Harrison Ford Elected to Archaeological Institute Board

The Archaeoligical Institute of America has chosen to recognize Harrison Ford’s contribution to their craft by electing him to their Board of Directors.

Yahoo says:

Harrison Ford, who portrays the adventure-seeking Indiana Jones, has been elected to the Boston-based organization’s board of directors. The group promotes archaeological excavation, research, education and preservation worldwide.AIA President Brian Rose says Ford’s Indiana Jones character has played a major part in stimulating interest in archaeological exploration.

Without pulp heroes like Dr Jones, archaeology may not have been glamorized in films at all. Maybe they are hoping with Indiana Jones on their board that more of them members will be sent to find mysterious wonders of a forgotten era. And melt Nazis.

Despite the respect and honour given I am often surprised by this as I wonder just what Harrison Ford brings to the table. Literally. What qualifications does he have that would make him a valid member of an Archaeological Institution? Perhaps like an honorary degree, this position holds little value and is more about the respect to the character and the actor that brought him to life.

Do you think this is a waste of time for these organizations, or a respected tradition to pay due tribute.

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