To the news world: Re: Namesake Networking

Ever wondered about those folks blessed or cursed with the same name as somebody famous? Now you can check them out and their wacky stories at www.myfamousname.com . And some have registered that they're available for product endorsements, testimonials or book blurbs, but without a photo!

Namesake Nausea?

Are you one of the thousands with the same name as someone famous? Now there's an online place for you and your namesakes. www.myfamousname.com

You can register, post your stories, network with other celeb namesakes - and if you're lucky, meet and greet that famous person. Or you might be chosen to endorse a product or give a testimonial. Hey, you never know! You've always known your moniker is as valuable as so-and-so's. Here's a way to maybe cash in.

To the marketing/ad world: Names for Rent

Need a famous name? Or a dozen real person testimonials? Don't want to spend too much?

Check out www.myfamousname.com . It's a database of people with well-known names. Celebrity namesakes who might be willing to endorse products. They're cheap and they might even work for product. There's only one catch. You have to be very careful whose photo you use alongside their words!