Message Forum: Re: No sirs please, we're British

Re: No sirs please, we're British

Posted By: Howard, on host 209.86.12.183
Date: Sunday, March 3, 2002, at 08:55:40
In Reply To: No sirs please, we're British posted by Matthew on Sunday, March 3, 2002, at 05:56:18:

> This may not be breaking news, but that has never stopped me posting before. And besides, this is a curiosity post, not an informative one.
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> Mayor Rudy received an honourary knighthood for managing the WTC event last year. That makes him officially Rudolph Giuliani KBE, his new-found letters standing for "Knight of the British Empire." However, unlike most knights, he is not entitled to a title; that is, he is not *Sir* Rudy. The reason behind it is simply that he's not British, and so can't be sir-ed by Liz. That got me thinking. Can Americans obtain a "sir" title in any other way? Is there a US equivalent, otherwise?
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> Matthew

I suppose you have heard of a Kentucky Colonel? This is not a military rank, but an honor bestowed upon people who make Kentucky look good. Col. Harlan Sanders did it selling fried chicken. My native state of Kentucky has not yet honored me with such a title, but I'll be patient. It could happen any day now.
Howard

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Message:	> > This may not be breaking news, but that has never stopped me posting before. And besides, this is a curiosity post, not an informative one. > > > > Mayor Rudy received an honourary knighthood for managing the WTC event last year. That makes him officially Rudolph Giuliani KBE, his new-found letters standing for "Knight of the British Empire." However, unlike most knights, he is not entitled to a title; that is, he is not Sir Rudy. The reason behind it is simply that he's not British, and so can't be sir-ed by Liz. That got me thinking. Can Americans obtain a "sir" title in any other way? Is there a US equivalent, otherwise? > > > > Matthew > > I suppose you have heard of a Kentucky Colonel? This is not a military rank, but an honor bestowed upon people who make Kentucky look good. Col. Harlan Sanders did it selling fried chicken. My native state of Kentucky has not yet honored me with such a title, but I'll be patient. It could happen any day now. > Howard
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