The following piece is lifted directly from the first page of an exam I had a while back. The class was Film History I. I'd always try to do a little writing to loosen up before I got to the actual exam. Kind of a stress-reducing exercise that also helped me align my thoughts. Only this time things got a bit "curly"...

On the cover of the blue 8x10 examination booklet it lists my name, the class, the instructor, date, etc. Under EXAM SEAT NO. I wrote, "I don't know, but it has 'Rock-N-Role' carved into the desktop." which about sums up the experience. Heh. Please put your trays in the upright position and prepare for departure.

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"As I sit here most of my mind is digesting the first question of the final exam. I've jotted down some barely legible notes and am ready to dazzle you with my knowledge & wit. But before I do, I must tell you about an experience I just had. Actually, I'm still having it.

In a rush to get here I passed up a normal lunch at home & ended up going to Burger King. Waiting at the drive-thru I noticed a new item. At least it sounded new: curly fries? I've never heard of them. Oooo... sounds adventurous. I think to myself, "Why not?"

So my order comes & in fear of being rear-ended I drive out not looking into my bag. After parking near State I open it up and, "Well lookee here, these fries really are curly! Neato!" Kind of a genetic hybrid between a slinky & a french fry. They're even a different color. Great, fast food places are experimenting with artistic splashes of color on our food.

Well, anyway I wolf these things down and they taste kinda funny. Either they spiced this stuff or something died in the fryer. Curly fires, how about curly intestines? I think I set a new personal record for indigestion...

And now onto the final."