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The King Of Karaoke
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
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 Posted - 04/07/2004 : 11:09:44
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Count the "F's" in the following text:
FINISHED FILES ARE THE RE-
SULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIF-
IC STUDY COMBINED WITH THE
EXPERIENCE OF YEARS...(see below)
Managed it ?
Scroll down only after you have counted them, okay?
Do you think there are three?
How many ? 3?
Wrong, there are 6 !! -- no joke.
Read it again.
The reasoning behind it is further down.
The brain cannot process "OF".
Incredible or what? Go back and look again!!
Anyone who counts all 6 "F's" on the first go is a genius.
Three is normal, four is quite rare.
I only counted two - KOK  |
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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
871 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2004 : 11:16:58
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Christ, I counted 4....and I was being careful.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2004 : 11:19:40
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I got 6.
Sorry but I did.
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2004 : 11:33:26
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| i got 8 |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2004 : 11:55:52
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It's not that the brain cannot process 'of', but that it reads the 'f' as a 'v' when processing it.
 "Join the Cult of Frank / And you'll be enlightened" |
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Dallas
= Cult of Ray =
USA
725 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2004 : 12:15:15
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This is an old reading test. It is used to see if a kid (jr high level generally) is reading and comprehending at a decent speed.
Reading and counting all 6 F's in that example is an indicator of poor reading ability. It generally means that the person is reading very slowly and still sounding out syllables. A strong reader is essentially filtering the words to get the meaning, rather than projecting each letter into their brain and discerning the word.
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2004 : 12:29:53
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Well, then I am proud to have only counted 3. I'm smhart.
Oops. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2004 : 12:51:38
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Yeah but Dallas, I knew it was a trick, it was obvious, so I made sure I read slowly to not be caught out. I always speed-read normally, but you'd have to get out of bed early to catch me out with such a test.
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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Dallas
= Cult of Ray =
USA
725 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2004 : 13:00:57
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Sure, sure Homer...
Just kidding, I understand. Usually you present the text, ask the person to read it, then say 'how many f's?'. Then they go back and re-read the same way they just did, but, try to count as they go.
Its also done with text that has only 1 'f' in 'of' and the question is true/false 'any F's?'. Its interesting how the brain processes written text... |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2004 : 13:09:39
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I'm a genius!!
¡Viva los Católicos! |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2004 : 13:17:43
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Apparantly not NimrodsSon. Not according to Dallas anyway!!!
Lol, just kidding Dallas. 
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2004 : 13:31:55
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I'm a genius, and I don't need no damn test to prove it. I'm going to go with the three F's = genius rule though...
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2004 : 13:51:03
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What? The rule that you just made up to convince people you are not stupid?
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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TheCroutonFuton
- Mr. Setlists -
USA
1728 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2004 : 13:53:34
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| Hehe, I got this in an e-mail one time so I carefully went through it, I actually typed it on wordpad so that I could count as I copied. So I guess I cheated. The first time I saw this I only got three, though, it's crazy. |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2004 : 13:56:00
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quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
What? The rule that you just made up to convince people you are not stupid?
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!
Yes, that rule.
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GypsyDeath
Zapped Profile
3575 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2004 : 03:30:38
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well im going with cheesemans rule..im a genius
Boys go to Jupiter, Get more stupider,
Girls go to Mars, Become rock stars
Wanna fuck and fight in the basement? |
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
2674 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2004 : 05:07:04
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Okay I know when you realise you´re in the majority it´s time to reassess the situation but I´m going for not noticing the ofs as a sign of my brains massiveness too.
--
"You one of those right-wing nut outfits?" inquired the diplomatic Metzger.
Fallopian twinkled. "They accuse us of being paranoids."
"They?" inquired Metzger, twinkling also.
"Us?" asked Oedipa.
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GypsyDeath
Zapped Profile
3575 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2004 : 05:09:33
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IN fact, I must be like, the next hawkins or something, because i had to look at it 3 times to see where the fuck the ofs were, i kept only counting three!!!
Boys go to Jupiter, Get more stupider,
Girls go to Mars, Become rock stars
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IceCream
= Quote Accumulator =
USA
1850 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2004 : 08:41:42
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why did I only count 3?
no
no
nOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, maybe.
 Join the Cult of Pi - It's just 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288419716939937510582097.... |
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ProverbialCereal
- FB TabMaster -
USA
2953 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2004 : 10:06:53
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Crape! That is messed up. I counted 3 the first time. That reminds me of that thing where it's like.. read the following:
Paris
in the
the Spring
what does it say?
Paris in the Spring?
Knowing my stupid word game you probably got it right...
It says Paris in the THE Spring
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Edited by - ProverbialCereal on 04/08/2004 10:07:39 |
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Malax
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1340 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2004 : 11:18:32
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Yep I got it
I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.
*Adapted By Carolynanna* |
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ProverbialCereal
- FB TabMaster -
USA
2953 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2004 : 12:07:32
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Ha. I'm a fffailure!
Join the Devil's Workshop / Looking for idle hands to work second shift |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2004 : 12:17:10
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I got it again!!!
These are too easy!!!
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2004 : 12:18:30
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The first time I saw that, it took me like 6 times to realize there was an extra 'the', don't feel too bad. :)
"Join the Cult of Frank / And you'll be enlightened" |
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glacial906
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1738 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2004 : 12:19:33
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I don't think they work if you're looking for them, Homer.
Take me, break me, tell me a good one and maybe I'll cry
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2004 : 12:21:05
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But it's impossible not too, 'cos you know it's a trick.
No offence but if anyone is fooled by these now then they are not very bright really!!!
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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Malax
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1340 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2004 : 19:49:18
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Heres one, I had a look about for some more of these see if you can tell whats wrong:
The Spring Is
Often Cold In
The Summertime
I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.
*Adapted By Carolynanna* |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2004 : 19:52:44
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Is it that every word begins in a CAPITAL letter or that the spring isn't in the summertime?
¡Viva los Católicos! |
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ProverbialCereal
- FB TabMaster -
USA
2953 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2004 : 22:34:35
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What's wrong with this sentence:
The Swimmer is an all-around great guy
Join the Devil's Workshop / Looking for idle hands to work second shift |
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ProverbialCereal
- FB TabMaster -
USA
2953 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2004 : 22:37:00
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quote:
Originally posted by Malax
Heres one, I had a look about for some more of these see if you can tell whats wrong:
The Spring Is
Often Cold In
The Summertime
I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.
*Adapted By Carolynanna*
Well, generally you don't say "The Spring." I mean some people might but I usually just say "I can't wait for Spring."
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IceCream
= Quote Accumulator =
USA
1850 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2004 : 22:45:21
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quote:
Originally posted by ProverbialCereal
What's wrong with this sentence:
The Swimmer is an all-around great guy
It doesn't have a period at the end.
Join the Cult of Pi - It's just 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288419716939937510582097.... |
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glacial906
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1738 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2004 : 23:54:13
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Other than that it's a-okay! And totally believable.
Take me, break me, tell me a good one and maybe I'll cry
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 04/09/2004 : 04:18:26
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quote:
Originally posted by ProverbialCereal
What's wrong with this sentence:
The Swimmer is an all-around great guy
Join the Devil's Workshop / Looking for idle hands to work second shift
Ha easy again!! You spell my name M-I-K-E!!!
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 09/15/2007 : 19:42:46
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This is probably my favorite thread in which Frank has not posted.
the cure make me want to die, but in a good way -- mr.biscuitdoughhead
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Little Black Francis
> Teenager of the Year <
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Posted - 09/15/2007 : 20:50:41
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3 years ago? You must be proud. Must have been a lot of mediocre garbage in between.
fuck this
ed. you weren't even a member when this thread was started? What is your major malfunction? |
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The King Of Karaoke
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3759 Posts |
Posted - 09/15/2007 : 20:53:29
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I can't successfully search and find any old stuff. It must be the safari browser.
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