Clockwise or Counter-Clockwise?

Manolo says, the Manolo’s friend Linda has alerted the Manolo (via the Professor Norm) to this fascinating visual test.

For the Manolo, the dancer is going clockwise, only by looking to his left and thinking about doing his taxes can the Manolo convince the dancer to go anti-clockwise, but as soon as he blinks, she returns to her previous clockwise dance.

These results do not especially surprise the Manolo, except that the Manolo believes himself as being exceptionally verbal.

Go now and take this test and report your findings back to the Manolo

55 Responses to “Clockwise or Counter-Clockwise?”

  1. Chaser October 13, 2007 at 6:48 pm #

    linda grant’s link made me want a cup of coffee.

  2. aimlessjoys October 14, 2007 at 3:33 pm #

    Like the Naomi, I found that the shadow is the key. I could see her turning clockwise, then counter, then clockwise. I was surprised to find my first impresion was right-brained, too. Then I could not see counterclockwise again until I focused on her shadow toes, which seem to lead her counter-clockwise. Focusing on the graceful flow of her hands makes her seem clockwise again, to me. Fascinating!

  3. zair October 15, 2007 at 1:56 am #

    It’s a hoax. She changes direction on her own after a set amount. Watch her for a while and see.

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