Apple's Jonathan Ive Awarded Knighthood

[kazzav]

Well Done

Congrats Sir Johnny! You definitely deserve it!

 

[GQB]

This is "honor" is so *** stupid.

I am ashamed to be a human sometimes

I join in being ashamed of you.

 

[kazzav]

Well Done

Congrats Sir Johnny! You deserve it!

 

[topmounter]

Does this mean he has to wear one of those silly powdered wigs all the time?

 

[ThunderSkunk]

Ive is class.

Hats off!

 

[Night Spring]

Well Ive is British, and a Knighthood is one of the biggest honours our country can bestow upon someone, recognising excellence in their work, and their impact in the world. Its a pretty big deal to British people who receive an award like this.

Exactly. The US doesn't have knighthood, but it has other awards to recognize exceptional achievement. For instance, Steve Jobs was awarded one called "National Medal of Technology."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jobs#Honors_and_public_recognition

 

[Gaget_Girl06]

Love his work and dedication to Apple products. Congrats to Sir Ive.

 

[chrono1081]

I am ashamed to be a human sometimes

Go Ive!!!

He definitely deserved it. He had an enormous impact on design.

Also to all those saying they're "ashamed to be human because someone got an award" grow up and get over yourselves. Be glad there is happy news for once. Don't worry we didn't forget the tons of tragedies happening all over the world, but its nice to hear something positive for a change since positive things happen too and are just as news worthy.

 

[Yumunum]

Does he get to design his own armor?

 

[gramirez2012]

Awesome! He deserves it!

 

[dethmaShine]

Congrats Ive. What an achievement.

Apple must be so proud of this.

 

[Winter Charm]

Imagine what he could do to make armors simpler and more efficient if he designed his own armor!

I can almost see it.

Ive Industries.
Top class weapons and armor design.

 

[Tonewheel]

I hear the Knighthood comes with a razor....

 

[Rychy]

Congrats Ive! That's pretty awesome!

 

[i.mac]

I wonder, how is Sam-clone.idev-sung going to copy, steal or otherwise copy this award?

 

[rocknblogger]

I am ashamed to be a human sometimes

What is wrong with you? Do you lack the ability to be happy for someone other than yourself or are you just a bitter human being who by never achieving anything meaningful must insult and minimize others who are talented and do something meaningful.

 

[silroc]

Yes, jealousy is part of being human.

Jealous of this stupid man-made farce of an award? Ummmm no. No care for Brits or their made up royal family BS....


Am I jealous of his talent? Sure!!! Would I like his money? Of course!!!

Jealous of this farce award? No!

 

[hleewell]

Along with Moshe Safdie, this guy is one of my Design heroes, yeah !!!
Congrats Jonny !!

 

[Rot'nApple]

There was video of the auspicious occasion...

Is Siri the 'damsel in distress'...

Congrats, Sir Jon!
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[chrono1081]

There was video of the auspicious occasion...

Is Siri the 'damsel in distress'...

Congrats, Sir Jon!
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I thought you couldn't use the first name? I thought it had to be Sir Ive or Sir Jonathan Ive?

(I could be waaay wrong as I am not from that part of the world).

 

[tmagman]

great recognition for a man behind some truly iconic and perspective changing ideas.

 

[KPOM]

I thought you couldn't use the first name? I thought it had to be Sir Ive or Sir Jonathan Ive?

(I could be waaay wrong as I am not from that part of the world).

No, it's lords who go by last names.

While I understand the concept of the awards, it's probably about time to modernize it and eliminate the titles of nobility (which harken back to a fixed system of classes, almost like castes, back in medieval days). In the US, the highest civilian honor is the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The highest military honor is the Congressional Medal of Honor. These are simply awards that don't convey fancy titles or letters after names. They are also awarded far less frequently.

 

[2IS]

That's great... Now when's the iPad 3 coming?

 

[enzos]

Sir Jonny

I thought you couldn't use the first name? I thought it had to be Sir Ive or Sir Jonathan Ive?

(I could be waaay wrong as I am not from that part of the world).

Yes, you're way wrong, it should be the first name. Sir Jonny or Sir Jonathan (Ive), never Sir Ive. Of course, he's remains (Mr) Jonny Ive to Americans but Sir Jonathan if he's being formally addressed in a Commonwealth country.

Silly relict of a bygone age but nonetheless currently the highest honour that can be bestowed on a British citizen (for outstanding service, etc.).

 

[avro707]

Well done Sir. Thoroughly deserved honour.

If I'm not mistaken, he was already CBE, and now KBE. Not bad.

Since this is something valid in the Commonwealth, I can't see the reason for some people here to get so flustered and up-in-arms about this. It's not the end of the world.