Boaty McBoatface

The United Kingdom let the Internet choose the name of it’s latest research vessel. And what did the Internet choose? RRS Newton? RRS Hawking? No. The Internet overwhelming decided to name the latest polar research ship “Boaty McBoatface.” I think it’s kind of catchy, and I hope the British keep doing this kind of thing. Specifically next time the Duchess of Cambridge is expecting but hasn’t chosen a royal baby name yet.

Learn More: “The United Kingdom Let the Internet Name its Latest Research Vessel.”