Sir Bono? No, 'His Demigodness' will do
U2's Bono is now officially a "Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire." It's sorta like being Knight Rider, only with far less hair gel. The honor was bestowed upon Bono for his work to defeat poverty and disease in Africa.
Britain's ambassador to Ireland performed the ceremony today, though Bono was reportedly disappointed that no sword or kneeling was involved. Likewise, because he's not a British citizen, Bono cannot use the title of "sir."
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Thank God, I mean Bono, that Bono can't use the title of "Sir".
Don't get me wrong, I love U2, but Bono is starting to freak me out a little bit.
Posted by: Six | April 01, 2007 at 05:32 PM
bono is the anti-christ. cannot trust him and never will
Posted by: sdc | April 01, 2007 at 08:15 PM