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Not to be taken seriously, who would you Knight?

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Lizbethann55 Sun 05-Mar-23 12:27:18

If it was in my power I would bestow the title of Sir, or Saint, on whoever decided to print grid lines on the back of wrapping paper and the person who first made the bottle gift bag. They have both made life infinitely easier.
Over to you....

MerylStreep Sun 05-Mar-23 12:32:31

Mine would have to shared between the 3 men who developed YouTube. My go to for everything πŸ˜„

Liz46 Sun 05-Mar-23 12:36:45

Dr Renee who is on TalkTV at the weekend and maybe her 'husband', Dr David Bull.

Granmarderby10 Sun 05-Mar-23 12:38:22

Abso-flippin-lutely MerylStreep

Chestnut Sun 05-Mar-23 12:44:43

I remember the days of struggling with heavy suitcases on holiday, so I would knight whoever first introduced wheels on suitcases. Such a simple idea, you wonder why no-one thought of it before!

Kalu Sun 05-Mar-23 12:46:50

Lady Florence Nightingale thΓ© founder of modern nursing-although being a social reformer, I doubt she would have accepted a title.

Granny23 Sun 05-Mar-23 12:56:16

All the people I know, who might deserve a Knighthood, would refuse it as they do not agree with the privileged system. It would be different matter if all awards (perhaps with a small pension) were given to people who had made an outstanding contribution to the well being of the nations or their citizens, rather than to those who have 'bought' their knighthood by donating to the party in power.

Casdon Sun 05-Mar-23 12:59:26

The people who invented the Apple operating system in such an intuitive user friendly way have my eternal gratitude

Also the inventor of Satnav. Brilliant.

VioletSky Sun 05-Mar-23 13:06:08

This guy lol

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Pruitt

FannyCornforth Sun 05-Mar-23 13:10:53

My father. Honestly.
The nicest, kindest, most generous, self effacing, interesting, intelligent man.

Arise Sir Frederick of Stourbridge! 🏡️

JaneJudge Sun 05-Mar-23 13:11:54

The very agile squirrel who is nesting in my next door neighbours ivy. It is a world of entertainment and isn't afraid of heights smile

FannyCornforth Sun 05-Mar-23 13:12:52

This is great! The squirrel can go with my dad! 🐿️

Blossoming Sun 05-Mar-23 13:16:26

Mr. B

Lizbethann55 Sun 05-Mar-23 15:54:52

Granny23

All the people I know, who might deserve a Knighthood, would refuse it as they do not agree with the privileged system. It would be different matter if all awards (perhaps with a small pension) were given to people who had made an outstanding contribution to the well being of the nations or their citizens, rather than to those who have 'bought' their knighthood by donating to the party in power.

Granny23. Please just loosen up and relax!! And read the heading properly " not to be taken seriously". I have enough worries at the moment, without being lectured about the pros and cons of our titles system.

Aldom Sun 05-Mar-23 16:07:19

My daughter for her contribution to nursing. My son in law for his contribution to medicine.
And of course, many others who work in the NHS and domiciliary care.

paddyann54 Sun 05-Mar-23 16:29:34

My OH for all the decorating sometimes through the night ,sometimes only lasted a night before I decided I didn't like it and ripped the paper from the walls .Not the most patient of men but for his never ending patience with fussy me he should be Saint Mr Paddy

paddyann54 Sun 05-Mar-23 16:31:55

Granny23 I dont know anyone who thinks titles are right either .Nobody should tell you what to write on here,and I agree with what you have written

Jaxjacky Sun 05-Mar-23 16:35:09

Whoever invented sellotape dispensers, brilliant πŸ‘πŸ‘

NotAGran55 Sun 05-Mar-23 16:40:11

Leo Fender and Alec Issigonis for all the fun their inventions have brought to me over the years.

NotAGran55 Sun 05-Mar-23 16:45:18

Just remembered that Alec was!

LRavenscroft Sun 05-Mar-23 17:52:39

May I nominate some Dames and Knights? To all the wonderful people who give up their time to collect, cure, care for and re-home rescue cats and dogs in my area. It is a full time occupation without holidays often costing them from their own pockets so the little furries have the life they are entitled too, safe, warm, fed and loved.

nanna8 Mon 06-Mar-23 04:24:26

Just get rid of this antiquated system , it is totally ridiculous in this day and age.

FannyCornforth Mon 06-Mar-23 04:34:31

FannyCornforth

My father. Honestly.
The nicest, kindest, most generous, self effacing, interesting, intelligent man.

Arise Sir Frederick of Stourbridge! 🏡️

I see that Johnson has nicked my idea.
Arise Sir Stanley of Exmoor! πŸ™„

Ailidh Mon 06-Mar-23 06:16:48

My first thought was Chris Whitty, who kept me sane throughout Lockdown, but I googled him, and he's been done.

In that case, the person who invented satnavs. I wasn't bad at driving from A to B but if I got lost or had to divert, I could not work out how to get back on the right road. I stand a much better chance now.

Allsorts Mon 06-Mar-23 06:21:09

I know a lot of Knights I would like to take the title from.