A journalist, eager to uncover the inner workings of the local psychiatric hospital, arrived for his scheduled interview.
He was ushered into the office of Dr. Marcus Sinclair, the facility’s esteemed chief of staff.
“Thank you for taking the time to speak with me, Doctor,” the journalist began, his notepad at the ready. “I must admit, I’m quite fascinated by the methods you employ to determine whether an individual requires admission or not.”
Dr. Sinclair leaned back in his chair, a thoughtful expression on his face.
“Ah, yes, it’s a rather unique process, but one that has served us well over the years.”
He paused, his eyes twinkling with a hint of mischief. “Allow me to walk you through it.”
The journalist nodded eagerly, his pen poised to capture every detail.
“Well,” the doctor continued, “we begin by filling a standard bathtub with water. Then, we present the patient with three objects: a teaspoon, a glass, and a bucket. Our instructions are simple – we ask them to empty the bathtub using one of those three items.”
The journalist furrowed his brow, contemplating the scenario. “I see,” he mused.
“And I presume a normal person would choose the bucket, as it has the largest capacity?”
Dr. Sinclair sat back again, stroking his chin as if something extremely interesting had just transpired.
“No, my dear sir, a truly normal person would simply pull the drain plug.”
The journalist’s eyes widened in realization, his cheeks flushing with embarrassment.
“Of course! How foolish of me.”
The doctor chuckled, his gaze fixed on the flustered journalist. “Indeed. And it appears our little test has yielded some rather interesting results.” He leaned forward, his expression turning serious.
“Indeed,” replied the doctor. “In fact, you’re a classic case fit for admission.”
Suddenly, three burly wardens walked through the office doors.
The journalist turned to see them blocking his exit.
The doctor announced:
“Please proceed to bed number 39.”
