most useless actual professions

afro-elf · 06-15-2006, 08:43 AM

Think of a profession that if all members of it suddenly died would not matter much to the well being of the world.

I say fashion models.

Twista · 06-15-2006, 09:08 AM

I dont know about useless professions. But it annoys be how those who do insiginificant things get paid so much.

For example, a Football player gets paid millions just for playing a sport. He is not adding anything to the country or the world, simply playing a sport. Just a little thing that nags at me.

Insidious Rex · 06-15-2006, 12:57 PM

But if you are the best in the world at what you do why not get paid top dollar? It works for everything else.

**Nurvingiel** · 06-15-2006, 01:42 PM

It's supply and demand after all! As long as people want to watch football, clubs will compete for the best players, and pay millions to attract the top players to their team.

I don't think professional athletes are useless at all! Sport and athletecism is, in my opinion, one of the greatest achievements of humanity along with art and music. Professional athletes inspire others to be active by joining their sport, and they also provide a great deal of entertainment!

(Whatever the Oilers make, they certainly deserve it!

)

I agree whole-heartedly that fashion models aren't very necessary to a functioning society. I would like to add the person who writes horoscopes, whoever is writing the Dear Abby column (and its offspring), and Tom Cruise.

Rosie Gamgee · 06-15-2006, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Nurvingiel

I agree whole-heartedly that fashion models aren't very necessary to a functioning society. I would like to add the person who writes horoscopes, whoever is writing the Dear Abby column (and its offspring), and Tom Cruise.

LOL!

Well, I would have to contend that the world (for some folks) would change if you got rid of horoscopes. Personally I think they're bunk, but there are some people who live their lives by them.

**Nurvingiel** · 06-15-2006, 01:49 PM

Well, that is true about horoscopes. However, whoever writes newspaper horoscopes is utterly useless at it. If someone was serious about horoscopes, I imagine they'd get a book of horoscopes with detailed ones that consider aspects of astrology that always get left out of the newspaper.

It's hard to think of truly useless professions, because they all exist because society wants or needs their services.

The Telcontarion · 06-16-2006, 05:34 AM

Doctors!!!!!!!!!

***Earniel*** · 06-16-2006, 06:04 AM

Actually, I think the world would kind of still need those, Telcontarion.

The Telcontarion · 06-16-2006, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Eärniel

Actually, I think the world would kind of still need those, Telcontarion.

First, when I say doctors I meant specifically mainstream modern medical docs. I think you should google and research for yourself Dr. Len Horowitz; good place to start would be www.originofaids.com.

I was going to give you the lowdown myself, but then I thought why, I am not anybodies shepard. If you care to find out wether or not your family is being poisoned you should find out for yourself.

***Earniel*** · 06-16-2006, 07:42 AM

Just because there's a number of quacks and poisoners in the world, doesn't mean every doctor is untrustworthy. And frankly I prefer modern medical doctors over medieval leeches but maybe that's just me.

The Telcontarion · 06-16-2006, 07:50 AM

Well, the point is, it's not just a few. It is the over all profession, acadamia and policies that, while it is not open, encourages this.

See what I said in Afros thread "Accountable for your health."

hectorberlioz · 06-16-2006, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Eärniel

Actually, I think the world would kind of still need those, Telcontarion.

Not the ones we have in the US...

My dad says that every single one he's been to can't comprehend what he says to them about his aches or whatever, but when he went to Mexico, they knew EXACTLY.

Elfhelm · 06-16-2006, 03:14 PM

I don't know about you all, but I think people who post on internet messageboards in the off-topic areas are pretty much all wasting each other's time and the world wouldn't notice if they all stopped doing it. Let's discuss.

hectorberlioz · 06-16-2006, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Elfhelm

I don't know about you all, but I think people who post on internet messageboards in the off-topic areas are pretty much all wasting each other's time and the world wouldn't notice if they all stopped doing it. Let's discuss.

It's not a profession though

, it leisure time

. At least for me.

brownjenkins · 06-16-2006, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by afro-elf

Think of a profession that if all members of it suddenly died would not matter much to the well being of the world.

Television evangelists

The Telcontarion · 06-16-2006, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by brownjenkins

Television evangelists

Amen!!!

**Nurvingiel** · 06-16-2006, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by brownjenkins

Television evangelists

Word Telcontorian, can I get an Amen!? Do I hear Amen! Sing it brothers and sisters!

How about political spin doctors?

edit:

Elfhelm made me think of the trump card. This one can't be topped.

People who are paid to pretend they are a member of a target demographic for a certain product, and promote said product on popular (more popular than the Moot) internet message boards.

People really do get paid to do this.

Seriously.

The Telcontarion · 06-17-2006, 12:19 AM

Nurvingiel

The things people do for money (were do I sign up!!!)

EarthBound · 06-17-2006, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nurvingiel

People who are paid to pretend they are a member of a target demographic for a certain product, and promote said product on popular (more popular than the Moot) internet message boards.

People really do get paid to do this.

Imagine my surprise to find the life-changing product "coca colo" on warm day after working all day in the sun...you should try it...coca cola....hmmmm good

The Gaffer · 06-17-2006, 05:52 AM

I find that a refreshing glass of Slurm is the perfect tonic.

06-15-2006, 08:43 AM	#1
afro-elf Hoplite Nomad Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,931	most useless actual professions Think of a profession that if all members of it suddenly died would not matter much to the well being of the world. I say fashion models. __________________ About Eowyn, Does anyone know what her alias Dernhelm means? She was kown as dernhelm because of her exclaimation when she realized that the rider's headgear was heavy and obscured her sight. 'Dern Helm" Culled from Entmoot From Kirinski 57 and Wayfarer.

06-15-2006, 09:08 AM	#2
Twista Orodruin's Flame Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kananaskis, AB Posts: 1,194	I dont know about useless professions. But it annoys be how those who do insiginificant things get paid so much. For example, a Football player gets paid millions just for playing a sport. He is not adding anything to the country or the world, simply playing a sport. Just a little thing that nags at me. __________________ Council of Entmoot - Foreign Affairs Minister - 2004-05 Visit the Ye Olde Avatar Shop and The New One Dont tell me what I cannot do Two men are on a Island, they both see a "monster", one sees a bright light, and the other sees a dark cloud My name bares no reference to the music artist.

06-15-2006, 12:57 PM	#3
Insidious Rex Quasi Evil Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryland, US Posts: 4,634	But if you are the best in the world at what you do why not get paid top dollar? It works for everything else. __________________ "People's political beliefs don't stem from the factual information they've acquired. Far more the facts people choose to believe are the product of their political beliefs." "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

06-16-2006, 05:34 AM	#7
The Telcontarion The one true King of the human race, direct descendant of Adam and heir to the kings of old. "You owe me your fealty." The Tar Minyaturion Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: By the shores of cuivinien Posts: 694	Doctors!!!!!!!!! __________________ Proverbs 21:3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. Ecclesiasticus 2:1-5 1 My son, if thou come to serve the Lord, prepare thy soul for temptation... ...4 Whatsoever is brought upon thee take cheerfully, and be patient when thou art changed to a low estate. 5 For gold is tried in the fire, and acceptable men in the furnace of adversity. Romans 5:3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

06-16-2006, 06:04 AM	#8
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	Actually, I think the world would kind of still need those, Telcontarion. __________________ We are not things.

06-16-2006, 07:42 AM	#10
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	Just because there's a number of quacks and poisoners in the world, doesn't mean every doctor is untrustworthy. And frankly I prefer modern medical doctors over medieval leeches but maybe that's just me. __________________ We are not things.

06-16-2006, 07:50 AM	#11
The Telcontarion The one true King of the human race, direct descendant of Adam and heir to the kings of old. "You owe me your fealty." The Tar Minyaturion Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: By the shores of cuivinien Posts: 694	Well, the point is, it's not just a few. It is the over all profession, acadamia and policies that, while it is not open, encourages this. See what I said in Afros thread "Accountable for your health." __________________ Proverbs 21:3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. Ecclesiasticus 2:1-5 1 My son, if thou come to serve the Lord, prepare thy soul for temptation... ...4 Whatsoever is brought upon thee take cheerfully, and be patient when thou art changed to a low estate. 5 For gold is tried in the fire, and acceptable men in the furnace of adversity. Romans 5:3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

06-16-2006, 03:14 PM	#13
Elfhelm Marshal of the Eastmark Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,412	I don't know about you all, but I think people who post on internet messageboards in the off-topic areas are pretty much all wasting each other's time and the world wouldn't notice if they all stopped doing it. Let's discuss.

06-17-2006, 12:19 AM	#18
The Telcontarion The one true King of the human race, direct descendant of Adam and heir to the kings of old. "You owe me your fealty." The Tar Minyaturion Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: By the shores of cuivinien Posts: 694	Nurvingiel The things people do for money (were do I sign up!!!) __________________ Proverbs 21:3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. Ecclesiasticus 2:1-5 1 My son, if thou come to serve the Lord, prepare thy soul for temptation... ...4 Whatsoever is brought upon thee take cheerfully, and be patient when thou art changed to a low estate. 5 For gold is tried in the fire, and acceptable men in the furnace of adversity. Romans 5:3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

06-17-2006, 05:52 AM	#20
The Gaffer Elf Lord Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In me taters Posts: 3,288	I find that a refreshing glass of Slurm is the perfect tonic.

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