05 April, 2013

Put On Your Thinking Caps

It's a classic, but it's a good Friday for a little silliness, I think. The ability to be silly is clearly a significantly undervalued asset in today's world. There are but four simple questions; try not to read ahead for the answers. Good luck.

Ready?

1. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator?

Correct answer:
Open the refrigerator, put in the giraffe, and close the door.

This question tests whether or not you are doing simple things in a complicated way.

2. How do you put an elephant into a refrigerator?

Incorrect answer:
Open the refrigerator, put in the elephant, and close the door.
Correct Answer:
Open the refrigerator, remove the giraffe, put in the elephant, and close the door.

This question tests your foresight.

3. The Lion King is hosting an animal conference. All the animals attend except one. Which animal does not attend?

Correct answer:
The elephant. The elephant is in the refrigerator!

This tests if you are capable of comprehensive thinking.

4. There is a river where lots of crocodiles live. How do you cross it?

Correct answer:
Simply swim through it. All the crocodiles are attending the animal meeting!

This question tests your reasoning ability.