Option D
Multiple Choice
You know those multiple choice questions that are part of informal quizzes? The ones where several reasonable answers are given along with one ridiculous one? Let’s give it a try…
You’re driving down a single-lane-in-each-direction street and, as you’re about to enter an intersection, you suddenly realize that you don’t know which way to go… do you:
A) turn left;
B) turn right;
C) go through the intersection and then pull off the road to consult your map;
or
D) enter the intersection, come to a complete stop, block all traffic in every direction, and begin a cell phone call to, presumably, some person who might be able to give you directions even though you probably cannot explain where it is that you are.
I saw someone choose “D” this morning. From now on, when you see someone opt to do the exact wrong thing in a given situation in spite of its obvious absurdity, just refer to them as an “Option D.”
We’ll all know what you mean.
October 17th, 2007 at 4:48 pm
Option D will make me think of you from now on. Which could get interesting during my conlaw exam.
I think for you though, you need to pencil in an Option E, which is “turn west.”
October 17th, 2007 at 8:26 pm
OK, I was thinkin’ C because I’ve been there, done that.
Huh. Stopping IN the intersection. Well now then. Hadn’t thought of doing that. And there’s probably a reason for it…
October 25th, 2007 at 9:04 am
Some people choose option D every day of their lives.
But, for free thinking outside the box, one should also be able to choose to go up - or down.
Which would you choose?
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