BRAIN TEASER: It doesn't hurt to take a hard look at yourself from time...?

Question

It doesn't hurt to take a hard look at yourself from time to time. This little test should help you get started.

During a visit to a mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criteria is that defines if a patient should be institutionalized.

"Well," said the Director, "we fill up a bathtub. Then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup, and a bucket to the patient and ask the patient to empty the bathtub."

Okay, here's your test:

1. Would you use the spoon?

2. Would you use the teacup?

3. Would you use the bucket?

"Oh, I understand," said the visitor. "A normal person would choose the bucket, as it is larger than the spoon."

What was the director's response?

(answer will be up in 30 mins)

Answer 1

everyone else cheeted! dang, and i knew this one... :,(

Answer 2

i didn't look it up but i knew the answer already... clever one ^^

how about posting another riddle on this question? :D

Answer 3

No, a normal person would unplug the drain.

edit: and we didn't cheat.

its kinda obvious.

i admit it took me a little bit, but i got it :]

Answer 4

A normal person will just pull the plug. When will you like to be admitted?

Answer 5

Director: No, a normal person would just pull the plug and let the water flow through the drain!!

Yeay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... Am I right?

Answer 6

how r u gonna fill the bucket up

Answer 7

I have no idea about any kind of cheating -- I always welcome a challenge and answer honestly.  So, with that said, I'd use the teaspoon to pry open the drain stop, allowing the tub to empty itself quickly in the usual way.