Monday, September 14, 2009

"The One Question Test"...really makes you think...

My life-long (literally) buddy Ralph sent me a computer letter that really set me back on my heels. It is called "The One Question Test."

It really made me examine my humanity, my Christianity, and my values. I felt an obligation to present it to all 8 of y'all. You take the test, and you'll be surprised how much it will tell you about yourself.



The One (1) Question Test

This test only has one question, but it's a very important one. By giving an honest answer, you will discover where you stand morally.. The test features an unlikely, completely fictional situation in which you will have to make a decision. Remember that your answer needs to be honest, yet spontaneous.

Please scroll down slowly and give due consideration to each line.

THE SITUATION:

You are in Florida , Miami to be specific. There is chaos all around you caused by a hurricane with severe flooding. This is a flood of biblical proportions. You are a photojournalist working for a major newspaper, and you're caught in the middle of this epic disaster. The situation is nearly hopeless.

You're trying to shoot career-making photos. There are houses and people swirling around you, some disappearing under the water. Nature is unleashing all of its destructive fury.

THE TEST:

Suddenly you see a man and a woman in the water.

They are fighting for their lives, trying not to be taken down with the debris.

You move closer. Somehow they look familiar.

You suddenly realize who they are. It's Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi!!

At the same time you notice that the raging waters are about to take them under forever.

You have two options: You can save their lives or you can shoot a dramatic Pulitzer Prize winning photo, documenting the deaths of two of the world's most powerful people.



THE QUESTION:

Here's the question, and please give an honest answer...

Would you select high contrast color film, or would you go with the classic simplicity of black and white?

8 comments:

  1. Well, with today's digital SLR cameras you can easily capture high contrast color and monochrome with just the click of a button. So I'd be doing both at 6 frames per second...

    ...and giving the world a great gift...

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  2. Heh! Leave it to you Dadman, to have your head in the 21st Century!

    And to give the question "an honest answer."

    Nyuk...

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  3. lol. I guess your hypothetical photographer has two film cameras because to switch film out would take so long that the shot would be missed.

    I like Dadman's approach since that's just a button push....

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  4. I have to be honest. I would throw the camera at Pelosi - and save Obama. His life then would belong to me and I've got lots of really dirty chores for him to do on the farm.

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  5. Ha! Yeah, the hen house probably could use a steward, huh Pat?

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  6. Wait - wouldn't Pelosi melt in all that water??? Just sayin'

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  7. Heck no they wouldn't melt!
    you know floats
    :)

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Don't cuss nobody out, okay?