Captain Awesome, a 27-year-old sports medicine student, said he decided to do away with his original name, Douglas Allen Smith Jr., after his mail repeatedly got tangled with that of his father, Douglas Allen Sr. "He doesn't really mind," Awesome said of his father. "He sees the comedic value in it." There should be no more confusion. Awesome, now his legal name, has already changed everything from his state identification card to his Costco membership. His girlfriend is even onboard with becoming Mrs. Awesome should the relationship make it down the aisle. Still, not everyone is so welcoming of the Awesome name, including Facebook. Awesome said the automatic filters on Facebook have denied his request for a name change. And his grandmother isn't thrilled at all. She still calls him Doug. At 5'2" he should have changed his name to Oompa Loompa.
This guy looks a First Sergeant Awesome, at best, if he dedicated himself to life long service. If he really has his eyes set on officer rank - he should have gone with Major Bummer.
Definitely agree that this guy does not deserve the Captain rank. Also wonder if he thought about the fact his kids are going to have names fit for a career in porn or professional wrestling.
Repped! I can see it now. Dancing on the main stage, Ms. Felicia Awesome! What you gonna due when Big-Chief Awesome comes after you?
And notice that the Captain himself is in school for sports medicine. One day he could replace Jay Jensen. It would make the broadcast teams very happy. "Trainer for the Blazers is Captain Awesome" barfo
I would argue that being exposed to certain drugs as a sports medicine student might have contributed to this case of "awesomeness".
I remember this.... In March 1994, a teenager named Peter Eastman Jr. from Carpinteria, California legally changed his name to "Trout Fishing in America", and now teaches English in Japan.[2] At around the same time, National Public Radio reported on a young couple who had named their baby "Trout Fishing in America".
