What kind of quiz was that?! It made no sense -- shapes cannot have feelings or "betray" you, etc. On most of the questions, I wanted to choose "neither A nor B." And the phrasing was ambiguous -- like the question that was "Where will they find you?" Does that mean a place you want to be - where people can find you; or an unsuccessful hiding place - where they find you? And who are "they" - the shapes? Do not like. I'm too analytical for that quiz.

(I got this: You have a poetic sensibility and an ability to see beyond the day to day. You often seem to be living in a higher realm, or to be not-of-this-earth. Occasionally you imagine interior lives for friends and associates that are near-complete fabrications based on your fears or hopes for the future. You are often not aware of your own feelings. You have a strong sense of right and wrong, and because of this are often disappointed. Despite what can sometimes be a destructive inward-turning anger, you are very gentle. You are sometimes a bit out of touch with the ebb and flow of modern life. If your behavior is out of synch with your moral values, a severe psychic disturbance can result. Because connectivity is so important to you, you can become quiet and sulky if you feel that others around do not understand your point of view.)

jone70 said:

What kind of quiz was that?! It made no sense -- shapes cannot have feelings or "betray" you, etc. On most of the questions, I wanted to choose "neither A nor B." And the phrasing was ambiguous -- like the question that was "Where will they find you?" Does that mean a place you want to be - where people can find you; or an unsuccessful hiding place - where they find you? And who are "they" - the shapes? Do not like. I'm too analytical for that quiz.

I have a friend who has synesthesia. Taking the test reminded me of her. My friend is a little guarded about what she says about her condition, but when she has revealed parts of it to me (like how numbers have distinct personalities, for example), I find it fascinating.

Efan said:

jone70 said:

What kind of quiz was that?! It made no sense -- shapes cannot have feelings or "betray" you, etc. On most of the questions, I wanted to choose "neither A nor B." And the phrasing was ambiguous -- like the question that was "Where will they find you?" Does that mean a place you want to be - where people can find you; or an unsuccessful hiding place - where they find you? And who are "they" - the shapes? Do not like. I'm too analytical for that quiz.

I have a friend who has synesthesia. Taking the test reminded me of her. My friend is a little guarded about what she says about her condition, but when she has revealed parts of it to me (like how numbers have distinct personalities, for example), I find it fascinating.

I did think of Wassily Kandinsky when I took it. If you're not familiar with him - he was a Russian-born artist in the early 20th century and many art historians believe he may have had synesthesia. He was extremely interested in how different (geometric) shapes and colors could elicit different emotions in viewers based on their relationship to one another. He felt that each color had its own vibration and each shape had its own meaning too. From memory - he felt that triangles were angry and agressive, circles were the spiritual realm, and squares were calm. He also felt that certain colors correlated to specific musical instruments. (He was a big fan of Schoenberg.) Kandinsky wrote a book entitled Concerning the Spiritual in Art, where he talks about which colors are which musical sound; and how the different colors vibrate. The only one I remember off the top of my head was that black was the sound of deep, impenetrable silence. (When I discuss a Kandinsky painting, I compare that to Miles Davis' talking about how the rest was as important as the notes...) Maybe that's why I didn't like the quiz -- my line of thinking was similiar to this: "red triangle - Kandinsky would say this was super agressive - but just because something is red doesn't mean it's angry...but everyone assumes white is always good...i don't want to stereotype colors, which one should i pick?!?" Then I would get frustrated and think, "why am i even worrying about this; shapes cannot have feelings, why do I have to choose one when i think it's neither?!" See - totally over analytical!

(Total side note, I've had this idea for an essay about Kandinsky and Prince - due to Prince's use of "colorful" imagery in his lyrics for years but never have time to work it out.)

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"You reach out to the world and pull in experiences of all forms and kinds. Spontaneous, immediate and active, you have a natural tendency to win, whether this is in the business world or on the freeway. In the right context this can be a positive encouragement to those around you. In the wrong context it can lead to a pathetic display of ego and misplaced pride. You are always on the prowl for clues as to how to win. Usually this behavior is unconscious or playful but the sense of play can rapidly disappear if you are found to be losing in the aforementioned contest. Only those who don’t compete are met with derision. You love to be the center of attention. The moment at hand is always of prime concern. Worries about the future or the past, or abstract discussions of philosophical matters are something for others to concern themselves with. Emotions are fleeting and often used as tactics".

Yep. Pretty accurate

Interesting test and thread.

tinaz said:

As weird as the test was, I find my diagnosis to be spot on..

You need to help others and to be thought of as a generous and kind individual. Often you are taken advantage of and regarded as simply part of the scenery. You work best when handling the work yourself; you do not appreciate a managerial role and tend to be uncomfortable in that position. Friendship is important to you, but it is generated on a personal basis, rarely a professional one. Consequently, family life is very important to you, and is often the most important aspect. Because of a strong sense of propriety however, you will sometimes consider the eccentric behavior of your friends and family as a personal affront. Often you find it difficult to speak up about personal anguish or pain, feeling instead that it is something an individual should bear in silence. Tradition is important to you, and you feel a sense of belonging when operating within the constraints of a predictable routine

you're back!

JoeTyler said:

"You reach out to the world and pull in experiences of all forms and kinds. Spontaneous, immediate and active, you have a natural tendency to win, whether this is in the business world or on the freeway. In the right context this can be a positive encouragement to those around you. In the wrong context it can lead to a pathetic display of ego and misplaced pride. You are always on the prowl for clues as to how to win. Usually this behavior is unconscious or playful but the sense of play can rapidly disappear if you are found to be losing in the aforementioned contest. Only those who don’t compete are met with derision. You love to be the center of attention. The moment at hand is always of prime concern. Worries about the future or the past, or abstract discussions of philosophical matters are something for others to concern themselves with. Emotions are fleeting and often used as tactics".

Yep. Pretty accurate

Interesting test and thread.

Oh God,

I was already VERY suspicious of the blinking red square in the test. I just felt like it was condescending me...judging me... and singing my life with its words.

But after the test results proved so accurate, I know absolutely HATE that square.

SagsWay2low said:

JoeTyler said:

"You reach out to the world and pull in experiences of all forms and kinds. Spontaneous, immediate and active, you have a natural tendency to win, whether this is in the business world or on the freeway. In the right context this can be a positive encouragement to those around you. In the wrong context it can lead to a pathetic display of ego and misplaced pride. You are always on the prowl for clues as to how to win. Usually this behavior is unconscious or playful but the sense of play can rapidly disappear if you are found to be losing in the aforementioned contest. Only those who don’t compete are met with derision. You love to be the center of attention. The moment at hand is always of prime concern. Worries about the future or the past, or abstract discussions of philosophical matters are something for others to concern themselves with. Emotions are fleeting and often used as tactics".

Yep. Pretty accurate

Interesting test and thread.

Oh God,

I was already VERY suspicious of the blinking red square in the test. I just felt like it was condescending me...judging me... and singing my life with its words.

But after the test results proved so accurate, I know absolutely HATE that square.

I actually hate the red hexagon, I think it would betray me...

I fit in the most common category for people on this thread:

You have a poetic sensibility and an ability to see beyond the day to day. You often seem to be living in a higher realm, or to be not-of-this-earth. Occasionally you imagine interior lives for friends and associates that are near-complete fabrications based on your fears or hopes for the future. You are often not aware of your own feelings. You have a strong sense of right and wrong, and because of this are often disappointed. Despite what can sometimes be a destructive inward-turning anger, you are very gentle. You are sometimes a bit out of touch with the ebb and flow of modern life. If your behavior is out of synch with your moral values, a severe psychic disturbance can result. Because connectivity is so important to you, you can become quiet and sulky if you feel that others around do not understand your point of view.

Often concerned with right and wrong, and punctilious in expressing it, you are best represented by the Customs Agent or the IRS inspector. Initially seen by others as cold or uncaring, you are difficult for those more spontaneous members of society to understand. You are extremely stable, responsible and dependable. You manifest an amazing ability to concentrate on the issue at hand, and are difficult to distract from issues that are important. You manifest a great sense of loyalty to your employers and your government. You tend to show love through a display of committed works, believing that actions speak louder than words. You are also resistant to change and tend to believe that the old ways are best. If a behavior has been successful in the past, why would anyone want to change? You work best in a controlled environment.

So everybody is a superstar..... ...lol

You are in a perpetual quest to find the new, the exciting. Emotionally volatile, you are known for sudden changes of opinion, of appreciation, and behavior. Following rules and established methods is difficult for you and the difficulties of higher education are usually quite daunting. Knowledge is best gained through an intimate association with the matter at hand. Usually driven by attitudes and desires of the group, you are talented in an established field of endeavor. Emotions come and go without a strong understanding of their causes. They are unexpected guests in an otherwise placid landscape. You live by your own codes of conduct, which can be noble or terrible depending on the individual. Authority is meaningless to you. You hate to be predictable, at all costs. Rarely verbally effusive, you can at times feel as if your feelings are too deep for words. You are very observant, but rarely express these observations to others.

not bad for a bullshit test



KingBAD said:

You are in a perpetual quest to find the new, the exciting. Emotionally volatile, you are known for sudden changes of opinion, of appreciation, and behavior. Following rules and established methods is difficult for you and the difficulties of higher education are usually quite daunting. Knowledge is best gained through an intimate association with the matter at hand. Usually driven by attitudes and desires of the group, you are talented in an established field of endeavor. Emotions come and go without a strong understanding of their causes. They are unexpected guests in an otherwise placid landscape. You live by your own codes of conduct, which can be noble or terrible depending on the individual. Authority is meaningless to you. You hate to be predictable, at all costs. Rarely verbally effusive, you can at times feel as if your feelings are too deep for words. You are very observant, but rarely express these observations to others.

wacko...

myfavorite said:

So everybody is a superstar..... ...lol

Though quiet on the outside, you are often the hidden hero; someone who rushes in when needed and then after the emergency is over fades back into the woodwork. Because of this sense of duty and honor, you can also on occasion be rigid in your viewpoint and unyielding in the face of other ways of thinking. Usually cynical and rarely trusting of others, you maintain a small set of intimate friends. These bonds are stronger than most. You are always grounded in the present moment. Your close bonds can also lead to clique-ishness and a tendency to gossip about those who are deemed less worthy. You are an integrative thinker, collecting data from a wide range of sources and applying it to your worldview. You can become overly task-oriented. In stressful situations you often withdraw from the world to seek peace in contemplation. You often seem cold and withdrawn. Often you will withdraw rather than verbalize your discontent.

Only with the deletions would my assessment be accurate.

JoeTyler said:

KingBAD said:

You are in a perpetual quest to find the new, the exciting. Emotionally volatile, you are known for sudden changes of opinion, of appreciation, and behavior. Following rules and established methods is difficult for you and the difficulties of higher education are usually quite daunting. Knowledge is best gained through an intimate association with the matter at hand. Usually driven by attitudes and desires of the group, you are talented in an established field of endeavor. Emotions come and go without a strong understanding of their causes. They are unexpected guests in an otherwise placid landscape. You live by your own codes of conduct, which can be noble or terrible depending on the individual. Authority is meaningless to you. You hate to be predictable, at all costs. Rarely verbally effusive, you can at times feel as if your feelings are too deep for words. You are very observant, but rarely express these observations to others.

wacko...

yakko and dot

the animaniacs....

other than that,

i don't get your point.

or were you just crossin

the street without lookin...

shhhhhhhhhhh...

be vewy vewy cafful kb

I thought that test was really interesting until it got to the sin question. At which point I did this and immediately closed the window. I wonder what that says about my personality?

JustErin said:

You tend to draw and nurture others with your natural charisma. Rarely satisfied with petty details, you remain focused on the grander scheme of things. In affairs of the heart you are very practical and might be thought on occasion perfunctory or shallow. Oddly, though you have a natural tendency to lead, you have a very thin skin and can easily be hurt by a thoughtless comment or a cruel barb. There is a danger that you will take on more responsibility than you can reasonably be expected to manage. So eager are you to succeed, that on occasion you crash and burn when the reality of the situation rears its head. Often your wide circle of friends can be rather indiscriminate; care must be taken not to become entangled with those of questionable moral character. Admitting weakness isn’t easy for you. When proven not to be invulnerable it can come as a great surprise. Unresolved issues can trouble you deeply.

I got the same as you.

dJJ said:

I fit in the most common category for people on this thread:

You have a poetic sensibility and an ability to see beyond the day to day. You often seem to be living in a higher realm, or to be not-of-this-earth. Occasionally you imagine interior lives for friends and associates that are near-complete fabrications based on your fears or hopes for the future. You are often not aware of your own feelings. You have a strong sense of right and wrong, and because of this are often disappointed. Despite what can sometimes be a destructive inward-turning anger, you are very gentle. You are sometimes a bit out of touch with the ebb and flow of modern life. If your behavior is out of synch with your moral values, a severe psychic disturbance can result. Because connectivity is so important to you, you can become quiet and sulky if you feel that others around do not understand your point of view.

Yeah I got this one too. It's all very true for me.

KingBAD said:

JoeTyler said:

wacko...

yakko and dot

the animaniacs....

other than that,

i don't get your point.

or were you just crossin

the street without lookin...

shhhhhhhhhhh...

be vewy vewy cafful kb

vampires don't scare me, count...

Cerebus said:

I thought that test was really interesting until it got to the sin question. At which point I did this and immediately closed the window. I wonder what that says about my personality?

the results are accurate. U should do the test...

JoeTyler said:

Cerebus said:

I thought that test was really interesting until it got to the sin question. At which point I did this and immediately closed the window. I wonder what that says about my personality?

the results are accurate. U should do the test...

I don't believe in the all powerful creator myth, therefor I do not believe in sin as a concept, construct, idea, belief, philosophy, etc. I am literally unable to answer that question.

Cerebus said:

JoeTyler said:

the results are accurate. U should do the test...

I don't believe in the all powerful creator myth, therefor I do not believe in sin as a concept, construct, idea, belief, philosophy, etc. I am literally unable to answer that question.

JoeTyler said:

Cerebus said:

I don't believe in the all powerful creator myth, therefor I do not believe in sin as a concept, construct, idea, belief, philosophy, etc. I am literally unable to answer that question.

What does that mean? Its something I've been very upfront about for as long as I've been online (a long time). Its also something I've been studing for the better part of 25 years. I believe that sin is a nonexistent man made construct and I can't answer a question, even in the abstract, about something I don't believe is real. Looking at all the previous questions in the abstract made sense, I had no problem answering those (in fact, I answered them pretty quickly, other than "Which area is pretending?"). But when I got to that one my brain just shut off and my finger clicked the X to close the window. Like I said, I thought it was interesting otherwise.

Cerebus said:

JoeTyler said:

What does that mean? Its something I've been very upfront about for as long as I've been online (a long time). Its also something I've been studing for the better part of 25 years. I believe that sin is a nonexistent man made construct and I can't answer a question, even in the abstract, about something I don't believe is real. Looking at all the previous questions in the abstract made sense, I had no problem answering those (in fact, I answered them pretty quickly, other than "Which area is pretending?"). But when I got to that one my brain just shut off and my finger clicked the X to close the window. Like I said, I thought it was interesting otherwise.

THEN you must know which acts are viewed as "sins", so you could have answered

JoeTyler said:

Cerebus said:

What does that mean? Its something I've been very upfront about for as long as I've been online (a long time). Its also something I've been studing for the better part of 25 years. I believe that sin is a nonexistent man made construct and I can't answer a question, even in the abstract, about something I don't believe is real. Looking at all the previous questions in the abstract made sense, I had no problem answering those (in fact, I answered them pretty quickly, other than "Which area is pretending?"). But when I got to that one my brain just shut off and my finger clicked the X to close the window. Like I said, I thought it was interesting otherwise.

THEN you must know which acts are viewed as "sins", so you could have answered

What part of don't believe "sin" exists am I not explaining clearly enough? Its some triangles on a screen. They have nothing to do with some nonsense made up to keep human beings acting how another group wanted them to act, living in fear and full of guilt. The question simply does not compute for me.

I didn't even read most of the questions, just clicked my favorite choice.

The categories of personality descriptions are statistically plotted by your choice of A or B. What you think of the concept of sins is not relevant to the outcome of the test. It's merely to plot your answers in a category.

I'm curious about your outcome. It's interesting to have a prediction contest over that.

most probably you end up in the main category for orgers: the poetic sensibility person who's a little off with reality.

I did it. All wrong. My wife then did it. Way off!

Pfffft

I had trouble "choosing" b/c of the odd ass questions.... (the ridiculous 'sin' one threw me, too... )

the first time I did it, unsure about a handful of them, I got

You are in a perpetual quest to find the new, the exciting. Emotionally volatile, you are known for sudden changes of opinion, of appreciation, and behavior. Following rules and established methods is difficult for you and the difficulties of higher education are usually quite daunting. Knowledge is best gained through an intimate association with the matter at hand. Usually driven by attitudes and desires of the group, you are talented in an established field of endeavor. Emotions come and go without a strong understanding of their causes. They are unexpected guests in an otherwise placid landscape. You live by your own codes of conduct, which can be noble or terrible depending on the individual. Authority is meaningless to you. You hate to be predictable, at all costs. Rarely verbally effusive, you can at times feel as if your feelings are too deep for words. You are very observant, but rarely express these observations to others.

Only the last 2 sentences are accurate... the rest I'm only 'emotionally volatile' if I'm PMSing..
I'm talented at my endeavors, but not b/c of desires/attitudes of others..

I am always aware of what causes any 'emotions' or moods to change.. I live within my own codes of conduct (noble), but don't have a problem following rules and established methods (I love structure..). The only authority that is meaningless to me is most Republican "authority" and antiquated ways of expressing respect.. I don't respect ppl b/c of who they are; I respect them b/c of how they conduct themselves, how they treat me/others.

I did it again and changed a few of my answers, and got

You tend to draw and nurture others with your natural charisma. Rarely satisfied with petty details, you remain focused on the grander scheme of things. In affairs of the heart you are very practical and might be thought on occasion perfunctory or shallow. Oddly, though you have a natural tendency to lead, you have a very thin skin and can easily be hurt by a thoughtless comment or a cruel barb. There is a danger that you will take on more responsibility than you can reasonably be expected to manage. So eager are you to succeed, that on occasion you crash and burn when the reality of the situation rears its head. Often your wide circle of friends can be rather indiscriminate; care must be taken not to become entangled with those of questionable moral character. Admitting weakness isn’t easy for you. When proven not to be invulnerable it can come as a great surprise. Unresolved issues can trouble you deeply.

which is much more is closer to me