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National Treasure - I don't think so

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Alima Mon 10-Oct-16 18:52:09

Apparently Ed Milliband bestowed the accolade. Obviously talking out the top of his head as per usual.

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Anniebach Mon 10-Oct-16 18:24:51

I didn't know he had been classed as this,

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Ana Mon 10-Oct-16 18:11:49

I suppose Barbara Windsor has certainly given a lot to stage and screen over the years (I doubt many judge her for her past private life), but Ed Balls???

He may be this year's Strictly novelty act and he's not lacking in enthusiasm, but how anyone could possibly describe him as a 'National Treasure' is beyond me...for a start, he's only 49! confused

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Stansgran Mon 10-Oct-16 18:07:27

Surely it should be someone with a skill which is rare ie that person who can make coracles or build drystone walls or know how to thatch a roof.in the Far East I have come across national treasures who do paper cutting by hand and wax dying traditional cloth. Never an idiot politician.

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Anniebach Mon 10-Oct-16 18:04:58

It is irritating, I am baffled why Barbara Windsor is considered a national treasure, her affairs, friendship with the Krays is to be applauded ?

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shandi6570 Mon 10-Oct-16 18:02:02

Am I alone in hating this new fashion of calling well known personalities a 'National Treasure'. Where has this awful phrase come from and how and why do celebrities become so called?

The last straw for me is seeing Ed Balls called this just because he doesn't mind making a fool of himself on Strictly. Yes, I admire his guts for appearing on the show, but I'm sure he is enjoying the fame and money that comes with it.

However, that is it, he hasn't done anything to make a difference to our Nation, well not as far as dancing is concerned and I won't go into his politic career.

Am I missing something or AIBU? confused

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