I name this ship... RRS Boaty McBoatface

[Jaykun85]

HMS God Bless Her and Anyone Who Sails In Her echo

 

[Jaykun85]

HMS Titanic 2 - The Revenge

 

[jefmcg]

I hit random and saw "RRS TAD CHILLY", wanted to give it love, but nothing happened when I hit the vote button (ie stayed at 0)

 

[PeteXXX]

Their website has collapsed under the strain - I really want to vote for this!

They probably only expected half a dozen sandal wearing yoghurt eating beardies to send suggestions, not half the planet!

 

[Joffey]

It's a fantastic name, I hope it wins!

 

[Cuchilo]

I saw this the other day and managed to get a vote in for boaty mcboatface

 

[classic33]

And that, boys and girls, is why you don't ask the public to name things. Come up with a list yourselves and put that to a public vote instead.

Not True!
First space shuttle name was chosen by public vote.

 

[winjim]

Not True!
First space shuttle name was chosen by public vote.

Kevin Spacey?

 

[Jaykun85]

[QUOTE 4203112, member: 45"]Arthur?[/QUOTE]
Arthur Dent??

 

[Tin Pot]

Enterprise.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Story in OP updated:
Update: The Natural Research Council posted a clarification on Sunday saying the final decision will be made by a panel, not the votes.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

Booo

 

[PeteXXX]

Spoilsports......

 

[Tin Pot]

Website still not responding

 

[Fab Foodie]

Story in OP updated:
Update: The Natural Research Council posted a clarification on Sunday saying the final decision will be made by a panel, not the votes.

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