While discussing the fact that my previous list of interview questions to avoid would not apply when interviewing interns, the topic of Natural Light came up. For those not in the know, Natural Light is to beer what Paris Hilton is to actress: it's a loose affiliation at best. It is, however, a favorite of college kids, as it is dirt cheap and contains alcohol (something else it has in common with Ms. Hilton). This put a quandary in my head, though: what precisely is Natural Light a light version of? Why is there no Natural?
Fortunately, in this age of instant information, we are able to resolve even the most mundane of inquiries immediately, and thus I promptly emailed the good people of Anheuser-Busch to inquire about the full-calorie version of Natural Light. Less than 24 hours later, I have my response: Natural Pilsner was introduced in 1991, but lasted a mere six years before being removed from the market. How is this information useful? It isn't - not even a little bit. It does, however, bring me a certain amount of glee that I can not only posit what is an inherently silly question, but actually get that question answered promptly thanks to the power of the Internet.
Next week: why are there no nuts named after alcoholic beverages other than beer? Is there no marked for Whiskey Nuts, Vodka Nuts, or Bartles & Jaymes Tropical Fruit Wine Cooler Nuts?
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