Difference between revisions of "Sir Percival Waddlesworth"
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==Creation and naming== | ==Creation and naming== | ||
In early 2018, [[Grand Duke Travis]] commissioned an artist to create a "fancy penguin" who would "do for Westarctica what Mr. Peanut did for Planters." After several iterations over the course of a week, the final result was approved by the Grand Duke and shared with the citizens of Westarctica through the official Facebook page. | In early 2018, [[Grand Duke Travis]] commissioned an artist to create a "fancy penguin" who would "''do for Westarctica what Mr. Peanut did for Planters''." After several iterations over the course of a week, the final result was approved by the Grand Duke and shared with the citizens of Westarctica through the official Facebook page. | ||
===Naming contest=== | ===Naming contest=== | ||
On 29 January 2018, a contest was announced to name the penguin. The winner was promised a Knighthood for coming up with the name that best suited the fancy penguin. | On 29 January 2018, a contest was announced to name the penguin. The winner was promised a Knighthood for coming up with the name that best suited the fancy penguin. | ||
Over 150 responses were recorded and the top ten names were presented to the members of the [[Westarctica's Hereditary Nobility|Hereditary Nobility]]. The nobles did not vote on single names, instead, they were asked to vote on three separate parts of the name: a title, a first name, and a last name. | Over 150 responses were recorded and the top ten names were presented to the members of the [[Westarctica's Hereditary Nobility|Hereditary Nobility]]. The nobles did not vote on single names, instead, they were asked to vote on three separate parts of the name: a title, a first name, and a last name. They also had the option to omit the title and/or the last name. Voting for the penguin's name had a 67% turnout from the 61 members of the Hereditary Nobility. | ||
The final selection, as determined by voting, was announced on the Westarctica Facebook page on 28 February 2018. The person who submitted the winning name was [[Brittany Anne Bullock]], who was given the rank and regalia of a Dame Commander in the [[Order of the Snowflake]]. | |||
[[Category:Symbols of Westarctica]] | [[Category:Symbols of Westarctica]] | ||
Revision as of 22:57, 2 April 2018
Sir Percival Waddlesworth is the official mascot of the nation of Westarctica. He is depicted as an anthropomorphic adult male penguin, species unknown but possibly a chinstrap penguin, wearing an top hat and monocle. Penguins are almost exclusively endemic to the Southern Hemisphere, and so the association of a penguin with the country of Westarctica is a natural one.
Creation and naming
In early 2018, Grand Duke Travis commissioned an artist to create a "fancy penguin" who would "do for Westarctica what Mr. Peanut did for Planters." After several iterations over the course of a week, the final result was approved by the Grand Duke and shared with the citizens of Westarctica through the official Facebook page.
Naming contest
On 29 January 2018, a contest was announced to name the penguin. The winner was promised a Knighthood for coming up with the name that best suited the fancy penguin.
Over 150 responses were recorded and the top ten names were presented to the members of the Hereditary Nobility. The nobles did not vote on single names, instead, they were asked to vote on three separate parts of the name: a title, a first name, and a last name. They also had the option to omit the title and/or the last name. Voting for the penguin's name had a 67% turnout from the 61 members of the Hereditary Nobility.
The final selection, as determined by voting, was announced on the Westarctica Facebook page on 28 February 2018. The person who submitted the winning name was Brittany Anne Bullock, who was given the rank and regalia of a Dame Commander in the Order of the Snowflake.