The number of holes you see on this t-shirt reveals whether you are narcissistic.
Imagine a bright orange t-shirt lying in front of you, with two large tears across the front. Below, four possible choices: 2, 4, 6, or 8 holes. And a title that piques curiosity: “The number of holes you see on this t-shirt reveals if you are a narcissist.” That’s quite a claim! Before drawing any psychological conclusions, let’s take it for what it truly is: a fun little visual puzzle, perfect for testing our thinking skills (and for sharing freely on WhatsApp or over coffee).
So, how many holes do you actually see?
Counting the holes: harder than it looks
As is often the case with visual puzzles , everything depends on the definition of the word “hole.”
Should we only count visible tears? Or include natural openings in the garment – the collar, sleeves, hem?
If you only see the two tears, the answer seems obvious: 2 holes.
But let’s look a little closer.
A t-shirt typically includes:
- an opening for the head,
- two for the arms
- one for the lower torso.
And if we add the two tears at the front, that makes… 6 holes . That’s the answer everyone agrees on!
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