QOTW: Marooned On A Desert Island
May 19, 2008 | Filed under Online, Q.O.T.W.
A while ago, there was a thread on Snark Forums which posited the question: “Who from this forum would you want to be stranded on a desert island with?”. The thread quickly descended into chaos, with the establishment of an island dictatorship, but the original question itself remained in the back of my mind.
And so, I present to you, the top five bloggers (or people in my web circle) who I vaguely know (or don’t know at all!), whom I would like to be marooned with on a desert island. Please note that these choices aren’t based on friendships (so don’t feel hurt if we’re friends and you’re not listed!), but rather on skills these bloggers possess which would come in handy on this hypothetical island.
Jordan of Spitzandeyeball
In the first few days of being stranded (and indeed, throughout the entire stay), we’re going to need someone with lots of strength to do the heavy lifting involved in building and maintaining a shelter. As someone who works out a lot with weights, who keeps herself in peak physical shape, Jordan would be instrumental in lifting the heavy tree branches that would make up our shelter.
TBQ of Quirkified
As someone who, like Jordan, has a rigorous physical training regime, TBQ is another ideal candidate for my island community. With her focus on speed and agility (she’s a track and field athlete!), TBQ would be instrumental in being the foot-hunter, someone who runs and chases down the island fauna that are bound to become our food source. Without someone fleet of foot, we may never eat!
Rachel of Intensify
I don’t actually know Rachel personally (we’ve never commented on each other’s blogs, nor corresponded in any way), but I do read her entries via my feedreader. However, as she’s a medical student, she would be an ideal choice as one of my fellow Lost people. We’re bound to need someone with medical training during our time on the island, whether it be to apply a makeshift tourniquet, or aid us through jungle fever.
Belinda of Viva Forever
I’ve had quite a bit of interaction with Belinda in the past and present (we’ve met in person!), but rest assured, her inclusion isn’t the result of some sense of friendship! No, it’s pure and hard logic and reality – as someone who is supremely crafty and handy with a needle (see her crafty efforts), Belinda is sure to be able to convert these skills into creating clothing for us out of the natural materials on the island. Banana leaf bras sewn together with vines perhaps?
Angela of Coveted
Without knowing Angela terribly well, what I’m most struck by is how much of a hands-on mother she is to her son. Instead of taking the route of most modern parents and simply plonking their kids in front of the television, Angela seems to actually spend time with her son, doing science experiments, supervising his homework, etc. This I think, would translate to her becoming a hands-on mother hen on my island, making sure that we all get enough food, that we’re all hydrated, that we have everything we need to survive. Survival is the name of the island game!
And Thus
The five people I’ve selected would ensure our chances of survival on the island. Jordan provides shelter, TBQ provides food, Rachel provides health, Belinda provides clothing, and Angela brings it all together to provide a high standard of living (considering the circumstances). Now all we need is an engineer to build us an escape plane out of palm leaves and seagull feathers…
Question of the Week: On the basis of sheer practicality (not friendship groups!), which bloggers would you choose to be stranded on an island with, and why?
11 Responses to QOTW: Marooned On A Desert Island
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I think if I ever ended up on a desert island, I’d need more than bloggers to rescue me! Unless of course there’s no chance of rescue, in which case I probably could survive until death with a few people. I’ll have a think and get back to you. :)
Rachael on May 19, 2008 #
Any blogger who has a sense of humour and a high alcohol tolerance is fine by me.
Nellie on May 19, 2008 #
What you don’t know is that I take forever to actually make anything, hence everyone would die from the cold before I’ve finished. :D
Belinda on May 19, 2008 #
I think I’m a bit of a pessimist when it comes to my belief in my ability to survive on a desert island (Now, a DESSERT island would be a different story). Essentially, it would be dead-set in my mind that I’m going to be dying, so I might as well have a fun time. So, I would invite a few fun bloggers along, and we could have a nice black-comedic party, before we ultimately eat each other. I’m not exactly sure who I would take (but anyone, feel free to submit an application to the party of the year, now!) although I’m sure the guest list would include someone called Amanda from Jingwen. Just because, if you’re having a Blogger Party, how can you NOT invite her?
Aisling on May 20, 2008 #
Just so you know, I’m picking you as one of my top five.
Yeah. Feel bad, you crazy vagina.
Mike Haddad on May 20, 2008 #
I second Rachel! Not only would she be able to cure my wounds, but she’d be so great to talk to and keep me entertained.
Sarai on May 20, 2008 #
But, Amanda! You have forgotten something essential: MALES. Don’t tell me you would love being stuck on a desert island with no penis to keep you company?
Julie on May 20, 2008 #
Everyone sounds so useful which makes me wonder why they would want you on the island. You sound like a liability.
Reply: Comedic value, and when that dies, there’s enough of me to go around and feed everyone for at least a week.
Michael on May 20, 2008 #
hopefully our shipwreck/planecrash happens at least two years from now, because then i’ll actually be a real doctor and not just a glorified college student. thanks for thinking of me, though!
p.s. hi.
Rachel on May 20, 2008 #
I HUNT RAWR :)
TBQ on May 21, 2008 #
Ha! Well first of all, everyone should read THIS guide to island survival:
http://www.voont.com/survival_5_island
Then and only then should you be allowed to comment.
Hmmmm... on October 16, 2008 #