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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]] |