grrclark Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Digweed is an MBE I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Personally I have never found Connolly humorous or funny and he is too uncouth for my liking. Others obviously have differing views which is fine by me. As for his knighthood, it seems to be the trend to reward 'celebrities ' for being celebrities. My own humour is not to everyone's taste. My wife says I have none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Personally I have never found Connolly humorous or funny and he is too uncouth for my liking. Others obviously have differing views which is fine by me. As for his knighthood, it seems to be the trend to reward 'celebrities ' for being celebrities. My own humour is not to everyone's taste. My wife says I have none. I see all sides but someone getting one doesnt get me up nor down. Its comical to see some saying hes not worthy and only a comedian yet clamour to sign a petition on here to get someone that is an outstanding shot knighted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 I see all sides but someone getting one doesnt get me up nor down. Its comical to see some saying hes not worthy and only a comedian yet clamour to sign a petition on here to get someone that is an outstanding shot knighted. Well they won't be signing a petition to get me knighted for the same reason as George Digweed that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Well they won't be signing a petition to get me knighted for the same reason as George Digweed that's for sure. Long list and ill be on it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me matt Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Personally I have never found Connolly humorous or funny and he is too uncouth for my liking. Others obviously have differing views which is fine by me. As for his knighthood, it seems to be the trend to reward 'celebrities ' for being celebrities. My own humour is not to everyone's taste. My wife says I have none. Go on then-whos your favourite comedian? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanj 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!! Couldnt agree more....... Although I guess I also qualify as one PWs narrow minded members Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzicat Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 I met him & Gerry Rafferty in a pub in Portpatrick in the seventies,after pub to a party in the servants annex of a huge hotel, above the port. my worst ever hangover, but a great night. Good luck to the man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 (edited) Go on then-whos your favourite comedian? Tom Lehrer. Singer, songwriter, humourist and mathematician. Edited November 2, 2017 by JDog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 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. My view of worthy of a knighthood is someone who did something tangible for queen and country. Being a celeb sportsperson or comedian does not fit the bill in my eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 My view of worthy of a knighthood is someone who did something tangible for queen and country. Being a celeb sportsperson or comedian does not fit the bill in my eyes. Making much of the country smile and laugh for decades? The measure or "worthy" is a good philosophical discussion, or at least it has the potential to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Making much of the country smile and laugh for decades? The measure or "worthy" is a good philosophical discussion, or at least it has the potential to be. Indeed 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me matt Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Tom Lehrer. Singer, songwriter, humorist and mathematician. Having never heard of him, a google search took me to youtube where I was subjected to his rendition of "poisoning pigeons in the park"..... I wouldn't class him as a comedian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Humour like most things is subjective, I loved the man's humour but then im not posh.. I have learnt though, that if your laughing your on top of any situation.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 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. Especially with Parliament being full of comedians already ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzicat Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Tom Lehrer. Singer, songwriter, humorist and mathematician. +1 poisoning the pigeons in the park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil w Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Having never heard of him, a google search took me to youtube where I was subjected to his rendition of "poisoning pigeons in the park"..... I wouldn't class him as a comedian. You have never heard of Sir Billy !!. Hard to believe to be honest. The only thing wrong with. Sir Billy, Is,that he's a Celtic supporter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 You have never heard of Sir Billy !!. Hard to believe to be honest. The only thing wrong with. Sir Billy, Is,that he's a Celtic supporter.He had not heard of Tom Lehrer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 A good human being a great sport. I remember getting him to pose for snaps on his boat at Balmaha and then told him there was no film in the camera. He took it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil w Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 A good human being a great sport. I remember getting him to pose for snaps on his boat at Balmaha and then told him there was no film in the camera. He took it well. He,used to drink In the winnock hotel. My father said. I have seen him In the vale, In numerous occasions on lunch break when I was at secondary school. He would always have a laugh with you, a nice guy that has done extremely well, In his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 His ex wife stays or did stay 100y from the Winnock in Drymen. The world loves Billy but some on here struggle with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Trevorevans Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 Saw him in Cardiff last year, immensely funny man, laughed from the moment he came on stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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