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I was surfing around on the internet a couple of weeks ago, and came across something rather interesting.  It’s really fairly impossible to preface what it actually is with something witty, so I’m just going to come out and say, for anyone who ever wanted to be knighted, well, you can.

That’s right, there is an ‘official’ internet site selling nobility titles.  It’s taken me the interim two weeks since seeing this site for it to really sink in.  Really, when I saw it, I laughed, scrolled through it a bit, and went on about my business.  I thought about it today though, and thought, what a good scam.  Really though, has anyone ever read the requirements of becoming, and/or receiving a title of nobility?  I haven’t.  Then think about, how many of you, have ever wanted one?  Exactly.

What an intelligent product to sell.  Titles.  And, on the internet!  You don’t even have to fly to England and meet the Queen.  You can type in payment info, hit the confirm button, and blamo!  You’re a Duke.  Or, a Lord.  Or, a Lady.  Sorry guys, purchasing a title does not in fact give you a seat in the House of Lords.  Also, sorry kids, purchased titles are not in fact, hereditary.  You will have to save your allowance to continue the grandeur.

I think it would be pretty hilarious if I purchased the ‘lady’ title.  Anyone who has ever heard me speak, knows I am most assuredly, not English.  However much I attempt an Irish accent at times, sorry for those of you who were fooled, I’m actually American.  Going with that, I can’t imagine the ridicule that would go along with my American accent telling people I have been granted the title of Lady.  I think it would be easier to just change my name to Lady LaPoint, instead of Jess.  That would be a bit more believable.  Either that, or I should really start working on my accent. 

For other people though, it may be quite logical.  I’m not sure who they are, but they could be out there.  Minnie Driver seems to do fantastic accents, I think she should be Lady Minnie Driver.  Maybe that’s what we should do.  With Parliament, and a Prime Minister, I’m sure the English Queen doesn’t have too much to do.  Perhaps she should take petitions for nobility.  Any nominations for nobility may be sent to me, and I’ll make sure the Queen puts it on her ‘to do’ list.