Published 20:18 IST, January 23rd 2020

NASA asks people to name next Mars rover, netizens hijack poll with hilarious suggestions

NASA tried conducting a poll on Twiter where it asked users to visit its web page and vote for the option they think will be the best for naming the next rover.

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National Aeronautics ncy (NASA) tried conducting a poll on Twiter where it asked users to visit its web p and vote for option y think will be best for naming next Mars rover. However, unsurprisingly, poll was quickly hijacked by netizens on Twitter who n started suggesting unimaginative and childish names.

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People started suggesting names like Rovie McRovieface, Rover McRoverface, etc. suggested names were similar to trend that took place in March 2016, when users on social media were asked to name an underwater research boat which is owned by a British Research Council. boat was eventually named after natural historian Sir David Attenborough. 

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NASA's list of option that was rejected by netizens included Clarity, Vision, Promise, Tenacity, Perseverance, Ingenuity, Cour, Fortitude, and Endurance. NASA shared tweet on January 22 where it asked people to select a name from nine potential names for Mars 2020 rover. Many people took to post to poke fun at NASA while some took post seriously.

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20:18 IST, January 23rd 2020