Take The Quiz! Professor Or Hobo?
This might be too "in academia," but as somebody who goes to academic conferences, I loved it. (And scored 8 out of 10.)
The quiz is here: "Prof or Hobo?"
I'm guessing nobody will get their tightywhities in a wad like female scientists do when people post lists of the hottest ladies in science.
On a related note, my boyfriend once described himself as "disheveled in an employed sort of way." I love that about him.
"disheveled in an employed sort of way."
I get this way when working on deadlines (in academia). Apartment goes to hell, beard gets scraggly, suits become hoodies; going full-hobo is entirely plausible if this persists.
Kevin at May 8, 2013 7:00 AM
Amy Alkon
https://www.advicegoddess.com/archives/2013/05/take-the-quiz-p.html#comment-3701365">comment from KevinI'm working crazy hours now -- my book, which is science-based, which makes it hard to write, is due at the end of June. Yesterday, I took a shower in the evening. It was one of the most glorious recent experiences of my life.
Amy Alkon
at May 8, 2013 7:09 AM
Woot! Scored ten out of ten right! It was easy. Why? Don't just look at the faces, look also at the backgrounds. Where were the photos taken? Condition of clothes. Even just the light in the eyes of the subjects. Thanks for this one, it was fun!
Carl Pietrantonio at May 8, 2013 7:09 AM
Amy Alkon
https://www.advicegoddess.com/archives/2013/05/take-the-quiz-p.html#comment-3701367">comment from Carl PietrantonioThanks - I loved it. I also used context clues.
Amy Alkon
at May 8, 2013 7:11 AM
8/10 I also used context clues Think they could also add in a 3rd one: Hobo, Professor, Murderer. And toss in an early picture of Charlie Manson and the Unibomber.
Joe J at May 8, 2013 8:25 AM
8/10, and I used the "broken nose" clue.
Hint: profs usually only get into knock-down, drag-out fights via words, not fists.
I R A Darth Aggie at May 8, 2013 9:00 AM
7/10 here, pretty easy when they wear camera's...
wtf at May 8, 2013 11:57 AM
6/10. Lesson learned: Don't judge the man by whether the stuff in the background has an "academic" look.
AMartel at May 8, 2013 3:42 PM
Well, I got all the hobos right at least
lujlp at May 8, 2013 4:17 PM
Scored 10 out of 10. Looked at the hair and clothes, but the profs also look healthier.
cosmo at May 8, 2013 9:22 PM
My results were that I am 60% Hobo/40% Computer Science Prof.
Oh well...
The Former Banker at May 8, 2013 10:34 PM
I did 7/10. I could usually tell by teeth or lack thereof.
Jim P. at May 8, 2013 10:47 PM
10/10 but I volunteer for a homeless project which might have made it easier.
Caedmon at May 9, 2013 7:11 AM
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