I mean, a Knight is someone in armor and has a lance and a princess in a castle, blah, blah, blah. How does that make sense regarding Bono, Branson, or McCartney...Sir Bono? C'mon!
2007-01-08 05:41:59 · 7 answers · asked by AmplePressure 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty
Standards have been lowered for all honours, not just knighthoods. Those of us who really care about and believe in the honours system deplore honours inflation, but there are people who are still impressed by any title, regardless of how little the recipient did to deserve it.
2007-01-08 11:31:27 · answer #1 · answered by Dunrobin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it used to mean a lot, but so many celebs get it these days, rather than people who have really contributed to society. When Mick Jagger got it I think they lost the plot. Great man a music, but not exactly a pillar of the society. So my answer is 'no' I don't really care.
2007-01-08 14:25:01 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a royal bestowment. A title. An honour. Relax, other than celebrities, other people also are bestowed it, so don't assume it's only singers and actors who get it. They are given as an honour because they have done a lot for their community.
2007-01-08 13:57:51 · answer #3 · answered by SIVA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Armour,a lance, its 2007 people don't wear them these days,besides you'd never get through Heathrow security with that on.
2007-01-08 14:19:16 · answer #4 · answered by Countess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I mean, I wouldn't. Knights are not rockstars. They are men in armour who save princesses.
2007-01-08 15:22:10 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an empty gesture that only impresses the socially challenged..
2007-01-09 01:57:51 · answer #6 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably those who are being knighted.
2007-01-08 14:05:04 · answer #7 · answered by castle h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋