holloway Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 For what reason a knighthood Being a comedian (allegedly) ? I don't understand why so called celebs and sports people get such titles awarded. I think you will find that regardless of opinion re funny or not that his largely understated charity work has got him this award (honour). I see a few on here happy to ridicule,but unless you are very bitter sad or both surely someone who invests his own good fortune in life to helping other less fortunate should at least be given a little credit . His charitable commitments have certainly made a difference to many ...can we all say the same ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Ever seen Comic relief? No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 No. No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 I think you will find that regardless of opinion re funny or not that his largely understated charity work has got him this award (honour). I see a few on here happy to ridicule,but unless you are very bitter sad or both surely someone who invests his own good fortune in life to helping other less fortunate should at least be given a little credit . His charitable commitments have certainly made a difference to many ...can we all say the same ? I am not aware of his charity work but even if that is the case does that warrant a knighthood. I thought a knighthood historically was awarded to those that served there country above and beyond the call of duty such as officers leading men into battle and such like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 My goodness, if it ever needed reinforcing of how narrow minded the PW contributive audience is this thread shows it up in spades. Billy Connolly has single handedly defined a genre in UK commedy. He would be the first to admit that he has stood on the shoulders of giants in establishing his stage, but like those who blazed the trail before him, he is a guiding light for those who followed. Any contemporary stand up comic who relies on the narrative of their story for their comedic act will laud BC. The story telling comic that doesn't rely on 'jokes', the comedic value of observational humour and the narrative of the story teller. BC is one of the pioneers of observational or situational comedy. I wish I understood what drives some of the negative remarks on PW sometimes, but I reconcile it to myself the world is full of *** hats and it just so happens many subscribe to this forum!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 .....when Billy goes there wont be any funny men left apart from maybe Peter Kaye. Emmm now let me think. James Corden NO Russell Brand NO Eddie Izzard NO David Walliams NO Frankie Boyle NO The Welsh guy off the P&O cruise ads NO Rhodd Gilbert NO Lewis Hamilton NO Ryland NO Jedward NO NO can't think of one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashman Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 My goodness, if it ever needed reinforcing of how narrow minded the PW contributive audience is this thread shows it up in spades. Billy Connolly has single handedly defined a genre in UK commedy. He would be the first to admit that he has stood on the shoulders of giants in establishing his stage, but like those who blazed the trail before him, he is a guiding light for those who followed. Any contemporary stand up comic who relies on the narrative of their story for their comedic act will laud BC. The story telling comic that doesn't rely on 'jokes', the comedic value of observational humour and the narrative of the story teller. BC is one of the pioneers of observational or situational comedy. I wish I understood what drives some of the negative remarks on PW sometimes, but I reconcile it to myself the world is full of *** hats and it just so happens many subscribe to this forum!! That’s no reason for an honour. A comedy award, perhaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabhui Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Never found him funny but fair play to him and if he's being rewarded for charity work he's done then it's well deserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 My goodness, if it ever needed reinforcing of how narrow minded the PW contributive audience is this thread shows it up in spades. Billy Connolly has single handedly defined a genre in UK commedy. He would be the first to admit that he has stood on the shoulders of giants in establishing his stage, but like those who blazed the trail before him, he is a guiding light for those who followed. Any contemporary stand up comic who relies on the narrative of their story for their comedic act will laud BC. The story telling comic that doesn't rely on 'jokes', the comedic value of observational humour and the narrative of the story teller. BC is one of the pioneers of observational or situational comedy. I wish I understood what drives some of the negative remarks on PW sometimes, but I reconcile it to myself the world is full of *** hats and it just so happens many subscribe to this forum!! I'd like a secret camera pointed at people who purport not to find him funny. As for the Knighthood, it is what it is, as long as you even have such awards they will continue to be awarded to people who primarily attract the attention due to their public persona, popularity and place in society regardless of their charity work. You could argue that any Knighted person is receiving a superfluous title because they're either paid to do the work they're engaged in or enjoy it and want to do it, many get Knighthoods for reasons little besides the rung of the ladder they were born on. PS, it is not about whether you find him to be a funny comedian, it's about his achievements throughout his career in different fields. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Never laughed so much as when I watched Billy and Albert....many years ago but memorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 PS, it is not about whether you find him to be a funny comedian, it's about his achievements throughout his career in different fields. Absolutely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 I like Billy Connelly; I really couldnt care less whether he or anyone else receives a knighthood. It means nothing to me to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagboy Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Incidentally, he's no anti. A few years ago a friend of mine bumped into him at a hotel in North Yorkshire where the GWCT were holding a symposium on grouse. He asked her what it was about. When she explained, he expressed approval. I think he also said he was a keen game fisherman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleachan Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Not a supporter of the honours system but thats the system we have at the moment, so that being the case, if they're handing out honours to celebs, why not Connolly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 A brilliant comedian in my view.on par with Robin Williams.his charity work earned him this.unlike those who just donated cash to political parties to buy theirs.good luck to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Was it not the same "comic" who in 2004 told a "joke" about captured Americans who had been beheaded by terrorists and stated "why don't they just get on with it" about Ken Bigley the third American who was being held in captivity, and then went on to ridicul the mans Asian wife. Ho so funny, not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 never liked the man. not funny at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butchdickason Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 (edited) :Thanks for the laughs Billy and congratulations. Edited November 1, 2017 by butchdickason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 I wonder what exactly the criteria is for getting a knighthood??? Runners, cyclists, swimmers, football players, actors, comedians etc etc etc......surely there are people more worthy. ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 .....Arise Sir Big Yin 👍. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 (edited) I wonder what exactly the criteria is for getting a knighthood??? Runners, cyclists, swimmers, football players, actors, comedians etc etc etc......surely there are people more worthy. ?? What is worthy? What value criteria do you use and why? Is "worth" someone who is deemed to have made an outstanding contribution in their field, whether that is through continual contribution over a period of time or whether it is a more specific particular contribution that have moved things forward? If we focus on comedy what is the economic worth of that particular field? Or what is the worth of comedy on our index of personal happiness, lets call it the joy quotient. I would suggest that "comedy" is something that is prevalent everyday for every individual, whether that is watching a TV show with comedic value, whether it watching or listening to a stand up, maybe listening to a satirical radio show or how the happy mood of someone who has had a good belly laugh has a general positive impact on those that they interact with. It is something that ultimately impacts on all of us every single day in life, whether directly or indirectly. If the Big Yin has made an outstanding positive contribution to that particular field, and the recognition of his peers over decades suggests that he has, then surely that must be worthy. Something that has a positive impact on every member of our society through everyday interaction and communication, what could be worthier. Edited November 1, 2017 by grrclark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 hello, always had a good laugh with billy the yin, had a lot of stories when he worked in the ship yards, theres a tv programme on tonight about his life, Parkinsons now i believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Top banana in my mind. Fabulous source of toilet humour when I was growing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 (edited) I like Billy Connelly; I really couldnt care less whether he or anyone else receives a knighthood. It means nothing to me to be honest. Absolutely. PW needs a thread every award time for folks to get the unjust of someone getting one off their chest. Like you i dont care,they are dished out and thats the end of it. I prefer getting my panties in a twist over other matters. Surely its time to make another petition to get Dodd Digweed Knighted so these moaners can say hes not worthy as hes only contributed to shooting.PW gold. Edited November 1, 2017 by sako751sg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston72 Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Digweed is an MBE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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