In a extraordinary act of party pooping, Britain’s Science Minister Jo Johnson has revealed that the Natural Environment Research Council will likely not be naming their latest research vessel “Boaty McBoatface.” The NERC had asked the public to submit naming suggestions and vote on their favorite contenders. Boaty McBoatface was the overwhelming frontrunner, but Johnson has reservations about Boaty McB: “We do need a warrant from the Queen for what will be a Royal Research Vessel, and I wouldn’t want to be in the position of asking her to give a warrant for something that was completely frivolous.” (via The A.V. Club, image via screenshot)
- Hillary Clinton was asked by a reporter today about the calorie count in her ice cream. Head, meet desk. (via Revelist)
- Samuel L. Jackson has some very strong opinions on Daredevil‘s Foggy Nelson. (via Uproxx)
- Face Melody is a new program that creates music based off its analysis of selfies. (via Daily Dot)
- Willem Dafoe has joined Justice League! He will be playing one of the heroes and not a villain. (via Comic Book Resources)
- Young Dumbledore might make an appearance in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. (via Uproxx)
And that’s what we saw today! What about you?
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