Even though there’s something like a few hundred million of us Worldwide, admittedly I’m pretty fortunate to be named Mike. For instance, it’s a handle that is rarely if ever misspelled. I can only remember once in recent times that someone botched it. I had ordered Chinese take-out and the lady wrote my name on the bill spelled Maik. She’s pretty destined not to progress beyond that field.

On the contrary, it’s gotta be rough to be named Sean, or Shaun, or Shawn – the people who meet you have a 33% chance of success at best, maybe 50% if you’re Irish. Then these two jokers come along and compound the problem…

Chone “Chown” Figgins

…and Shonn Greene, Running Back and this year’s third round draft pick of the New York Jets

One laughs in the face of phonetics, and the other completely exploits it.

Sean Connery, Shaun of the Dead, Shawn from Boy Meets World, and everyone else (except Sean Salisbury, douche), here’s a poll that aims to uphold your integrity…

Quick Poll: WHO HAS THE WORST NAME?

NOTE: Shawne Merriman , we’re cool right? Don’t hurt me.

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