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Why would we want you there?

Asked by AdventureElephants (1412points) December 23rd, 2015 from iPhone

After a cataclysmic event we have to rebuild the world and society from the ground up. What do you bring to the table? Impress us with your gifts.

I’m a hard worker, generally a positive thinker, a problem solver, a leader. I learn quickly and only need to be shown things once. I don’t have a green thumb but I’m a great cook. I don’t know jack about technology but I love physical labor. I know a lot of knots. I’m willing to procreate ;-)
Oh, and I have read a ton of survival biographies and watch shows like Survivorman. That has to be worth something.

Why would we want you? What do you have to offer?

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31 Answers

ZEPHYRA's avatar

A listener, adviser, people’s person willing to go to great lengths to help out. Excellent with children too!

ibstubro's avatar

I have great problem solving skills, and I can find a work-around to about any problem, if you can explain it too me clearly enough. I’m familiar with most of if the indigenous poisonous plants. I’m a master at throwing grown and gathered together and make if good, if not great. In that vein I’m good at feeding a lot of people with little resources.
I know tons of trivia, and I can tell a pretty good story. I almost have an English Ed. degree and I’ve experience at evaluating kids and designing a course of study for them.

On the down side, I’m 50+, fairly nearsighted, with poor digestion and tired feet. lol

jaytkay's avatar

I’m in. I can make alcohol from fruit.

stanleybmanly's avatar

My talents are essential in quickly smothering imprudent optimism, and I am exceptionally adept at finding fault and shifting blame, Shortcomings speedily noticed and diagnosed. No flaw or misstep is ignored, neglected, nor unworthy of
criticism.

AdventureElephants's avatar

@stanleybmanly So you would petition to bring back politicians, then.

@ibstubro Knowing plants is a great skill!

@ZEPHYRA – so if I have the kids then you can have the kids. Seems like a great deal.

@jaytkay That’s a skill for sure. Every society needs a brewmaster. What will you do while it’s fermenting?

RedDeerGuy1's avatar

I know a great deal of stories and I’m good breading stock. I know lots of trivia. I can time travel.

thorninmud's avatar

I know how to make chocolate. Do you really want to live in a world without chocolate?

johnpowell's avatar

I took three years of woodworking in high school.

I can repair engines from a lawnmower to a car. Again, high school.

BIL was a electrician and I helped him do side work. Might not be safe but the lights will turn on. He also taught me plumbing and roofing and framing stuff. I can do drywall too.

And if you want a small Facebook clone I can whip that up in a few weeks since my major skillset is web development and networking and server administration.

And I can fish and turn a chicken into a taco.

LuckyGuy's avatar

I’m an engineer. I can build anything using duct tape, electric fence wire, some rocks and a piece of chewing gum.

and a sliver of nichrome if you want it to “make noise”.

stanleybmanly's avatar

@AdventureElephants It’s depressing that you have found the PERFECT career for me at this late stage in my life. I Made the mistake in my youth of thinking politics a field for idealists. And you need not worry about petitioning for admittance of politicians. Like flies or cockroaches, they WILL show up.

AdventureElephants's avatar

Haha, but, @stanleybmanly, the question was why would we WANT you there? ;-)

AdventureElephants's avatar

@RedDeerGuy1 If you’re good for breading then you will definitely work in the kitchen. I’m sure we can disguise the Tardis as a smokehouse or something.

@thorninmud That’s terrific! Are you talking from scratch? I’ve never seen that done.

@johnpowell @LuckyGuy Yeah… You two might want to tone it down a bit. I can see you getting overworked.

tinyfaery's avatar

I can tell you the truth, even if you don’t like it.
I have a green thumb and can grow food.

But really, I hope no human survives and the earth heals itself.

rojo's avatar

I can add a dash of sarcasm and a pinch of attitude. Also, I can brew beer. And make fire from scratch ing a match on the striker

RedDeerGuy1's avatar

@AdventureElephants Oops… I mean breeding, but I do know how to make bread and cheesecake. Spell check you’ve failed me for the last time.

stanleybmanly's avatar

@AdventureElephants I’m relieved to report that whether you want me or not, I’m in. Because simply put, once you get beyond 2 people, at least one of them must morph into a politician.

ucme's avatar

I can do bunny shadows & keep morale high with nude sketches in purple crayon.

tedibear's avatar

I can make purple crayons.

jaytkay's avatar

OK, besides making booze…

I have worked as a butcher. I fish. I cook. I garden.

I have worked as a blacksmith. I can make tools.

I’ve harvested lumber for firewood and for furniture.

I’ve camped in the desert, in the snow, and in the sea on a small island.

jaytkay's avatar

I can make purple crayons.

I loved this book so much as a kid.

Mimishu1995's avatar

I only know how to adapt quickly and evaluate others’ work.

Hypocrisy_Central's avatar

You would not, survival skills notwithstanding.

augustlan's avatar

I’m a quick learner and can teach what I learn to others (I can’t actually do much physically, so others will have to carry out the projects I learn about). I’m diplomatic, fair-minded and can lead when necessary. I have big boobs, and those always seem welcome.

AdventureElephants's avatar

@augustlan You can be the official cuddler. ( . ) ( . )

ibstubro's avatar

@augustlan can be the Judge to @stanleybmanly‘s Mayor. She has a lot of moderation/mediation experience.

Where are the non-English speakers, and why aren’t they ringing their own bell?
We need diversity.

longgone's avatar

^ All right then, I am hereby ringing my own bell. Apart from being able to speak German, I can also work on taming any dogs which have gone feral, and…I can juggle. Yeah.

ibstubro's avatar

Yeah!
Since there will me no distracting media, I’d sign up for German lessons, @longgone.
We should work to preserve as much cultural diversity as possible. In case we’re the only group that made it through, and in case we weren’t the only group that made it through.

stanleybmanly's avatar

@ibstubro I’m flattered by the nomination for mayor, but know off the bat that I’m too easily corrupted. Even the grandkids know I can be bought for a cupcake.

stanleybmanly's avatar

Auggie merits mayor for her even temper and unswerving tact. Besides, she has informed us of her possession of the 2 commanding assets guaranteed to focus attention in a public space.

ibstubro's avatar

Then Auggie will have to be Camp Manager.

Locally we have:
City Manager – governs
City Council – bickers and sweats the details
Mayor – cuts the ribbons and kisses the kids.

I can’t wait to run for Council!

Coloma's avatar

I can offer innovative and creative solutions to many challeneges.
I am also savvy in small farming practices, livestock raising, horses, wild life, gardening and will contribute as community comedienne as well, keeping up morale with my silly and sardonic wit.
As a former interior designer I can also help everyone decorate their huts in a pleasing fashion and I am also a good cook and good with children.

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