$300M Antarctic Research Ship Could Be Named "Boaty McBoatface"

Oberon · 03-21-16, 01:44 PM

Pingu was another suggestion that's done quite well in the poll.

Mr Quatro · 03-21-16, 01:45 PM

I like Cold Locker

Jimbuna · 03-21-16, 01:58 PM

Thank God for small mercies...

Quote:

“An expert panel will review all suggestions before making the final decision.”

RRS DAVID ATTENBOROUGH ftw.

Oberon · 03-21-16, 05:38 PM

Still...could be worse...could be the next generation USAF bomber...

Oh wait...

http://www.afgsc.af.mil/Library/NametheB-21Bomber.aspx

'Bomby McBombface'

Eichhörnchen · 03-22-16, 12:37 AM

@ Oberon

And my next-door neighbour rang me up furious about this whole business yesterday

Rockstar · 04-17-16, 01:53 PM

The fall of a once glorious British Empire is complete.

Boaty McBoatface WINS!

http://www.theguardian.com/environme...m_content=link

Jimbuna · 04-18-16, 05:48 PM

It still won't become a reality

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,788 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	It still won't become a reality __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Pingu was another suggestion that's done quite well in the poll.

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Still...could be worse...could be the next generation USAF bomber... Oh wait... http://www.afgsc.af.mil/Library/NametheB-21Bomber.aspx 'Bomby McBombface'

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Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	The fall of a once glorious British Empire is complete. Boaty McBoatface WINS! http://www.theguardian.com/environme...m_content=link