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Have any of u noticed the classic clock hang in the time shops always pointing to 10:10 ? (note: i mean the classical one, not the digital one). Do you know why?
Moonbear said:Every clock shop I've ever been in has the clocks all on different times and all running. That's because if you want to know how they sound or what they do when they chime the hour, the owner of the clock shop just adjusts the time to the hour for you.
But if the Timex thing is right, doesn't that predate smiley faces?matthyaouw said:I'm told that it "creates the subconscious image of a smiley face".
motai said:Its like having a marching band playing at the same time, but having each instrument playing a different song.
I've seen Michigan police. For them, lunch is a 24-7 call... :tongue:hypatia said:A 10-10 police call in michigan means there eating lunch.
Moonbear said:Every clock shop I've ever been in has the clocks all on different times and all running. That's because if you want to know how they sound or what they do when they chime the hour, the owner of the clock shop just adjusts the time to the hour for you.
The time 10:10 has been used in clock advertisements for decades because it is aesthetically pleasing, symmetrical, and creates a "smiling" face on the clock. It also avoids covering up important features, such as the brand name or logo.
Some people believe that the time 10:10 holds a deeper meaning, such as representing the time of day when Abraham Lincoln was shot, or the time when the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. However, there is no evidence to support these claims.
While 10:10 is the most commonly used time in clock advertisements, some companies may choose to display the time as 10:09 for marketing purposes. This slight variation can make the clock stand out and create a sense of urgency or uniqueness.
In some cultures, the time 10:10 is associated with good luck or prosperity. In Chinese numerology, the number 10 is considered auspicious and represents completeness or perfection. However, there is no universal cultural significance to the time 10:10.
Aside from the aesthetic and marketing reasons mentioned above, some believe that 10:10 is used because it resembles the letter "V," which could stand for victory or peace. However, this is just a speculation and there is no concrete evidence to support this theory.