Brief primer for the uninitiated—yes, Chad Ochocinco is his real name. No, it is not the name he was born with. That would be Chad Johnson; he had it legally changed in 2008. During his NFL career, Ochocinco became known for his creative touchdown celebrations and other antics on and off the field. The former Cincinnati Bengal wide receiver is now catching passes for the New England Patriots and has calmed down a bit, although he does mix it up on Twitter whenever he can. Here’s a photo of Ochocinco from 1995 that he recently shared.
