Crazy court rulings these days, I tell ya. One court here in Germany, for instance, just ruled that Edward Snowden HIMSELF cannot receive an honorary degree from the University of Rostock
This is because – now get this – providing controversial and politically charged intelligence service data does not constitute a scientific achievement.
What do ya thinka that? What a bunch of jurisprudence. Why, that’s absolutely positively, uh… Wait a minute. Sure makes sense to me, come to think of it (is that why this court decision is so outrageous?). But now let’s move on. So who the hell are these wackos from the University of Rostock?
Ist die Bereitstellung brisanter Geheimdienst-Daten eine besondere wissenschaftliche Leistung oder nicht?
Observing Hermann 
[ Smiles ] The University of Rostock probably needs to rethink their philosophy.
Yes, but the University can most certainly honor him with a Doctor of Arts. A newly elected head of state, named Obama or something, received the Nobel Prize for just getting elected or something.