"Who do you like better OU or OSU?" This question and other goodies are actual things I've been asked by children during school weather presentations.
I look forward to the Q & A challenge though sometimes the topics stray a bit....here are some memorable moments:
Q: "Mr. Flickinger, if a tornado is coming while I'm on a submarine, where do I go?
My answer: "Put your periscope down and drop 50 fathoms!" (the kids look confused, but the science and math teachers like the response)
Q: "What's that hole in your chin?" ( when asking about my dimple)
A: "Holes form in your chin when you pick your nose when no one's looking." (The kids are horrified, but the teachers give me a subtle wink)
Q: "How come you never get the forecast right?"
A "Have been watching channel ____ (insert another competing TV station) again?!" ( Temperature and daily forecasting is one of my strengths, but it's more fun to blame someone else!)
Q: "Are you rich?"
A: "Yes!" ( Well I guess I was, but then I got smart and got married...)
Q: "I know to go the bathroom during a tornado, but what if my sister is in there using the potty?
A: "Hold your nose!"
And on a serious note, sometimes the kiddos ask if I've ever seen a tornado. I politely say yes and explain and show tornado dangers. Yet I don't go into detail about how close or aggressive I've been (somewhat safely!)
BELOW PHOTO: Here's one of several tornadoes I saw this year. The video aired that night on the NBC Evening News and later on a cable TV tornado special.
