New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner has admitted to using the pseudonym "Carlos Danger" during his illicit online conversations with women. He's far from the first celeb to try and hide under an assumed name; here's how and why a few of them attempted to avoid detection.
"Homer Simpson"
The New York Times once said the NBA star's alias was perfectly chosen because Barkley and Simpson "both are bald, overweight, love beer and enjoy sitting on sofas watching television." Barkley has also reportedly gone by Jackie Robinson, Fred Flintstone and Tiger Woods.
