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Survey: Geldof is celebrity most admired by teenagers

Bob Geldof has been named as the celebrity that most teenagers admire, according to a poll for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

The Irish rock star turned campaigner was picked by 19% of those questioned in a survey on role models to mark the 50th anniversary of the scheme.

Olympic gold winning athlete Dame Kelly Holmes came second with 18%, while Sir Richard Branson was third with 16%.

The Irish rock star turned campaigner was picked by 19% of those questioned in a survey on role models to mark the 50th anniversary of the scheme.

Olympic gold winning athlete Dame Kelly Holmes came second with 18%, while Sir Richard Branson was third with 16%.
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Fourth was former England soccer captain David Beckham who was admired by nearly 12% of teens.

Celebrity Big Brother winner Chantelle Houghton notched up only 5%, while drug addicted rock star Pete Doherty came bottom of the list the teenagers were shown with just under 2%.

Research by the award scheme found that British teenagers give up around two million voluntary hours each year serving their community, the equivalent of £9 million in unpaid labour hours.

Young Britons admire expertise (23%), but most (75%) were impressed by those who had "done something for the good of someone else".

Nine out of ten of those questioned said it was important to volunteer time to help improve the local community.

Peter Westgarth, chief executive of the Duke of Edinburgh`s Award, said: "It`s time young people of the UK were recognised for the work they do in the community.

"This research shows it`s not all about chasing fame, our younger generation really do care about their country.

"It`s refreshing to see so many young British teenagers looking up to positive role models who have really worked hard on behalf of others and gained recognition for services to the country."

Since the Duke of Edinburgh set up the scheme in 1956, more than 3.5 million young people have participated in the UK.

Aimed at both able-bodied and disabled youngsters, it has become one of the best-known self-development adventure schemes for 14 to 25-year-olds.

:: A total of 4,299 young people were questioned in the poll.


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Well if these young people are all in the UK, someone tell them to buy tickets to Bob's gigs please.

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Most of them probably only admire him for Live Aid/8 and what he done for Africa not for his music.

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Jules wrote:

Well if these young people are all in the UK, someone tell them to buy tickets to Bob's gigs please.

 




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rekamakovics wrote:

Most of them probably only admire him for Live Aid/8 and what he done for Africa not for his music.
Wonder if they know of his music ... 

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That is doubtful, apart from the very discerning teenager and those of you who participate in this forum, of course. They may not even know he's a singer. I remember over hearing a conversation between a young couple (early 20s at the most) on the way back from Live8. Their conversation was rather loud and couldn't be avoided - although they were in the seats in front of us. The male party did not that Bob Geldof had ever sung. The female laughed, but said she knew he was singer but didn't know what he'd ever actually sung.

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Teenagers these days - so dull.

Kelly Holmes - Richard Branston Pickle

Fcuk me - this generation need some education and some good drugs.



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oh gee thanks arrgee!

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yeah thanks!! lol

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ArrGee wrote: Fcuk me - this generation need some education and some good drugs.


And a good shot of anti-conservatism.  I may be saying something you all know, but ArrGee's use of 'fcuk' reminded me of the perfume/after-shave marketed under that name.  The company involved defended the name, as it was short for 'French Connection United Kingdom'.  There's no doubt it's clever marketing, but after it was released in the US there were so many complaints (and knowing the US, a law suit or three), that it was banned from sale under the 'fcuk' name.


Instead, every package had to have the name 'French Connection United Kingdom' as the brand name, with not a 'fcuk' to be seen anywhere.


I've seen it here, and yes, it does immediately read as f*ck; but that's the point isn't it?  Eye-catching - certainly.  But it's only a fragrance, not a WMD.


Before I cop it, my comment isn't meant to offend the teenagers on this forum.  It's a much more general statement about what seems to be a huge lack (or suppresion?) of alternative views to the incredible conservatism of the teenager's world.


Wonder if the US could tolerate another Woodstock ...


Would anyone go?????


PS ArrGee - I've just noticed your new signature - love it!!!  BTW, what is he singing at the end of 'Banana Republic'?



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In the US, if there was another "Woodstock" in the 1960s spirit-type of event, young people wouldn't probably go - as they are used to the corporate-sponsored type of concerts.


I believe people my age (Generation X) and people from the next older generation (Baby Boomers - original Woodstock generation) would go.  The fundamentalists would be up in arms and all our names would go on a list of subversives.


I think it would be fun...we need more peace, love and understanding. 


peace & take care,


debm


 



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dam9191: I'm Gen X as well, and I think you're right on all the points you've made.


It's just a tad scary though that 5 of the leaders of the G8 are 'Baby Boomers', if that era is defined as 1946 - 1960 where people are now aged 46 - 60.


 


Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper 30 April 1959 - now 47


German Chancellor Angela Merkel 17 July 1954 - now 52


UK Prime Minister Tony Blair  May 6 1953 - now 53


Russian President Vladimir Putin 7 October 1952 - now 53


US President Dubya 6 July 1946 - now 60


 


The three pre-boomers are:


Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi 8 January 1942 - now 64


Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi 9 August 1939 - now 66


French Prime Minister Jaques Chirac 29 November 1932 - now 73


 


Wonder what they were all doing when 'Woodstock' was on!


 


Just as well we've got 'Baby Boomer' (Sir) Bob Geldof to chill us out (5 October 1951 - now 54) ... When his 'management' aren't screwing things up


 


PS Yes, I do need a life.



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Julia wrote:

 PS ArrGee - I've just noticed your new signature - love it!!!  BTW, what is he singing at the end of 'Banana Republic'?

Fcuk me! I don't know what he's talking about either! (and also that was MMBullyBuddyGP's question)


PS I use fcuk rather than f u c k due to the profanity checker, otherwise **** appears.



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MrsRatSinger wrote:

Jules wrote: Well if these young people are all in the UK, someone tell them to buy tickets to Bob's gigs please.  


 


hey i did ! for me and my mum!



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Yes Cazzy, I know you did and the few that come on here also did. But you must tell your friends too!

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well next time he tours i'm gonna gather a whole group of friends to go...maybe then people will actually stand up and dance...i mean is it any wonder he's fed up when he turns up at a gig to be greeted by a bunch of people sitting still and smiling politely

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The problem is Tango the venues don't like it when people get up and dance these days sadly. Bob usually gets us up at the end and we don't get pushed back to our seats then. In the old days there was never a problem.

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Jules wrote: In the old days there was never a problem.


In the olden days you weren't supposed to stand on the seats, though no-one seemed to care too much in 1980 at 'The Police' concert when we balanced on the top of the back of the seats!  



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yeah but hull was just a hall...whats the problem with moving around in a hall...we couldnt have stood on the seats cos they would have collapsed so that wasnt an issue...everyones just so safety/insurance obsessed these days in case someone sues them or whatever that they 4get about the fun.it sux

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Tango wrote: everyones just so safety/insurance obsessed these days in case someone sues them or whatever that they 4get about the fun.it sux


Yep - that's the reason.  And I agree it sux.



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Jules wrote:


Yes Cazzy, I know you did and the few that come on here also did. But you must tell your friends too!


sure will! any excuse to go to a gig and they will go



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