September 20th, 2006



MEMO FROM THE PREZ:
Historians have recently uncovered
new evidence you’re as productively
worthless today as in medieval times.
Congratulations.


The Top 10 Unusual Medieval Jobs


10> Vocal coach for singing swords

9> Mace testee

8> Aqueduct network manager

7> Royal ale delouser

6> Her Majesty’s secret servant

5> Dungeon food quality-control tester

4> Professional serfer

3> Corset and bodice tightener

2> “Rent-a-lackey” placement specialist

and the Number 1 Unusual Medieval Job…

1> Cannonball retriever




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Credits:

Selected from 23 submissions from 7 contributors.
This week’s list authors are:

Josh Sinnett, Bellingham, WA — 1, 3, 5 (Hat trick!/Employee of the week!)
James Knowles, Bellingham, WA — 2, 4, 7 (Hat trick!), Topic
Rabbi Crut, McComb, OH — 6
Jim G. Phynn, Horsham, PA — 8
Bruce Kane, Charlotte, NC — 9
William Wickart, Hillsboro, OR — 10
K.W. Wyckham, Youngstown, OH — Banner Tag
Wade Kwon, Birmingham, AL — President & CEO