Let's Try An Experiment
Let’s try an experiment. I want you to take a few seconds to look through the cards in the above photo, and then I want you to select one on them in your mind. It doesn’t matter which one you pick, but be sure that you pick one before you read the paragraphs below or the comments.
Really—pick a card first and then continue reading.
Got one? Good.
I bet you picked the four of hearts. Most people do, and there’s a reason for it, which I will share in a future post…but before I do, I’m curious to hear what YOUR thinking process was like. Did you pick the four, and if so, why? And if not, why?
(I’m asking these things because I’m thinking of putting this trick/experiment in my next book and am curious to hear how often it works.)
Thanks,
Ricky
The 4 of hearts is the
The 4 of hearts is the prominent one because of the angle you are holding it at and because of the less "eye catching" (how else to describe them?)cards around it. Stands out, so I noticed it first, but I deliberately picked the K of hearts because I thought you wanted me to pick the 4. Man, any psychology majors want to weigh in on this?
I picked the Ace of
I picked the Ace of Diamonds. I think that you telling us that most people choose the 4 of Hearts is the actual trick. So there.
By the way why are the cards
By the way why are the cards mirrored? And why are the number on the right corners, don't cards only have the numbers on the top left, no matter how you turn them? What's going on here? Am I over analyzing this? Damn you Rick, I'm supposed to be reading for crim law.
King of Hearts.
King of Hearts.
Why are you wearing glasses?
Why are you wearing glasses? I picked the Ace too. Why would you think most people will pick the 4 of Hearts? So far, you are wrong.
I initially chose the seven
I initially chose the seven but thought it was a lazy choice because it stands out as a different color. I considered the Ace and the king because I am an elitist, but settled on the nine of diamonds. The four was the only one that I ignored, oddly enough.
Nice beard.
I picked the four of hearts!
I picked the four of hearts! I was trying to pick the card that you wouldn't expect. I didn't pick the king because it was too obvious, everyone loves the face cards. The 7 of clubs stood out too much because it is the only black one. I liked the four because it was hard to read backwards so I somehow thought that most people wouldn't pick it.
I did pick the four of
I did pick the four of hearts. I tried not to think of a reason and just went reflexively. My guess is that it is picked most often because it is the card that sits the highest when fanned out - the top of the card is slightly above all the others.
Four of hearts. The King was
Four of hearts.
The King was too obvious, I thought you expected us to pick it. Other than that ... I really don't know, except that the 7 looked stupid. Yeah, I know, that really made a lot of sense. NOT!
I picked the 9 because nine
I picked the 9 because nine was number for sports. This trick doesn't work, Ricky. I thought you were going for that one trick... by the guy that uses the logic of trying to cleverly guide you to pick a certain card by giving hints when he talks to you (which I thought was the K bc you are pointing to it.) Brown something was his name? I don't remember.
I picked the picture of the
I picked the picture of the coffee cup in the background. I rarely do what I am told.
I chose the Ace of Diamonds.
I chose the Ace of Diamonds. However, just before scrolling down the page I glanced at the 4 of hearts and contemplated changing my decision...
Cathrine
(Austalia)
I picked the Ace of Diamond,
I picked the Ace of Diamond, I love Ace of Diamond Idk why...