York University might have have had a large yellow duck as its mascot on University Challenge but it was one of their team member’s names that was winning over people on Twitter.
Some people really felt for the simply named “Smith” (who was very smart) sat beside Barto Joly de Lotbiniere.
But his name was causing mild panic for those trying to talk about it within the 140 character limit of Twitter.
And they were concerned for the programme makers too.
Over on the York University Student Union page an old post shows that when Joly de Lotbiniere ran for student union election he made the most of his name writing: “As well as having an eye-catching name…”
Thankfully York beat Manchester so we’ll be seeing Barto again.
And a lot more of him if this guy has anything to do with it…
For now though our own surnames are all just a bit *bleh* compared to the resplendent contestant.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article