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Annie Lennox OBE?

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Good Lord, they will be giving one to Eliza Doo-Little next.

What a load of ol' tat.
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    Agent KrycekAgent Krycek Posts: 39,269
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    spencer1973 wrote: »
    Good Lord, they will be giving one to Eliza Doo-Little next.

    What a load of ol' tat.

    It's for her charity work in Africa
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    lexi22lexi22 Posts: 16,394
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    spencer1973 wrote: »
    Good Lord, they will be giving one to Eliza Doo-Little next.

    What a load of ol' tat.

    Can you explain your post? It makes no sense.
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    John DoughJohn Dough Posts: 146,606
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    More deserving than many who get them.
    At least we've been spared the farce of 'Sir' David Beckham or 'Sir' Simon Cowell........for now........:rolleyes:
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    Billy_ValueBilly_Value Posts: 22,920
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    how could they give an obe to a fictional character?
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 250
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    John Dough wrote: »
    More deserving than many who get them.
    At least we've been spared the farce of 'Sir' David Beckham or 'Sir' Simon Cowell........for now........:rolleyes:

    I agree.

    Regardless of personal opinion on Annie Lennox and her music she has done a lot of work for charity especially HIV/Aids and Africa. She has stuck at it year on year when many others would have given up or found a new bandwagon to jump on. She really does seem to care and it is nice to see someone using their fame to raise awareness for important issues.
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    Brummie Girl Brummie Girl Posts: 22,698
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    Billy_Value wrote: »
    how could they give an obe to a fictional character?

    I think the Eliza Dolittle the OP is referring to is the pop singer who had a hit this year with 'Pack Up'.

    I'm not sure what the OP has against Annie Lennox getting an OBE but Annie has done a hell of a lot of work regarding HIV/AIDS issues in Africa which is what her OBE is for.
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    John DoughJohn Dough Posts: 146,606
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    I'm no great fan of Annie's music but her charity work is commendable and done with so much more modesty than the likes of Bono etc......:rolleyes:
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    Frankie_boyFrankie_boy Posts: 147
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    I would agree with her getting it.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 865
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    Think she completely deserves it!!
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    elnombreelnombre Posts: 3,625
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    Besides a culturally significant and hugely popular body of work from Eurythmics through her solo career onwards, Annie has been working for AIDS and HIV awareness campaigns, African relief campaigns, Greenpeace and Amnesty International for around 2 decades.

    A few years ago she started the SING campaign and non-profit organization dedicated to assisting those affected by HIV and AIDS. She has also supported the 46664 campaign of Nelson Mandela's, Burma Campaign UK and many others.

    OK OP, thats why most people think she's worthy of the honour, now why don't you explain why her receiving an OBE is 'a load of ol' tat'. I'll be interested to read what you say. Surely its not just that you haven't done the barest of research on Annie before you lambast her?
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    lexi22lexi22 Posts: 16,394
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    elnombre wrote: »
    Besides a culturally significant and hugely popular body of work from Eurythmics through her solo career onwards, Annie has been working for AIDS and HIV awareness campaigns, African relief campaigns, Greenpeace and Amnesty International for around 2 decades.

    A few years ago she started the SING campaign and non-profit organization dedicated to assisting those affected by HIV and AIDS. She has also supported the 46664 campaign of Nelson Mandela's, Burma Campaign UK and many others.

    OK OP, thats why most people think she's worthy of the honour, now why don't you explain why her receiving an OBE is 'a load of ol' tat'. I'll be interested to read what you say. Surely its not just that you haven't done the barest of research on Annie before you lambast her?

    I bet the OP would struggle to name a Lennox song, let alone chapter and verse of her humanitarian work. I can think of few celebs who deserve recognition as much as Annie does.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 22,736
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    I think she iss doing her charity work for the RIGHT reasons. the reason being I did not even know she did it!!

    A Heather Mills she certainly isn't.
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    shaggy_xshaggy_x Posts: 3,599
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    John Dough wrote: »
    I'm no great fan of Annie's music but her charity work is commendable and done with so much more modesty than the likes of Bono etc......:rolleyes:

    I agree. I never even knew of Annie's efforts until the news this morning. Bono can learn a lot from her. South Park's Bono episode had it spot on ;):D

    I think Annie's Christmas carols album is a load of tat, but as a person she deserves this accolade ;)
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    Simone17Simone17 Posts: 944
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    John Dough wrote: »
    More deserving than many who get them.
    At least we've been spared the farce of 'Sir' David Beckham or 'Sir' Simon Cowell........for now........:rolleyes:

    Because neither of them have ever done anything for charity have they.:rolleyes:
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    John DoughJohn Dough Posts: 146,606
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    As have millions of others. Beckham and Cowell always make sure that the first pocket lined in any venture is their own.:sleep:
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    Gigi4Gigi4 Posts: 3,631
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    Very well deserved. I love Annie.
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    Simone17Simone17 Posts: 944
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    John Dough wrote: »
    As have millions of others. Beckham and Cowell always make sure that the first pocket lined in any venture is their own.:sleep:

    As have millions of others.:)
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    rickster1995rickster1995 Posts: 5,556
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    extrememly well deserved, any chance this woman get's she always promotes awareness !
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    BanditaBandita Posts: 3,735
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    ladymoanalot wrote: »
    I think she iss doing her charity work for the RIGHT reasons. the reason being I did not even know she did it!!

    A Heather Mills she certainly isn't.

    Me either I was like what? But sounds like she totally deserves it well done Annie. (not keen on her music though:o),
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    spkxspkx Posts: 14,870
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    Brummy Girl wrote: »
    I think the Eliza Dolittle the OP is referring to is the pop singer who had a hit this year with 'Pack Up'.


    That's not her real name though
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    lady*taralady*tara Posts: 19,294
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    spencer1973 wrote: »
    Good Lord, they will be giving one to Eliza Doo-Little next.

    What a load of ol' tat.
    SHE GOT IT FOR HER CHARITY WORK,AND IMO I THINK SHE SHOULD HAVE GOT IT FOR HER MUSIC AS SHE IS 1 OF OUR GREAT FEMALE ARTIST,BETTER THAN SOME WHO HAVE BEEN KNIGHTED OR DAMES IMO.
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    duckymallardduckymallard Posts: 13,936
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    Fair enough, she does "her bit" for charity in Africa.

    She's on the TV and whatever asking for donations.

    Hey Annie, how about donating some of yer millions to the cause, instead of asking others to donate.

    Ricky Tomlinson recently donated £1million to a charity.

    It was in Liverpool.

    What the hell have you done for Ellon Annie?
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    Charlie ChuckCharlie Chuck Posts: 2,428
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    I never thought she'd accept such an award. In the 80s she was very much part of the anti-establishment. Since she's an ex-punk.
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    MadonnaMIXMadonnaMIX Posts: 9,692
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    Congratulations to Annie :)
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    Brummie Girl Brummie Girl Posts: 22,698
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    spkx wrote: »
    That's not her real name though

    I know it's not her real name, the poster I was replying to asked why would they give an OBE to a fictional character. I presumed they were thinking of the Eliza Doolittle from the musical My Fair Lady, hence why they thought it was a fictional character :)
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