Competition To Name Bull At Birmingham New Street

[Dave W]

It is quite an impressive bit of kit. If they could get it to occasionally snort out a bit of dry ice and move its yed per the ceremonies, it'd be quite the attraction.

 

[Egg Centric]

Out of those four it's so obvious that Bostin is the sensible choice it feels rigged. Although if anyone is allowed to vote there's a very good chance it'll end up being Ozzy, especially if he happens to die during the vote

 

[AntoniC]

After the publication of the Privileges Committe investigation into Boris Johnson why not call it Boris as
1) He talks bullocks
2) Like Boris has a hide of metal
3) It will be a lasting *tribute* to him

 

[MPC]

Has to be Bostin’

(Being a Black Country term, rather than Brummie).

In which case Bostin is not a suitable name, because Birmingham is not in the Black Country, they are two separate entities.

 

[Dave W]

In which case Bostin is not a suitable name, because Birmingham is not in the Black Country, they are two separate entities.

Then it'll act as a good reminder that those looking upon it are in an inferior place and should take a train over to the promised land immediately

 

[Bald Rick]

Then it'll act as a good reminder that those looking upon it are in an inferior place and should take a train over to the promised land immediately

exactly!

 

[Strat-tastic]

Out of those four it's so obvious that Bostin is the sensible choice it feels rigged. Although if anyone is allowed to vote there's a very good chance it'll end up being Ozzy, especially if he happens to die during the vote

You can vote here:

Name the Bull: Get your votes in now!

It's time to be a part of history by helping us name the incredible Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Bull! This magnificent beast is ready to roam the bustling streets of Birmingham, making its new home in the iconic Birmingham New Street Station. But it needs a name as bold and spirited as...

www.wmca.org.uk

 

[HOOVER29]

Being a Midlander I’ve voted for Bostin

 

[PaulJ]

The Midland Bullman - surely?

 

[Dr Hoo]

Being a Midlander I’ve voted for Bostin

Showing my age here. Despite having been born and brought up in Birmingham and then commuting to Wolverhampton over four years (and having many canal and railway related interests in the Black Country back then) I don't recall ever having heard of the term "bostin" until I saw this thread!

Moved away and all around GB long ago and not really been properly back since.

 

[Mordac]

Bostin is definitely Yam Yam, not Brummie, and the only time I've ever seen it is when I go to see my mate in Smethwick and the signs on crossing to Sandwell Borough have the slogan "Boston Place, Bostin People"

 

[Howardh]

"Warwick".
Yes, I've a bee in my bonnet about the county team (Warwickshire) being called "Birmingham" so let's turn the tables and call the bull "Warwick".

 

[duncanp]

The name has been announced as Ozzy, according to BBC Breakfast.

Birmingham Commonwealth Games bull named after Ozzy Osbourne

Black Sabbath's frontman says he is "blown away" the popular sculpture will be named after him.

www.bbc.co.uk

Birmingham Commonwealth Games bull named after Ozzy Osbourne​

A huge mechanical bull which stole the show at the 2022 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony has been named after Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne.
The naming of the 33ft (10m) tall sculpture came after a public vote and was revealed on BBC Breakfast earlier.
Ozzy the bull will soon move to his new permanent home at Birmingham New Street railway station.
"I'm absolutely blown away," said the rock legend, who played at the Birmingham games' closing ceremony.
"Thank you for all your votes. And Birmingham forever," he told the BBC.
The sculpture was due to be dismantled at the end of the games, but won a reprieve after a public outcry.
It will be housed under the atrium of the station after a petition to save it attracted almost 10,000 signatures.

Tens of thousands of people crammed into Birmingham's Centenary Square to see it at its temporary home during and after the games, instantly becoming one of the city's most popular attractions.
More than 28,000 votes were cast to name the sculpture, previously known informally as Raging Bull.
The other shortlisted names in contention were Bostin, a well-used Midlands phrase meaning excellent; Brummie, describing people who come from Birmingham; and Boulton, after pioneering 18th Century industrialist Matthew Boulton.
Ozzy attracted more than 70% of the votes, said Network Rail.

West Midlands mayor Andy Street said the public "couldn't have made a clearer choice".
"Like people right across our region, I cannot wait to see Ozzy take pride of place in New Street Station in a triumphant homecoming this summer - proudly bearing the name of the Prince of Darkness himself."

Network Rail chair Lord Peter Hendy said "it truly shows how much affection people have for this star of the Commonwealth Games".
"I can't wait for it to be unveiled on the station concourse in time for the first anniversary of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games."
Creators of the bull Artem said the sculpture would be fitted through the doors of the station "as part of a giant jigsaw puzzle".
"It's quite emotional for us that people in Birmingham wanted the bull become a permanent fixture," said chief executive Mike Kelt.

 

[Class15]

The name has been announced as Ozzy, according to BBC Breakfast.

Not a particularly inspiring name, compared to some of the other ones.

 

[Winthorpe]

When the bull is installed, should also rename the station Birmingham Moo Street.

 

[Bald Rick]

Not a particularly inspiring name, compared to some of the other ones.

Sounds like a fix! Everyone I know who voted went for Bostin’.

 

[Mordac]

Sounds like a fix! Everyone I know who voted went for Bostin’.

Were they all Yam Yams?

 

[PsychoMouse]

Sounds like a fix! Everyone I know who voted went for Bostin’.

Thankfully Bostin' didn't win so we don't have to be associated with the great unwashed from the wrong side of the M5.

Was funny to see all these so called proud Black Country celebs doing everything they could to associate themselves with Brum as much as possible on TV for the Commonwealth Games coverage.

Should just rename the West Mids to Greater Birmingham and be done with it, you know it makes sense.

 

[Bald Rick]

Were they all Yam Yams?

No comment

 

[P Binnersley]

Its all a bit pointless. Brummies' never use the official name for anything.

Who has heard of "The River" (Floozie in the Jacuzzi) or "Gravelly Hill Interchange" (Spaghetti Junction).

 

[Class172]

Sounds like a fix! Everyone I know who voted went for Bostin’.

Bostin got my vote too. Perhaps it is us whom are out of touch...

Breakdown as follows:

1. 19762 - Ozzy
2. 3853 Brummie
3. 2902 Bostin
4. 1789 Boulton

We shouldn't have been so democratic and limited valid votes only to people with a link to the city!

 

[vic-rijrode]

Bostin got my vote too. Perhaps it is us whom are out of touch...

Breakdown as follows:

1. 19762 - Ozzy
2. 3853 Brummie
3. 2902 Bostin
4. 1789 Boulton

We shouldn't have been so democratic and limited valid votes only to people with a link to the city!

I'm amazed that Boulton got the number of votes that he got!

 

[tomuk]

I'm amazed that Boulton got the number of votes that he got!

1789 is quite an apt number of votes for him though.