Odd Jobs
Famously, Phia spent a summer working as the Cheese Sleuth at the Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum. Did she have a fun time there—yes or no?
No, it was not as fun as the job title might suggest.
Staying in or Going out
What is Staying In?
American Graffiti (1973), Jaws (1975), and Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
Who is Richard Dreyfuss?
This supernatural superstar took to the big screen in cartoon form in the 2012 classic, Hotel Transylvania.
Who is Dracula (AKA Papa Drac)?
This is Phia’s favourite jelly, (and not just because this fruit can found growing on our very own windmill)
What is grape jelly?
Phia has spent may years working at the Dorchester Fair grounds. Can you name 2 of the 5 main buildings on the grounds? (5/5 gets an extra 100 points)
Donnybrook Hall, Gent Hall, Ag Building, Homecraft (formerly), Canada 125
Sun or Moon
What is Moon?
Fight Club (1999), The Italian Job (2003), and The Incredible Hulk (2008).
Who is Edward Norton?
This character from a popular children’s program represents the insection of two of Phi’s interests, vampires and muppets (it’s a shame that he’s so annoying).
Who is The Count?
Phi likes every season EXECPT this one.
What is Summer?
Phia has spent almost a year working at the Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre—a board-run not-for-profit arts organization. Name 2 of its current board members.
*See Phia*
Coke or Pepsi
I DON'T LIKE POP THAT MUCH
Spiderman (2002), Finding Nemo (2003), and The Lighthouse (2019).
Who is Willem Dafoe?
Although staying true to some aspects of classical vampire lore, the Twilight series differs in a few distinct ways. For instance, instead of disintegrating in the sunlight, Edward’s skin does this.
What is sparkle?
Give Phia a compliment
Various answers accepted
Phia worked as a TA for three semesters during her Masters Degree. Name the one of the three courses she TAed (general thematic areas accepted).
History of Gender, History of Global Toxins, and Intro to Liberal Arts.
Coffee or Tea
What is, depends on the time of day?
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002), Mr. Right (2015), and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)
Who is Sam Rockwell?
This vampire mockumentary—written by Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement—is a favourite of Phi’s.
What is What We Do in the Shadows?
When not at work, this is Phi’s favourite breakfast to make for herself at home. Be as specific as possible.
“My egg” —> Egg (either scrambled or over-easy) with a slice of toast made with good bread. If scrambled, add sriracha ketchup. If overeasy, add cheese.
Although Phia has a full-time position now, this has not always been the case. She first got a taste for the working life as an independent contractor doing this.
What is charging her family admission to her “piano concerts” OR drying, folding, and delivering loads of laundry?
Outback Steakhouse or Texas Roadhouse
You might be guessing that I would say neither because I've never been to either restaurant (that I have memory of). However, I--more than anything--want to eat one of those blooming onions from the Outback, so Outback Steakhouse.
The Intervention (2015), Blue Iguana (2018), and Renfield (2023)
Who is Ben Schwartz?
Although originating in France, this luxury jam brand is now internationally renowned. Phia was tre excited when she received a whole advent calendar of these jams two years ago at Christmas!
What is Bonne Maman?