A woman has revealed how a playful joke with her sister backfired in the most unexpected way – after the name she chose as a prank became legally binding.
The story, which has since gone viral, began as a light-hearted tease between siblings. But when her sister actually went through with legally changing her name to 'Google', the family was left in disbelief.
'I Thought She Was Joking!'
The unnamed woman explained that she suggested the name as a ridiculous idea, never imagining her sister would take it seriously. 'I thought she was winding me up at first,' she admitted. 'But then she showed me the paperwork – she'd actually done it!'
The Internet Reacts
After sharing the bizarre tale online, social media users were divided. Some found it hilarious, while others questioned the legality of naming someone after a multinational corporation.
One commenter wrote: 'Imagine introducing yourself as Google at job interviews!' Another added: 'This is why you don't joke about important things!'
Could This Cause Problems?
Legal experts suggest that while unusual names aren't prohibited in the UK, this particular case might raise eyebrows. 'Companies can sometimes challenge the use of their trademarked names,' one solicitor noted.
For now, 'Google' appears to be sticking with her unconventional name – proving that sometimes, jokes can have very real consequences.
