The Man with the Golden Widget

 

At a special event for a seasoned government worker, a colleague addresses his honored friend and says, "Congratulations, Bill Simplewell, on receiving The Golden Widget Award at your retirement dinner!"

 

With all the sincerity of a loyal lifelong State worker fighting for truth, justice, and an auditor's way, Bill asks, "But I still don't quite understand: what exactly is a widget?"

 

In a rare moment of government-funded inspiration, the colleague replies, "We...