The Robfather 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2003 National guardman changed his name to a toy 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lord of The Curry Report post Posted March 20, 2003 Hero of the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest SP-1 Report post Posted March 20, 2003 That's the greatest thing I've ever read. Today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EricMM Report post Posted March 20, 2003 We're saved. This war is over, folks. Iraqi advisor: Sir we just received word that Optimus Prime has joined the enemy ranks! Saddam H.: HOLY SHIT! He's a robot AND a truck! We're screwed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest SP-1 Report post Posted March 20, 2003 We're saved. This war is over, folks. Iraqi advisor: Sir we just received word that Optimus Prime has joined the enemy ranks! Saddam H.: HOLY SHIT! He's a robot AND a truck! We're screwed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MD2020 Report post Posted March 20, 2003 If he really wanted to go Transformers, he should have changed it to "Starscream". Now, there was a bad-ass Decepticon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ram Report post Posted March 20, 2003 I wonder how long until an Iraqi officer renames himself to "Megatron". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kotzenjunge Report post Posted March 20, 2003 Optimus Prime is the coolest name anyone can ever have. EVER. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Blue Bacchus Report post Posted March 20, 2003 I've read about this guy before. He changed his name after a terrible divorce. Further Evidence in the case that I'm building against women in general. If he really wanted to go Transformers, he should have changed it to "Starscream". Now, there was a bad-ass Decepticon. Damn Straight! ::Checks Sig and Avatar:: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JangoFett4Hire Report post Posted March 21, 2003 I guess bumble bee was out of the question Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Flyboy Report post Posted March 21, 2003 Man, that is just funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CED Ordonez Report post Posted March 21, 2003 I wonder if he's ever tempted to give the command of "Autobots, transform and roll out." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted March 21, 2003 Don't Tread On Me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest saturnmark4life Report post Posted March 21, 2003 Fucker beat me to it. Congrats to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest the pinjockey Report post Posted March 22, 2003 The first thing I thought of when i read this was Saddam sitting in his mansion then all of a sudden out of thin air music starts blasting through the air. "You got the touch, dun dun dun, you got the powerrrrrrrrr!" Then Prime drives through the wall and runs over everything and everyone. Now the rest of his troops need to take on names. (At least as nicknames) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MrRant Report post Posted March 22, 2003 I would picture him running over a bunch of Republican guards and then in slow motion to "You got the touch, dun dun dun, you got the powerrrrrrrrr!" he transformers and blows away the remaining Republican guard and Saddam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hogan Made Wrestling Report post Posted March 22, 2003 Optimus: One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall. Sadaam: I'll Crush You With My Bare Hands Optimus! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites