Britain's top 300 intellectuals

lexia

http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2011/may/08/top-300-british-intellectuals?intcmp=239

Naturally disappointed that I haven't made the list - however I do "know" someone on it, under the philosophers !

Probably the list makers couldn't decide which category to put me in ...

Which category would you be in ? (if you woz interlectchewal that is )

LadyRenate

Ooh, Brian Cox made the list. -swoon-

I would be in all of the categories, naturally. ;)

Jenny

I shall give that question some intellectual thought ..

Neph

[quote=IrishAutumn]Ooh, Brian Cox made the list. -swoon-[/quote]

And to think once he thought it would be a good idea to be in a band! :P

Ok why are there no interlectual artists? Coz dat is where I'd be!!

LadyRenate

[quote=Neph]And to think once he thought it would be a good idea to be in a band![/quote]

Oh, the follies of youth.... ;)
I love his shows. I love astronomy.

Jennymf

Amazed that Dora didn't make it either, unless she has another name. I agree intellectual Artist would be nice.

Carol

No comment...;)

Jennymf

I find Dora really intellectual

St Force

They left my name out!

Lou Treleaven

[quote=IrishAutumn]I love his shows. I love astronomy. [/quote] I like how his name is always followed by the phrase, 'the rock'n'roll physicist'!

Nice to see Clive Anderson on there. I thought there'd be more musicians though.

megrose

Interesting list - thanks Lexia.

I know Tom Paulin - lovely man. He was one of my tutors at Nottingham University. Don't hear much of him now - he used to be everywhere.

Lou Treleaven

Omnipresent?

Jediya

[quote=Neph]And to think once he thought it would be a good idea to be in a band![/quote]

Well, you know.. Things can only get better ;)

lexia

[quote=Neph]Ok why are there no interlectual artists? [/quote]

This is what I thought as soon as I saw the list. Is it 'cos they can't spell ?
;)
nb: am sure dora is in there but under another name ...

Lolli

They left me off so they didn't make others feel inadequate, as I am a greater Polymath than Stephen Fry

Marc.B

I received a letter asking me if I wanted to be included in the lists.

Dear Mr Brosghan
We are putting together a list of very clever people and would like to include your name. Imagine Mr Broskhan how you would feel to see your name amongst the brainy people of the world. The Brosgana household would be proud to see your name as a clever dick who knows loads. If you would like to see your name included Mr Brosssnam then simply return this letter in the 'Yes' envelope along with the completed DD details. Reply within 14 days and receive a free gift of a Albert Einstein statuette. Imagine how jealous your neighbours will be when they see this adourning your mantle. Not only will your name be added to the list but every month you will receive a copy of Quantum Theory and Physics in a Nutshell.

Now if all those people on the list fell for this I don't think they're that bloody intellectual!!!

Lolli

@ marc :D

Betsie

I expected to see Stephen Fry in the list but he's not included

Jediya

Either my joke was bad... or no one got it. Probably a bit of both.

pbw

LOL Marc.B

:D

pbw

[quote=Jediya]Well, you know.. Things can only get better [/quote]
:D LOL Jediya

dora

[quote=Jennymf]I find Dora really intellectual [/quote]



"collapses with lol, rolls around on floor, does impression of a dying fly"

Neph

[quote=Jediya]Either my joke was bad... or no one got it. Probably a bit of both[/quote]

I got it but I've been away for a few days so only just saw it - I thought it was funny!

dora

"penny has just dropped, groans in a nice way" :)

Jennymf

told you , you were intellectual Dora

dora

Possibly I was, in another life Jennymmmmmmph :)

pbw

[quote=dora] does impression of a dying fly"[/quote]

Wot, the spinning round 'n the buzzing wings 'n all that?

dora

zzzzzz yeeeezzzzzzzzz :)

Carol

Kan I b an intulecktooal?

Lolli

ann mee two? Karroll must orlreddy bee wun. She rote a very long werd, wiv five syllabubs