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.
You are in Louisiana, New Orleans 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.
Suddenly you see a man floundering in the water! He is fighting for his life, trying not to be taken down with the debris. You move closer. Somehow the man looks familiar. You suddenly realize who it is.
It's George W. Bush!
At the same time you notice that the raging waters are about to take him under ... forever. You have two options--you can save the life of G. W. Bush or you can shoot a dramatic Pulitzer Prize winning photo, documenting the death of one of the world's most powerful men.
So 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?
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Never criticize someone until you've walked a mile in their shoes. That way, when you DO criticize them, you are a mile away, and you have their shoes...
If you choose any truth and follow it blindly, it becomes a falsehood, and you, a fanatic.
First, it would depend on the time of day--pre-noon, high-noon or after noon. Clear or hazy?
Since GWB is fond of wearing a blue suit and red tie, my choice would be a nice Kodachrome slide or Ektachrome print film. Either would suffice. The Kodachrome would capture the full vibrant colors of the suit and tie, and make for excellent depth, contrast and full color body, the Ektachrome may show a little more of the water's mean and green color.
For sheer terror and grainy imaging, which is often the most effective with a potential shot like this, Black and White film--preferrably a very high-speed 800+ would be best used, especially if there is rapidly moving water with white caps!
I would probably go with the Kodachrome all the way around. The colors would be captured, the green water could be enhanced, the depth of color body would be embedded there and the graininess of Black and White film is now easily added after development.
BATON ROUGE, LA. - The White House announced today that President Bush has successfully sold the state of Louisiana back to the French at more than double its original selling price of $11,250,000.
"This is a bold step forward for America," said Bush. "And America will be stronger and better as a result. I stand here today in unity with French Prime Minister Jack Sharaq, who was so kind to accept my offer of Louisiana in exchange for 25 million dollars cash."
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Never criticize someone until you've walked a mile in their shoes. That way, when you DO criticize them, you are a mile away, and you have their shoes...
If you choose any truth and follow it blindly, it becomes a falsehood, and you, a fanatic.
SUNDAY: 8:00 - My 33 Sons 8:30 - Osama Knows Best 9:00 - I Dream of Mohammed 9:30 - Let's Mecca Deal 10:00 - The Kabul Hillbillies
MONDAY: 8:00 - Husseinfeld 9:00 - Mad About Everything 9:30 - Monday Night Stoning 10:00 - Win Bin Laden's Money 10:30 - Allah McBeal
TUESDAY:
8:00 - Wheel of Terror 8:30 - The Price is Right if Osama Says it's Right 9:00 - Children are Forbidden from Saying the Darndest Things 9:30 - Taliban's Wackiest Public Execution Bloopers 10:00 - Buffy the Yankee Imperialist Dog Slayer
WEDNESDAY:
8:00 - Beat the Press 8:30 - When Kurds Attack 9:00 - Two Guys, a Girl, and Pita Bread 9:30 - Just Shoot Everyone 10:00 - Veilwatch
THURSDAY:
8:00 - Fatima Loves Chachi 8:30 - M*U*S*T*A*S*H 9:00 - Veronica's Closet Full of Long, Black, Shapeless Dresses and Veils 9:30 - Married with 139 Children 10:00 - Eye for an Eye Witness News
FRIDAY:
8:00 - Judge Saddam 8:30 - Suddenly Sanctions 9:00 - Who Wants to Marry a Terrorist Millionaire? 9:30 - Cave and Garden Television 10:00 - No-Witness News
SATURDAY:
8:00 - Spongebob Squareturban 8:30 - Who's Koran Is It Anyway? 9:00 - Teletalibans 9:30 - Camel 54, Where Are You?
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"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe."
Albert Einstein
President: Nixon Danger: Category-5 Hurricane Camille (August 1969) Area: About the same area as that affected by Katrina Response: Nixon prepared the National Guard in advance, ordering rescue ships from Tampa, FL and Houston, TX to stand waiting along with over a thousand regular military, 24+ helicopters to assist the Coast Guard and National Guard about as soon as the hurricane passed.
President: Bush the Elder Danger: Hurricane Andrew (August 92) Area: Florida Response: In the middle of a re-election campaign, Bush ceased campaigning the day before the hurricane, went to Washington, and assembled one of the largest military forces ever mustered on U.S. soil. Seven thousand National Guard and 22,000 regular military were sent in with the necessary equipment shortly after the hurricane passed through.
President: Clinton Danger: Category-3 Hurricane Floyd (September 1999) Area: Virginia and Carolinas Response: Meeting with China's president Jiang in New Zealand, Clinton immediately declared the hurricane-affected areas as federal disasters, allowing the military and National Guard to move in and help. Clinton flew home immediately, one day before the hurricane hit, to help coordinate the rescue.
President: Bush the Lesser Danger: Category-5 Hurricane Katrina (August 2005) Area: Gulf Coast Response: National Guard troops are down about 8,000 members because they are in Iraq with much of the necessary rescue equipment needed. Bush was on vacation, riding his bike for two hours the day before the hurricane lands. On the day Katrina landed, Bush attended a birthday party for John McCain. The levees began to crack. While emergency 1.5-ton sandbags were ready to be placed to steady the levee and absorb water, there were insufficient numbers of helicopters and pilots to set them before the levees break. Nagin, the mayor of NO, pleaded for federal-level assistance and got none. Bush went to San Diego to play guitar with a country singer and end his vacation early -- but not until the next day, because he had tickets to a San Diego Padres game.
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Never criticize someone until you've walked a mile in their shoes. That way, when you DO criticize them, you are a mile away, and you have their shoes...
If you choose any truth and follow it blindly, it becomes a falsehood, and you, a fanatic.
Einstein dies and goes to heaven. At the Pearly Gates, Saint Peter tells him, "You look like Einstein, but you have NO idea the lengths that some people will go to sneak into Heaven. Can you prove who you really are?"
Einstein ponders for a few seconds and asks, "Could I have a blackboard and some chalk?"
Saint Peter snaps his fingers and a blackboard and chalk instantly appear. Einstein proceeds to describe with arcane mathematics and symbols his theory of relativity.
Saint Peter is suitably impressed. "You really ARE Einstein!" he says. "Welcome to heaven!"
The next to arrive is Picasso. Once again, Saint Peter asks for credentials. Picasso asks, "Mind if I use that blackboard and chalk?" Saint Peter says, "Go ahead."
Picasso erases Einstein's equations and sketches a truly stunning mural with just a few strokes of chalk.
Saint Peter claps. "Surely you are the great artist you claim to be!" he says. "Come on in!"
Then Saint Peter looks up and sees George W. Bush. Saint Peter scratches his head and says, "Einstein and Picasso both managed to prove their identity. How can you prove yours?"
George W. looks bewildered and says, "Who are Einstein and Picasso?" Saint Peter sighs and says, "Come on in, George."
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Never criticize someone until you've walked a mile in their shoes. That way, when you DO criticize them, you are a mile away, and you have their shoes...
If you choose any truth and follow it blindly, it becomes a falsehood, and you, a fanatic.
Bush as a women. I know eveyones has always fantasized about it!
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"When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me."
Emo Philips
What did Scooter Libby say when he accidentally bumped into President Bush?
"Pardon me."
Gratis, Jay Leno
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Never criticize someone until you've walked a mile in their shoes. That way, when you DO criticize them, you are a mile away, and you have their shoes...
If you choose any truth and follow it blindly, it becomes a falsehood, and you, a fanatic.