Gary Barlow - Order of the British Empire

[vegster]

No, somebody hacked into my account to make me look like a twat.

I think I'm right in saying that it seems to be a regular event.....

 

[Lady Whistledown]

At least it was only an OBE.

Kenneth Branagh got a knighthood, presumably for services to luvvie-dom.

Good actor & all that, but I'm not convinced that alone merits us having to call him Sir. What is it about those of the thespian persuasion that seems to put them on the fast track to knighthoods?

 

[Cian]

At least it was only an OBE.

Kenneth Branagh got a knighthood, presumably for services to luvvie-dom.

Good actor & all that, but I'm not convinced that alone merits us having to call him Sir. What is it about those of the thespian persuasion that seems to put them on the fast track to knighthoods?

Luvviedom *and* "services to the community in Northern Ireland" where I don't think he even lives anymore. That might be the service.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Luvviedom *and* "services to the community in Northern Ireland" where I don't think he even lives anymore. That might be the service.

Yeah. He's served Northern Ireland so well he moved away years ago and has completely erased all trace of a local accent...

 

[clapham_gull]

Yeah. He's served Northern Ireland so well he moved away years ago and has completely erased all trace of a local accent...

I seem to remember reading that he left Northern Ireland for England at quite a young age and developed an English accent to stop being bullied at school.

 

[beorhthelm]

... What is it about those of the thespian persuasion that seems to put them on the fast track to knighthoods?

i think theatre is seen as a higher art form, and probably those making the nominations and decisions go to theatre. i recall untill relativly recently "popstars" didnt get awards for their profession but for charity. wasnt Cliff the first to be awarded for services to pop music or somthing?

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Cameron does not decide them the Queen does.

You're wrong their mate.

The list is presented by Downing Street and the Queen in her ceremonial role just signs it off.

Barlow is a massive bell end in my eyes.

And how does Downing Street compile the list?

They invite nominations from organisations like councils. I remember my then boss at East Sussex County Council trying to get an MBE for someone in Bexhill who had helped the Highways and Transportation Department with a project that we were pushing, only to discover that the guy already had an OBE.

 

[Dover]

....and mow for some late news. A nobody from a boy band has got a minor gong, Whilst Mel B has become a Dame for being a model mother.

 

[Pevenseagull]

SIR Richard Stilgoe

bang goes my jingoism

 

[Pevenseagull]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7juXEvyjT0


you get a Knighthood for this shit

 

[Hiney]

A nobody from a boy band has got a minor gong

Whether you like their music or not, he's NOT a nobody and it isn't a 'minor' gong.

 

[Diego Napier]

I think I'm right in saying that it seems to be a regular event.....

Brilliant!

 

[Shooting Star]

Barlow writes a song for the Queen. 2 weeks later gets an OBE. Bullshit doesn't the Monarchy have a say.

 

[El Presidente]

I think I'm right in saying that it seems to be a regular event.....

You could say the same about Sir Alex of Ferguson though.

Good Premiership manager, but two CL wins in 25 years, whilst managing the richest club in the world for a significant portion of that time, is hardly an amazing return.

 

[El Presidente]

Whether you like their music or not, he's NOT a nobody and it isn't a 'minor' gong.

Is there any HINEY ART of someone receiving a gong?

I do recall one where I think you were delivering a DONG to another NSC'er, but suspect that it is no longer available to view!

 

[Was not Was]

Didn't everyone else see the pre-Jubilee Concert coverage and think, "that Tory lickspittle Barlow is a shoe-in for a gong in the next honours list"? In our household, this was the least surprising news since they announced that the Pope was Catholic.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7juXEvyjT0


you get a Knighthood for this shit

He does a massive lot of work for charity.

 

[SussexHoop]

At least it was only an OBE.

Kenneth Branagh got a knighthood, presumably for services to luvvie-dom.

Good actor & all that, but I'm not convinced that alone merits us having to call him Sir. What is it about those of the thespian persuasion that seems to put them on the fast track to knighthoods?

Remember seeing Dennis Pennis catch him coming out of one of his premieres and asking if it's worth going to see the film in the cinema or should he wait 2 weeks and rent the video.

I've no objection to people receiving awards for doing something extra, something special. I object to the 'services to music', 'services to football' b***cks that is spouted. 'Services to the bank balance' closer to the truth. Anyone who's ever been a tax exile can f**k right off when it comes to getting gongs ... imho ... and breathe.

 

[Braders]

Is there any HINEY ART of someone receiving a gong?

I do recall one where I think you were delivering a DONG to another NSC'er, but suspect that it is no longer available to view!

 

[Hiney]

Is there any HINEY ART of someone receiving a gong?

I do recall one where I think you were delivering a DONG to another NSC'er, but suspect that it is no longer available to view!

Ah, the image that SPAWNED the whole thread.