In word and deed poll

20 January 2004. Inspired by .

"I want to change my name to Karim," said Saddam Nori. "I hope Iraq's new president will not be named Karim, because I don't want to change my name twice."

Another great story from the ever-fascinating IWPR.

On a related topic, anyone in the UK who has internet access at home and is in the habit of sending drunken emails without remembering in the morning had probably better not click on this link or notice its new online service. No really, you'd better not, as this FAQ quote confirms:

"We have issued Deed Polls for fun names such as Hong Kong Phooey, Father Christmas, Ed Kase, Ting A Ling, Huggy Bear, Donald Duck, Save Barnsley FC and James Bond."

I bet Mrs Ling was thrilled when her hungover husband told her the good news.

Still, on the upside, "If you have purchased a Deed Poll from us in the past, you are eligible for a £10 discount."