Chicago Bears fan Scott Wiese has a strange way of showing his confidence in his team. He said before the Super Bowl that if the Bears lost, he'd legally change his name to Peyton Manning. I'll let him explain it in his own words:"A bunch of friends and I were talking one night before the game, and there was a little alcohol involved," said Wiese, 26. "I made the bet, and now I've got to keep it. I chose Manning because, well, he is kind of the face of the Colts franchise."
On Tuesday Wiese went to the Macon County Courts Facility and filed the paperwork to change his name to Peyton Manning. However, he can't change his name without a judge's permission, and this is where I can't help but wonder if the judge ought to step in and stop him. Yeah, I know he's an adult and he's allowed to be called whatever he wants, but this seems like a decision he hasn't completely thought through. Wiese works at a Staples, and his manager describes him as an "outstanding guy." I wonder how his manager will feel about having him walk around the store wearing a name tag that says "Peyton Manning."
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All I can say is: what a dumbass.
Bears fans are probably the most ignorant, insulated, narrow-minded, low scoring on every test from Apgar up to ACT.
There is respect for the Bears football team, players, staff, and organization.
There is little love here for the Bears fans. To abuse a people who have lost all in a widespread disaster, is just stupid.
I think he should change his name to Rex Grossman since thats the reason he lost the bet to begin with!
What would his mother think? We give our children names with love and caring. To just toss it aside is an insult, to feel like no thought went into the nameing of this child when he was born. Rude and inconsiderate is what I think it is.
Im going to name myself Chicken Wing....cause that is all I eat!!!
In general,when are people EVER going to learn: DON'T BET THE BEARS. In particular, why did anyone actually think the Bear's could have won The Superbowl against The Colts (or just about any AFC team with a winning record)?
Bears can win! I never bet for or against Da Bears... I am a true Bears fan no matter what. The fan changing his name though? He should look at getting some help.
Bears can win! I never bet for or against Da Bears... I am a true Bears fan no matter what. The fan changing his name though? He should look at getting some help.
Bears can win! I never bet for or against Da Bears... I am a true Bears fan no matter what. The fan changing his name though? He should look at getting some help.
Yo dillyberto, when did they start putting computers in mental wards? As you have about as many brain cells active as the colts have superbowl victories in the past 5 years, I will try and dumb it down for you. Bears fans come from a city known for it's influence on the global economy. It's the heart of the midwest and I'm sorry you are a hater, but not shocking coming out of the electroshock ward where you call home.
I like to change my name to Lance Bass, because I like to be gay...anyone got a problem with that? If so, I'll change my name to T.R. Knight of "Grey's Anatomy."
Because they are cute!!!!
"7. Yo dillyberto, when did they start putting computers in mental wards? As you have about as many brain cells active as the colts have superbowl victories in the past 5 years, I will try and dumb it down for you. Bears fans come from a city known for it's influence on the global economy. It's the heart of the midwest and I'm sorry you are a hater, but not shocking coming out of the electroshock ward where you call home. by James"
Chicago is the worst city in the world. who cares about it. the Colts are the best team in the NFL
I don't think he's a dumbass, it was just a bunch of men making a bet on the game...stakes were a little ridiculous, yes, but all in all I respect him for actually keeping his end of the deal. That's something that alot of people wouldn't do. At least he's a man of his word...no matter what his name is.
I dido, what number 7 said. Now that the Colts have won the Superbowl, they can go back to the trash bin for another bagillion years. I have to say that if the Bears had played like they have all year, the Colts would have been embaressed. So go stick in your ass, Colt fans.
it does not suprise me that this guy is a bears fan
what a noob
I agree with comment #1 what a dumb ass and there is no way a judge would let him change it to Peyton Mannin.
good job brady,s mob lost or we would have a real life brady,s bunch........as it is peyton has to take out a patent on his name and he will be manning the courts for idiots like this one
First of all I think the guy wants to get the attention for changing his name to Peyton Manning.
Second of all, this is why he works at Staples.
I think the judge should let him change his name. That'll teach people to stop drinking then betting on sports!