8. Holy Roman Emperor HENRY IV, who was excommunicated after calling for Pope Gregory VII's resignation and appointing his own bishops, stood barefoot in the snow for three days in January 1077 to apologize in hope that the Holy Father would lift the excommunication.
Gregory did so, but Henry was back at it a few years later and was excommunicated again.
9. After MADONNA received a bouquet of hydrangeas from a fan in 2011, she sniffed, "I absolutely loathe hydrangeas." The negative reaction from the remark inspired her to produce a short video in which she pretended to apologize to the bouquet but then stomped on it and said she liked roses better.
10. Apologies are generally seen as gracious, but GEORGE STEINBRENNER's was an exception to the rule. The Yankees owner issued a written apology to New York fans after his team lost the 1981 World Series. This not only angered his players, but also seemed to disparage the team they played, the Los Angeles Dodgers.
As the Soup Nazi Would Say, "No Hydrangeas for YOU!! --Cooter
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