BigStewMan Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 (CNN)A state of the art ship funded by the UK government for polar research may soon be christened "Boaty McBoatface" if online voters get their way. The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) opened a poll for the naming of the 129-meter long icebreaker, the largest and most advanced British research vessel to date. The NERC asked for names that were inspirational, such as a historical figure or a landmark. However, the moniker "RRS Boaty McBoatface" submitted by user James Hand quickly became the crowd favorite with over 26,000 votes. In a far second place is "RRS Henry Worsley" with around 3,000 votes, after the British explorer who died in January while attempting a solo, unaided mission across the Antarctic. Other unorthodox suggestions include "RRS Usain Boat" -- a reference to champion sprinter Usain Bolt -- and "RRS Ice Ice Baby," which for fans of Vanilla Ice needs no explanation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 How about Sharty McPoopypants 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Shippy McBreaker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Fatty McButterpants (Doug Heffernen) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Maybe in honor of their monarchy they should give it a German name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Stir with no ice. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 How about Sharty McPoopypants That was a full 30 second LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 How about Sharty McPoopypants I thought this was a German name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 James Hand has realized his mistake, but it's probably too late... http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/mar/21/man-behind-rrs-boaty-mcboatface-disavows-his-name-for-polar-vessel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 Fatty McButterpants (Doug Heffernen) Ah, another King of Queens fan? Love that show. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Doody Dooderson of Dooderville... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 How about Sharty McPoopypants I thought this was a German name? One of the streets driving to Parts Express in Springboro, OH is named "Sharts Rd." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 I think i would buy a ticket to England, just to watch the Queen swing a bottle of Champagne and say, "I christen thee, Boaty McBoatface." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Ice crack-a-lackin mccracker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Ice crack-a-lackin mccracker. Carl, this is about a boat, not for you to brag about your middle name..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Cracklin McCracken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincymat Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 (edited) How about Sharty McPoopypants I thought this was a German name? One of the streets driving to Parts Express in Springboro, OH is named "Sharts Rd." Last time i picked up stuff at Parts Express I almost sharted from laughing so hard at that street name. BTW, I like ICE ICE Baby for the name of said ice breaker. Mark Edited March 21, 2016 by cincymat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Britty McLearn Not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Just like my ex's heart: Sub Zero C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted March 22, 2016 Moderators Share Posted March 22, 2016 Chip off the ole block That's what they get for letting the public pick a name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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