View Poll Results: Who is the greatest living icon?
David Attenborough
33
50.77%
Alan Bennett
1
1.54%
David Bowie
7
10.77%
Kate Bush
1
1.54%
Michael Caine
8
12.31%
Stephen Fry
6
9.23%
Paul McCartney
8
12.31%
Morrissey
3
4.62%
Kate Moss
3
4.62%
Vivienne Westwood
0
0%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 65. You may not vote on this poll
Greatest Living Icon
22 November 2006, 05:24 PM
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There all no more iconic than ironic than gin and tonic, but as I had to choose one I went for the king of the Bi-Polar kneecaps himself, Sir Stephen Fry...
I think he is funny and his nose is crooked...
I think he is funny and his nose is crooked...
22 November 2006, 05:59 PM
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PMSL how I manged to turn a Poll on BBC "icon" nominees to a full on Beckham slate-a-thon just by mentioning his name 
<pats one self on the back>
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22 November 2006, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by douglasb
What part of England is the Edinburgh milkman from?
Actually the original poll claims it is the Greatest Living British Icon, but all the candidates are English, hence the parenthetic query in my original post.
Some interesting comments about this - are we confusing greatest living icon with greatest living Briton or Englishman - I suspect the two are very different although the list offered does have some crossover such as David Attenborough.
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22 November 2006, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by KiwiGTI
Of course not, Madonna and the Beckhams never have nannies. I live in one of the UK's richest postcodes with a 2 year old, think I know a bit more about rich people and their nannies than most. My wife looks after our son and one of the questions she's asked the most is "Who do you work for?"
I can then tell you all about your neighbourhood...
22 November 2006, 06:34 PM
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I don't believe it 
I've just read this thread from start to finish...and enjoyed it...only to discover Richard Branson isn't on the selection list 
I've just read this thread from start to finish...and enjoyed it...only to discover Richard Branson isn't on the selection list
22 November 2006, 06:44 PM
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Do you have to be cultured to be an icon 
I need to look with respect at someone for them to be in the category of *icon* Values and principles etc....and maybe Branson doesn't have these qualities although in my mind I maybe see the good in him.
edited to say I didn't click on the link on your first post, Rannoch, so didn't know it was the Culture show
I need to look with respect at someone for them to be in the category of *icon*
Values and principles etc....and maybe Branson doesn't have these qualities although in my mind I maybe see the good in him. edited to say I didn't click on the link on your first post, Rannoch, so didn't know it was the Culture show
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22 November 2006, 07:07 PM
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I think he is so well known all around the world and is such a classical old school English stereotype.
Eccentric, famous but modest, passionate about what he does. His programmes are shown pretty much everywhere even if he does not appear on them now as he on Life on Earth. They are some of the best nature programmes in the world, if not the best.
Rannoch
Eccentric, famous but modest, passionate about what he does. His programmes are shown pretty much everywhere even if he does not appear on them now as he on Life on Earth. They are some of the best nature programmes in the world, if not the best.
Rannoch
22 November 2006, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jods
What is your postcode then ?
I can then tell you all about your neighbourhood...
I can then tell you all about your neighbourhood...
In fact it's described as one of Londons wealthiest streets |:
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22 November 2006, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Rannoch
I am rich, stink of curry but don't have a nanny 
Where the hell does that leave me?
Where the hell does that leave me?
22 November 2006, 07:14 PM
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I think David Beckham is a great role model. All that he has acheived is through hard work and application something which should be admired. He has only average talent as a footballer but through dedication and hard work he has become England captain and got over 90 caps. He is also very family oriented and loves his kids,doesn't take drugs or make a fool out of himself getting wasted.I think most parents would be proud if he was their son,i know i would.
I'd also vote for Keith Richards over Jagger any day. Keith doesn't feel the need to still prove himself getting off with women half his age,unlike that twit Jagger. Keith Richards is a national institution and long may he reign.
My final vote would be for Norman Foster,the architect.
I'd also vote for Keith Richards over Jagger any day. Keith doesn't feel the need to still prove himself getting off with women half his age,unlike that twit Jagger. Keith Richards is a national institution and long may he reign.
My final vote would be for Norman Foster,the architect.
22 November 2006, 07:49 PM
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Kate Moss is a druggie who spends her time with and screws another druggie.
Both of them are a complete waste of the air that enters their lungs. She "Loves" this guy who injected class A drugs into an unconscious young girl.
Can someone please explain to me how can she be an icon for anyone who isn't a crackhead themselves?
They shouldn't even be walking the streets IMO.
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Both of them are a complete waste of the air that enters their lungs. She "Loves" this guy who injected class A drugs into an unconscious young girl.
Can someone please explain to me how can she be an icon for anyone who isn't a crackhead themselves?
They shouldn't even be walking the streets IMO.
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22 November 2006, 08:04 PM
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Kate Moss is an iconic British fashion model, she looks fantastic and has amazing versatility in her looks. Probably the best Britain has produced. An extremely large number of luxury brands use her.
22 November 2006, 08:13 PM
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David Beckham has lost his iconic status IMO. when he was at MUFC he was huge but since going to Real Madrid he's gone downhill.
The worlds biggest icon is Tiger Woods
The worlds biggest icon is Tiger Woods
22 November 2006, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by KiwiGTI
I wouldn't expect you to have a nanny, unless you are an MP, but your kids might.
So, no nannies here. You ain't got one either so that is two less than poor people without nannies
22 November 2006, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobygav555
David Beckham has lost his iconic status IMO. when he was at MUFC he was huge but since going to Real Madrid he's gone downhill.
The worlds biggest icon is Tiger Woods
The worlds biggest icon is Tiger Woods
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22 November 2006, 09:38 PM
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I think your right Rannoch but by the time Tiger is his age he will have passed him by some margin. Right now there is nobody in the same league as him globally. His popularity on every continent is obscene
23 November 2006, 01:00 AM
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Mick Jagger should be on that list, more of an icon than Paul McCartney.
Besides that, name one great song that Jagger actually wrote?
23 November 2006, 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by KiwiGTI
She is more popular than ever now.
The average joe public think she's a crackhead junkie, certainly no icon.
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23 November 2006, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by KiwiGTI
Kate Moss is an iconic British fashion model, she looks fantastic and has amazing versatility in her looks. Probably the best Britain has produced. An extremely large number of luxury brands use her.