Goldilocks and the Three Bears: The Porridge Survey
Between opposite extremes—this is the premise that a historical figure, Goldilocks, abided by when making choices. She notably favored a moderately warm porridge over two other bowls of porridge that were by all accounts the same sort but of considerably different temperatures. It seems a reasonable call, as most pundits and the public alike of that time would agree, but is this what the masses of today would prefer if they were under the exact circumstance? It certainly piqued the interest of Bob and Ron of the Bob & Ron's Survey as they were raring to find out the popular opinion. Bob and Ron had traveled to an unspecified porridge-loving region in Southern China to see if Goldilocks' notion of the perfect porridge—temperature wise—is generally supported by porridge experts themselves.
There was not any dilly dally about Bob and Ron's trip as they right away graced a sidewalk restaurant famous for their scrumptious porridges, Mr. Lee's Chow. It was as numerous a source can get under one roof, and it turned out that Goldilocks' choice isn't exactly all the rage if you ask porridge enthusiasts. Thanks to the amiable patrons who responded to different close and open-ended questions—the building blocks of this survey—as they gladly provided us insightful perspectives on the subject at hand.
Seemingly cool and unruffled were the 12.7% of respondents who claimed that it would have not mattered because if they were as famished as the poor Goldilocks, they would keep pouncing on the first bowl they lay their hands on. A far-fetched attempt of a devil's advocate when a roaring 62.9% stated they would certainly choose the hottest porridge—a choice that Goldilocks had vehemently disfavored. "Hairy balls, I'm in a house where a family of bears lives. I would choose the hottest one—boiling, I pray," said Li Jet, a 52-year old male porridge eater. "Do you know how many microbes there could be in there? I would reheat it if I can," the frank father of two beautiful daughters added.
Many similar sentiments poured in, supporting the unconventional of Goldilocks' era. "I would throw it in the microwave and see it sizzle a bit. I wouldn't mind waiting 2-3 minutes for it to cool down," said Chan Jacky, an affable 60-something-year-old flower vendor enjoying his porridge at his favorite spot. "A hot bowl of porridge! I could blow it to cool off. It wouldn't take long at all," a 21-year-old university student, Bingbing Quen, said with the aid of Google Translate. "I would choose the cold one," responded Ma Jack, an honest businessman. It's a choice that Goldilocks was equally adverse to, yet represented 22.7% of respondents. "It means whoever prepared it may not have plans of eating it anymore, that's why it has gone cold, and I don't have to worry about anyone's loss," he explained.
To no one's surprise, the survey was a sweeping smooth success, and Bob and Ron's trip turned out great and enlightening. "Goldilocks was a fine young lady. Her choices were fine, but times have changed, and new things are discovered every day that contribute to how we decide," said Bob of the Bob & Ron's Survey. "It was enjoyable. We will definitely come back if it's ideal," said Ron on the other hand. A mentionable group of people, making up 9.7% of respondents, asked not to be included in this study, while the remaining number said that they would just choose whatever the government permits them to choose. This is obviously because the government cares about them and would only want what's best for them.