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| Ron Artest has done a lot of crazy things during his time, including a few wacky haircuts. But under the new name Metta World Peace he is currently in a dogfight with Chad Ochocinco for world's craziest athlete. |
That's right, following the example of one Chad Ochocinco, the artist formerly known as Ron Artest upped the ante by changing his entire name. Instead of being known as Ron Unocinco (for one-five in Spanish), he has changed his name to Metta World Peace – pretty ironic for a guy who once climbed into the stands in Detroit after a Diet Coke was flung at him.
When the announcement came last week, sports broadcasters and writers across the nation cringed at the thought of using him in their stories. Can you just imagine hearing "Peace for three," while watching a Laker game on TV? Or how about Laker public address announcer Lawrence Tanter introducing him as "Mettaaaa Woooorld Peeeeeeeace"? It's about to get ugly in Tinsel Town, folks.
Not to be outdone, Chad Ochocinco isn't giving up the crown just yet to Peace (see, even here that looks bad). The troubled Bengals' star has been in the new more times this summer during the lockout than he has for his on-the-field antics during any regular season.
From trying out for MLS to bull riding, Ochocinco is slowly crossing off his bucket list during his free time. He even took a couple of laps around the Atlanta Motor Speedway with Jeff Burton, going 150 miles per hour. My guess is that a couple of cars in his garage can top that.
But while being a NASCAR driver may not be in Ochocinco's future – as he was quoted in saying "I'd lose every damn day" – the tour will go on. Next up for the eccentric wide receiver? Rumor has it he will be wrestling with an alligator – because that's exactly what the Bengals want to hear.
Your move Mr. Peace – or is it Mr. World Peace?
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