And finally, to a very popular job opening.
According to the Wisconsin State Journal, more than a thousand college seniors apply every year. Only 12 spots are available.
The job is to drive an Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles — which are just what they sound like: 27-foot-long hot dog cars.
The lucky drivers have to go to a three week hot dog boot camp, where they learn to say things like:
“Have a bun-derful day.”
And, “Frank you very much.”
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