I was catching up on one of the six websites I try to read every day when I read a blurb about an open casting call for a new television documentary about fussy eaters. I initially forwarded it to Nicci thinking that it was about people who are obsessed with a certain kind of food, but after I realized it was about being picky I realized maybe I should shoot the casting director an e-mail and talk about how picky I am. I sent a quick note, two paragraphs tops, and almost immediately received a response from the woman checking submissions which stated that I was perfect for the part. I received a long survey I need to fill out and send back to the lady. Then she wants to meet with me sometime soon. Right now I’m focusing on my responses to the survey questions. I want them to be perfect in a way that really highlights who I am and why I am the way I am. In fact, I’m kind of approaching the test as a psychological evaluation. Like, I’m going deep into my psyche to try and let these people know why my diet is what it is.
So now I’m faced with a dilemma. Do I have fun with this “test” and make sure my answers befit my personality? I mean, if I’m perfectly honest and answer with the crooked sense of humor God gave me, there’s a chance I will totally blow my chance to be on television, but my answers will be amazing. Plus it would make for a perfect blog entry if I don’t make it on the show but have an amazing artifact to share with you all from the time I was told I “may be perfect for the show.”
OR…
Do I take the test and censor myself slightly when answering in order to present a well-rounded, emotionally stable (minus the fussy eating) person who could appear in a documentary that millions of people might conceivably watch. That’d be pretty good for web traffic and advertising, no? I could even wear a t-shirt with my face on it for optimal exposure. The only problem that could arise from taking this opportunity seriously would be that I’d have to go through with it if they cast me, and risk humiliation when people I knew growing up would think I’ve grown up to be a freak.
As I work through my thoughts right now, it’s looking like the best course of action would be to push the envelope only slightly on the “test,” then get myself a meeting with the casting director. That’s at least two future blog entries I could write about the experience. I like that. Real-world antics make blogging easy. I don’t have to think about a topic and try to write something funny about it. I can simply live my life and it will be amazing and funny. Maybe I’ll hire a photographer to follow me to my interview. Yeah…that sounds like the best plan. Play it a little safe, work myself into an interview, and then when they offer me the job I can figure out the best way to proceed.
What say you, minions? How should I handle this situation?
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