Boaty McBoatface: When you let the Internet name your boat

[yuiyoshida]

Here's a lesson in crowdsourcing. Don't launch an online poll to name a $290 million polar research ship if you don't want it to be named Boaty McBoatface.

https://twitter.com/i/moments/711886282511818752

Pretty funny....

[Darb]

1. Oh damn, that is beautiful.

[PoliticAverse]

2. They'd probably be smart to go with this name as doing so would come with a lot of free publicity

for the organization.

[fleur-de-lisa]

3. LOL!

Reminds me of Scrotie McBoogerballs from South Park . . .

[sharp_stick]

4. There are some good ones there

Notthetitanic, Usainboat etc.

[Warpy]

5. Yeah, they've been spending too much time at McDonald's

and were obviously obsessed with the kiddie characters used to sell fatty Happy Meals. You know, like Stom McPump.

Given the color, I might have opted for the Big Red Weenie. Gotta give the girl a little dignity.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

6. But Boaty McBoatface is just so adorable.

Seriously.

[maxsolomon]

7. the "face" part confuses me

Americans would have gone with Boaty McBoaterson. or, more technically correct, Shippy McShiperson.

maybe it's a British thing?

[PoliticAverse]

8. Boaty McBoatface instigator 'sorry' for ship name suggestion

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-jersey-35860760

[yuiyoshida]

9. Awesome addition

Thanks

[MowCowWhoHow III]

10. Stealthy McStealthFace?

Name the B-21

The U.S. Air Force is accepting suggestions for the proposed name of the B-21 from members of the U.S. Air Force active duty force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard, current Air Force dependents, members of the U.S. Air Force Civil Service and U.S. Air Force retirees. All other entries will be disqualified. For full submission rules, click here.

1. Put suggested name in top field (limited to two distinct words)

2. In the justification field, please provide the reason you are proposing this name. Your justification should be no more than 200 words.

3. Fill out your complete name and select your status.

4. Enter your e-mail address and phone number.

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

[nolabear]

11. I'm such a cheap date. I can't stop laughing at this!

[yuiyoshida]

12. you and me both!

[Aerows]

14. Add me to the list

it's hillarious!!!

[tblue37]

13. Why wouldn't you want it to be named Boaty McBoatface? nt

[DavidDvorkin]

15. Another popular suggestion was "It’s bloody cold here"

Which I like even more.