Can you share some census enumerator horror stories?
A census enumerator once had to deal with a family who were extremely paranoid. They refused to answer any questions and instead started accusing the enumerator of being part of a government conspiracy. They even threatened to call the police if the enumerator didn't leave immediately. It was a very difficult situation for the enumerator as they were just trying to do their job.
There was an enumerator who went to a house where the owner had a lot of big, aggressive dogs. As soon as the enumerator entered the yard, the dogs started barking and running towards them. It was a terrifying moment as the enumerator feared being bitten. Fortunately, the owner managed to call the dogs off just in time. Another instance was when an enumerator entered a house that was rumored to be haunted. While inside, they heard strange noises and felt an eerie presence. They couldn't wait to finish the census questions and get out of there.
One horror story could be when a census enumerator had to visit a really remote and run - down area. The houses were in such bad shape that it seemed like they could collapse at any moment. The people there were also very hostile, thinking the enumerator was there to cause trouble or steal information.
What are the most common themes in census enumerator horror stories?
One common theme is hostility from the people being surveyed. They might be suspicious of the enumerator's intentions and act rudely or even aggressively.
Can you share some funny census stories?
Well, here are some. In one town, a man filled out the census form and for the 'hobbies' section, he wrote 'arguing with the census form'. Also, there was a family that had a running joke that their cat was the 'ruler' of the house. So, when the census came, they seriously wrote that the cat was the head of the household with all family members as its'subjects'. One more story is about a young boy who, when asked how many people lived in his house, included all his stuffed animals in the count.
What are some census horror stories?
One census horror story could be about incorrect data entry. A family reported their correct information, but due to a clerical error, their data was entered wrong. As a result, they were marked as having a much higher income than they actually did. This led to them being ineligible for certain benefits they truly needed.
Can you share some Census Worker Horror Stories about difficult encounters?
Sure. There was a census worker who had to visit a house where the owner was a hoarder. The inside of the house was filled with piles of junk and it was really hard to even move around. There was also a bad smell and the worker was worried about getting something dirty or even getting stuck in there. Another case was when a census worker met a person who was very paranoid. The person thought the census was a way to steal their identity and kept asking really strange questions and was very uncooperative.
Can you share a few census horror stories related to privacy invasion?
Sure. There was a situation where a census database was hacked, and people's personal information like addresses, family members' names, and income details were exposed. This was a major privacy invasion horror story for those affected as they then had to worry about identity theft and other malicious uses of their data.
What are some census taker horror stories?
There was a census taker who visited an old, dilapidated mansion. As he entered, the door slammed shut behind him. He heard strange noises like whispers and footsteps but couldn't see anyone. He felt a cold breeze even though all the windows were closed. He was so scared that he abandoned his work there and ran out as fast as he could.
Can you share a specific census taker horror story in detail?
Sure. There was a census taker named Mary. She went to a house in an old part of town. When she knocked on the door, an old woman opened it. The woman had a really pale face and her eyes were sunken. She invited Mary in, but as Mary walked in, she noticed the house was freezing cold even though it was a warm day outside. The old woman started talking in a really raspy voice about how no one should be in her house. Mary tried to explain her purpose but the woman just stared at her blankly. Then, suddenly, all the lights in the house went out. Mary panicked and tried to find her way out in the dark. She bumped into things and could hear the old woman cackling in the background. Eventually, she found the door and ran out, never wanting to go back to that place again.
Can you share more census funny stories?
Sure. There was a case where a young boy answered all the census questions as if he was a pirate. He talked about his 'crew' (his family) in pirate lingo and said his home was his 'ship'. It was really funny for the census taker to decipher his answers.
Census Worker Horror Stories: What are some of the most terrifying experiences of census workers?
Well, I've heard of a census worker who had to deal with a very hostile resident. The resident thought the census was some sort of government intrusion and started yelling and threatening the worker. The worker was really scared as they were just doing their job. Also, there are stories of census workers having to go to remote areas where their vehicle broke down on the way back. They were stranded in a desolate place with no immediate help available, which was a nightmare.
What are some census funny stories?
One funny census story could be about a family who misheard the census taker's question. Instead of answering how many people lived in the house, they started telling a long story about their pet cat's daily routine as if it was a person. It was quite a hilarious misunderstanding.