Why dozens of people named Josh battled it out with pool noodles The rather spontaneous event, which took place in a field in Lincoln, Neb., attracted about 50 people with the first name Josh who were ready to fight for the right to their name. Social Sharing CBC Radio · Posted: Apr 26, 2021 5:13 PM ET | Last Updated: April 27 Dozens of people with the name Josh duked it out with pool noodle to find out who is the rightful owner of the name Josh via a battle royale in Lincoln, Neb. (Kenneth Ferriera/Lincoln Journal Star via Associated Press)