I like Joel too, but that does not ring true to me. All our interns are helping with Real Work because we're a startup and there's lots of real work to do. Also

I like Joel too, but that does not ring true to me. All our interns are helping with Real Work because we're a startup and there's lots of real work to do. Also, that's how you attract talented interns: but giving them an opportunity to work on stuff they find interesting.