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The Watch Phenomenon

May 20, 2008 | Lucas

People with watches are most peculiar because they don't actually know the time despite checking it. Here's a cool DIY experiment you can do to prove this fascinating point.

  1. Take note of a subject (friend, colleague, family member) wearing a watch.
  2. Wait for the moment where they glance at their watch to check the time.
  3. After they have finished glancing at their watch, wait a few seconds and ask them what time it is.
  4. Most of the time they will actually look at their watch again before telling you the time.

Case Study: T.W.P. @ Tim Hortons

I was at Tim Hortons earlier today (eating a yummy bowl of Chili) with my friend and I noticed that she just checked her watch. Being curious as to what time it was as well, I proceeded to ask. Needless to say, she had to check her watch again before being able to tell me the time!

Cool, eh? I highly encourage you to share your own stories so that together we can gain a better understanding of this widely occurring phenomenon.

Comments

Chris on May 20, 2008

You really have this down to a science. But have you considered they're hinting at your lacklustre humour and they just don't have time for you?

Je vous prie d'accepter, monsieur, mes sentiments distingues.

Anthony Y. on May 20, 2008

It's "time" for you to get a life.




JUST KIDDIN'! :P

Yet another awesome discovery by Lucas.

Felix on May 20, 2008

I usually just shove the watch in front of the inquirer's face. =]

I can't tell time.

Timothy on May 20, 2008

o____o; I look at my watch 5 times and I still don't know what the time is :D.

I think it's more like we're just so used to reading it outloud? Maybe? Perhaps when people look at their watches, they're not specifically looking for the exact time, but more on "Oh I have 15 minutes until I have to go", or better yet they just look at the watch for some vague positioning of the "long hand". I have no idea >____>;;

Jason on May 21, 2008

it's really an awkward situation. when you look at your watch you WANT to know the time but most people (surprisingly) can't tell the time in a split second, so they try desperately in that second or so to comprehend the watch face, but become so self conscious that after about 2 seconds they look away.

Anthony Y. on May 21, 2008

THIS IS NOT SPAM. PLEASE DON'T DELETE THIS. GOD KILLS A KITTEN IF YOU DO.

Timothy on Nov 12, 2008

Mmhm...
I just show the person my watch... =p

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