In yesterday's post I compared our conscious faculties of perception to a flashlight. I said that the beam represented the focus of our attention. Well, the following video provides a nice demonstration of how that beam works by asking you to perform a simple task that is surprisingly difficult. So, pay close attention, follow the instructions, and enjoy.
Now, let's suppose that you had decided to stop watching video at around the 0:44 second mark and you just said, "Forget it. Forget Bryan and his stupid blog, and his stupid video. Screw him and the horse he rode in on.", and you just walked away and never watched the rest of the video. I'll give you one hint what you would have dreaming about tonight.
I hate the way that jumps around. Uggghhhh. No more videos.
ReplyDeleteOh man, I am so blown away! I did not see a gorilla, but I did see a flying spaghetti monster!
ReplyDeleteI thought they were BS-ing me until I ran it back and watched it again. Wow. How could you not see a gorilla?
ReplyDeleteI lost track of counting because a gorilla appeared in the middle of the people and started dancing and I couldn't figure out why there was a gorilla...and then I figured out the point of the video, but I still failed because the gorilla distracted me from the count.
ReplyDeleteDo people REALLY not see the gorilla? I think that's what screwed up my count, I was off one pass cuz the damn gorilla distracted me!
ReplyDelete@darev2005: I thought the exact same thing.
ReplyDelete@Chanel: I'd say you passed. The counting is just a distraction.
@Donna: Yes, incredible as it seems, I did not see the gorilla when I first watched, and a few people I showed it to didn't see it either. Of course, now I can't watch it without seeing the gorilla.
I did not see an ape and I am missing my wallet as well. If anyone happens to find it in a dream or nightmare, which is likely the latter if you knew how little was in it, let me know.
ReplyDeleteI think I found the wallet. I'm keeping the sub shop punch card as a finder's fee though. Two more purchases and I get a free pizza sub!!
ReplyDeleteI did see the gorilla because I lost count of the basketball passes. I get the point of the video. It is like you need to watch the movie "Airplane" the 2nd time to start catching the background sight gags you missed the first time around. Yes, I am serious and don"t call me Shirley.
ReplyDeleteThat's 3=Gorilla : 3=No Gorilla
ReplyDelete(I'm counting myself too)
I found your wallet but I lost count of the cash inside! Also, I saw the gorilla but I lost count on the dang passes and was off by 2! That was so hard1 lol
ReplyDeleteSo strange not only did I see the Gorilla but I noticed there were 3 guys and 3 girls I also noticed the 2 S figures on the back wall and the elevator's and still counted the balls. I am always looking around at everything and for some reason I will always look at numbers on doors or houses, license plates etc..in video's or movies, my brain wants to automatically go there.
ReplyDeleteThat's 5=Gorilla : 3=No Gorilla
ReplyDeleteCan I interest anyone in some onion rings or mozzarella sticks to snack on before your meal?
I did not see the gorilla! I was super focused on the white shirts I blocked everything else out.
ReplyDeleteAh, another no gorilla! Score one more for us oblivious people.
ReplyDeleteI didn't have enough concentration to count the basketball passes. Some form of sports prejudice said to me that I cannot understand basketball because it's an American game like baseball, which I can't understand, not an English game like cricket, which may be more complicated but is part of my heritage. So when I saw the gorilla I didn't pay it any mind, because it's a foreign game, and for all I know the referee always dresses as a gorilla. I wish I were not so prejudiced.
ReplyDeleteHmm, now that you mention it, basketball should have referees dressed like gorillas. They could rush out and maul the players whenever they make a foul. I'll pass your suggestion along to the NBA.
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