A few years ago, I figured out this awesome method for determining if you should go to bed. Please understand that the caveat is that this is rendered null by the inclusion of alcohol or other chemical enhancements.
All you need to do is say the word “spoon” as slowly as you can. If you laugh, you’re tired and should go to bed. If you don’t, you’re good to go.
I have no idea where this came from, other than the knowledge that the word “spoon” is intrinsically humorous. But when one becomes tired or exhausted, its powers grow exponentially.
The Tired Test, as it has come to be known, has been tested the world over (20 countries on 5 continents!) and has been proven effective over 90% of the time. So if you’re debating going out after that 11:45 PM text about a house party, or looking for an excuse to check out of a lame get-together early, tell ‘em you used the Tired Test.
And if they ask you to explain, just say “spooooooon” – chances are, they might need a nap too.
Is this for real?? Wild. Never heard of this before. It’s funny. I can’t accurately test it at the moment because the whole concept cracks me up. That, and I’m exhausted. Tbd when I don’t have the giggles.
You may not have heard of it since I invented it and haven’t mentioned it on the blog before. But please, let me know how it goes! I’ve heard of some permutations, like “loaf,” “spork,” “moose,” and “garbanzo” working as well, but to more varying degrees of success.