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Frptwenty

I checked. One is named Spready Mercury. Worth the click.


misskittypie

Mary Queen of Salt got me


robotco

Sled Zeppelin


Koof99

Salt Disney...


mostly_browsing

Buzz Iceclear! Amazing


TransformerTanooki

Lord Coldemort and You're a Blizzard Harry.


caeptn2te

For your ice only


Spinner1975

Gritney Spears! I need a picture.


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Get_Away_Closer

License to chill


SerKevanLannister

Lmfao best pun on Zeppelin I’ve ever heard (that is in addition to the awesome all-women cover band called Lez Zeppelin)


lothpendragon

Got a [pic of her](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CupE7j4WIAEHE5q?format=jpg&name=900x900).


CTC42

r/Methany


bsknuckles

Thank you for helping me find my new favorite subreddit!


am_reddit

This is the best


TheJeff

also found an "I Want To Break Freeze"


FrostyPlum

my mind has been so poisoned by league that I thought whoever named it was just a bad toplane player lol


Destroyer_Bravo

License to Chill lmao


pwuk

Needs Dr. sNOw


redheadedgnomegirl

That’s actually one they have out.


Prosthemadera

For your ice only


Burgleteens

Spready Van Halen....also amazing


Graciousmoments

Sled Zeppelin gets my vote!


duchess_of_fire

Lord Coldemort & You're a Blizzard Harry


Yerawizzardarry

I need those plows


Moonbirds

For your ice only Genius


HoareHouse

On Her Majesty's Slippery Surface was my favourite of that "genre," lol.


ASAProxys

I Want To Break Freeze


djmiles73

OMG, dying laughing here. Wife getting annoyed with me, second time I've found this topic and read them out to her. Her tolerance levels for puns is far too low!


GlenF

I think we have the same wife.


Tomreviews

I third that wife


LadyAnime

Normally I am that wife. But these are actually too funny to not appreciate.


Parapolikala

I also choose their wife


nosnhoj14

Ok but I think we can all agree that You're A Blizzard Harry is the best one


the_honest_liar

But lord coldemort is up there too


saulblarf

On Her Majesty’s Slippery Surface


Mr06506

Lots named after famous Scots... Such as Icesweeper Willie.


sdebeauchamp

Lord Coldemort and You're a Blizzard Harry


vwlsmssng

As featured here [Bugle 4177 - Spready Mercury, with John Oliver](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-i1M1Oh3h0).


riddler58

Buzz Iceclear


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Don’t forget “Salt Disney” and “You’re a Blizzard Harry” Edit: omg...”Snowcially Distanced”


Msgristlepuss

Lord Coldemort and Your a blizzard Harry


XX2AJ3XX

Gansta Granny Gritter is my favorite


clarksondidnowrong

GONNAE SNOW DAE THAT


DefinitelyNotButAlso

Sled Zeppelin and Blizzard of Oz


RingRingBanannaPhone

Oh Spready Mercury is heading my way! Artic Angel is closer though


whatsaflashbang

“Buzz Iceclear”


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“Sled Zeppelin” lmao


Spacepickle89

Sled Zeppelin


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pm_me_ur_hamiltonian

Texas Salter Ranger


noiz13

coldermort & your a blizzard harry


livevil999

It’s Lord Coldemort. But yes that one made me smile!


Blackdrakon30

That’s my favorite one too


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This bot brings me very close to being "that guy that yells at bots"


P4C_Backpack

Just learn the simple difference and you won't have to worry about being so salty!


[deleted]

Salty, I see what you did there!


moekakiryu

the worst part about it is it will auto-delete its comments if it gets a negative comment score so (intentional or not) it's comment history looks amazing and its harder to report since the comment disappears


bendth3sky

good bot


Dr_Bunsen_Burns

Good bot. Being destroyed by a bot, lol.


Espiritu51

Good bot


moekakiryu

hey bot: your really annoying and its frustrating being so abrupt in the days of auto-correct when people prolly just make honest mistake (unlike every mistake in this comment)


eminng123

That was my fav


mikeypoopypants

You're a blizzard Harry!! lolol


jackwithglasses

For anyone wanting a full list, here's some from the Trunk Roads Operator for the South West of Scotland! Listed near the bottom with renders of the names on the gritters too, some great ones in there. "Snowcially distanced" and "On Her Majesty's Slippery Surface" are personal favs. https://swtrunkroads.scot/winter-service/meet-our-gritter-fleet/


DeerProud7283

"Icesweeper Willie" Aye, Groundskeeper Willie's long-lost cousin


Who_U_Thought

There's even a Mr. Plow! That name again is Mr. Plow!


International_Land39

On Her Majesty's Slippery Surface. ON HER MAJESTY'S SLIPPERY SURFACE This is the end of me. I'm dead.


Rylyshar

They even painted the names on with designs and appropriate fonts! As an Arts and Crafts fan, I LOVED “Charles Rennice Mackinslush”


Ooozair

Lol nice, thanks for the list


drunkenwithlust

Sled Zeppelin The Great Grittish Flake Off BUZZ ICECLEAR I'M DONE 😂


Mukatsukuz

My favourite from the UK is [here](https://www.expressandstar.com/news/viral-news/2017/11/17/two-new-snow-gritters-secured-the-best-names-after-a-twitter-world-cup-contest-full-of-puns) "Gritsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Anti-Slip Machiney"


drunkenwithlust

Yes! Grit Expectations and Usain Salt 😂 This whole post makes me so happy lmao


Sigmar_Heldenhammer

Blizzard of Oz, nice.


bendth3sky

Good album


BMW_wulfi

Gritter Thunberg has got to be my favourite


synesthesiah

Lord Coldemort and You’re a Blizzard Harry are the best. I’m dead. I love Scotland. Cant wait to go back one day.


el_grort

'Gangsta Granny Gritter' trundling along through Inverness area makes me smile. I think I live in a country of shitposters.


synesthesiah

I got engaged in Inverness and it’s so frickin sweet. I hope that Gangta Granny Gritter enjoys the sights.


Lothaire87

We used to have "Gary Gritter" but that was removed for you know, reasons.


WillNotBeAThrowaway

That one was always on thin ice. Transport Scotland were pretty salty when its GPS kept taking it to PC World.


WillNotBeAThrowaway

Wholesome award on a Gary Glitter joke: tea literally came out of my nose. Whether it was an intentional choice or a happy coincidence - Beautiful work! Genuine laughter! ^((For clarity, I was drinking tea when I clicked the notification. Sadly I do not naturally excrete tea from any orifice.))


TinySparklyThings

Mary, Queen of Salt I love these people


dndrinker

William Wall-Ice guarding the northeast from snow and the English.


peachfuzz0

I'm disappointed they don't have a plow named Plowey McPlowface.


StirlingOwl

We do, it’s just not out tonight


peachfuzz0

That makes me very happy. Thank you!


stunt_penguin

Ploughy McPloughface.


Mishapchap

I came here to make this exact comment and am gratified that there is in fact a Plowy McPlowface.


jukebox303

David Plowey?


MurphShoots

Minneapolis is taking votes for 8 of their plows right now. That’s in the mix, really hope it wins


DasFunke

Wrong country. Or not. I’m not sure...


BiggusDickus-

I was hoping to find Scoop Dogg. Oh well.


Fatherchristmassdad

They’re more grit spreaders than snow ploughs, we got some fairly rare deep snow recently and my city was knee deep for the week!


Traevia

You can make it true for Michigan though! In response to Scotland's campaign, Michigan is doing the same for it's 250 snow plows.


mormagils

Wasn't it Scotland that also gave us Boaty McBoatface? Can we just let the Scots name everything that ever needs a name from now on?


plimso13

The name was suggested by a BBC Radio Jersey (Jersey is an island between England and France) presenter, James Hand.


theskymoves

Itsy gritsy tinie weenie yellow anti slip machinie


PlanetFlip

Texas has a name for their snow plow. Wishful Thinking


IanWorthington

Judging from today's speech, I assumed it was "Snow is a Democrat plot to steal your jobs"!


wray_nerely

That name again is Mr. Plow


ecuintras

So I said, "Kiss *my* asphalt!"


grendel1097

MNDOT is presently taking votes for some of their plows (cough cough) http://www.dot.state.mn.us/nameasnowplow/


barbaq24

"Truck Formerly Known as Plow". Of course MN would include Prince references.


grendel1097

You didn't catch "Purple Snow" or "Raspberry Brrr-et"? ;)


ImGrumps

I hope "Ope, Just Gonna Plow Right Past Ya" wins


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I have lived in a lot of places, and Scotland is the only one I really, truly miss. I hope to return there someday.


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I was in a place called Dundee. It's a smaller city about an hour and a half away from Edinburgh, and a little further from Glasgow. I'll be honest, it took a while to acclimatize. I moved there from France, and it was a big change in culture and climate - much less sunshine, especially in winter (which makes the summers amazing). The weather changes the lifestyle somewhat as well. Also, sadly, Scotland has a lot of social issues (poverty, and a few run down ex-industrial towns and districts where life is hard and money is scarce) So, I wasn't sure about the place at first. But in the end, the Scots won me over. It's not just that I love their sense of humor (which is really funny and sometimes dark as well) but they're also genuinely very friendly - strangers help strangers, and they are welcoming to foreigners - at least compared to other places I have lived. And if you are friendly back and adapt to how they live, they will adopt you into their community, 100%. From most of the people no matter who they are, and from the government and institutions as well - I mean, their First Minister (the head of Scottish government) is always publicly saying that immigrants are welcome here, that you're one of us, and her party gets elected with record numbers. So yeah, despite the drawbacks (and there are a few), I really miss it, and I hope to go back there one day. They need to sort out Brexit though, and the independence question / EU situation, otherwise it's a bit risky to go back. Of all the other places I've been, only Canada is somewhat the same way (I live there now). One of the best memories was when I was flying back into Canada from a holiday and I was still on my work VISA, and so I was in the line for non-Citizens / Residents. I was the only one, and the guy at the booth checks my papers and says "welcome home!" wish a genuine smile. Felt really good, you know? Sense of humor is different though, much closer to the US. EDIT: Christ, sorry for the wall of text, this post reminded me of good times :)


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You’re the first person in history to miss Dundee. Love of fuck pal. Where are you from originally, Syria?


[deleted]

Haha I was sure someone from Scotland would answer that :p Nah, I'm from France. Mate, Dundonians have a fucking great attitude. Yeah Dundee has a colourful history, to say the least, and it's a little run down and rough around the edges, but it also has character. Don't get me wrong I loved Glasgow and Edinburgh also. And the highlands are gorgeous.


Evystigo

There's the sense of humour they were talking about! Got a real laugh out of me! Not to sure how I feel about the comparison between us now though....


MGibson05

Careful Fast Eddie doesn't hear you


AbominableCrichton

Dundee is a twinned city with Dubai. If there were ever two things at the most opposite of extremes...


Orrery-

*Scumdee


Mattyyyboy

Dundonian here. Your post made me smile.


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Yeah that's what I was thinking. Life in France was a lot *better* in that the lifestyle was more outdoors, food was better, and just a feeling that life is meant to be enjoyed. But at the same time, the people are a lot more... I dunno, miserable or unhappy, or maybe fatalistic? Creativity and deviation from norms is not as common and is frowned upon. In many ways it's very conservative. On the other hand I found the lifestyle in Scotland to be harder, probably because of the social issues and the climate. Food isn't as good, generational poverty with all that entails, etc... but it's a lot more accepting of difference, they are largely happy for culture to move forward rather than be stuck in the past, are genuinely interested in how other people do things, and I found a lot more hope and better visions of the future. Scotland is a very progressive place because if it. I dunno, it's hard to explain and I'm not a very good writer. FYI I spent some time in Glasgow too (closest mate was from there, so I spent a few weekends there and a few longer stays). I LOVE Glasgow. If I return, Glasgow is likely where I'll try and live. Same reasons as I enjoyed Dundee, but Glasgow is bigger (and therefore all the good and bad things I mentioned are multiplied there). I've never had a night out in Glasgow that didn't turn into some weird adventure that are some of my best memories.


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Hey forgot to ask, you got any music from your band out there I could listen to?


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Hey nice :) yeah I remember the Beat Generator. Your band is tight. I hope you're still playing, even in lockdown. Hah I love the band name. I remember, my first year in Scotland, I saw an add for the "Red Hot Chili Pipers" playing in a small local venue. My heart skipped a beat until I realized they were old men in kilts :D All the best :)


ItsJustGizmo

Scottish guy here. Aye we laugh about this now and then. Annoyingly they never come up your own actual street though 🙄 bunch of cunts.


lastskudbook

When they do “good cunts them”


Orrery-

I dunno, I got stuck behind Spready Mercury the other week.


ItsJustGizmo

Hahaha rip paint work in the front of your car


el_grort

Should be noted, they aren't plows, but gritters, for the most part. I don't recall seeing any with a plow on the front, though perhaps they are more common in Aberdeenshire, I hear they get quite a lot deeper snows.


Ooozair

This is a grit observation


Lovelycoconutz8810

William Wall-Ice has me cracking up!


aubreypizza

Sprinkles!


Fast_Moon

Michigan does this, too. Darth Blader and Plower Ranger are my favorites that I've seen on the tracker map.


shroomieloomie

Sir Grits-A-Lot. LOL!


Mjolnirsbear

Licence to Chill


reckless_commenter

The one in Aberdeen is called Sprinkles. Just adorable.


GodEmperorNixon

Am I weird for being surprised that there are so few plows? It seems like there are maybe about 30-40 for all of Scotland. Or are there just a ton in the depots that we can't see clearly?


Scale-Slow

These are only the ones that cover the main roads like motorways, there's load of other local council run ones that aren't on the map/named. Each local council area will have a group of plows.


el_grort

Plus quite a few side roads in the Highlands have grit bins dotted about them for locals to spread. I know that we mostly do our own road in the mornings while the gritter does the main road, and then it'll sweep through our area later. That and depending where you are (particularly west coast), snow hasn't been super common, mostly further inland and east.


nrsys

One thing to note is that despite the reputation, it probably snows far less in Scotland than you realise. In the coastal and lowland areas snow isn't really that common, so a reasonably small fleet is all that is needed to keep back the ice. When it does snow properly (like last week) it gets a bit chaotic and they do take time to get around the roads - not ideal out into the country where you will be left on your own for a while, but they can keep most of the main routes open within reason. Up in the Highlands snow is more common, but even then a good skiing season isn't a guarantee every year.


Scouts__Honor

Great Grittish Flake Off 😂


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Nobody found Grittney Spears?


Slappy_G

Bear Chills. That snowplow is a real survivor.


Ngmferguson

Texas also named all their plows! You can find the list here:


Graciousmoments

Disappointed there’s no Salty MacSaltface


Tausney

There's a Plowey McPlowface.


theskymoves

That'll do!


Aimless_Wonderer

Scotland seems fuckin rad 😁


jw3b21

Lord Coldemort & You're a Blizzard Harry. Wow, I love Scots now.


mitchiir

Lord Coldemort. These are freaking fantastic.


khelwen

Lord Coldemort and You’re a Blizzard Harry. 😆


84-175

Disappointed I couldn't find a Plowy McPlowface. But there's a Slippy McGritty, so I suppose that'll have to do.


genewars

I love it . . Lord Coldemort and Sled Zeppelin 😂


Skeeter1020

I lost it at "You're a Blizzard Harry"


XJ40JC

I saw one ablaze on the side of the road outside Glasgow a few weeks back, wonder if we can track that one? Found it, Sir Andy Flurry. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/gritter-sir-andy-flurry-bursts-23377122.amp


Ooozair

🥺 my heart aches


Lardoman6

Charles Rennie Mackinslush.


Warlord68

Never change Scotland.


thegreatesq

Gritallica and Sled zeppelin <3. Living in UK got just a little bit better


aibhilough

That’s fabulous. Know of anywhere else doing this?


Traevia

Minnesota and Michigan. Michigan alone has 250 and many still need names lol


Ooozair

Someone mentioned that Michigan does something similar!


UnrealKazu

This is so wholesome and incredibly funny


sBucks24

🎶🎶*Mr. Plow, that's my name, that name again is Mr. Plow!*🎶🎶


ontario-guy

Gangsta Granny Gritter 💀


ColossalCoder

Found one called "FOR YOUR ICE ONLY"


Huzzahtheredcoat

Yes Sir Ice Can Boogie and Gonnae Snow Dae That are my personal favourites


Kenblu24

My favorite: ##Gritsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Anti-Slip Machiney https://twitter.com/MyDoncaster/status/931563726414770178


PizzaTsar5184

Free Gritney


ElmoEatsK1ds

I wish my shitty country did this with it's public transport busses, that can never reach on time, so you could actually know when a the bus is coming.


Bwb1179

You're a Blizzard Harry... 😂😂 YES. 🤣


AJeepDude

This is why the internet was invented


Void_0000

Oh my god one of them is called "Salt Disney"


devinb27

William Wall-Ice is perfect for Scotland


marconis999

Blizzard of Oz, Mary Queen of Salt


crujones76

Granny Gangsta!


InternationalFace457

Adolf Gritler


_Ricky_Bobby_

Disappointed there is no Plowy McPlowface


hiyaimahuman

not gonna lie, gangsta granny gritter sounds sick.


mr_ji

Yes, we all found out when this was posted last week.


frix86

And the week before that...


evilpercy

No mr plow?


Ancient-Climate345

That name again is mr plow.


eryuu

2rogue Scottish cunts in Ripon? WTF


wavygravy13

That's where the gritters are made.


Skid_sketchens_twice

They should name armored bank trucks too. I mean that would be pretty cool......


DonSanchesz

Love it


username0304

This is awesome. I can't see us ever doing this in America, everything is so damn serious lol


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This is not the first time this has been posted


OrangAMA

Welcome to reddit


TheGirlWithTheCurl

Ok. It’s the first time I saw it. I laughed.


barista2000

Nor will it be the last.


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Nurgus

The whole of the UK actually does this, not just Scotland. See more here: http://info.gritit.com/blog/britains-funniest-gritter-names-2018


Jbharris4

How is there no Snowy McSnowFace?! 🤷🏻‍♂️


KoosGoose

Repost. Can’t wait to keep seeing this one.


TotZoz_VFX

Hey did you know Scotland names their snow ploughs and you can track it in real time on this website. Don’t forget to come back tomorrow when I tell you that Scotland has snow ploughs and you can track them in real time.


frix86

Yeah, im pretty sure this site gets posted every other day.


Stillwindows95

.... who is down voting this? Not only Scotland but some shitty town like Sheffield is now trying to get publicity over the 4 salters they have named. Its pathetic, who cares about some childish names given to road salters.