This is very British but interesting to take:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22000973
Apparently, I'm "elite". :huh:
Guess the crisis meant you Brits really fell on hard times. I would probably count myself as Elite by Polish standards, but definitely did not reach the top financial bracket in the test.
The group I'm in is descriped by things I didn't choose, such as going to the gym, going to gigs and enjoying facebook. Nor do I work in research or science. :huh:
Technical middle class. I would've guessed just middle class.
I'm going to suggest that quiz isn't worth much. It told me I was elite too.
I'm American so I have no class. (Saved Brain the trouble of making that joke).
But the quiz described me as "emergent service worker".
Ok, I retook the test, this time valuing my property at net worth (i.e. minus mortgage), rather than gross worth, but it still put me in the Elite bracket. If I were to characterise myself, I think established middle class would be more how I feel - I am not independently wealthy for example.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on April 05, 2013, 07:45:50 AM
I'm American so I have no class. (Saved Brain the trouble of making that joke).
But the quiz described me as "emergent service worker".
So you're 34 and I'm 57. :(
Quote from: garbon on April 05, 2013, 07:44:32 AM
I'm going to suggest that quiz isn't worth much. It told me I was elite too.
Well, this could be one of the differences between British and US understanding of social class, in that it is more independent of personal wealth in Britain.
Quote from: garbon on April 05, 2013, 07:48:12 AM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on April 05, 2013, 07:45:50 AM
I'm American so I have no class. (Saved Brain the trouble of making that joke).
But the quiz described me as "emergent service worker".
So you're 34 and I'm 57. :(
It could be that, as gays, we score higher than average people of our class in the second and third cathegory. For example, did you say you personally know any artists? That seemed to add a lot to my score.
Quote from: garbon on April 05, 2013, 07:48:12 AM
So you're 34 and I'm 57. :(
Having the wealth and assets of a 57 year old is nothing to be upset about.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on April 05, 2013, 07:52:09 AM
Quote from: garbon on April 05, 2013, 07:48:12 AM
So you're 34 and I'm 57. :(
Having the wealth and assets of a 57 year old is nothing to be upset about.
The thing is, it's not (just) wealth and assets. Wealth and assets is only one-third of the equation. This also means garbon and I have friends and hobbies like a 57 y.o. :P
Man, you Euros really are obsessed with social class, aren't you? I mean, I can understand it with Martinus. He, like the Tyrells, is obsessed with being recognized by others as non-worthless (and I'll never grant him that), but the rest of you? What's your excuse?
"Emergent service worker" - i.e. crushed Millennial
Established middle class. Sounds about right.
elite
the test is worthless
Quote from: Martinus on April 05, 2013, 07:55:24 AM
The thing is, it's not (just) wealth and assets. Wealth and assets is only one-third of the equation. This also means garbon and I have friends and hobbies like a 57 y.o. :P
Look at the graphs again. The difference between "elite", "established middle class", and "emergent service worker" is mainly money.
Quote from: Rasputin on April 05, 2013, 08:20:28 AM
elite
the test is worthless
The test is obviously not worthless. While it doesn't actually show anything about social class, it does give Mart another chance to say "LOOK AT ME!!!"
Technical middle class
That fits.
God emperor of mankind. Okay, good test.
Emergent Service Worker - whatever that is
Established middle class. Close enough.
Quote from: Rasputin on April 05, 2013, 08:20:28 AM
elite
the test is worthless
Yep, also Elite.
I wouldnt want to belong to an elite club that would have me as a member.
Quote from: Martinus on April 05, 2013, 07:35:46 AM
This is very British but interesting to take:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22000973
Apparently, I'm "elite". :huh:
Guess the crisis meant you Brits really fell on hard times. I would probably count myself as Elite by Polish standards, but definitely did not reach the top financial bracket in the test.
If I adjust the economics for Canadian $, I'm "New affluent workers". If I make abstraction of the money, figures it's CAN$ instead of GBP, than I'm "Established middle class".
Quote from: Grey Fox on April 05, 2013, 09:06:30 AM
Quote from: derspiess on April 05, 2013, 08:59:13 AM
Quote from: Rasputin on April 05, 2013, 08:20:28 AM
elite
the test is worthless
Ditto. And ditto.
Rasp is American Elite.
You are not.
:lol: Good one der1950s
I know I'm not. And yes, he's probably closer to elite than I am. But I still scored "elite" on the stupid quiz.
Quote from: Rasputin on April 05, 2013, 08:20:28 AM
elite
the test is worthless
+1 to both your result and comment
Speesh: That's because you listen to so much pointy head music.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on April 05, 2013, 10:25:41 AM
Speesh: That's because you listen to so much pointy head music.
:huh: What's that?
Quote from: derspiess on April 05, 2013, 10:18:58 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on April 05, 2013, 09:06:30 AM
Quote from: derspiess on April 05, 2013, 08:59:13 AM
Quote from: Rasputin on April 05, 2013, 08:20:28 AM
elite
the test is worthless
Ditto. And ditto.
Rasp is American Elite.
You are not.
:lol: Good one der1950s
I know I'm not. And yes, he's probably closer to elite than I am. But I still scored "elite" on the stupid quiz.
Oh. :lol:
Quote from: derspiess on April 05, 2013, 10:26:13 AM
:huh: What's that?
Jazz, opera, orchestral.
Don't play innocent with me.
I answered "no" to that one, or rather didn't check it. However, I do go to the theatre (not lately though) so that seemed to have helped a lot on that portion of the test.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on April 05, 2013, 10:29:08 AM
Quote from: derspiess on April 05, 2013, 10:26:13 AM
:huh: What's that?
Jazz, opera, orchestral.
Don't play innocent with me.
Some of it-- I guess enough to warrant checking those boxes. But the bulk of my listening is ska, rockabilly, and 90s alternative.
Quote from: Ed Anger on April 05, 2013, 08:39:17 AM
God emperor of mankind. Okay, good test.
bullshit
If it doesn't say you are hitler the test fails.
Established Middle Class. That makes me feel smug.
I don't see class.
Quote from: Valmy on April 05, 2013, 12:49:58 PM
Established Middle Class. That makes me feel smug.
Don't. That's what it said I was. :P
Quote from: Zanza on April 05, 2013, 08:41:30 AM
Emergent Service Worker - whatever that is
Same. It means you're not necessarily financially secure, but you are culturally and socially engaged.
It's from a British perspective though, so I really doubt it would work in Germany (or anywhere else) given the prevalence of renting there.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on April 05, 2013, 07:45:50 AM
I'm American so I have no class. (Saved Brain the trouble of making that joke).
But the quiz described me as "emergent service worker".
Me too.
QuoteEmergent service workers
This class group is financially insecure, scoring low for savings and house value, but high for social and cultural factors. According to the Great British Class Survey results, lots of people in this group:
Quiz = 100% accurate. Maybe I should visit more stately homes (is this a euphemism for burglary?).
Quote from: Ideologue on April 05, 2013, 07:41:43 PM
Quiz = 100% accurate. Maybe I should visit more stately homes (is this a euphemism for burglary?).
No is not ,and i doubt I'm Elite (what quiz said i was) either :P
Quote from: katmai on April 05, 2013, 10:33:06 AM
Quote from: Ed Anger on April 05, 2013, 08:39:17 AM
God emperor of mankind. Okay, good test.
bullshit
If it doesn't say you are hitler the test fails.
:blush:
So here's what we got on Languish:
Elite
Katmai
Marti
Garbon
Rasputin
Derspeiss
Crazy Canuck
Caliga
Established middle class
Legbiter
Ulmont
Viper37
Valmy
Merithyn
Technical middle class
Liep
Grey Fox
Emergent service worker
Zanza
Ide
Teach
Grinning_Colossus
Sheilbh
:hmm:
Am I the only one here who got "Precariat"?
I got a rock.
I got shape-shifting lizards. :hmm:
Quote from: mongers on April 06, 2013, 06:22:06 PM
I got shape-shifting lizards. :hmm:
David Icke is in town.
Quote from: Ancient Demon on April 06, 2013, 06:10:22 PM
Am I the only one here who got "Precariat"?
Get more hobbies. :contract:
Elite.
Quote from: Martinus on April 05, 2013, 07:35:46 AM
This is very British but interesting to take:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22000973
Apparently, I'm "elite". :huh:
Guess the crisis meant you Brits really fell on hard times. I would probably count myself as Elite by Polish standards, but definitely did not reach the top financial bracket in the test.
That would make you a Princess.
Mart is a foot brigand. He haunts the forests and attacks farmers so he can lick their shit smeared feet.
Quote from: garbon on April 05, 2013, 08:38:37 PM
So here's what we got on Languish:
Elite
Katmai
Marti
Garbon
Rasputin
Derspeiss
Crazy Canuck
Caliga
Established middle class
Legbiter
Ulmont
Viper37
Valmy
Merithyn
Technical middle class
Liep
Grey Fox
Emergent service worker
Zanza
Ide
Teach
Grinning_Colossus
Sheilbh
:hmm:
OK, 95% accurate. Katmai may noti and "I lived in a castle" Sheilbh definitely does belong in their respective categories.
Don't be jelly Ide old chap.
Quote from: Ideologue on April 06, 2013, 07:23:36 PM
Quote from: garbon on April 05, 2013, 08:38:37 PM
So here's what we got on Languish:
Elite
Katmai
Marti
Garbon
Rasputin
Derspeiss
Crazy Canuck
Caliga
Established middle class
Legbiter
Ulmont
Viper37
Valmy
Merithyn
Technical middle class
Liep
Grey Fox
Emergent service worker
Zanza
Ide
Teach
Grinning_Colossus
Sheilbh
:hmm:
OK, 95% accurate. Katmai may noti and "I lived in a castle" Sheilbh definitely does belong in their respective categories.
Ide, go fetch Katmai's slippers you service worker. Know thy place.
Quote from: Ideologue on April 06, 2013, 07:23:36 PM
OK, 95% accurate. Katmai may noti and "I lived in a castle" Sheilbh definitely does belong in their respective categories.
Prior to becoming a little lordling in Kentucky, Cal did not live in a nice part of town.
Cal isn't even a Colonel. What a pleb.
Insane recluse wasn't on there.
I got service worker. :wacko:
As emergent as emergent can be, short of a bonafide emergency. :sleep:
Quote from: Ed Anger on April 06, 2013, 07:09:49 PM
Mart is a foot brigand. He haunts the forests and attacks farmers so he can lick their shit smeared feet.
Sit and deliver!
Quote from: garbon on April 06, 2013, 08:18:13 PM
Quote from: Ideologue on April 06, 2013, 07:23:36 PM
OK, 95% accurate. Katmai may noti and "I lived in a castle" Sheilbh definitely does belong in their respective categories.
Prior to becoming a little lordling in Kentucky, Cal did not live in a nice part of town.
Cal clawed his way up, nigga. :cool:
Quote from: Ed Anger on April 06, 2013, 08:21:04 PM
Cal isn't even a Colonel. What a pleb.
Don't anger me.
Quote from: Caliga on April 07, 2013, 06:19:38 AM
Quote from: Ed Anger on April 06, 2013, 08:21:04 PM
Cal isn't even a Colonel. What a pleb.
Don't anger me.
I can't even notice you, I'm so high up on my horse.
Emergent service worker.
I hope the 'emergent' part is right.