I figured it was time I give all you readers out there a good laugh. Thanks to the inspiration of my fellow squad mate and the input of my fellow teammates I’ve put together a list of questions we’ve all actually asked or been asked since being on the race… enjoy!
Can you check me for lice?
Where is the TOILET? *Because raising your voice will somehow make them understand the English word you are saying…
Does anyone have laxatives?!
Do I need to bring my own toilet paper?
Teammate 1: When is team time?
If you drop that (insert item of clothing here), can I have it?
How do I get this smell out of my chacos?
Are we going to have beds next month?
Can you do a listening prayer for me?
Can I borrow this shirt? *asked while wearing said shirt…
Did you put tea tree oil in the shampoo yet?
Teammate 2 (5 minutes later): When is team time?
How many days is too many days without a shower?
Can I borrow your lice comb?
Do you think these elephant pants will match most of my shirts?
Do you think this country will have peanut butter?
Teammate 3 (2 minutes later): when is team time?
When was the last time you washed your hair?
WHERE DID YOU GET THAT CHOCOLATE?!?!
What does a real sprite taste like again?
Teammate 4 (2 seconds later…): when is team time?
Do you think I can get unsweet tea here?
Is this cow? *server looks confused
You know, Cow *moo’s at server
Are they speaking in English or do we have the gift of interpreting tongues?
When lost, look around at locals, approach each one asking
English?
English?
English?
English?
What time is it back home?
When are Journey Markers due?
Can we brush our teeth with the water here?
Teammate 5 (.5 seconds later): when is team time?
Is it a squatty potty or is it a western toilet?
Which part of speech is that word – an adverb? Is the sentence present perfect? Present perfect continuous?
Do you think this Asian off brand tastes the same as the American thing?
Is this a mosquito bite or a pimple?
So are our blogs due Friday night here or Friday night in America?
Can we wear shorts in this country?
How much does the toilet cost?
Does nodding your head mean yes or no in this country?
Ok, but how spicy is spicy?
The kid stole your phone to be funny??? Did you get it back? *Answer: yes, after chasing him for 20 minutes
Don’t you know better than to trust a fart…?
Have you seen any cobras yet? *asked by a ministry host like it’s totally normal
But is it worth the weight? *this is not a misspelling
How close were you to getting run over?
How many stray dogs followed you home?
Did y’all get caught in the windstorm?
Do you speak Arabic or Farsi? *Answer: neither, Kurdish
The kid climbed through the barbed wire?!
If I put this chair in my tent do you think it will keep it from blowing away?
Can we get on motos if it’s not ministry related?
What’s our daily budget here again?
What does Alibaba mean? *Answer: thief
Does this need a voltage converter or just an adapter?
What version of the Bible do you have?
Oh cool, Is it a study bible? Sooo… can I borrow it?
Are you a racer? Or been asked a crazy question by a racer? If you want to add to this lovely list feel free to do so in the comments!
Till next time!
-Shan
