A Knighthood for Richard Whiteley

"What is the probability that Richard would have been made a knight had he survived? I need to know because punters are pestering me for odds. When someone posts the probability and I've taken the bets, I then need to know whether he would in fact have bee"

"a Cool,Cool Guy"

"What's this about punching the Queen? Do we all get a turn? Don't worry - I will bow first and everything."

"Hello. I might die soon myself, so I'm not sure if I should apply for a Knighthood now or later. I still remember the day when I found out I had cervical cancer like it was yesterday. "Hello Indian Big Brother house - this is the Indian version of Davina!"

"A true legend. Will be sadly missed."

"We do think that he deserves more recognition for his work on Countdown, especially from his own profession."

"You've given me a good idea Ian. Rachel's getting a bit big for her boots anyway. I'm gonna take her down!"

"Sad to see him go. Let's see this petition reach the top 25 at petition online!"

"As an ex-contestant I support this petition wholeheartedly."

"I tell you, if Ricahrd Whiteley can't get a Knighthood just because he's dead, then it would be political correctness gone viral."

"With the years "inside" well and truly behind him, Richard was just beginning to rebuild his reputation when his life was taken. Perhaps a fair exchange would be to give him a Knighthood."

"Arise ... Sir Punmeister"

"Dennis, we should meet up! My edition of Monololy has a Richard Whiteley playing piece! Imagine putting them together!"

"Sex God"

"knight him"

"That was beautiful, Brian. The love I feel from this petition is enormous. I am literally weeping with emotion."

"As a fellow heroin addict, I feel Richard was deserving of the knighthood because he kicked the habit before the bucket (just)."

"Mi deziras la reĝinon don richard whiteley kavalirecon, je Dio. Lia kadavro meritas ĉi tiu pli ol ĉi tiu propozicio meritas tradukantan privet Japana. Haki!"

"he deserves it more than any halfwit football player!"

"The Queen could Knight each individual AIDS virus. Ironically being laden with armour and a horse would probably make them less lethal."

"I remember the funny stories he read out from the viewers. "I was waiting at a bus stop, when the bus arrived. I got on and it took me to my destination. And then I got off the bus.""