That’s Very Specific

I was interviewing mechanical engineers for a junior position. Typically we will ask candidates about why or how they left their previous job. A common reason for people to quit is a lengthy commute. One particular candidate informed me that his current commute was too long. “How long?” I asked. “There are 37 traffic lights between my home and the office,” he replies. “I see,” I said. Then he continues unprompted, “There are only 15 between my home and your office, so that’s much better”.
The other hiring manager and I laughed our heads off after he left and called him back with a job offer that afternoon. He’s a great engineer too.