When Other Notorious Characters Change Their Names Like Ron Artest

NBA-HOLE DEPT.

Last year, NBA thug Ron Artest changed his name to Metta World Peace in a heroic attempt to put his ugly and violent past behind him. It worked really well — at least until this past weekend, when “Metta World Peace” almost murdered James Harden with an elbow to the head. But why dwell on the negative? The important thing is that he changed his name to improve himself. We hope that others will follow his fine example and change their names as well.

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Who Said it? Ted Nugent or Charles Manson?

THE GUYS MUST BE CRAZY DEPT.

Recently, aging rocker and NRA board member Ted Nugent gave an interview in which he insinuated that he would kill the president, saying, “If Barack Obama becomes the president in November, again, I will either be dead or in jail by this time next year.”  It’s not the first time that Nugent has said something stupid. In fact, Nugent has said so many crazy things over the years that many people think he’s a total whackjob and a danger to society. Which kinda reminds us of someone else: the ever-loquacious mass murderer, Charles Manson. So play along with a little game we call…

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Insanely Exhaustive Reasons Why Charles Manson Was Denied Parole

YOU'VE GOT JAIL DEPT.

On Wednesday, Charles Manson was denied parole for the 12th, and probably final, time. Ever since being locked up 40 years ago for engineering a series of grisly murders, ol’ Chuckles just can’t catch a break! We’re sure that the parole board must have had their reasons for keeping the wild-eyed kook from sweet, sweet freedom — in fact, here they are!

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