I think this quiz has aspirations confused with reality...
| Your Word is "Fearless" |
 You believe the biggest risk is being afraid and missing out on something amazing. Sometimes your fearlessness means you're daring. You enjoy risky activities. And sometimes your fearlessness means you're courageous. You're brave enough to do the right thing, even when it's scary. |
(And I know I owe some people thank-yous for awards... thank you! will post something more soon!)
Yup, I got "fearless", too. But I knew it was going to be skewed when the second question asked me whether, in the 17th century, I would be a poet, philosopher, explorer, or inventor -- when the real answer would probably be "poverty-stricken old crone whose smart mouth gets her hauled before the Inquisition." Which, by the way, I *would* fear.
Posted by: Notorious Ph.D. | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 07:15 PM
Oh yeah, I had the same reaction! I was like, wait, where's "courtesan"??
Posted by: New Kid on the Hallway | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 07:50 PM
I was looking for dairy maid, myself on that one. Or dead. I don't think I'd have survived to adulthood.
I left it blank.
Posted by: Bardiac | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 08:16 PM
Now, I think you are fearless. Anyone who can drop everything to go to law school and survive the first year is truly fearless!
Posted by: Seeking Solace | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 07:28 AM
My word is "WHY:
"You see life as complicated and intriguing. The only thing you know for sure is that you haven't figured it all out yet.
You question everything and believe very little. And whatever you believe is likely to change.
"You are interested in theories, philosophies, and religions... even if you don't buy into any of them.
You are also fascinated by how things work. You'd like to understand as much in the world as possible."
Not a bad guess from only 5 questions!
Posted by: Historiann | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 09:36 AM
I'm another fearless one.
Posted by: timna | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 01:28 PM
We always knew you were fearless ;-)
Posted by: kellyinkansas | Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 09:34 AM
Heh, thanks for the reassurance on my fearlessness, guys! To me, going to law school was the less scary route, but I guess mileage varies.
Posted by: New Kid on the Hallway | Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 06:43 AM