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Sir Simon Cowell
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/...nighthood.html
I really think the Knighthood honour in particular is being overused. Even if this story turns out to be false I keep reading about people who may warrant an honour but in my view don't deserve a Knighthood.
Surely the Knighthood should be reserved as one of the nation's highest accolades but it seems like it's being handed out like sweets.
Simon Cowell has "arguably" (his phrase  ) done a large amount for the British music industry and indeed some things towards charity. I do however question his motives for this. What has he done that doesn't directly benefit himself in some way - either financially or with publicity? He's pretty narcissistic isn't he?
Wouldn't an OBE be more appropriate?
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17-05-2010, 13:35
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You'll get no argument from me.. 
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17-05-2010, 13:36
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17-05-2010, 14:11
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Re: Sir Simon Cowell
Why don't "normal" people get knighthoods?
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17-05-2010, 14:27
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Re: Sir Simon Cowell
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Originally Posted by haydnwalker
Why don't "normal" people get knighthoods?
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I suspect that you have answered your own question 
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17-05-2010, 14:30
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Re: Sir Simon Cowell
he is gonna love that ain't he the egotistical narcissistic git bag lol
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17-05-2010, 14:34
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he is gonna love that ain't he the egotistical narcissistic git bag lol
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Thats what I WANTED to say...however, I couldn't word it without swearing 
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17-05-2010, 17:45
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The are many who get knighted for no real reason and Ferguson the Man United manager is a prime example, he is a football manager albeit of a successful team but that still does not warrant a knighthood.
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17-05-2010, 17:52
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Rich people cant win. Raise loads of money for charity and supposedly leave £90M to charities in your will and you are seen to do it for publicity? I dont think he needs any more publicity. He gave £10k towards opening an animal sanctuary in Spain, maybe hes not like people think he is. With all the charity work I think he deserves it
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17-05-2010, 18:32
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Re: Sir Simon Cowell
If you're going to give a Knighthood to someone who has done so much for British entertainment, what about Bruce Forsythe?
He's a bloody legend in my opinion, a dear sweet man, who looks great in his syrup, Brucie gets my vote.
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17-05-2010, 18:45
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Re: Sir Simon Cowell
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Rich people cant win. Raise loads of money for charity and supposedly leave £90M to charities in your will and you are seen to do it for publicity? I dont think he needs any more publicity. He gave £10k towards opening an animal sanctuary in Spain, maybe hes not like people think he is. With all the charity work I think he deserves it |
I see what you are saying but as nice as that is, its only money. Factored up due to his wealth of course. Leaving money to a charity in your will when you are dead is a great gesture (no matter how much) but do these things really deserve a Knighthood? I think not....
I agree Bruce Forsythe should be honoured....a Knighthood though??? Hmmm not so sure.
Mother Theresa? If she were able to be Knighted then - most deserving.
Are Mr Cowell and the good lady comparable?
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17-05-2010, 18:45
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Re: Sir Simon Cowell
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If you're going to give a Knighthood to someone who has done so much for British entertainment, what about Bruce Forsythe?
He's a bloody legend in my opinion, a dear sweet man, who looks great in his syrup, Brucie gets my vote.
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Maybe he was offered one and turned it down. 
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18-05-2010, 15:07
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Re: Sir Simon Cowell
A knighthood for knocking the final nails into the coffin containing the British music industry? yep it all makes perfect sense of course.
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