Tom the Dancing Bug by Ruben Bolling for November 24, 2002

Transcript:

Woman: Thank you for coming in for the interview, Josh. Josh: My pleasure! This nursery school has the best toy truck program in the city! Woman: Your academic credentials are fine. My, seven languages! Josh: Sim, eu considerome um cidadao do mundo. Woman: And I see you've filled your 2 1/2 years with enriching experiences. Josh: Yes, the six months I spent helping a Uganda village dig a well were particularly rewarding. Woman: Okay, just some paperwork: Which parent will be making the $1 million donation? Josh: We...don't have $1 million... Woman: Ah, of course...so. what stock will your parent upgrade in order to induce a corporation to make a donation? Josh: Um...my Mom's a doctor, and my Dad's a physicist. Woman: Oh. Josh, are you sure nursery school is for you? Josh: I'd always thought so... Woman: Well maybe you should reconsider. As they say, "The world needs ditch-diggers too." Josh: What a shame. All those potty-training all-nighters for nothing! So...you're thinking of going to Nursery School! Published as a public service by thte Manhattan Nursery School Association.