Earlier this month, English singer-songwriter James Blunt promised his fans that he would legally change his name to whatever they wanted if the re-release of his 2004 album, Back to chaosit reached number 1 on the UK albums chart. Now, the reissue has officially arrivedand although he hasn't topped the charts yet, Blunt has revealed what his new name will be if he does: Blunty McBluntface.
The revelation was made in a video sketch posted by Blunt on Twitter, which shows him attempting to enter a Warner Music Group building, only to be stopped at the front desk because they weren't expecting anyone named “James Blunt.” From there, Blunt tries to break in using some of the more contending names, like “Jimmy Spliff,” “Blames Junt,” “Divock Origi,” “James Cucking Funt,” and “Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Pop Star Four Chord.” Song Machiney” – all in vain.
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Then, with an obedient face, Blunt makes one last guess, “Blunty McBluntface,” and is finally granted access. As he walks away, he mutters, “People have no imagination,” to which the receptionist replies, “The people have spoken.” Watch the clip below.
Notably, when Blunt made the announcement about the name-change campaign, he said he would be happy with whatever the public chose “as long as it's not, you know, Blunty McBluntface.” However, he has now shared a tweet showing that the suggestion was my most liked response, garnering more than 33,000 likes.
The name is also a reference to the popular internet trope of naming things inappropriately when given the chance, known as “McBoatfacing” since the public named a polar scientific research vessel Boaty McBoatface in 2016.
The 20th anniversary edition of Back to chaos It officially arrived yesterday, October 11. Featuring Blunt's biggest hit, “You're Beautiful”, the album was a huge success when it first debuted, spending 10 weeks at the top of the charts and earning the distinction of being the best-selling album in the UK for the 2000s.
Next, Blunt, who could soon be McBluntface, will embark on an extensive tour in 2025 in support of the reissue, which will include a series of dates in North America. Get tickets here.
The people have spoken: if the 20th anniversary edition of Back to Bedlam is No. 1 next Friday, my new name will legally be… pic.twitter.com/CoMsjFJpy8
– James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) October 11, 2024
– James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) October 12, 2024
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