Here's Your Key Mr.
Boomdong
43% of Brits say they would use a
false name to check into a hotel
Hotels.com today reveals that 43% of Brits say they would give a fake name when checking into a
hotel, with (15%) saying they would
do so if they were to conduct an extra-marital affair.
When it comes to
fake check in names, Brits proved themselves to be a very creative nation, with
actual aliases used including Señor
Vincenzo, Janey Be-Goode, John Philpott-Boomdonger and Scarlett.
Of those who
admitted to using a fake name, the old classics proved the most popular with
Smith being the most popular name, given by 16% of respondents.
The survey of
2,000 respondents revealed that other reasons that might induce British holidaymakers
to submit a fake name in addition to the reason of an illicit affair include "just
for fun" (26%); avoiding others
in the hotel (8%); wanting to feel
like a celebrity (6%); and a desire
to amuse the hotel staff (4%).
Laura Watts of Hotels.com said,
"It seems that using a false name to check into a hotel room is more
common than might otherwise be assumed. It can be quite liberating to
slip into a different character when on holiday; although it is worrying to see
how many Brits might use this as a way to cover up misdemeanours."
Ten Quirkiest Aliases Given by Brits at Hotel Check
In
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Fake Name Given
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1
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John Philpott-Boomdong
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2
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Farqhar-Smythe
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3
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Haile Selassie
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4
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Janey Be-Goode
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5
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Guuu
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6
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Mr. Sex Face
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7
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Michael Jordan
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8
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Señor Vincenzo
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9
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Scarlett
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10
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Mickey Mouse
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