How Long Has it Been Since You Took One?

It was George Carlin who said, “One thing you never see any more is a guy with a pencil behind his ear.” Well for two hours today I was that guy. I took a test this morning. Not some Internet test to determine what Seinfeld or Rent character you are most like or what dog you resemble the most. No, I took an honest to goodness – bring two #2 pencils, break the seal on the test booklet, you have two hours to complete, you may begin – test. It had been a long time since I have done this. I would say it has been more than 16 years. Perhaps the last test I took that meant something was the written drivers test to get my Alabama state drivers license. Both Cathy and I had to do this. I can’t remember why but I remember thinking, what happens if I fail, do I have to walk home? Fortunately we both passed and we received our Alabama licenses but not after arguing about the color of my hair (I swear it was brown then.) and failing the eye exam. I guess seeing was not a prerequisite for getting an Alabama license. I hope it is now.

So when was the last time you took one? Younger readers of this drivel may say “last week” or “about a year ago.” How about you others who have not been in school since before Reagan was president? It is like riding a bike. You know, you never forget. BUT…how well do you ride one after not having ridden one in 16 years? I little wobbly I might suspect. (Susan, we won’t even discuss your riding ability. Just be thankful you take tests sitting down.) And I wasn’t riding with out holding on to the handlebars. I’m just thankfully I won’t have to take one for a while.

OK trivia time:

Name the movies these quotes come from:

1. “I don’t trust that kid any further than I can throw him.” “Well, with your bad knee Ed, you shouldn’t be throwing anyone."

2. Here, have a sponge.

3. I’ve always been a concerned parent. I’m big on car seats, seat belts, bed times, curfews, calling when you get somewhere, never running with a sharp object. What can I say? I’m a father. Worrying comes with the territory.

Sports Trivia:

What country and what state have won the most Little League World Series Championships? There are two different answers to this one.

Roche Trivia:

What Roche has a game for every occasion? Even if the rules seem to come from nowhere and may change at any moment.

Good luck and post your answers in the comments field.