IF you’ve got a PhD, an OBE or are an MP, you can put it after your name. But what about the rest of us? Martin Bishop UA, IAR outlines a few:
UOR – Understands Offside Rule
All BSc means is a four-year degree in applied mathematics. The offside rule is far harder, to the point that even professional referees with a team of video assistants don’t get it. While footballing lightweights flounder, anyone with these letters can confidently step in and settle all debate on whether Sterling was denied a goalscoring opportunity.
POM – Paid Off Mortgage
You could have QC, for Queen’s Consul, or you could have this genuine life-changer. If you own your house outright you’re always shoehorning it into conversation, and now you can have it on a business card. If you paid it off early you can use POME.
CBWtO – Can Bring Women to Orgasm
A KCVO is a mere Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order. With these letters you can do something Queen Victoria thought only Albert capable of. Imagine the thrill of superiority as you type these letters after your name on a covering letter to a new employer.
UA – Understands Apostrophes
It’s or its? Their or they’re? Any long-serving lollipop lady can get an OBE, but how many of them understand when and where to use an apostrophe? Greengrocers will nod in respect as you approach. Note: you might think a BA in English would bestow this power, but only if you’ve not met any English graduates.
CCP – Can Change a Plug
Not for you getting an electrician out for a two-minute job and watching him laugh all the way to his van. Anyone with CCP after their name can change a plug, replace a fuse and even fit a dimmer switch without any fuss. And they don’t even have to look at a YouTube tutorial.
IAR – Indicates At Roundabouts
Anyone who indicate at roundabouts deserves a royal honour but will have to settle for adding IAR. It’s not only a driving accolade, it demonstrates to the world that you’re kind and considerate and thinks of others. Unlike Audi and BMW drivers who’ll never get the CBWtO.
