Monday, September 13, 2010

Bored? Here's a mind trick



Lift your right foot a few inches from the floor and then begin to move it in a clockwise direction. While you’re doing this, use a finger your right index finger to draw a number 6 in the air. Your foot will turn in an anticlockwise direction and there’s nothing you can do about it!

The left side of your brain, which controls the right side of your body, is responsible for rhythm and timing. The left side of your brain cannot deal with operating two opposite movements at the same time and so it combines them into a single motion.

That is sooo friggin' weird!

10 comments:

miss tia said...

i'm too discordinated to even TRY that!!!

Unknown said...

Yes...I'm bored! This has been the longgggest Monday, ever. Pretty weird, Pat. I tried it twice.

Frimmy said...

Dang it! Where's the drama?! Where's the philosophy?! I can't take it! (I can't do this trick either)

Anonymous said...

That is so weird! and frustrating.

CJ said...

Do you really want me to fall on my face?

Unknown said...

What a trip!

Anonymous said...

very werid.. Thanks for sharing this dd. This reminds me of one trick i saw on tv one time. A guy had u stare at this fire for about three mins. Than had u stare at the back of your hand. Oh it was soooo freaky. I wish i could find it on you tube to share. Ava and camis mommy...

Melissa said...

Yep, can't continue the right foot clockwise motion more than a few seconds. That was the least intense 20 seconds of my day and I am grateful for that!!

just wondering said...

Glad I tried this while seated. Can't wait to tell the grandkids to try it! Thanks!

NancyB said...

That is totally amazing!!!