Daniel Day-Lewis to be knighted

Lingua Franca · 14-06-2014 8:54pm

It is "an honour".

Tin Foil Hat · 14-06-2014 8:59pm

Dave! wrote: »

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/daniel-day-lewis-to-be-knighted-by-queen-elizabeth-1.1831985

1,100 people, jayzus! Feeling kinda sh*tty that I didn't make the list tbh.

However having said that, I would probably say "thanks, but I'm grand" if I was offered. What about ye – would you accept a knighthood?

Under no circumstances would I allow myself to be subjected to the institutionalised rudeness that comes with meeting the UK's queen. That woman really needs to get over herself.

Donkey Oaty · 14-06-2014 9:04pm

popolive wrote: »

what are the advantages and disadvantages ? is it worth anything ?

I suppose it depends on your situation, but one recipient of a knighthood said that the only difference it made to his life was that he was constantly overcharged everywhere he went.

Donkey Oaty · 14-06-2014 9:06pm

Candie wrote: »

No, I can use the title alright.

All I have to do now is earn one by making a substantial contribution to art, education, business and enterprise, or public life.

That's the problematic bit .

Or you could just make a large donation to a political party in the UK, which works as well.

feargale · 14-06-2014 9:13pm

That's me unable to take him seriously ever again. Like when Limerick Uni gave Jack Charlton an honorary degree. They should have given him an honorary primary cert.. When you think how students break their butts to get a degree!

Fratton Fred · 14-06-2014 11:23pm

Tin Foil Hat wrote: »

Under no circumstances would I allow myself to be subjected to the institutionalised rudeness that comes with meeting the UK's queen. That woman really needs to get over herself.

What rudeness?

Dirty Dingus McGee · 14-06-2014 11:57pm

Fratton Fred wrote: »

What rudeness?

That you have to obey a protocol when meeting her.Why can't she just be treated like a regular person?

umop.episdn · 15-06-2014 12:01am

Dirty Dingus McGee wrote: »

That you have to obey a protocol when meeting her.Why can't she just be treated like a regular person.

Same as when meeting any head of state, protocol is involved.

Dirty Dingus McGee · 15-06-2014 12:03am

umop.episdn wrote: »

Same as when meeting any head of state, protocol is involved.

That's equally rude.If shaking some one by the hand and saying "how are you first name" isn't good enough for them then they can **** off, they're not worth meeting.

umop.episdn · 15-06-2014 12:07am

Dirty Dingus McGee wrote: »

That's equally rude.If shaking some one by the hand and saying "how are you first name" isn't good enough for them then they can **** off, they're not worth meeting.

Ah well, if you have no respect for your betters then I'm guessing you're not getting a knighthood

Busted Flat. · 15-06-2014 12:20am

umop.episdn wrote: »

Ah well, if you have no respect for your betters then I'm guessing you're not getting a knighthood

What used to be regarded as our betters, according to our parents,(I am 64 to give you an idea) The church, your priest, your local bank manager, your solicitor, your local guard, your local pillar of society the employer have all been exposed as what corruption really is. What is your opinion of your betters today.
I know mine. €300 million written of for a political friend, that sort of explains it.

shootermacg · 15-06-2014 12:39am

Of course I know what RoG's answer would be if he was offered.

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Greenmachine · 15-06-2014 1:12am

I would refused such a title not just from the uk queen lady but from any country as I disagree with monarchies. Likewise I would refuse an honorary degree because, it is not comparable to 4 year of serious study and following of conventions and is much more objective, and lead to me toos, where once an individual gets their first accolade other institutions line up to offer you theirs. It become a case of clinging to the celebrity of an individual and trying to illustre an institution.