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Mimi Launder
Nov 17, 2017
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A council in Britain is nobly honouring democracy by getting the public to vote on names for their two new gritter lorries.
Doncaster Council has taken up the challenge Oldham Council started the tradition last year.
Doncaster asked the public to name two newcomers, begging them to please let Boaty McBoatface die. Please. It is time for a new era of transport naming devices.
😱*Puts on tin hat* 😱 We would like your name suggestions for two of our new gritting vehicles, please. Keep em… https://t.co/vDcyqcL7XT— Doncaster Council (@Doncaster Council) 1510159048
We know Doncaster Council are worthy name-choosers, after they put forward the names of their other gritters:
Don't forget we already have gritters with the following names: - Brad Grit - Gritney Spears - The Subzero Hero - Mr Plow - Usain Salt— Doncaster Council (@Doncaster Council) 1510159209
So much for 'two titans' - the first round was not tight with The Gravellator receiving a frosty reception.
The opening fixture of the #DoncasterGrittingWorldCup pits two titans against each other. Who will prevail in this fight for the ages?— Doncaster Council (@Doncaster Council) 1510584095
It quickly became clear - if it wasn't already - that the British public has a passion for puns on famous names, and puns on famous names only.
Next up we have a suggestion from a young boy in Doncaster town centre, playing against one by an actual grown-up.— Doncaster Council (@Doncaster Council) 1510584180
Daytime TV, or national pride? Finally, the age old debate will be settled in the #DoncasterGrittingWorldCup— Doncaster Council (@Doncaster Council) 1510584257
One of the most popular suggestions faces off against a national hero.— Doncaster Council (@Doncaster Council) 1510584342
Road salt? Our gritting team don't want none unless you got tonnes, son.— Doncaster Council (@Doncaster Council) 1510584434
Will another one bite the dust in this crucial fixture?— Doncaster Council (@Doncaster Council) 1510584573
Wondering who will win this fixture is going keep us up all night long. All night. All night loong.— Doncaster Council (@Doncaster Council) 1510584669
And now it gets interesting as an underdog emerges.
Gritzy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Anti-slip Machinery broke down the British fondness for puns.
We're going to have to do things differently for our final fixture, because one suggestion is too long for a poll b… https://t.co/LBrsDGwncn— Doncaster Council (@Doncaster Council) 1510584782
The voted ploughed on, with the semi-finals between the big boys.
Semi Final 1:— Doncaster Council (@Doncaster Council) 1510762285
Semi-Final 3:— Doncaster Council (@Doncaster Council) 1510762370
Semi Final 4: LIKE this post to vote for Gritsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Anti-slip Machiney Or vote below for:— Doncaster Council (@Doncaster Council) 1510762433
We were eventually down to four choices, split between only two spots.
Please choose between: Gritsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Anti-Slip Machiney and Spready Mercury— Doncaster Council (@Doncaster Council) 1510850597
Please also choose one out of:— Doncaster Council (@Doncaster Council) 1510850650
And the winners are...
We are DELIGHTED to be able to confirm what our new gritters will be called, following the… https://t.co/P67TfVN4sa— Doncaster Council (@Doncaster Council) 1510937074
These plows will be heroes for more than one day.
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