LONDON — A state-of-the-art British research ship could be named “Boaty McBoatface” after an online poll was conducted to help find a name for the vessel.
The UK’s Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) launched the poll for name suggestions last week and, so far, “Boaty McBoatface” is pulling a Trump and running away with the vote.
According to ITV News, Boaty McBoatface was put forward by NERC Communication Manager, James Hand. Despite calling it “a brilliant name,” he’s now backing the name of renowned British documentarian David Attenborough for the vessel’s name.
The poll was created under the hashtag #NameOurShip last Thursday and thousands have offered their ideas, reported ITV News. Some of the most popular include; “Its bloody cold here” and “Usain Boat”. Other suggestions include “Sir Fartsalot” and “Ice Ice Baby”.
The online poll closes April 16 and, perhaps sadly, is suggestion only
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