This article from Singapore's leading newspaper discusses the extraordinary number of Kennedy-Western University honorary doctors there. It is referred to as "dubious." I like that word. I may add it to the arsenal along with "less-than-wonderful" "dreadful" and so on. http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/education/story/0,1870,126316,00.html
Here's a nice picture of Dennis Wee receiving his honorary K-W doctorate: Dennis Wee. Beautiful academic gown. I'm sure he got his money's worth. (Incidentally, we discussed this article in a previous thread in June: Wisconsin International University rakes in the dough.)