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Who Am I? - The Nation Seeks Self-Belief and a Text Message worth of Fame
The British people are asking Who Am I? It's one of the top questions asked amongst the thousands texted to the AQA service (Any Question Answered) on 63336.
(PRWEB) June 18, 2004 -- They're asking other questions too -- who will win Wimbledon ? will England beat France ? what will the Lotto numbers be? -- but more than anything they're seeking reassurance, fame in a small way even, by posing questions about themselves. Some examples asked in the last couple of days include:
Who is Andrea Blakesley?
Andrea Blakesley is not only a manager at the Great Eastern Investment Forum (a business angels network) but is also an accomplished singer and pianist.
Who is Reginald Warlop?
Reginald Warlop works for Ariadne Capital, a VC firm. He is highly qualified and has a Hugh Grant hairstyle .
Who is Bill Margold?
Bill Margold is an insurance salesman based in Basingstoke . A Bill Margold also appeared in porn epics such as Blondage.
Who is Dave Gander?
Dave Gander (aka Dingo Dave) is the landlord of the Stage Door Pub at Waterloo , recommended for its friendly atmosphere and welcoming staff.
Other people are asking personal questions:
What colour boxer shorts am I wearing?
You are wearing green and purple polka dot boxer shorts, with the words "LOVE GOD" embroidered across the front in golden thread.
And following it up seeking romantic advice:
How do I chat up the woman in the cream top next to me?
To interest the girl in the cream shirt, show her the text you received describing boxer shorts you are wearing and ask her to text a similar question.
AQA is being used for facts and fun with some people looking for AQA to really help them out:
Where will I meet my future wife?
You will meet your future wife perusing the personal hygiene aisle in the Slough branch of Tesco, Wellington Street, SL1 1XW .
How can I pull Natalie's mother?
Older women are attracted to secure, confident men. Complement her on her cooking, dress well, and be friendly to Natalie.
AQA returns an answer to all questions within minutes, in just one text message -- 160 characters.
Homeworkers:
Students, housewives and retirees are amongst the growing band of AQA researchers. Working from home they come from all walks of life and from all time zones so the service is constantly available. They all have access to the Internet, as well as other information resources. The AQA service uses latest technologies, but the key to the quality of the answers is in the skills and knowledge of its workers. This marriage of computer technology and human understanding allows AQA to provide quick, concise, and understandable answers in volume.
Paul Cockerton , Co-founder of IssueBits, the company behind the AQA service, says:
Whilst some people are texting AQA on 63336 to find out about restaurants, times of trains or weather reports, others are using it to have fun -- show their friends how famous they are, or see if AQA really works by asking existential questions such as the meaning of life. AQA really does have an answer for everything."
Anyone with a mobile phone can ask AQA a question -- any time of the day or night -- by simply texting the question to 63336. It costs 1 per question sent plus a standard network text charge.
And the meaning of life?:
The question 'What is the meaning of life?' is another incredibly popular question on the AQA service and it has any number of answers. For example, it is a film. It is also, according to Douglas Adams, 42. According to Charlie Chaplin life is desire, not meaning! And according to Henry Miller life only has to be given a meaning because of the obvious fact that it has no meaning. Well, depending on the human researchers, the databases and the computer algorithms, AQA may answer with the above or countless other possibilities.
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