[TeMPOraL]

I wonder what's with that X McXface thing. Yes, I've heard something about Boaty McBoatface (whatever that is), but is the Boatface thing original, or is it some kind of obscure American meme?

[ChrisClark]

It wasn't the original, and yes there is a sort of meme like it. Not always -face though. I've heard Beardy McBeardson, the pattern is usually X-y Mc-X-somthing.

[solipsism]

Since Boaty McBoatface is a British ship, why would you assume it's an obscure American meme?

Just kidding! As an American, I can say it's a decent assumption :D

[TeMPOraL]

:). It seems to have come from an Internet poll. Assuming everything on the (English-language parts of the) Internet is American is usually a safe heuristic ;).

[igravious]

Please tell me you're joking TeMPOral. :)

[TeMPOraL]

Jokey McJokeface. :).