If you lived in a different era, what qualities do you have that would have made you a cultural icon then?

Question

Arguably, Oprah and Howard Stern are examples of current cultural icons.

Answer 1

I am an independent woman who does not require a man to support me or make me happy. I can hold my hold my own with men. I can work on my car, hunt, fish, and make my own living. Not to many of those before the 1960s. I never wanted to use feminine wiles to get what I wanted. I never wanted to appear weak and helpless. I would have been governor of Wyoming in the 1880s.

Answer 2

I'd be a midwife. Well known to help everyone whether they had a penny or an egg to pay. I'd be instrumental in helping large families from the babes to the seniors. So the family structure would have a better chance of staying in tact. With Grandparents taking care of small ones while older kids help Father work in the fields, stock yard etc.Because I'd know everyone I'd be valuable to the town leaders and the sheriff. They'd heed my advice if someone acted out of character and they had to decide between hanging, prison or probation working in your community doing farm and garden work for the elderly, widows disabled etc.

Answer 3

I've always wanted to live in the 1800's and own a very big ranch. I love animals and I could help with everything from cooking to running the business. We'd have lots of folks there working with us. All the kids, girls and boys would be involved by being hands on. They'd be educated and knowledgeable of the workings of our business. We'd be known far and wide for our close knit family and friends and our advanced way of thinking at that time.

Answer 4

If I lived in the 1930s, during the heyday of Marxist and Progressive political causes of one sort or another I think I would be a peculiar cultural icon: a conservative folk singer. LOL!

Answer 5

I can hit a target with a firemans axe at forty paces every time, go three days with out food or sleep, and I have a shocking red and grey forked beard. I'd be like a rock star in Norway!

Answer 6

I would be in the 1800's and be the Father of Modern Psychology before anyone else came along!!!

Answer 7

Al Capone's era. My quality performance in live is my understand of human kindness, compassion for others and resolving problems that exist between business men of distinction and men of no distinction--elimination of the problem.---love someone to "Make my day"--Ah--what's your name?

Answer 8

I would never have worn those horrible long dresses and all that underwear and petticoats. I would have been straddling my horse with pants on and I would have carried a gun.

Answer 9

I'd be a mountain builder -- there were lots of moles and hills in the past.

Answer 10

i would choose the dark ages - i would have been very successful == seems like i am always in the dark in this time frame!!!