Audio By Carbonatix
What's in a name? In the case of The Woman Formerly Known As Dawn McManus, 161 words.
But you can call her "Red."
The 41-year-old McManus, of Hartlepool, England, made the record-setting name change to encourage fundraising for Red Dreams, a charity set up after her son died to support young people pursuing artistic careers, the BBC tells us. "Dreams" is her new surname, which leaves 159 words for her new middle name -- actually the names of people the charity has helped.
Ready? Deep breath:
Red Wacky League Antlez Broke the Stereo Neon Tide Bring Back Honesty Coalition Feedback Hand of Aces Keep Going Captain Let's Pretend Lost State of Dance Paper Taxis Lunar Road Up Down Strange All and I Neon Sheep Eve Hornby Faye Bradley AJ Wilde Michael Rice Dion Watts Matthew Appleyard John Ashurst Lauren Swales Zoe Angus Jaspreet Singh Emma Matthews Nicola Brown Leanne Pickering Victoria Davies Rachel Burnside Gil Parker Freya Watson Alisha Watts James Pearson Jacob Sotheran Darley Beth Lowery Jasmine Hewitt Chloe Gibson Molly Farquhar Lewis Murphy Abbie Coulson Nick Davies Harvey Parker Kyran Williamson Michael Anderson Bethany Murray Sophie Hamilton Amy Wilkins Emma Simpson Liam Wales Jacob Bartram Alex Hooks Rebecca Miller Caitlin Miller Sean McCloskey Dominic Parker Abbey Sharpe Elena Larkin Rebecca Simpson Nick Dixon Abbie Farrelly Liam Grieves Casey Smith Liam Downing Ben Wignall Elizabeth Hann Danielle Walker Lauren Glen James Johnson Ben Ervine Kate Burton James Hudson Daniel Mayes Matthew Kitching Josh Bennett Evolution Dreams.
"Officially I should be called Red, but I appreciate some people will find it hard to embrace the change," she told the Beeb.
She admits, however, that he husband might "slip up" and call her Dawn.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Mahama directs AMA, sister assemblies to prevent renewed dumping at Agbogbloshie
1 minute -
Deputy Health Minister charges military nurses to uphold compassion, excellence
13 minutes -
Deputy Health Minister charges military nurses, midwives to remain dedicated to service
26 minutes -
Three suspected robbers killed as police dismantle gang in Upper East
30 minutes -
EU Ambassador pays courtesy call on IGP to strengthen security cooperation
33 minutes -
Africa’s dependence on foreign powers betrays Nkrumah’s unfinished vision – P.L.O. Lumumba
42 minutes -
3 suspects shot dead, 2 officers injured in Tilly Forest robbery follow-up operation
44 minutes -
Nkrumah’s unfinished Pan-African project must be completed – P.L.O. Lumumba
46 minutes -
Mysterious illness leaves children struggling to walk, hear as Mafi Kope community appeals for urgent medical helpÂ
1 hour -
Ghana begins free rabies vaccination for 25,000 petsÂ
1 hour -
Ghana Navy strengthens operational readiness with specialist seaman gunners trainingÂ
2 hours -
Nkrumah’s legacy must be measured by action, not ceremonies – Armah-Kofi Buah
2 hours -
Kwesi Pratt Jnr questions Ghana-US defence cooperation agreement over sovereignty concerns
2 hours -
Nkrumah’s legacy must drive African unity, self-reliance and environmental protection – Armah-Kofi Buah
2 hours -
Nkrumah’s inspiration should unite Africans despite political differences – Dr Opoku Prempeh
2 hours