Bizarre job titles

[LMcD]

As it's not April 1st, I suppose I must accept that the man I've just been watching on BBC1 is indeed a penguinologist. A couple of days ago, the 'Today' programme was interviewing a dance psychologist. I also recall hearing, a month or so ago, an interview with a conflict resolution analyst. Any other equally bizarre job titles I should be aware of?

[Anastasius]

Radio 3 presenter ?

[ardcarp]

Anyone old enough to remember What's My Line? Eamonn Andrews, Isobel Barnett and Gilbert Harding?

[Richard Tarleton]

As it's not April 1st, I suppose I must accept that the man I've just been watching on BBC1 is indeed a penguinologist. A couple of days ago, the 'Today' programme was interviewing a dance psychologist. I also recall hearing, a month or so ago, an interview with a conflict resolution analyst. Any other equally bizarre job titles I should be aware of?

"The Zoological Society of London have a resident penguinologist who specialises in anything and everything related to penguins. Among his various tasks Dr Tom Hart is researching the threats to antarctic penguins. In 2011 he oversaw the largest penguin pool in the country at London Zoo." Seems reasonable enough. Likewise conflict resolution a valuable discipline..... On the other hand, some truly bizarre jobs are advertised with (usually) left-leaning local authorities, in (usually) the Guardian..... The practice of tacking of "ology" onto just about anything probably dates from those BT ads with Maureen Lipman.

What's My Line, as far as I can remember, depended on the person being able to mime a key action of their job, to hilarious effect .

[french frank]

Anyone old enough to remember What's My Line? Eamonn Andrews, Isobel Barnett and Gilbert Harding?

Saggermaker's bottom knocker

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

Saggermaker's bottom knocker

No need for that: ardy was only asking!

[ardcarp]

That reminds me...there is a tapper's harker, IIRC, though I'm not sure if that's the job description or the implement used.

[french frank]

No need for that: ardy was only asking!

You youngsters!

[Lat-Literal]

Mussel Prevention Intern

This is a temporary position for conducting biological inspections and also providing environmental education at Lake Berryessa. The Lake Berryessa Mussel Prevention Interns conduct watercraft screenings and inspections for invasive species (quagga and zebra mussels) and provide invasive species education to Lake Berryessa users. This position will not exceed 40 hours/week or 1000 hours/year. Required hours are Fridays to Sundays 6 am to 2 pm and/or 10 am to 6 pm as well as additionally scheduled weekday shifts, meetings, and trainings.

[gradus]

Knocker Off - Foundry worker
Rumbler operator - Foundry-related worker
Donkeyman - Ships engine room labourer.

[jean]

Informator Choristarum.

[ardcarp]

An orchestral type...

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=G4nX0Xrn-wo&

[LMcD]

Wonderful! I hope Gerard Hoffnung was 'up there' enjoying it.
Do you happen to know what key it was in?

[cloughie]

Anyone old enough to remember What's My Line? Eamonn Andrews, Isobel Barnett and Gilbert Harding?

Yes, and what have you got against Barbara Kelly and David Nixon. Actually that reminds of a line in The Goons 'They're flying the Skull and Crossbones, No - it's David Nixon with his arms folded!'

[ardcarp]

Nothing against them...thanks for reminding me! (David Nixon was a 'magic show' person wasn't he? When not doing WML, that is.)