'We're casting for flat-chested tap-dancing freaks.' (from 'Diva')
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A casting director specifies absurd physical traits for a role.
- In plain terms
- We are looking for people with specific odd characteristics.
- What can you take from it?
- Job requirements can sometimes seem unreasonable.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a job requirement valid?
- How do you describe ideal candidates?
Another view
It uses humor to mask potentially discriminatory criteria.
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