Rob McElhenney Is Now Rob Mac, Apparently
Briefly

Rob McElhenney has legally changed his name to Rob Mac to reduce confusion over its pronunciation. He expressed frustration with the incorrect spelling of his name, stating he has wasted considerable time correcting it. He noted that many already refer to him as Rob Mac. The change is associated with his business expansion, which includes purchasing soccer teams in Mexico and Colombia. The decision comes just before the new season of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, where his character is also named Mac.
Rob McElhenney, now officially Rob Mac, has legally changed his name to minimize confusion over pronunciation and because most people already refer to him as Rob Mac.
In a social media video, Rob Mac shared that he wasted days correcting people on the spelling and pronunciation of his original name, revealing frustrations with it.
McElhenney/Mac's decision to change his name is also linked to his expanding global business pursuits, including the purchase of soccer teams in Mexico and Colombia, necessitating a more simplified name.
Rob Mac’s character on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is known simply as Mac; this name change coincides with the new season premiere, prompting speculation about potential promotional motives.
Read at Vulture
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