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AIBU to ask you to nominate Balonz?

74 replies

SnowdropFox · 30/07/2019 21:29

So, Twitter users may have seen that the UKs Met Office is looking for suggestions for this seasons storm names.

So, AIBU to ask any mumsnet users with Twitter to nominate the very mumsnet worthy name of Storm Balonz by posting the following from their account?:

Hi @metoffice, I'd like to help #NameOurStorms and nominate #Balonz!

Just imagine it, sitting with a cup of tea watching the weather after the news and

POW

"Bad news everyone, there is a weather warning in place for Storm Balonz which hits the country at the end of the week".

And at that moment you can imagine that across the country hundreds of other mumsnetters also smiling into their cuppa knowing what we have achieved.

What do we think?

OP posts:
Biscuitti · 30/07/2019 21:30

I think you're a genius!

Nameohchangeoh · 30/07/2019 21:32

Brilliant 😂

31RueCambon · 30/07/2019 21:33

That would be so funny!!

AdaColeman · 30/07/2019 21:35

Excellent!

LaurieMarlow · 30/07/2019 21:35

Please do this

PasDevantLesElephants · 30/07/2019 21:36

Done!

mathanxiety · 30/07/2019 21:49

Brilliant! An old Surrey name, iirc 😊

Original poster
SnowdropFox · 30/07/2019 21:54

I'm happy to see a few people join in! Hoped that people didn't think it was some elaborate ploy to identify people's real identities!

OP posts:
JuniLoolaPalooza · 30/07/2019 21:55

Oh that thread! I was pg with my first DC, good times. My twitter is locked but I hope it gets some momentum!

user1473878824 · 30/07/2019 21:56
Grin
BalonzZofloraHernandez · 30/07/2019 21:56

Ahem

Treaclepie19 · 30/07/2019 21:57

Ha! I love this idea.

Propertyofhood · 30/07/2019 21:57

Such a fabulous thread, it's one of my all time favourites! The OP played it brilliantly and the unfolding confusion is so funny to read.

Teacakeandalatte · 30/07/2019 22:03

Storm Balonz would be amazing.

AdaColeman · 30/07/2019 22:05

If you're not on Twitter you can still join in by sending an email.

AtmosClock · 30/07/2019 22:05

What is the joke?

Crunchymum · 30/07/2019 22:08

Do you have a link?

Original poster
SnowdropFox · 30/07/2019 22:13

@AdaColeman is absolutely correct, you can apparently nominate by email or other social media platforms too Grin

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Original poster
SnowdropFox · 30/07/2019 22:13

www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/press-office/news/weather-and-climate/2019/call-for-storm-names for details

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AppropriateAdult · 30/07/2019 22:15

Great scheme! Might be an idea to link the original thread for those not in the know...

DontBeOffensive · 30/07/2019 22:16

Where is the Balonz thread?

DontBeOffensive · 30/07/2019 22:20

😂😂😂

NationMcKinley · 30/07/2019 22:26

This is brilliant!

kitk · 30/07/2019 22:28

Done 😂😂😂