The REST of the Story
"Welcome to the K. Krex Evaluation Center! Please have a seat, and we'll begin the exam.
[consulting clipboard] "Ok, let's start by having you cover your left eye and spell out the top line here."
"Uhhh.... M. d. W. 2. K. 1. O?"
"Perfect. Now go ahead and read me the bottom word here."
"Oh man, that's tough. Um...matheridby?"
"Good, good. Now, please cover your right eye and spell out the letters on the bottom line here."
"N... O... T.. T.. P.. P.. L.. B.. S.. S.. S.. S.. L?"
[writing on clipboard] "Mmmhmm. Now, kindly read this for me:"
{squinting} "Uhhh.... Is that even English?"
"Excellent. Moving on, now I'm going to change the lenses over your eye. Tell me which is more in focus:
"Number one...
"...or number two?"
"Gosh, I don't know. They look about the same."
"I see. Ok, for our final test, let's have you put on these glasses and try reading these:"
"Happy....Bir....um... I have no idea what that says."
"And I'd rather not say that one out loud."
"Oh! That's the artist formerly known as Prince, right?"
"Well done. And congratulations - you're hired! Here are your apron and piping bags, and you can pick up your spools of ribbon and plastic flotsam in the morning. Now, go make us proud!
"And a bunch of cupcake cakes."
Thanks to Brandon D., Rosie, Melissa M., Becky, Rebecca M., Sara B., Judy R., Abby M., and Grace N. for the eye-openers.
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P.S. Do you wear glasses? Do you like flamingos? Like, a lot?
