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The hill I will die on: No self-respecting adult should use the term ‘picky bits’

It’s the Boaty McBoatface of dinner time. Britons, resist the supermarkets’ cutesy branding and have some dignity, says the Guardian’s deputy music editor, Laura Snapes

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31

Count Binface represents the Silly Sausage Britain I know and love

Mr Blobby, the Liz Truss lettuce, Boaty McBoatface … the Clacton hopeful is part of a rich tradition – and a reminder that it’s laughter that defines us, not hate, says co-director of Round Our Way, Sofie Jenkinson

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13

Remember Boaty McBoatface the polar research vessel? Now we have Ctrl Alt Deleaf the leaf cleaning train

The British public has given yet another vehicle a perfect, goofy name.

PC Gamer · Sep 21, 2025