The Fonz, OBE

**theborderer** · 17th September 11, 01:18 PM

Originally Posted by McClef

It stands for Order of the British Empire.

I was not aware that it could be awarded to an American though.

Foreigners may be awarded Honorary awards, and the OBE is Officer of the Order of the British Empire.

**McClef** · 17th September 11, 01:51 PM

Ah honorary - I suspected as much given that swearing allegiance to the Monarch would be required and something back in 1776 created a secession from the British Empire!

**seanachie** · 17th September 11, 04:22 PM

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**Standard** · 17th September 11, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by Father Bill

...or "AKA?"

AKA = Also Known As

**Chirs** · 17th September 11, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by McClef

Ah honorary - I suspected as much given that swearing allegiance to the Monarch would be required and something back in 1776 created a secession from the British Empire!

At that time, was it swearing to or swearing at? Hmmm

**McClef** · 18th September 11, 02:58 PM

It may have been swearing at George III but as things now are more pleasant it would be now a case of swearing to his great great great great granddaughter.

**Bugbear** · 18th September 11, 04:50 PM

Well, isn't anyone going to come up with a picture of Henry Winkler wearing a kilt?

And has a British monarch ever had an out of body experience while ruling?