>>... is better than the UK's. Or maybe their government institutions stick to their word:
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>>https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jul/20/swedish-rail-firm-approves-trainy-mctrainface-as-newest-member-of-its-fleet
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>>This meme still has legs ;)
>
>"The instigator of the Boaty name later apologised for his suggestion, which won more than 124,000 votes. "
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>Bringing up a name gathering most of the votes is reason to apologize?

Sounds like a misplaced bout of political rectification. The Scots, AFAIK, have a sense of humor and wouldn't object. Besides, if they don't take offense at McD, then they McBoatface is nothing serious at all.