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The discussion revolves around a pair of images from a psychology book used in language experiments with toddlers, depicting Cookie Monster and Big Bird in playful scenarios. Participants express varying interpretations of the images, with many humorously suggesting that the interactions appear inappropriate or suggestive rather than innocent tickling. The conversation highlights how adult perceptions can differ significantly from a child's understanding, leading to comedic interpretations of the characters' expressions and poses. Some participants note that the images evoke laughter, while others joke about the potential implications of the scenarios, reflecting a blend of humor and psychological inquiry. The thread illustrates how context and perspective shape the interpretation of visual stimuli, especially in a playful, child-centric setting.

What do these images suggest to you?

  • Two characters are tickling each other

    Votes: 2 8.0%
  • You know...

    Votes: 17 68.0%
  • I don't want to talk about it

    Votes: 4 16.0%
  • Other

    Votes: 2 8.0%

  • Total voters
    25
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  • #33
Hmm..piece of the image on a pack of cigarettes of the Silk cut brand?

Or, is it perhaps a reference to the cut sleeve? :confused:
 
  • #34
arildno said:
Hmm..piece of the image on a pack of cigarettes of the Silk cut brand?

Or, is it perhaps a reference to the cut sleeve? :confused:
Yes, it's an ad for Silk Cut cigarettes. It's from a semiotics book (the study of signs, as in things used to repsent other things). Does the image not make you think of anything else?
 
  • #35
the cut sleeve, perhaps?
 
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  • #38
wolram said:
I have a pure mind so that does not remind me of what i think.
:smile: :smile: Well, it reminds me of what you think.
 
  • #39
It reminds ME of the cut sleeve, whether that's pure or not.
 
  • #40
honestrosewater said:
:smile: :smile: Well, it reminds me of what you think.

Oh Heck, my leg has gone stiff, bye bye for now, i must exercise it.
 
  • #41
arildno said:
the cut sleeve, perhaps?
What is the cut sleeve? I found a book Passions of the Cut Sleeve: The Male Homosexual Tradition in China (this was the first result), but no mention of what 'the cut sleeve' refers to.
hitssquad said:
Cultural deconstructionism = PPD.
Don't shoot the messenger. I didn't see it at first, but of course, now that I've heard her interpretation, I see it.
 
  • #42
honestrosewater said:
What is the cut sleeve? I found a book Passions of the Cut Sleeve: The Male Homosexual Tradition in China (this was the first result), but no mention of what 'the cut sleeve' refers to.
It refers to one of the canonical gay love stories from ancient China:
An emperor is dozing with his male lover lying asleep, his head lying on the broad sleeve of the emperor's typical Chinese garment (VERY costly, presumably, since he was the emperor..).

A servant comes in, there is urgent business for the emperor to take care of, but because he doesn't want to disturb his lover's blissful sleep, he cuts of the sleeve of his garment, and leaves the room quietly.

So, the story became in time one those "how sweet! how tender!"-stories about love..
 
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  • #43
arildno said:
It refers to one of the canonical gay love stories from ancient China:
An emperor is dozing with his male lover lying asleep, his head lying on the broad sleeve of the emperor's typical Chinese garment (VERY costly, presumably, since he was the emperor..).

A servant comes in, there is urgent business for the emperor to take care of, but because he doesn't want to disturb his lover's blissful sleep, he cuts of the sleeve of his garment, and leaves the room quietly.

So, the story became in time one those "how sweet! how tender!"-stories about love..
:smile: :smile:
 
  • #44
wolram said:
Oh Heck, my leg has gone stiff, bye bye for now, i must exercise it.
Is that a British expression for buffing the turtle?
 

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