Voting for the name of Australia’s new moon rover will start

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  1. Bowerbird

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    Apparently the selection has already come down one of four
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11...n-rover-names-shortlist-public-vote/103044826

    The first two are from First Nation language and are very fitting, the third maybe a bit cringeworthy on the international stage but the fourth - well are we really going to pass that one up? :p

    I just fear this will end like the UK’s Boaty McBoatface vote that ended with the boat in question being renamed to end the embarrassment:p

    But the good news is we are entering the space race! :D
     
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    Sounds like a “new moon” phase. Maybe good name? Hmmmm…..
     
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    How about day late and a dollar short?
    Or possibly.... Better late than never?
     
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    Well, leave it to the Aussies
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    I wanna see the dark side of the moon. Maybe if I win the lotto Space X could take me there?
     
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    Oh! I just put on Pink Floyd and close my eyes :p
     
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    Maybe give them a little while before you book a flight.
    Let them get a bit less explodey.
     
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    Damn… sad but true.
     
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