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From: masterb8ingnow
Date: Sun Mar 23, 2003 6:53am
Subject: Try this on people
Hi. I'm new so thought I'd introduce myself with a nice little mind
trick for you all to try :)
I have a few theories on why this works and I'd love to know if
anyone has anything similar or could think of a variation.
Here it is (apologies if you've heard it):
Ask someone to spell SPOT. They say "S-P-O-T".
Ask them to spell it again fast, 5 times (or 10 if you want).
"S-P-O-T, S-P-O-T, S-P-O-T, S-P-O-T, S-P-O-T".
Then ask "what do you do at a green light?"
*Every time* I've done this they say "Stop" then stare blankly at you
waiting for the next thing to do :)
Have a go on someone and see it in action.
Best regards,
Jon
BTW - if anyone's a bit slow, you're meant to *GO* at a green light ;)
