Asks Quote by Steven Wright
“I was in a job interview and I opened a book and started reading. Then I said to the guy 'Let me ask you a question. If you are in a spaceship that is traveling at the speed of light, and you turn on the headlights, does anything happen?' He said 'I don't know'. I said 'I don't want your job'.”
About This Quote
Source Stand-up routine: The Joke Is Not a Joke, 1995
He uses a absurd physics question to expose the interviewer's lack of depth, highlighting the value of curiosity over conventional expectations.
In simple terms: A weird question reveals shallow thinking.
Key Takeaway
Ask bold questions to test depth.
Themes
humor
critical thinking
interview
philosophy
Mood
playful
provocative
Type
anecdotal
satirical
When to use this quote
- job interviews
- academic discussions
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
absurdism
skepticism
dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- What does a bold question reveal about a person?
- How can humor uncover hidden assumptions?
A Different Perspective
The joke may be misinterpreted as disrespectful.
![“That’s impossible [...] You need infinite energy for light travel. Haven’t you heard of the theory of relativity?” She thought she had him stumped with that one, but he just laughed again. “That’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard.” quote by Shannon Messenger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a4d/shannon-messenger-6457_energy_that-s-impossible-you-need-infinite-ener_1524900.jpg)
