In spite of some mild backlash against them, the “ask the…” threads look like they’re here to stay. I don’t mind them as long as people don’t get carried away with it and start posting “ask the…” threads with silly topics. I’ve even learned some interesting things from the threads I have followed/posted on and there are some others I would like to see:
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[li] Ask the telemarketer- If anyone is brave enough to admit to being one or having been one.[/li][li] Ask the repo man- Again, interesting, albeit perhaps reviled job to anyone who has been on the receiving end.[/li][li] Ask the pilot- I’m sure pilots would have lots of interesting things to say about their jobs.[/li][li] Ask the TV news anchor/reporter- I’ve stored up a few questions that I would like to ask one.[/li][/ul]
Please be realistic with your suggestions. In other words, use suggestions which are likely to spawn such a thread from a fellow doper whose career or other expertise or other related experiences would allow him/her to post such a thread. No ridiculous, off-the-wall suggestions such as “Ask the serial killer”, please.
For reference to see if your proposed thread has already been done, I have linked the Compendium of “Askthe…” threads thread.
I could have sworn that there was a Ask the Telemarketer thread. The person didn’t seem to be the person on the phone, but someone who worked for a telemarketing company. The thread got kinda hot.
OK, I’ll post the first question. Why is it that moderators seem to dislike/frown upon/loathe/despise/hate/fear/be disgusted by/disdain/have nightmares about “Ask the…” threads?
Ask the truck stop shower cleaner.
Ask the peeping tom.
ask the editer of a dictionary or any other book company.
Ask the Peep show moper.
Ask the creator of the universe.
Ask the creator of a universe.
Ask the creator of striaghtdope.
Imagine how frustrating that’d be though, every question answered with a question…:dubious:
“Well how many patients do you think I see in a day?” :rolleyes:
What about ask the crack addict?
Ask the dead man walking?
Ask the split personality with opposing views sufferer?