P: “Well, I went to plumbing school. But I haven’t ever done any actual plumbing.”
DT: “Have you ever installed a toilet? A garbage disposal? A shower shutoff?”
P: “No, I haven’t. But I am familiar with toilets, garbage disposals and showers.”
DT: “Are you aware of the local plumbing codes for Washington, DC? Is copper always required? Should shielding be used at T-junctions? These are things plumbers are expected to know.”
P: “Well, I don’t have access to that information at this time. I know I have a lot of work to do before doing the job you’re hiring me to start doing tomorrow.”
DT: “Riiight. Well, you’re hired. Make sure your campaign check cashes, and thanks for protecting Republicans as a member of the Federal Election Commission.”
