This is one of the funniest stories I’ve come across in a while. Brilliant stuff. Very British.
The online campaign to name this Royal Research vessel continues with James Hand’s suggestion of ‘Boaty McBoatface’ way out in front to name the £200 million ship.
Hand found the list of possible names “really, really funny”.
“Clifford the Big Red Boat was my favourite. So I thought I’d throw one into the ring to see what happens. It got a few likes and I thought nothing of it,” Hand told the BBC.
It’s caused quite the internet storm, crashing the research council’s website and trending worldwide on Twitter and other social media with the hashtag #BoatyMcBoatface.
Personally I love Boaty, though Clifford the Big Red Boat is also a cracker.
I’ve added a few touches to the boat in this image. Pixar would be proud to have this boat on their screens.
What do you think? What should the boffins at the Natural Environment Research Council name their ship?
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