Community Spotlight: LukasB

[Marjo]

Hi everyone and happy Friday!

We haven't done a Spotlight in a while so it's good to get this series restarted. Thanks to those who have been suggesting people to spotlight - one of them on the list is our very own @LukasB  who joined our team as a Community Manager 4 months ago! We've asked him some questions so you can get to know him a little better, see below. 

I'm sure Lukas will appreciate lots and lots of additional questions from the community too guys so feel free to ask in the comments.

1. Where are you from and what languages do you speak?

I was born in Germany, so I speak German, English a bit of French and Italian but please don't test me on those 

2. What mobile phone do you currently use and what was your very first one?

I am currently using an iPhone 11 and very happy with it. I love the camera. My first phone was a Nokia 3210 - the original unbreakable phone (which actually broke when I jumped in a pool with it). 

3. As you know we have a community with many animal lovers. Do you have / have you had any pets yourself? If yes, tell us a little bit about them.

Yes, we had a family dog when I was really young. I used to sleep in his basket with him when he was a puppy so he did not feel alone. But as he was a Bernese Mountain Dog he became so big that I was not allowed anymore because he could kill me rolling over in his sleep 

Here is a pic of him.

4. Pick 5 objects to take with you to a deserted island if you had to spend 4 months there. What would they be and why?

If we are completely honest I wouldn't make it past a week. So in order to have a nice last few days before I get eaten or starve: 1) A book - finally time to read 2) Nasal spray - I need it all the time 3) A big blanket for the night (no matter how hot it is I need a blanket) 4) Mosquito creme for obvious reasons 5) 400 cans of Diet Coke

5. Top 5 apps you love/use the most on your phone?

Instagram is number 1 - nothing I use more haha. I think Whatsapp is quite up there as well. Recently it is TikTok (@Chris_K  you know it). I love Polarr for image editing. And Notes - I have to write absolutely everything down or I forget it.

6. What are some of your favourite ways to relax?

Nothing makes me happier than a cold Diet Coke  It is my remedy for everything. Headaches, colds, or bad moods - it can solve all my problems with one sip.

7. What are your tastes in music like?

Super eclectic - my taste in music makes absolutely no sense I think. It can be classical, techno and punk in one playlist - I call it the Tarantino mix  

8. If you could be the one designing the mobile phone of the future, what special feature(s) would you include?

I think the perfect phone was already designed. The Sharp Sidekick 2 was the coolest phone. I want that but with all the features of a modern smartphone. If anyone responsible at Sharp reads this PM me - I talk you through it.

9. What animal would you pick if you had the power to make them speak in human language?

My brothers Chihuahua - I just want to know why she hates me sometimes. We have a cuddle and then a minute later she won't let me touch her. I just want to know what I am doing wrong. Here is a pic of her too. 

10. What are some of your favourite foods/meals/cuisine?

I think this has to be Italian - everything is just nice - Pasta, Pizza, Antipasti and even Salads are nice. What more could you want? 

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Well there you go, hope you learned something new and interesting! Thanks a lot Lukas for answering our questions. 

Ask away guys if you have any additional questions!

[LukasB]

also very impressive @madasaf1sh 

Ich habe keine Schwester 

Will go on youtube right away!

[LukasB]

@Mi-Amigo I am obsessed with pomeranians. So if you google Bertie the pom - this is my dream dog haha

I actually like the classics. The last book I read was Frankenstein which was totally different from what I expected. 

I knew it would throw you and @Cleoriff off if I dont mention Oasis 

I like this madhouse - you are all super nice actually 

[Marjo]

@LukasB additional question from me as I just read your comment about reading Frankenstein - have you read Dracula, The Picture of Dorian Grey, Jekyll & Hyde? 

[LukasB]

@Marjo Dracula yes, Dorian I am afraid not and J&H loved it. For some reason I found Jekyll super disturbing even though the others have monsters too 

[Chris_K]

Great spotlight. TikTok is the devils work - it's just to addictive... I've found myself laying in bed thinking i'll watch a few videos before going to sleep, and before I know it, it's like 3am!

On the Diet Coke front... Tried Coke Zero? I made the switch years ago as it just tastes so much better. Also as a bit of a treat every now and then, I love an ice cold Fentimans Cola. It tastes a bit old fashioned and botanical, but it's so refreshing and easy to drink.

[LukasB]

@Chris_K no no no DIET COKE - unbeatable! haha I just love it. So much better than anything else - if you see this Coca Cola - make me the diet coke ambassador 

I agree with TikTok being the work of the devil 

[Anonymous]

Do you dance @LukasB ?

What do you like to watch on tv?

You fit in very well with the team

Great spotlight

Good to have you here

[LukasB]

@Anonymous dance like professionally?  I bop around yes. And here comes the twist: I dont have a TV haha. What do you watch?

[Anonymous]

I watch very little tv @LukasB 

Perhaps the odd repeat of Morse / Lewis / Endeavour

I don't know anyone else who does not have a tv

Last big thing I was really interested in was Game Of Thrones

I listen a lot to Radio Four in the evening

Do you listen to the radio?

[LukasB]

@Anonymous I am desperatley waiting for a new season of Stranger Things. Never got into GoT but one day I will give it a go haha.

Radio 1 all the way