The Literal Cabinet
Introduction For centuries, people have wondered: What do ministers actually do? Do they sit in their offices, solving the nation’s problems? Or do they sip coffee, staring out their windows at pigeons? Governments always respond with riddles, but if you take their titles literally, the answers become obvious. It’s simpler—and far more absurd—than anyone imagined. In this collection, ministries are reimagined exactly as their names suggest. Minister of the Treasure ( שר האוצר ) Each morning, the Minister of the Treasure dons an Indiana Jones hat, grabs a shovel, and leads their team of national archaeologists into the Negev Desert. With metal detectors in hand, they dig tirelessly for the country’s "hidden budget." To boost morale, the Ministry hosts treasure hunt livestreams. However, protesters outside the Ministry chant: "Gold doesn’t pay our bills!" The Minister reassures them: "The treasure is close. Just keep believing!" Minis...