Post by: ssltech on April 28, 2010, 10:28:22 AM
http://www.prosoundweb.com/article/adk_endorsed_by_engineer_ sir_eddie_kramer/
I was under the impression that -apart from under only extremely rare circumstances- it would not possible for a South African-born individual to use the title 'Sir' in the united Kingdom... -And South Africa did not recognize dual-nationality prior to 2004.
For comparison, Rudy Giuliani received an honorary knighthood from the queen, but -as a non-British subject from birth- is forbidden from going by the title 'Sir'.
-So I'm confused as to how Eddie is permitted to use the title. -It'can't be legitimate, surely?
Keith
Post by: danickstr on April 28, 2010, 01:00:42 PM
Post by: Podgorny on April 28, 2010, 01:02:15 PM
Post by: NelsonL on April 28, 2010, 01:15:05 PM
Post by: Taproot on April 28, 2010, 01:53:35 PM
Post by: KB_S1 on April 28, 2010, 01:59:59 PM
next time I am having tea with her royal maj I will wait 'til she takes a sip and mention that I was listening to an album produced by SIR Eddie Kramer.
Her reaction will tell us what we need to know.
Post by: Podgorny on April 28, 2010, 02:43:41 PM
Post by: ssltech on April 28, 2010, 02:53:41 PM
Post by: Jay Kadis on April 28, 2010, 02:53:50 PM
| Sir Podgorny wrote on Wed, 28 April 2010 11:43 |
Well if these sorts of titles are free for the claiming, I'd like to join in. |
When I was a kid I liked the idea of ESQ after my name - until I found out what it meant.
Post by: Taproot on April 28, 2010, 02:55:54 PM
Post by: compasspnt on April 28, 2010, 03:04:33 PM
This is nothing compared to those rascally scoundrel fakers Sir Duke and The Duke of Earl.
But I am Baron the burden well.
Post by: ssltech on April 28, 2010, 05:52:08 PM
I wanna be known as "Sir Plus of Assumptions"
Post by: fiasco ( P.M.DuMont ) on April 28, 2010, 06:06:37 PM
Post by: ssltech on April 28, 2010, 06:34:31 PM
A flock of sheep, a herd of cattle, a coven of witches, a murder of crows, a parliament of owls, a pride of lions, a sword of mallards...
A fist of hams, perhaps!
(well, it fits in my case!!!)
Keef
Post by: danickstr on April 28, 2010, 06:47:20 PM
Post by: Jay Kadis on April 29, 2010, 10:46:23 AM
| Fiasco wrote on Wed, 28 April 2010 15:06 |
What title befits a bunch of hams? |
Post by: ssltech on April 29, 2010, 02:37:29 PM
| compasspnt wrote on Wed, 28 April 2010 15:04 |
...I am Baron the burden well. |
Baron le Bourdon...
-How 'organic'. -Is that only when you have a pipe?
'Laird of Beethrie' would be a fitting peerage, perhaps.
Post by: Larrchild on April 29, 2010, 03:13:09 PM
Post by: fiasco ( P.M.DuMont ) on April 29, 2010, 04:07:35 PM
| Larrchild wrote on Thu, 29 April 2010 15:13 |
Sir Fart-A-Lot. |
Ignoble... lest your flatulence is of legend.
Post by: Larrchild on April 29, 2010, 04:54:45 PM
Post by: ssltech on April 29, 2010, 05:56:31 PM
Fart -ooh, many times.
Who's flat? -you, Lance?
-I think he used to specify 1 minute each of 1kHz, 10kHz and 100Hz at the head of the tape, followed by a record pad of 1 minutes worth of silence (but-deadly).
Post by: Barkley McKay on April 29, 2010, 06:06:02 PM
Post by: Arny on August 13, 2010, 03:49:00 PM
| ssltech wrote on Wed, 28 April 2010 09:28 |
I'm rather puzzled by this Prosoundweb page: http://www.prosoundweb.com/article/adk_endorsed_by_engineer_ sir_eddie_kramer/ I was under the impression that -apart from under only extremely rare circumstances- it would not possible for a South African-born individual to use the title 'Sir' in the united Kingdom... -And South Africa did not recognize dual-nationality prior to 2004. For comparison, Rudy Giuliani received an honorary knighthood from the queen, but -as a non-British subject from birth- is forbidden from going by the title 'Sir'. -So I'm confused as to how Eddie is permitted to use the title. -It'can't be legitimate, surely? Keith |
Dear Keith,
These guys and E.K. is typical of the type we come across daily.
I could also name another UK resident who also claims to be a top sound engineer & Technician as well as insisting he is a SIR, and who is of a similar nature to E.K.
I understand now in the UK you can purchase a “Sir” if some poor person who deserved the title comes across bad times and then has to sell his title to the highest bidder.
I was informed that the guy in London who I have referred to, paid
Post by: fiasco ( P.M.DuMont ) on August 18, 2010, 05:39:31 PM
| Arny wrote on Fri, 13 August 2010 15:49 |
Tony. Tony Arnold (Commoner), |
And we are to believe you ?
The peasants are revolting.
Post by: ssltech on August 18, 2010, 06:41:19 PM
| Fiasco wrote |
The peasants are revolting. |
This line was used to great comic effect in a television advert in the early 1970's in England.
I think it was for a brand of soap... -Cussons' "Imperial Leather", perhaps?
The scene was the couort of Czar Nicholas, and ends where Rasputin -in an agitated state- blurts out:
"..But the peasants are revolting!"
Upon hearing which the Czar turns, surveys the mad monk for the briefest moment, before replying:
"...and so are YOU, Rasputin ...(pause)... -So are you!"
-Twas ever a favourite.
-Thanks for reminding me!
Post by: compasspnt on August 18, 2010, 07:24:56 PM