Random Picture Thread

Discussion in 'All Things Boats & Boating' started by kach22i, Mar 30, 2006.

Page 478 of 606
  1. Mr Efficiency
    Joined: Oct 2010
    Posts: 10,386
    Likes: 1,045, Points: 113, Legacy Rep: 702
    Location: Australia

    Mr Efficiency Senior Member

    So if the public had opted for the RRS S***box, it would have won the day, on democratic grounds.
     
    Mr Efficiency, Mar 23, 2016
    #7156
  2. Tiny Turnip
    Joined: Mar 2008
    Posts: 865
    Likes: 274, Points: 63, Legacy Rep: 743
    Location: Huddersfield, UK

    Tiny Turnip Senior Member

    The NERC name our ship site is open for suggestions until 16th April.

    NERC have made it clear that they are not obliged to use any name- it is their decision.

    This is the 'leader board' as voted for by the internet.

    https://nameourship.nerc.ac.uk/entries.html

    If you scroll down, you can see that

    a) Boaty McBoatface is the runaway public favourite, and that

    b) the majority of the entries are not 'serious' names.

    The form Xxxx McXxxxface comes from, IIRC, the much loved BBC comedy series 'Blackadder' which ran during the 1980s, starring, amongst others, Rowan Atkinson, Steven Fry and Hugh Laurie, with Richard Curtis and Ben Elton the main writers.

    Edmund Blackadder used the form when berating Baldrick's stupidity,
    generally in the form (e.g.): Baldrick was so stupid that he couldn't recognise that floaty thing with a sail was a boat even if it were named Boaty McBoatface.

    For the record, Hampshire County Firebrigade have a fire engine (truck) called 'Fiery McFireface'

    A lack of respect for authority is without doubt a facet of British humour.
     
    Tiny Turnip, Mar 23, 2016
    #7157
    1 person likes this.
  3. Rurudyne
    Joined: Mar 2014
    Posts: 1,170
    Likes: 40, Points: 48, Legacy Rep: 155
    Location: North Texas

    Rurudyne Senior Member

    That being the case I'd have chosen "The Scottish Play" instead.

    It comes with its own unique crossing the line ceremony.
     
    Rurudyne, Mar 23, 2016
    #7158
  4. kach22i
    Joined: Feb 2005
    Posts: 2,418
    Likes: 111, Points: 63, Legacy Rep: 1222
    Location: Michigan

    kach22i Architect

    kach22i, Mar 24, 2016
    #7159
  5. kach22i
    Joined: Feb 2005
    Posts: 2,418
    Likes: 111, Points: 63, Legacy Rep: 1222
    Location: Michigan

    kach22i Architect

    kach22i, Mar 24, 2016
    #7160
  6. kach22i
    Joined: Feb 2005
    Posts: 2,418
    Likes: 111, Points: 63, Legacy Rep: 1222
    Location: Michigan

    kach22i Architect

    kach22i, Mar 24, 2016
    #7161
  7. Angélique
    Joined: Feb 2009
    Posts: 3,003
    Likes: 336, Points: 83, Legacy Rep: 1632
    Location: Belgium ⇄ The Netherlands

    Angélique aka Angel (only by name)

    Angélique, Mar 25, 2016
    #7162
  8. SamSam
    Joined: Feb 2005
    Posts: 3,899
    Likes: 200, Points: 63, Legacy Rep: 971
    Location: Coastal Georgia

    SamSam Senior Member

    When I lived in the San Francisco area in the late '60s they had a public contest to name a new ferryboat and a logo. One of the main contenders was "Hi! I'm Bruce the ferry! Ride me to Sausalito!"
    Something less memorable won.
     
    SamSam, Mar 25, 2016
    #7163
  9. Poida
    Joined: Apr 2006
    Posts: 1,188
    Likes: 51, Points: 48, Legacy Rep: 497
    Location: Australia

    Poida Senior Member

    Sometimes I think that Rowan Atkinson can be almost as stupid as that Mr Bean.

    Poida
     
    Poida, Mar 28, 2016
    #7164
  10. rxcomposite
    Joined: Jan 2005
    Posts: 2,754
    Likes: 608, Points: 113, Legacy Rep: 1110
    Location: Philippines

    rxcomposite Senior Member

    I have read somewhere that Rowan Atkinson holds an engineering degree.
     
    rxcomposite, Mar 28, 2016
    #7165
  11. rxcomposite
    Joined: Jan 2005
    Posts: 2,754
    Likes: 608, Points: 113, Legacy Rep: 1110
    Location: Philippines

    rxcomposite Senior Member

    rxcomposite, Mar 28, 2016
    #7166
  12. hoytedow
    Joined: Sep 2009
    Posts: 5,857
    Likes: 400, Points: 93, Legacy Rep: 2489
    Location: Control Group

    hoytedow Carbon Based Life Form

    hoytedow, Mar 28, 2016
    #7167
  13. Jolly Amaranto
    Joined: Jan 2012
    Posts: 54
    Likes: 19, Points: 18, Legacy Rep: 207
    Location: Texas

    Jolly Amaranto Junior Member

    Giant crab sculpture in 1974.
    [​IMG]
     

    Attached Files:

    • 1974.jpg
      1974.jpg
      File size:
      842.5 KB
      Views:
      465
    Jolly Amaranto, Mar 29, 2016
    #7168
  14. hoytedow
    Joined: Sep 2009
    Posts: 5,857
    Likes: 400, Points: 93, Legacy Rep: 2489
    Location: Control Group

    hoytedow Carbon Based Life Form

    Is the sculpture still there? I wonder.
     
    hoytedow, Mar 29, 2016
    #7169

  16. rxcomposite
    Joined: Jan 2005
    Posts: 2,754
    Likes: 608, Points: 113, Legacy Rep: 1110
    Location: Philippines

    rxcomposite Senior Member

    If it is no longer there, somebody must have cooked it.:)
     
    rxcomposite, Mar 29, 2016
    #7170
Page 478 of 606
Loading...
Similar Threads
  1. A II

    Random Chip Thread

    A II, Aug 13, 2020, in forum: All Things Boats & Boating
    Replies:
    43
    Views:
    4,578
    hoytedow
    Sep 16, 2020
  2. Jure29

    General arragment plan dwg or picture but high res

    Jure29, Sep 22, 2017, in forum: All Things Boats & Boating
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    1,300
    Jure29
    Sep 22, 2017
  3. The Beef

    Any Pictures of a LoneStar Deauville ?

    The Beef, Dec 29, 2016, in forum: All Things Boats & Boating
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    2,408
    The Beef
    Dec 29, 2016
  4. Angélique

    Boat sales pictures and reality . . . .

    Angélique, Nov 30, 2016, in forum: All Things Boats & Boating
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    2,482
    Angélique
    Nov 30, 2016
  5. Tcubed

    mosaic ship fake picture?

    Tcubed, Aug 27, 2013, in forum: All Things Boats & Boating
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    2,873
    dskira
    Sep 1, 2013
  6. Earl Boebert

    Even More Foiler Pictures

    Earl Boebert, Jul 10, 2012, in forum: All Things Boats & Boating
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    2,257
    BPL
    Jul 16, 2012
  7. Earl Boebert

    Soviet Era Hydrofoil Pictures

    Earl Boebert, Jul 6, 2012, in forum: All Things Boats & Boating
    Replies:
    22
    Views:
    7,535
    Ad Hoc
    Sep 7, 2012
  8. Raggi_Thor

    Snow pictures

    Raggi_Thor, Apr 4, 2011, in forum: All Things Boats & Boating
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    4,411
    Raggi_Thor
    May 16, 2011
Forum posts represent the experience, opinion, and view of individual users. Boat Design Net does not necessarily endorse nor share the view of each individual post.
When making potentially dangerous or financial decisions, always employ and consult appropriate professionals. Your circumstances or experience may be different.