What if companies interviewed translators the way they interview coders?

This satirical article humorously exposes the absurdity of technical interview practices by reimagining a translator's job interview through the same ridiculous lens used for software engineering candidates. By presenting an interview scenario filled with irrelevant linguistic trivia, obscure historical questions, and unrealistic expectations, the piece cleverly critiques how companies often test technical skills through convoluted, context-disconnected assessments that have little relation to actual job performance. Engineering leaders will find this a witty, thought-provoking critique of interview methodologies that prioritize academic knowledge over practical translation skills and real-world competence.