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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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No, not a thread about condoms, before someone makes a joke! Just found out that Baldrick has been knighted! Sir Tony Robinson. Is this going too far? Nothing against Robinson but I'm not sure he should be knighted. Used to be much harder to get such an honour: for example, Bobby Moore was never knighted.
So, what should someone do to deserve a knighthood? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"He's a member of Labour's NEC and was awarded it for his political work. He's done a bit more than have cunning plans and carry a shovel about.  "
I know he has strong ties with Labour. Point is, is that enough to warrant a knighthood? When I was young, it was a rare honour. Now handed out very readily. Who should they be given to and why? Shouldn't it be such a rare honour that when you hear 'Sir' or 'Dame', you think in admiration 'Wow! What have they done?' |
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"While I tend to agree honours are dished out to easily, like others have said I'm not entirely sure Tony Robinson deserves that criticism"
Not criticising him, just the system |
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"He's a member of Labour's NEC and was awarded it for his political work. He's done a bit more than have cunning plans and carry a shovel about.
I know he has strong ties with Labour. Point is, is that enough to warrant a knighthood? When I was young, it was a rare honour. Now handed out very readily. Who should they be given to and why? Shouldn't it be such a rare honour that when you hear 'Sir' or 'Dame', you think in admiration 'Wow! What have they done?' "
I am no expert but it appears that about 2,600 knighthoods are awarded each year. It may just be that it is easier to become aware of the awards now than it was then. |
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then had it taken away, I believe. 
