I suspect they don't have to do much editing out. On a political radio show I sometimes listen to they have a similar "person on the street" segment and most people can't even name the Vice President (note: this isn't meant to provoke a political discussion). Personally, I was doing a star party for some ninth graders once and I was showing a kid the crescent moon and he exclaimed, "Wow! It's all there!" On a more serious note - Dr. John Sohl was doing a star party and a kid jumped onto a Dob like it was a bucking bronco! (The parent whisked him away but didn't apologize or offer to pay for damages). However, I certainly would agree that most kids ask pretty reasonable questions. Clear skies, Dale.
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces+dale.hooper=sdl.usu.edu@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy- bounces+dale.hooper=sdl.usu.edu@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Ann House Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 11:21 AM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Sunday Funnies
I am sure that there are more intelligent questions, and intelligent answers than off-the-wall ones. At least I have to believe that. Otherwise I would have no faith in humankind.
But those silly ones sure are entertaining. One woman on "Jay Walking" stated that Mt Rushmore was created by the wind and rain. OK, that is concerning that people can be so uninformed!
My brother-in-law writes a column for the SLTrib. He used to (and I don't know why he hasn't lately) list the craziest questions that the Utah Visitor's Bureau gets each year. "Where can I get Mormon food?" and referring to the snow-capped mountains "How does the salt get on the top of the mountains?"
Maybe we do only know what affects us personally. If I traveled to India, would I ask a question that would be silly to Indians? Probably.
Anyway - keep the faith!
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