My Hobby

[Dntueva]

Hi All, hope everyone is good.

I have a kinda sensitive question.
My Hobby is actually paranormal investigation (Ghost Hunting).

It is exciting, Scary as hell most of the time< but here in the bible belt (Florida) They aren't real keen on it. I don't think.

The question is: Is that going to be an acceptable answer to the question.
What do you do for hobbies?
If, I get asked, I know I can say other things (Rocket Surgeon , Brain Scientist) Etc Etc. But, if I wanted to tell the truth , How do you think that would go over?

Just asking
TheDnT

 

[Mental]

Hi All, hope everyone is good.

I have a kinda sensitive question.
My Hobby is actually paranormal investigation (Ghost Hunting).

It is exciting, Scary as hell most of the time< but here in the bible belt (Florida) They aren't real keen on it. I don't think.

The question is: Is that going to be an acceptable answer to the question.
What do you do for hobbies?
If, I get asked, I know I can say other things (Rocket Surgeon , Brain Scientist) Etc Etc. But, if I wanted to tell the truth , How do you think that would go over?

Just asking
TheDnT

Heh. I think I have an idea of what you mean. See, by profession, I'm a graphic designer (that's ok), videographer (very dorky), and a magician (might as well become a priest or monk); and a ventriloquist. Yeah, so I'm a little geeky at times.

I think part of it is:

1) perceived success

2) how interested you are in the hobby. If you come across as bored, or downplay it too much, you're going to run a risk of coming across as uninterested.

3) percieved potential. If ghost hunting became a billion dollar industry, and became the "in thing" then you're perceived value goes way up. As it is, it's probably a niche market, and probably doesn't make you a couple grand... so the stock goes down.

4) appearance

5) worth to them personally.

And it depends where you go. A friend of mine is absolutely convinced he will make a killing doing tarot readings in one of Florida's tourist traps.

Only time will tell. But already he's got at least three of these issues working for him. We'll see if it works.

I hope this gives you something to consider.

 

[speakeasy]

I wouldn't go telling a girl that I was a ghosthunter. Unless I already knew that girl had a genuine interest in the paranormal. If she's not into that sort of thing, it would probably have the same effect as telling her you're into comic books or cryptozoology. She'll just be like, WTF???

 

[Crayon]

I would probably just say, that i was interested in the paranormal, and not elaborate to much on it if she asks about it. Keep it mysterious.

 

[Dark Chivalry]

Make is sound not overly serious at first. "I'm hanging with the ghostbusters."

Women are way more into paranormal stuff than men, have you considered going to paranormal fairs to get women into it?

Also, if a girl is finding out on a first date about your job and 2 other interests, make sure there is a balance between the three. If your daytime profession is of the responsible, boring or well paid sort, you can have an outlandish hobby with that. (Accountant, skydiver, yoga)It also depends on the sort of chick you are trying to pull. If nerdy girls are what you want, there is nothing wrong with being a computer programmer who likes to read fantasy/scifi.

Don't start or drop a particular hobby for the sake of getting chicks or lie about it because that is not worth it and won't work.

 

[DJDamage]

Dude if you are serious about it then don't just tell her about what you do, tell her all the crazy experiences you had with ghosts while hunting them and also take her with you to one of your ghost chasing. If you show her you take it seriously and make it fun for her then it will be great. I have yet to meet a chick who doesn't believe in ghosts in some capacity!! I remember someone posted a while back that he had sex in a cementary with some chick, so imagine how turned on they will be with you there.

 

[sparky0000]

A ghost hunter? Very cool. I will give you a hot tip. M-Y-S-T-E-R-Y! That creepy dude(tte) is the single palest person I have ever seen.

 

[Last Man Standing]

Haha, it's cool - take her on an ghost hunting adventure with you!! Have a ghost meter that makes beeping sounds as you get closer to a paranormal happening - then point it at her and have the meter beep repeatedly!!

I do this with a girl on a first date...I bring along a technical device that looks "official" - I point it at her and make fast beeping noises with my mouth, "Beep, beep beep beep beep beep beep beep, beep beep beep beep beep beep" ...then she asks, "What is that?" and my response is, "It's a Hor meter locating device!" Which in turn she replies, "How did you know?" and I answer, "Elementary, you're an American female over 11 years old!!!"

 

[ConantheLibertarian]

Haha, it's cool - take her on an ghost hunting adventure with you!! Have a ghost meter that makes beeping sounds as you get closer to a paranormal happening - then point it at her and have the meter beep repeatedly!!

I do this with a girl on a first date...I bring along a technical device that looks "official" - I point it at her and make fast beeping noises with my mouth, "Beep, beep beep beep beep beep beep beep, beep beep beep beep beep beep" ...then she asks, "What is that?" and my response is, "It's a Hor meter locating device!" Which in turn she replies, "How did you know?" and I answer, "Elementary, you're an American female over 11 years old!!!"

:crackup: I'm going to try that now with my Fluke meter or something.

 

[knglerxt]

I wouldn't go telling a girl that I was a ghosthunter. Unless I already knew that girl had a genuine interest in the paranormal. If she's not into that sort of thing, it would probably have the same effect as telling her you're into comic books or cryptozoology. She'll just be like, WTF???

I wouldn't be ashamed to tell a girl my hobbies. If she's got a problem with it, then forget her.

 

[Francisco d'Anconia]

Why not tell her? It's not as if she comes across guys who hunt ghosts as a hobby every day. Well, maybe on their Playstation but that's not quite the same thing.