Hugh Grant's Real Name Is Causing Quadruple Takes

Hugh Grant is in the news again!

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No, it's not for hating Christmas music, slightly hating making movies, or blowing his ass out while eating hot dogs.

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This time it's because of his middle name*.

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*He's also in the news because of his fantastic new movie Heretic.

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Yes, Hugh Grant's middle name is Mungo. Hugh John Mungo Grant, to be exact.

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That means his name is literally Hugh Mungo.

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It seems like people find this out every month or so, and it becomes a thing.

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"I think every day about how Hugh Grant's middle name is Mungo. Every single day," this person said.

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"Someone held a tiny newborn infant in their arms and said this is my baby, humongo grant," another person joked.

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It's the factoid that keeps on giving.

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And yeah, we know his full name is Hugh JOHN Mungo Grant, but still... it's Hugh Mungo to me!

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Now, excuse me while I watch more counter-programming about Hugh Grant being grumpy.

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Bye!