What Would Your Job Be in the Renaissance Era?

Brian Whitney

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The Renaissance Era was known as a great time of rebirth, but even then people had jobs they had to do. What would your job be in this well-known era?

How would your friends describe you?

They'd say I'm tough.

They'd say I'm fashionable.
They'd say I'm friendly.

They'd say I'm outgoing.

Do you like working with your hands?

I love it.

I enjoy it.
I hate it.

I could go either way.

How many pairs of shoes do you have?

Between five and ten pairs.

More than 20.
Between 10 and 20 pairs.

Between one and four pairs.

What do you do if unexpected guests show up?

I turn off the lights and hide.

I invite them in, but I am bummed about it.
I love unexpected guests!

I crank some tunes and try and start a party.

How musically talented are you?

Not at all.

Not very.
I am okay.

I am very talented.

What was your favorite class in school?

Gym.

English.
Social studies.

Music.

What was your social group in school?

I was one of the jocks.

I was one of the cheerleaders.
I was one of the popular crowd.

I was one of the emo/goth crowd.

What would be a good job for you?

A dog walker.

A retail sales clerk.
A phone salesperson.

A Disney cast member.

Do you mind being told what to do?

I hate it.

I don't like it much.
I can deal with it as long as I get paid.

I can handle it.

Do you like horses?

Love them!

No, they freak me out.
They are okay.

I have never been around them.

How many good friends do you have?

One.

Two or three.
Over five.

Four or five.

Have you ever played in a cover band?

No, I don't play any instruments.

No, I don't like to play on stage.
Yes.

No way, I only play originals.

Who would you be at a big concert?

The roadie.

The costume designer.
The Master of Ceremonies.

The lead singer.

How would you choose to work out?

I go to the gym.

I would take a yoga class.
I use an home gym.

I go for a run.

Who are you at work?

I'm the quiet serious one.

I'm the one with good ideas.
I'm the chatty one.

I'm the office prankster.

How do you impress your potential dates?

I try and show them how in shape I am.

I try and show them how in style I am..
With my charming personality.

With my talent.

How comfortable are you saying "Dost"?

Not very.

Kind of.
Totally.

Umm, do I have to?

What do you do on a typical Friday night?

I hang out at home and read a book.

I go out on a date.
I have people over.

I go out and party.

What kind of music is your favorite?

Metal.

Taylor Swift.
The Eagles.

Some old time banjo music.

What movie would you go see?

A crime thriller.

A romance.
A comedy.

A musical.

How much money would you need to make?

Decent money.

Good money.
Very good money.

Ehh. Whatever.

What renaissance phrase would you be most likely to say?

"Thou art a strapping young lad."

"Mine eyes doth taketh interest in thee."
"Did thou eat most well?"

"Sit you down and have a listen."

How into camping are you?

I could take it or leave it.

I don't like it, too messy.
I hate it, I like fine hotels.

I love it.

Which reality t.v. show is your favorite?

"Forged in Fire."

"Project Runway."
"Hotel Impossible."

"The Voice."

Where would you like to live?

In the country?

In the city.
On the coast.

In a college town.

How is your hair?

Who cares?

Fabulous.
Not so great.

Pretty good.

Which renaissance artist do you most identify with?

Michelangelo.

Leonardo da Vinci.
Raphael.

Donatello.

How would you handle a confrontation with a stranger at a bar?

I take him out with a roundhouse kick.

I ignore him.
I buy him a drink.

I talk my way out of it.

What type of dog do you like best?

A Great Dane.

A corgi.
A yellow Labrador.

A mutt.

Who would you be in mythology?

Thor.

Arachne.
Zeus.

Apollo.

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