Three scientists\u2014Papaia, Banani, and Ravioli\u2014and their assistant Igor work at the NASAL observatory. During a trip to a big conference, they find some interesting books and start getting into creationism. But their bosses don\u2019t like this new interest. The four are called into the boss\u2019s office, where he tells them they\u2019ll need to pass a psychological test to keep their jobs. But they go to the wrong door by mistake.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n We are in the infirmary, in which Ravioli has just entered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nurse: So, Ravioli, tell me: have you experienced any symptoms like fever, muscle pain, nasal congestion, or bone pain?<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ravioli (confused.): No, I haven\u2019t had any of those symptoms. Why are you asking? Are these symptoms related to our problem?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nurse: What kind of world do you live in, Ravioli? Haven\u2019t you ever heard that these are the main symptoms?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ravioli (pretending to know.): Ah, of course! Obviously, who wouldn\u2019t know that? Come to think of it \u2026 last night I didn\u2019t sleep well, and this morning I have a bit of a headache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nurse (writing in a notebook.): Let\u2019s see \u2026 headache \u2026 insomnia \u2026 very well. Alright, let\u2019s proceed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The nurse gets up and rummages through a cabinet. After retrieving a plastic-wrapped item, he turns back to Ravioli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nurse: Alright! Now look up and open your mouth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ravioli (confused.): What?<\/p>\n\n\n\n The nurse is holding a nasal swab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nurse: Sorry, Ravioli, but we only have the Extra Large swab left. It\u2019s slightly larger and more painful than the standard one \u2026 but don\u2019t worry: it\u2019ll be quick!<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ravioli: What does the swab have to do with the psychological test?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nurse (confused.): What psychological test? This is the infirmary for COVID testing! The psychologist\u2019s office is the room next door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ravioli: Oh, alright, thanks! Sorry for the trouble. I\u2019ll leave right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nurse: Oh, no! Now that I\u2019ve opened your file, I have to do the swab. I can\u2019t leave this incomplete, or I\u2019ll get in trouble!<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ravioli: Please, don\u2019t make me do the swab! I\u2019m not mentally prepared for this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nurse: No excuses. Stop acting like a baby! A quick pinch \u2026 and it\u2019s done!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ravioli: No, no!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nurse (looking up.): Darn! They still haven\u2019t fixed that leak in the ceiling! It\u2019s right above your head\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Instinctively, Ravioli looks up. Taking advantage of the distraction, the nurse swiftly inserts the Extra Large swab into Ravioli\u2019s nose and throat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ravioli screams in pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n Igor (commenting later): “Ravioli went through the wrong door and had to endure a terrible nasal swab against his will…<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n … but this isn’t the worst thing his nose has had to endure… in fact, let’s not forget about his backpack with the rotten fish inside.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n