“I would want to be a lion tamer. I like the idea of overcoming trepidation in the form of fangs and claws.”

— Greta Wendelin, Kansas University graduate student, Oberlin

“A trapeze artist because I'm flexible, I'd get to wear spandex, and I would get to fulfill my lifelong dream of flying.”

— Jaclyn Howell, KU graduate student, Edina, Minn.

“Put me down for lion tamer. I think it's the whip. If I'm going to be eaten, at least I'll have a cool accessory.”

— Nick Orens, banker, Lawrence

“The human cannonball, just for the thrill.”

— Jamie Swain, computer programmer, Wichita