I wonder a lot of things. Some of these things stick in my head and become what I would call, "mini-obsessions"...the kind of things that I think about so much that I find myself asking complete strangers if I hit a dead end. I don't bring it up out of left field, I find a segue so as not to seem like a weirdo. For instance I spent a lot of my time growing up trying to understand why anyone would order a banana pudding blizzard. Pudding in ice cream is like a biscuit in a croissant...or gravy in a soup. It doesn't make any sense. It's gross. At more than four Dairy Queens I have just flat out asked them how many people, on average, order the banana pudding blizzard. The younger kids will usually get awkward, shrug, giggle, and say they aren't really sure. But the seasoned DQ employee, usually the day shift, will elaborate and provide some insight. They might say, "Oh honey you would be surprised, we get quite a few orders for that. I personally haven't tried it, I don't like bananas too much, but people say it tastes really good, very creamy." It doesn't make it any less of a mystery really, but I keep asking. I guess I don't really want an honest answer..I am really looking for someone to say what we are all thinking...something like, "OMG I know, SIIIICCCCKKK...we have all of these awesome choices and they order THAT???"....or maybe they would say, "Well I know that old couple that had their tongues removed ordered it...but that's the only two I know".
I'll keep asking. In the meantime I have a new obsession...
Who chooses what the prize puzzles will be on Wheel of Fortune and how much do they get paid? What are their qualifications? Do you have to know somebody? How would such a position be advertised?
Seeking: Outgoing and talented person with a strong grasp of the English language, particularly words that do not include RSTLNE. Experience with phrases that hint at a 5 day 4 night all expense paid trip to Hawaii strongly preferred.
I wonder if they are paid on commission? Do they get a bonus if it takes more than 6 spins to guess the puzzle or something? I bet they reserve a job like that for Pat's nephews. Vanna's daughter is probably an intern and she gets to test the puzzles or something awesome. This is a real question that poses a real threat to my sanity. It runs a close second to the half a year I spent obsessing on not just the science of, but whether or not there was any logical reason for, breeding tiny ponies. It plagued me until just a few weeks ago when I found out that along with dogs they are the only approved service animal for the blind. This means that you could bring one to your job if you were visually impaired. While I feel better about my question, I now spend a lot of time thinking about how I might convince the boss that I am legally blind. It's sick, I know. But...its a pony....and it's tiny.
