In the presence of Pharaoh, the butler held three vines in his hand. He watched them bud, blossom, and fruit, then squeezed the juice directly into Pharaoh's cup. Open and honest. Nothing was hidden here. The butler was doing a fine job.
The baker had three baskets on his head. Only the top basket had baked goods for Pharoah. What were in the other two? The baker doesn't say, and the contents are hidden. Skimming 2/3rds off for himself/friends/family? Or he had a side business? Whatever it was, the contents weren't destined for Pharaoh.
And the goods that *were* for Pharaoh? The birds were eating them. Now how does that happen? The baker must have been outside, standing still. IOW, he was IDLE. Not going anywhere. He never even made it over to Pharaoh for the delivery.
The baker was a slacker... no work ethic and had an entitlement attitude. Stereotypical union worker.
The Pharaoh's birthday party was in three days. He needed all his workers. He sees their performance. He "sums them up".
The wine kept flowing.
But what about the quality of the birthday cake?
By their fruits ye shall know them.
Joseph really didn't have to interpret a thing. Interpretations are from God.
Helpful and inspired teaching, thanks for posting.