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Application Dilemma
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Puzzle ID: #25062
Submitted By: dolphingurl12 Corrected By: shenqiang
Submitted By: dolphingurl12 Corrected By: shenqiang
Two men applied for a job. The first man, John Smith, stated in his application that he had 10 years of experience, that he graduated in 1959 from John F. Kennedy High School, and had graduated from a four year college with top grades, and had several references.
The second man, Tom Jones stated he had 3 years of experience, and had dropped out of high school. He had only one reference.
The manager shocked everyone, and hired Tom Jones. Why?
The second man, Tom Jones stated he had 3 years of experience, and had dropped out of high school. He had only one reference.
The manager shocked everyone, and hired Tom Jones. Why?
Hint
It had nothing to do with family ties, bribing, or prejudice.Answer
John Smith had claimed he had graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1959. John F. Kennedy wasn't elected until 1960, and wasn't assassinated until 1963. Before then high schools weren't named for him. His application was fake.Hide Hint Show Hint Hide Answer Show Answer
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I missed that detail. Cute puzzle!
that was really cool! i liked it a lot!
good job better than the missing earrings
At 1st I thought it had someting to do with the 1st applicant's age, oh well
I'll never live Missing Earrings Down!! lol
I hope I'm not still applying for jobs when I'm in my sixties...
Maybe he was already retired, but got bored, so he decided to get another job so he would have something to do. I've heard of lots of people doing it, my 7th grade science teacher did.
I liked this one a lot
thanks!
glad you liked it
glad you liked it
i knew it had somethin to do with a fake application but i couldn't tell wat part was fake. good job!!!
That was sweet. Before the hint I thought it was because or relation.
good job nice one
Aha! I got this one as soon as it was said!
Very cool and interesting, you know the coolest things.
Wow, you have to know your history to get that one
Got me. I don't know my history dates...
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