Sir Percival Waddlesworth - Revision history

Westarctica: added link to voting article

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	On 29 January 2018, a contest was announced to name the penguin. The winner was promised a [[Orders of Westarctica\|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 [[Orders of Westarctica\|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 of Westarctica\|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.		Over 150 responses were recorded and the top ten names were presented to the members of the [[Hereditary Nobility of Westarctica\|Hereditary Nobility]]. The nobles did not [[Voting in Westarctica\|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]].		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]].

Westarctica: added note about being on a stamp

2019-04-03T20:02:48Z

added note about being on a stamp

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	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]].		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]].
	[[File:Fancy Penguin Mascot1.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|First draft version of Sir Percival Waddlesworth]]		[[File:Fancy Penguin Mascot1.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|First draft version of Sir Percival Waddlesworth]]

			==❄5 Stamp==
			In 2019, Sir Percival was featured on the five [[Ice mark]] [[Stamps of Westarctica\|stamp]]. The stamp marked the first usage of the mascot in any of Westarctica's official items. The ❄5 denomination was chosen to echo the first $5 stamp, which featured an emperor penguin standing upon [[Peter I Island]].

	[[Category:Symbols of Westarctica]]		[[Category:Symbols of Westarctica]]
	[[Category:Culture of Westarctica]]		[[Category:Culture of Westarctica]]

Westarctica at 22:09, 13 February 2019

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	[[File:Fancy Penguin Mascot.png\|thumb\|~~400px~~\|Sir Percival Waddlesworth]]		[[File:Fancy Penguin Mascot.png\|thumb\|300px\|Sir Percival Waddlesworth]]
	'''Sir Percival Waddlesworth''' is the [[National Symbols of Westarctica\|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.		'''Sir Percival Waddlesworth''' is the [[National Symbols of Westarctica\|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.

Westarctica: added draft version of drawing

2019-02-13T22:09:16Z

added draft version of drawing

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	[[File:Fancy Penguin Mascot.png\|thumb\|400px\|Sir Percival Waddlesworth]]		[[File:Fancy Penguin Mascot.png\|thumb\|400px\|Sir Percival Waddlesworth]]
	'''Sir Percival Waddlesworth''' is the [[National Symbols of Westarctica\|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.		'''Sir Percival Waddlesworth''' is the [[National Symbols of Westarctica\|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~~==		==Creation==
	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 [[Orders of Westarctica\|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 of Westarctica\|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.		Over 150 responses were recorded and the top ten names were presented to the members of the [[Hereditary Nobility of Westarctica\|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]].		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]].
			[[File:Fancy Penguin Mascot1.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|First draft version of Sir Percival Waddlesworth]]

	[[Category:Symbols of Westarctica]]		[[Category:Symbols of Westarctica]]
	[[Category:Culture of Westarctica]]		[[Category:Culture of Westarctica]]

Westarctica at 22:00, 13 February 2019

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	[[File:Fancy Penguin Mascot.png\|thumb\|400px\|Sir Percival Waddlesworth]]		[[File:Fancy Penguin Mascot.png\|thumb\|400px\|Sir Percival Waddlesworth]]
	'''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.		'''Sir Percival Waddlesworth''' is the [[National Symbols of Westarctica\|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==		==Creation and naming==

Westarctica at 18:14, 4 May 2018

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	[[Category:Symbols of Westarctica]]		[[Category:Symbols of Westarctica]]
			[[Category:Culture of Westarctica]]

Westarctica: /* Naming contest */

2018-04-09T06:36:40Z

Naming contest

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	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. 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.		Over 150 responses were recorded and the top ten names were presented to the members of the [[Hereditary Nobility of Westarctica\|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]].		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]]

Baron of Bastanchury: /* Naming contest */

2018-04-07T10:15:22Z

Naming contest

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	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. 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.		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]].		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]].

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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]]

65.223.62.142 at 22:36, 2 April 2018

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	'''Sir Percival Waddlesworth''' is the official mascot of the nation of [[Westarctica]]. He is depicted ~~in official documents~~ as an adult male penguin, species unknown but possibly a [[chinstrap penguin]], wearing an ~~anthropomorphic~~ 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.		[[File:Fancy Penguin Mascot.png\|thumb\|400px\|Sir Percival Waddlesworth]]
			'''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 [[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.

	[[Category:Symbols of Westarctica]]		[[Category:Symbols of Westarctica]]