[coolcat59]

Are you on the Muppet Show?

[profprofessorson]

Congrats, Romantic1983!!

Yes, I am a ventriloquist.



Ventriloquism, from the Latin "to speak from the stomach", also known as "throwing your voice", dates back as far as Ancient Greece. They started as a religious practice but became a form of entertainment in the late 18th century. Ventriloquism's popularity waned with the advent of modern media, but has survived largely in the form of live performances for adults (often with comedic elements and impersonations), and in children's/family shows.

Notable ventriloquists include Edgar Bergen (Candice Bergen's father); Shari Lewis with her puppet Lamb Chop; and Terry Fator, $1M winner of America's Got Talent Season Two.

Fear of ventriloquists' dummies is called automatonophobia.

Thanks for playing, all!!

[avoran]

Congrats Romantic!

(I thought you were right. Of course I said that before, didn't I...)

Congrats Romantic! You were determined to get this one

[sherlockx]

Congratulations,Romantic is no dummy & found the answer in 9 questions, thus receiving 45 wrz$ and profprofessorson kept you on tenterhooks for 62 questions receving 310wrz$
Romantic1983 is invited to start the next round immediately having already sent me her chosen torture instrument

ROUND 4

Q&A's

1) Is this job considered "white collar" or primarily office work? No
2) Did this job exist 50 years ago? Yes
3) Do you usually (= at least 95% of the time) work indoors? No
4) Is this job connected with government? No
5) Is your occupation physically demanding? No
6) Does your job involve working with nature? (animals, trees, ocean...) Cannot be answered with a simple yes or no
7) Does the job involve producing physical objects/goods that are sold or used by others? No
8} Does this job require a license or a specialized degree? Yes
9) Does your job require travel? Yes
10) Do you use specialized equipment while you do your work? Yes
11) Do you repair/fix things for others? No
12) Is this job directly related to the extraction/use of natural resources? No
13) Do you film things? No
14) Do you generally work alone? No
15) Does any of your work involve working under water or on water? Yes
16) Can you perform your job while in street clothes? Yes
17) Is the organisation that employs you typically operating for profit? Yes
18} Are you some sort of fisherman or diver harvesting fish pearls or abalone for instance? No
19) Do you work on one of the big luxury tourist ships? No
20) Do you work in the shipping industry? Yes
21) Do you normally work in a place from where you can see outside (e.g. on the ship's bridge) or are yourself outside (e.g. on deck)? Yes
22) Are you a Stowage coordinator? No
23) Are you a stevedore? No
24) Do you work on a ship while it is out at sea (or on river/lake)? No (Think: Where does the ship go when it is not out at sea? It has to go somewhere. )
25) Is your work limited to a specific kind of ship (e.g. cruise, ferry, cargo)? EDITED: Yes
26) Is your work related to the functioning of the ship itself (as opposed to equipment needed for its cargo or passengers)? Yes
27) Are you a ship steward? No
28} Do you work on machines, i.e. tractors, cars? No
29) Do you spend the majority of your time on the ship's bridge? Yes
30) Are you a marine pilot? No
31) are you a marine engineer? No
32) Are you some kind of inspector? No
33) Are you a watchkeeping officer on a ship? No
34) Are you on the vessel for the duration of its trip? Yes
35) Are you typically employed by the ship owner/operator? Yes
36) Do you work on the ship before it is first launched? No
37) Is this an entry level job? No
38) Are you a deck officer? No
39) Are you the navigator? No
40) Are you the captain? Yes (but Captain of what?)
41) Is the "vessel you are working on" a ship? The answer is debatable
42) are you a staff captain? No
43) Are you the captain of the freighter? No
44) Are you the Chief Mate or Chief Officer of the deck? No
45) are you OOW? (What does OOW stand for?)
46) Are you a tugboat captain? I most certainly am.

[profprofessorson]

Is this job considered "white collar" or primarily office work?

[avoran]

Did this job exist 50 years ago?

[Bookbanshee]

Do you usually (= at least 95% of the time) work indoors?

[agamal007]

Is this job connected with government?

[coolcat59]

Is your occupation physically demanding?

[canmus]

Does your job involve working with nature? (animals, trees, ocean...)

[avoran]

Does the job involve producing physical objects/goods that are sold or used by others?

[profprofessorson]

Does this job require a license or a specialized degree?

[Prof Alid Loyas]

Does your job require travel?