I was surfing the net today and stumbled upon Ol’ Thankful here. I lol’d out loud. It was borderline psychotic. This new hire is on his way. Brimming with confidence and highly ecstatic from his accomplishment, there is no way he can fall (or fail)…
“The hard work has paid off hasn’t it Mr. Thankful?”
“Oh yes, yes it most certainly has.”
“That’s good. You know your life is going to change now? You are aware of this?
“Oh yes sir. Very aware. And very ready to meet any challenge head-on.”
“That’s a great attitude Thankful. You’re gonna do well here.”
“I want to do whatever I can to show this company that I am here for a reason. And that the color of my skin isn’t to be belittled. I have worked ver…”
“Wait wait wait wait wait. What the hell are you talking about? The color of your skin? Why would you say something like that?
“Well sir, I feel I might have to face a few bumps being that I am an African-American.”
“You’re a what? Wait, you’re not…..you’re a what?
…..
What happens to Mr. Thankful?
read. laughed. envied Mr. Thankful. commented. ran away