I thought my head was going to explode this morning...

[fudge stripe cookays]

I was listening to the "alternative" station in town (KDGE for you DFWers).

I hate radio anymore (especially Clear Channel, which this was), but I was sick of the CD I had, and needed a break.

They play a game for prizes in the morning called "Random Crap." Three folks in the studio play, and they have 3 contestants call in, and they all answer trivia questions to win concert tickets etc.

This morning, one of the questions was "Of your elected folks in Washington, which do you have more of, senators or congresspeople?"

The girl of course, answered WRONG, since this is America and we don't know SHIT about our own government, but CAN tell you who won the last American Idol.

The one DJ consoled her by saying, "It's okay, that was really hard."
I almost got into a wreck since I was screaming at my radio so hard, "IT'S BASIC GOVERNMENT, YOU TWIT!!!!!!!!"

Anyone have any moments like this lately?

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[Red State Rebel]

1. Isn't it amazing how many uneducated people there are out there?

I am always amazed and saddened when I see these things. People are so self involved, they just don't care. They are used to the sun coming up every morning in their own little world and see no need to worry that for some reason, tomorrow it just might not.

[MallRat]

2. Curious- was that the exact wording of the question?

"Of your elected folks in Washington, which do you have more of, senators or congresspeople?"

If so, I sure as hell would've answered "Senators."

Of my elected folks, I have two Senators, but only one Congressperson.

Sorry to be anal. It's my nature. I can't help it.

[fudge stripe cookays]

6. I am frustrated, but I can't remember

the exact wording.

It was detailed enough so that people got the point.

I'm anal too. Thus, my frustration at this.

=)
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[Elidor]

3. "IT'S BASIC GOVERNMENT, YOU TWIT!!!!!!!!"

Hehe. I don't know you, but you're all right in my book.

[saracat]

4. You would be really

scared if you realised how many people don't know who is VP, and most people don't know what congressional district they live in let alone who their reps are!

[fudge stripe cookays]

7. He he.

Thanks!

As long as Hardhead's happy, everybody's happy!

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[Magrittes Pipe]

5. Well, TECHNICALLY...

...Senators are Congresspeople. Both the House and the Senate are parts of Congress.

:P

[fudge stripe cookays]

8. Doh!

You know whut I mean.

:P