Not to be taken seriously, who would you Knight?

Apart from my DH, (who would refuse unless we can have a hypothetical new system), I would honour the helpful woman in the local railway station ticket office and her retired predecessor, and also the staff in the local shops, including Tesco, who kept going through the pandemic.

Like several of you, I don't like the current system of honours, but I don't see why we can't have a totally new system with no reference to Empire, but to be awarded by GN members to those we approve of.

I’d knight the surgeon who thanks to his experimental treatment on me as a child, enabled me to walk. Also the lady who, well into her 80s, did so much to help children as a volunteer at school.
And (can’t find a tongue-in-cheek emoji) an award 🏅for all the posters who took this thread lightly or not seriously, as instructed in the OP

My brother who has been through more trauma than anyone I know and is still standing (and smiling).

I would no knight anyone and would get rid of the while rotting structure. The days of Lords and Ladies had long passed.

My husband should definitely be knighted my knight in shining armour not always polished but perfect for me 🤣

I'd love to Knight the person who invented the concept of a cup tea in bed while watching TV- especially when it's perishing cold.

Kevin Sinfield, not just for the amount of money and the awareness he's raised, but also for showing the depth of love for his friend (and for being the world's most beautiful man!)

My wonderful, former rheumatologist, who at 72, against the wishes of his family, voluntarily came out of retirement to support his former patients, when his replacement consultant was seconded to Covid ICU.

He phoned me out of the blue and realising how unwell I was, arranged for me to go into hospital (not with Covid), to start new treatment.

He always went above and beyond for his patients. When I had my first heart attack and was a patient in another hospital, their rheumatologist came to check up on me. On asking who my rheumatologist was, he said, He is a legend, everyone loves him.
An unsung hero and most unassuming of men, but rather eccentric! He is the doctor, mentioned on another thread, who put his loo brush in the diswasher.

I second the point about YouTube, I would be lost without it.
Confined to my home for the last two months, it has helped to preserve my sanity!

The title does say, Not to be taken seriously, I took from that, that it was meant to be lighthearted, so why do people feel the need to rant about knighthoods?
Perhaps start your own thread on those, from whom knighthood should be taken away.

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

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.

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! 🙄

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

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.

Just remembered that Alec was!

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

Whoever invented sellotape dispensers, brilliant 👏👏

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

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

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.

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.

Mr. B

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

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

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

Arise Sir Frederick of Stourbridge! 🏵️

This guy lol

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Pruitt