Drawing 116
2008-02-27
Kid, I don't think you understand the gravity of the situation. The test you're taking tomorrow is The International Clerking Exam. If you answer less than thirty percent correctly, you're looking retake. Fail three retakes, Nathaniel, it's a one week suspension. We can't have that; you're the only employee able to work Wednesday overnight. (Pause) So back to studying. (Pause) A product isn't labeled with a price!
NATHANIEL:
Uh… call the manufacturer.
OLDER GAS STATION EMPLOYEE:
…Correct. (Long pause) Debris is blocking an aisle!
NATHANIEL:
Dispose of debris.
OLDER GAS STATION EMPLOYEE:
…Correct. (Long pause) A cat jumps onto counter!
NATHANIEL:
Dispose of cat.
OLDER GAS STATION EMPLOYEE:
…Correct. (Long pause) You lose your enthusiasm for your job!
NATHANIEL:
Uh… retraining. No, wait. Uh… (pause) Okay, got it. It is impossible for me to lose enthusiasm. I am a gas station cashier of America—I indirectly fuel the nation.
OLDER GAS STATION EMPLOYEE:
…Correct.