What Linda's Asking

Linda answered five questions from Deena who answered five questions from Shalee.

Then Linda wrote five questions for me and a few others who commented on her blog. So, here are the questions, the answers and a charge to anyone who reads this and hasn't enough sense to Fear the Odd One: Leave me a comment and I'll ask you five random questions. Given the length of time I've been dipping from the shallow end of the blog pool, I'd weigh this choice carefully if I were you.

LET THE RANDOM COMMENCE!

1. What is one thing you'd like to do but do not have the courage to do? And why don't you do it? What's the worst that could happen, anyway??
Skydive. I'm afraid to die. I could die.

(This is easier than I thought.)

2. Describe your worst date. Did your poor fellow know it was your worst date? What did you learn about yourself from this experience?

My worst date was when I was about 15. I don't remember anything about the guy except that he picked me up on his motorcycle. I don't remember his name, or how we met. Nothing. He took me to Harry Bear's and I complained about the food and bragged about my social status at my high school. He took me straight home (the date lasted less than an hour), and when he said he'd call me I shot back, "You'd better!", because I learned Sassy from Tiger Beat. Never heard from him again. Imagine! And where were my parents that they let me leave with some stranger guy on a motorcycle for cryin' out Pete?!?

I have a sneaking suspicion this rates pretty low on Motorcycle Dude's Date-o-Meter, too. I learned not to take dating tips from Tiger Beat Magazine.

3. You are at a nationally televised Presidential White House press conference as part of the press corps. President Bush calls on you because you are waving your hand around like a wild woman. You stand, but suddenly, your heart races, your mouth dries, and you're seeing stars. You can't remember your brilliant question or utter a single syllable. The only thing you are able to do is sing. Remaining silent is not an option. What will you sing and why?

Easy breezy. Reach Out and Touch. Diana Ross, audience participation, world peace, I believe all the bases are covered.

4. If you were named "Supreme Blogging Commander of the Official World Wide Webbings of Intranets" or some such other prestigious title, what is the first rule you would lay down as non-negotiable?

That spelling and grammar errors are only permitted for the purpose of comedic effect. Those who really can't spell or write would be unplugged permanently and with no warnings. Oh! And all the blogs have to update daily and be interesting, funny and inspiring TO ME, which means all those tech blogs would blow away like chaff in the wind. Oh! And that three rules could be rolled into one big rule.

5. What's your favorite color? NOT!!! Instead: You are hiring someone for a position in your company. Nevermind which position. It's just your job to hire the best candidate and then tell your superior why you chose that person. If you choose unwisely, you get fired. The pressure is on. Which one will you choose?

A. Candidate A brought her Ipod and said she could listen to you and the music at the same time.

B. Candidate B challenged you to an arm wrestling match.

C. Candidate C threw up on your desk and immediately started asking questions about the job, like nothing had happened.

D. Candidate D stated that if he were hired, he would demonstrate his loyalty by having your corporate logo tattooed on his forearm.

So which one is it? Why? By the way, these are all true scenarios, as recorded at Strange But True Really Funny Job Interview Behavior.

The answer is "C". Why? Because in multiple choice, the answer is usually "C".