Reaching a new (fur) low
There are also essential and non-essential signs around campus. Can you tell which of the following signs are "essential" and which are not? Take a close look at each before scrolling down to see the answers.
Question 1: Essential or Non-essential Sign to STAIR?
Think about it ... (scroll down for answer)
Hmmm ... the blue door sign wasn't serving its purpose, so a new one was added on the wall. There we find "STAIR" -- a close relative of the more common label "STAIRS" or "STAIRWAY," or "STAIRWELL." And it has its own room number. It must be important. Answer: Essential!
For extra credit, solve this riddle: If a door is marked "exit" but we must "keep closed" ... can you use it or not?
Question 2: Essential or Non-essential Delp University?
Can you guess the answer?
You can take quality classes at Delp University. You can major in housekeeping. But the course credits are not transfer-able to KU. So the sign is not helpful. Answer: Non-essential.
Question 3: Essential or Non-essential Bare Hands?
If you try this door with gloves on, you will not get out "when pushing." But it WILL open for those wearing mittens, a cybernetic hand like that used by Luke Skywalker, or a Captain Hook prosthesis. Answer: Essential.
Question 4: Essential or Non-essential Hallway Waiting Room?
We've labeled this a "hallway" so you can't say you didn't know the rules. If you do use it as a waiting room, you could be removed from the premises. This could affect your criminal record. It's called "hallway-waiting" and is a misdemeanor in most cities. But without the sign, you should already know better than to wait around in our hallways, so Answer: Non-essential.
Question 5: Essential or Non-essential Elevator Sign?
We could have left this sign off the elevator. You may have waited an inordinate amount of time for something to happen, looking like a idiot, but you wouldn't be physically hurt by waiting for it. This is technically part of a hallway, so you would be in violation of hallway waiting and should have already known you can't wait here. Answer: Non-essential.
Question 6: Essential or Non-essential Bell Sounding?
If the fire alarm "bell" is sounding, you should probably look for an exit and get the heck out of here -- and not try to look around for a phone number to call about 'sounding bells.'
Caller: "Hello, this bell is sounding."
Facilities: "There probably is a fire then."
Caller: "I was just following the instructions on the sign."
Facilities: "Why? You should leave the building immediately."
Caller: (Due to the delay, dies of smoke inhalation.)
Answer: Essential. This sign promotes natural selection of the species.
Question 7: Essential or Non-essential Classroom Stop Sign?
Think carefully ...
It's a classroom. Students should already understand when to stop and head elsewhere. Duh. Answer: Non-essential.
Question 8: Essential or non-essential Defib Sign?
Trick question! This one actually started out as non-essential. The sign above only indicates what we already know -- no atrial fibrillation unit for you. It would seem this is why they build the door with a glass window.
But ...
Some kind individual has added a helpful update at the bottom. Without this, people may not realize the risk to their health. Answer: Essential!
Bonus question: is the campus sign maker an essential or non-essential employee?
