and you thought your job sucked

[anotheranon]

Historically, it could always be worse - a lot worse: Worst Jobs in History, hosted by Tony Robinson ("Blackadder"'s Baldrick). I took the quiz and got off easy:

You scored 75 points.

70 to 100 You’re bold as brass and brave as a lion, but not such a messy pup. You might be prepared to cope with being an Arming squire with its potential for you becoming a knight, but you’re actually ideally suited to some of the high-risk worst jobs such as Topman, Powder monkey, fish-fingered Viking sailor/warrior, outnumbered Riding officer, Petardier's assistant or even Guillemot-egg collector.

I've actually seen a couple of episodes of the series - funny and educational but don't watch it while eating :P

Comments

[quasigeostrophy.livejournal.com]

Who's showing that in the States?

[anotheranon.livejournal.com]

I heard that Discovery was showing it. I saw it streamed online, but can't remember where.

[flummoxicated.livejournal.com]

I saw this in January (I think) on the History channel. I hope I can get it on tape, it's amazing!

[http://users.livejournal.com/_rabidwombat_/]

I scored 95. The quiz was cute. :)

[jlsjlsjls.livejournal.com]

Wow! I scored 100! Guess I'll be competing with Baldrick for HIS job. :p

100 and above There’s not much that you’re afraid of – especially mucky stuff. In fact, if you’ve ever wondered what that funny smell is, it may be you. You’re ideally suited to some of our tougher, grimier jobs. Try Fuller, rootling around inside a sheep as a Violin string-maker, Nit picker, Tanner or, for the upwardly mobile, Groom of the stool.

[anotheranon.livejournal.com]

You've got a stronger stomach than me! Of the 2 episodes I saw, fulling looked like the most hideous (not to mention unhealthy) job of the entire group!

[jlsjlsjls.livejournal.com]

It's that farmyard childhood of mine ... I got hardened to guck and guts and goo ***grin***