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Weird Wide Web - The most famous name in the UK─── 15:13 Fri, 12 Aug 2022
When we are born, we are given a name and whether we like it or not, we use this name until one day, we can change it. That's what Deano Wilson did, but his name changed into something really unexpected.
According to thesun, Deano Wilson, from Hampshire, has claimed that there is 'nobody more famous' than him, arguing that he's 'the only person whose name is still up in lights, even after a power cut'. Now, at this point, you're probably wondering what the hell Deano is on about. Well, plot twist people – Deano is no longer Deano, he changed his name by deed poll to... Fire Exit.
The idea that the name is "the most famous name" is technically misguided. Especially since the phrase "Fire Exit" is famous as a directional instruction and not as a name. As a name, it can't be that famous, since only one person has it right?
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What started as a joke for the 41-year old audio and visual installation engineer has now ended up with him having some celebrity status, as people either wonder and ask him about his name or point out fire exits if they happen to see him close to one.
There might be nothing wrong with changing your name, or changing it to "Fire Exit", but it does make you wonder a bit. What happens to the rest of your family? Are you guys now the "Exits"? Read more on this story here.
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