -->

12-16-2006, 10:12 PM	#2
Nighthawk Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Central Texas Posts: 3,330	Re: Name Change __________________ Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives." --John Adams, letter to Benjamin Rush, April 18, 1808 NRA Life TSRA Life GOA Member

12-16-2006, 10:14 PM	#3
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Name Change __________________ Only you can see this

12-17-2006, 11:45 PM	#4
berto64 VMBB Admin Staff Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Owyhee County, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,385	Re: Name Change __________________ Be who you are & say what you will, Those that matter won't mind and those that mind don't matter. I'm a bitter clinger, One Nation Under God.

12-18-2006, 10:20 AM	#5
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: Name Change There's a nice article in Snopes write-up about this TOTAL HOAX. __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

12-18-2006, 10:03 PM	#7
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Re: Name Change I don't think it was ever meant to be taken seriously. __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

12-19-2006, 11:21 PM	#8
Bruce FLinch Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Point, Kali..aka Gun Point Posts: 5,016	Re: Name Change You mean it wasn't just a joke! __________________ A bad day @ the Range, is better than a good day @ work.