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Boaty McBoatface is named...

(34 Posts)
obieone Fri 06-May-16 19:01:30

Not democratic. 4th place "won".
Imagine if that happened elsewhere.

Alima Fri 06-May-16 17:23:57

A good result, very fitting for Sir David and we do get a sub though should that be subby mcsubface?

whitewave Fri 06-May-16 17:08:37

Yes lovely man, he would have been my second choice. But not terribly democratic.

Devorgilla Fri 06-May-16 16:33:52

Yes, a good compromise, though a large part of me would have paid good money to hear the Queen say - 'I name this ship BoatyMcBoatface.'

ninathenana Fri 06-May-16 15:35:12

An appropriate tribute and yes, good that the sub will be "boaty*

shysal Fri 06-May-16 15:31:50

I agree it is a more fitting name, but pleased that the submarine will carry the Boaty name.

petitpois Fri 06-May-16 15:06:56

Agree! They've gone with a good name in my opinion. Shame the public will never be trusted to suggest important names again.

merlotgran Fri 06-May-16 14:54:33

The right choice of name I think but it will always be aka Boaty McBoatface grin

minimo Fri 06-May-16 14:49:06

And it's not Boaty McBoatface sad www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-36225652