A little test to make you feel very stupid

Somerset · 01-03-2005, 01:32 AM

Okay, I'm not sure if anyone's posted this before but see how you go with this test - be honest with your scores at the end, getting them incorrect is normal.

And remember to answer the questions as quick as possible, that's the whole point.

"Here is a very simple little test comprised of four questions to determine the level of your intellect. Your replies must be spontaneous and immediate, with no deliberating or wasting time... And no cheating!"

1: You are competing in a race and overtake the runner lying in second place. In which position are you now?

Answer: If you answered that you're now coming first then you're completely wrong. You overtook the second runner and took their place, therefore you're coming second.
For the next question try not to be so dim.

2: If you overtake the last runner, what position are you now in?

Answer: If you answered second-last, once again you're completely wrong. Think about it. How can you over take the person coming last? If you're behind them then they can't be last. The answer is impossible! It would appear that thinking is not one of your strongest points.

Anyway, here's another to try, don't take any notes or use a calculator, and remember your replies must be instantaneous. Take heart!

3: Take 1000. Add 40. Add another 1000. Add 30. 1000 again. Plus 20. Plus 1000. And plus 10. What is the total?

Answer: 5000? Wrong again! The correct answer is 4100.
Try again with a good calculator. Today is clearly not your day. Although you should manage to get the last question right...

4: Marie's father has five daughters: 1. Chacha 2. Cheche 3. Chichi 4. Chocho Question: What is the fifth daughter's name? Think quickly...

Answer: Chuchu? WRONG! It's obviously Marie! Read the question properly!

So, what did you score?

nibbs · 01-03-2005, 01:36 AM

2. the first two questions are stupid in my opinion, especially the second one.

Mr Casson · 01-03-2005, 01:39 AM

I got 0. Yay, I'm not a lateral thinker.

Somerset · 01-03-2005, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Casson

I got 0. Yay, I'm not a lateral thinker.

At least you're honest then.

Nice one Nibbs. I tend to agree that the second one is a little confusing and misleading but then again, I didn't think of the test...

Buddhmaster · 01-03-2005, 02:02 AM

I got the first 1 right, but the next 3 screwed me bad.

Triple Crown · 01-03-2005, 02:26 AM

3 out of 4 correct.

KennyD · 01-03-2005, 02:29 AM

KennyD = 0

Smudge · 01-03-2005, 02:35 AM

2 out of 4 ain't bad..

BoyBrumby · 01-03-2005, 03:12 AM

4 out of 4.

We get shed loads of courses with trick questions like that in the civil service to test our powers of observation, so I'm used to them.

Plus I'm incurable smartar$e too!

One of my favs is "How many animals did Moses take onto the ark?"

Answer: 0, it was Noah who built the Ark.

PY · 01-03-2005, 03:31 AM

I got two but I'm happy with that given my woozy head....

shaka · 01-03-2005, 03:38 AM

I got all correct somehow, no calculator, common sense I guess

lord_of_darkness · 01-03-2005, 04:01 AM

i got 1 , 2 and 4.. im balls at maths..

Dizzy #4 · 01-03-2005, 04:14 AM

too damn easy!

Try someting harder!

Nnanden · 01-03-2005, 04:39 AM

yea 4/4 but only cause ive seen it before

normally id suck so hard at stuff like that...

benchmark00 · 01-03-2005, 05:00 AM

3/4...

01-03-2005, 01:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Somerset Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 9,863	A little test to make you feel very stupid Okay, I'm not sure if anyone's posted this before but see how you go with this test - be honest with your scores at the end, getting them incorrect is normal. And remember to answer the questions as quick as possible, that's the whole point. "Here is a very simple little test comprised of four questions to determine the level of your intellect. Your replies must be spontaneous and immediate, with no deliberating or wasting time... And no cheating!" 1: You are competing in a race and overtake the runner lying in second place. In which position are you now? Answer: If you answered that you're now coming first then you're completely wrong. You overtook the second runner and took their place, therefore you're coming second. For the next question try not to be so dim. 2: If you overtake the last runner, what position are you now in? Answer: If you answered second-last, once again you're completely wrong. Think about it. How can you over take the person coming last? If you're behind them then they can't be last. The answer is impossible! It would appear that thinking is not one of your strongest points. Anyway, here's another to try, don't take any notes or use a calculator, and remember your replies must be instantaneous. Take heart! 3: Take 1000. Add 40. Add another 1000. Add 30. 1000 again. Plus 20. Plus 1000. And plus 10. What is the total? Answer: 5000? Wrong again! The correct answer is 4100. Try again with a good calculator. Today is clearly not your day. Although you should manage to get the last question right... 4: Marie's father has five daughters: 1. Chacha 2. Cheche 3. Chichi 4. Chocho Question: What is the fifth daughter's name? Think quickly... Answer: Chuchu? WRONG! It's obviously Marie! Read the question properly! So, what did you score?

01-03-2005, 01:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
nibbs International Captain Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 6,873	2. the first two questions are stupid in my opinion, especially the second one. __________________ "Matt Damon"

01-03-2005, 01:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mr Casson Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 9,653	I got 0. Yay, I'm not a lateral thinker. __________________ 'Copperfield,' said Mr. Micawber, 'farewell! Every happiness and prosperity! If, in the progress of revolving years, I could persuade myself that my blighted destiny had been a warning to you, I should feel that I had not occupied another man's place in existence altogether in vain. - Wilkins Micawber

01-03-2005, 02:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
Smudge Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Wellywood Posts: 16,552	2 out of 4 ain't bad.. __________________ What do you mean?

01-03-2005, 03:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,629	4 out of 4. We get shed loads of courses with trick questions like that in the civil service to test our powers of observation, so I'm used to them. Plus I'm incurable smartar$e too! One of my favs is "How many animals did Moses take onto the ark?" Answer: 0, it was Noah who built the Ark. __________________ *- As featured in The Independent.* "This is not the time for namby-pamby promising youngsters who might just do something; not the time for building for the future. Pragmatism rules and they don't come more pragmatic than Rogers." - Victor Marks makes the case for stiff-legged and stiff-armed 35 year old left-handers in Ashes squads

01-03-2005, 02:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Buddhmaster International Captain Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Same place as the Ashes Posts: 5,615	I got the first 1 right, but the next 3 screwed me bad.

01-03-2005, 02:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
Triple Crown Cricket Spectator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 30	3 out of 4 correct.

01-03-2005, 03:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
PY International Coach Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 10,736	I got two but I'm happy with that given my woozy head.... __________________ A True Champion - Bob. Rest in peace. 15/04/06 "People today have too big a devil and too small a God" - Stephen Currie "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" Psalm 27:1

01-03-2005, 03:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
shaka International Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: auckland NZ Posts: 3,045	I got all correct somehow, no calculator, common sense I guess

01-03-2005, 04:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
lord_of_darkness Cricket Web XI Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland , New Zealand Posts: 13,252	i got 1 , 2 and 4.. im balls at maths.. __________________ Don L-o-d , Legion Of Doom Lords Lounge, Off Topic, The Happening Place in CW and OT. Co Chairman CWBCC - Cricketweb XI - CW Green \| Manager of Hampshire CC - Wccc \| Chairman of the Muralitharan Supporters Club ~MSC~ \| Current Stats: 2* - 17-4-35-3 - Season Ends.. Current Record Batting - RHB: M:48 Inns:43 Runs:457 H/S:33* Ave:15.5 N.O:10 Bowling - Off Spin: O:280 M:40 Runs:975 Wickets:104 Ave:9.3 S.R:15.6

01-03-2005, 04:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
Dizzy #4 State Captain Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,509	too damn easy! Try someting harder! __________________ Jason Gillespie = Best Bowler and Batsman of South Australia CW Record Stats http://forum.cricketweb.net/showthread.php?t=23910

01-03-2005, 04:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
Nnanden You'll Never Walk Alone Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New South Wales Posts: 26,187	yea 4/4 but only cause ive seen it before normally id suck so hard at stuff like that... __________________ Jesus saves proudly supporting Liverpool FC

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