Nearholmer Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 This train naming marks the point at which I have definitely, and probably irrevocably, become a grumpy old bngger. I cannot, try as I might, find anything even mildly amusing about it; it's simply infantile. (Mallard, I think I am more miserable than you, but that is no surprise when you appear to be an attractive young woman, who presumably has the world at her feet, while I seem to be a railway guard, ordered by his boss to look cheerful for a poster, but actually rather fed up with the low pay on the railways in 1939.) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 18, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 18, 2017 This train naming marks the point at which I have definitely, and probably irrevocably, become a grumpy old bngger. I cannot, try as I might, find anything even mildly amusing about it; it's simply infantile. (Mallard, I think I am more miserable than you, but that is no surprise when you appear to be an attractive young woman, who presumably has the world at her feet, while I seem to be a railway guard, ordered by his boss to look cheerful for a poster, but actually rather fed up with the low pay on the railways in 1939.) Totally agree about the trains. Also locomotives should have decent names which actually mean something (IMO). However, Grit Spreaders and Gully Pot Cleaners (for example) can carry daft names just for fun. Actually I think your Guard is quite a jolly looking fellow; quite Thomas the Tank Engine. Fart Controller. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jjb1970 Posted November 18, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 18, 2017 I never realised how much thought can go into naming ships until I got involved in a couple of new build projects where I witnessed the deliberations behind the names eventually chosen. The main area of concern was a negative one, to make sure that the names under consideration would not be offensive or contentious in other languages on their intended routes. A name that sounds splendid to us may sound like some XXX rated foul mouthed filth in some countries or rather suggestive (I always remember seeing a ship called V*gina, clearly it was a nice name to somebody). Then you get the Boaty McBoatface idiocy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
APOLLO Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Brit15 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 The truth is, Mallard, if you put glasses on my avatar, I'd look pretty much like him; can you say the same, eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bimble Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 So, a ferry in Sydney being named 'Ferry McFerryface' in a public poll.... wonder if the guy who came up with the Boaty name in the first place had any idea at what he would unleash... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-41977459 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 19, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 19, 2017 (edited) The truth is, Mallard, if you put glasses on my avatar, I'd look pretty much like him; can you say the same, eh? Nope, however I'd certainly be happy to be able to bend my body parts as she has done/does now! Not sure I'd look that good in a Tu Tu either Primal Donny Edited November 19, 2017 by Mallard60022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 In other public vote naming news, two Doncaster road gritters have been named: Looking further down the report it seems that the Council already had a sense of humour! "The council currently has five named gritter vehicles: Brad Grit, Gritney Spears, The Subzero Hero, Mr Plow and Usain Salt." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwestdivide Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 (edited) ^^^___ Is there an echo in here?! Also, many of the Virgin cable TV vans have some film-related pun-type name: Obi Van Kenobi, Van Diesel, Lee Van Cleef etc. Edited November 19, 2017 by eastwestdivide Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Ooops! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Welly Posted November 19, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 19, 2017 (edited) Brit15 Said by the captain to his crew when he found his boat on a collision course with a supertanker. Edited November 19, 2017 by Welly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted November 19, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 19, 2017 If anyone thinks this is all a load of carp then you must be even more miserable than me. I have a complete and utter sense of humour failure when it comes to this boat or train naming carp. Vacuous idiocy, pandering to a load of over-grown kids in a world that is increasingly resembling a kindergarten. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 19, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 19, 2017 I have a complete and utter sense of humour failure when it comes to this boat or train naming carp. Vacuous idiocy, pandering to a load of over-grown kids in a world that is increasingly resembling a kindergarten. Oh you old spoilsport you..................................... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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