Vic Reeves isn't actually Vic Reeves!

[Crankley]

I've just started watching an old Celebrity Masterchef on Netflix which I hadn't seen and Vic Reeves was one of the celebs except they kept calling him Jim which made me very confused. Apparently his real name is Jim Moir. Am I alone in not knowing this?

Yes, you are alone

There’s no reason why you should know this but yes I believe those in that world will know that’s his stage name!

Ummm
No I did not know this

I was surprised when I learnt Pato Bantons real name was Patrick Murray 🤷‍♀️

And his autobiography is called Me:Moir

Very clever.

Yeah Bob used to call him Jim all the time on Shooting Stars.

Ha I've known him as Jim for years.

Do you know about Bob Dylan and Elton?

My dad worked with him at a factory. He told my dad he was going to go to London and be famous and my dad tried to dissuade him from packing his apprenticeship in as it was good money.

Yes but lots of peope have stage names.

Oh no! I can't believe he didn't tell you! Do you feel duped?

I was surprised when I learnt Pato Bantons real name was Patrick Murray

I have no clue who he is.

Do you know about Bob Dylan and Elton?

No - do tell

Never seen Shooting Stars.

Yes, it's pretty common knowledge

Years ago my dads firm decorated Vic Reeves‘ house, my dad’s not very good at knowing who famous people are but knew he was a bloke of the telly called Vic. When they got the cheque We found out his real name

Yes I know June but I didn't know he was one of them.

Well, MyOtherProfile since this is MN where every response must be extreme and over the top - I am devastated! Haven't been able to sleep, if anyone tries to comfort me I have hysterics, my friend has threatened to have me sectioned but I don't care. In reality, I was mildly surprised.

No you’re not alone. I had no idea until now.

I'm not going to criticise. I'm just going to quietly sit here and feel old.

Wasn't into Shooting Stars m, I never watched it but I've known his real name is Jim for years.

@sweetheartyparty

I do not want to be there when you find out about the double blow that is Lily Savage.

I knew that one! Vic Reeves is his stage name. His real name is Jim Moir
I knew that even though I'm an oldie moldie and used to love Shooting Stars back in the day when it was on telly first time round - "Ul ri ka ka ka ka" lol

I'll let you in to another secret. My real name isn't Bill, and I'm not a vampire.

Frank Skinner's real name is Christopher Collins.
Weird or what?

And Katy Perry?

All great but I'm still waiting to her about Bob Dylan and Elton!