When a person who uses a fake name actually adopts the name as their legal name.

Named for the British actor Sir Michael Caine. His real name is actually Maurice Micklewhite, Jr. And whenever he tried to go through airport security, the guard would instantly recognize him. "Oh, you're Michael Caine!"

But when Caine would show his passport, which displayed his real name, he would always have to go through the incredibly annoying task of proving that Maurice Micklewhite, Jr. is in fact the same person. Eventually, he got fed up with it and legally changed his name to Michael Caine once and for all.
Becoming Caine doesn't happen very often, but you really can't blame Michael Caine for doing what he did. That would drive anyone mad after awhile.
by Someone who kinda exists November 19, 2021
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