“Boaty McBoatface” will never set sail and the internet is gutted

Very sad news today, the UK’s new polar research ship will not be called “Boaty McBoatface” despite the name topping a poll – instead it will be called “RRS Sir David Attenborough” (whoever that is).

Needless to say, the internet is very upset.
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Crowds are gathering in Trafalgar Square to protest the #BoatyMcBoatface decision pic.twitter.com/a9z6zixLP5

— General Boles (@GeneralBoles) May 6, 2016

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Calling on Sir David Attenborough to do the right thing and change his name by deed poll to Sir #BoatyMcBoatface

— Jo Lindsay Walton (@jolwalton) May 6, 2016

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Devastated to hear #FireyMcFireface isn't getting an ocean-going cousin. #BoatyMcBoatface https://t.co/1xFb4Wrd5E pic.twitter.com/Fke21Iw8WD

— Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service (@Hants_fire) May 6, 2016

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#BoatyMcBoatface didn't get called #BoatyMcBoatface pic.twitter.com/po0w0nT8S9

— George Chapman (@ggchapman32) May 6, 2016

@BBCBreaking gutted! That ship is dead to me now — Matt AATW (@MattAATW) May 6, 2016

Boo. #BoatyMcBoatface. This is why we can't have nice things.
("David Attenboat" would have been acceptable.)

— Will Tommo (@TheWillTommo) May 6, 2016

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Nevermind guys, at least we still have this. #BoatyMcBoatface #Sprigwatch pic.twitter.com/q27F3qEMS1

— BBC Springwatch (@BBCSpringwatch) May 6, 2016

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Justice for #boatymcboatface pic.twitter.com/KbQ7YF3FrS

— Michaela (@pinkdeedle) May 6, 2016

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There is some light at the end of the tunnel – Australia is getting a new Antarctic icebreaker and are asking the public to suggest names…
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@AusAntarctic It has to be Ice Ice Breaky or I just won't believe in anything ever again

— Megan Evans (@megcevans) April 27, 2016

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When we ask you a question, we listen to your answers. If we were a boat, we'd be #BoatyMcBoatface pic.twitter.com/Qvdh8TzFyr

— BBC Taster (@BBCTaster) May 6, 2016