Imagine a bright orange t-shirt lying in front of you, with two large tears across the front. Below, four possible choices: 2, 4, 6, or 8 holes. And a title that piques curiosity: “The number of holes you see on this t-shirt reveals if you are a narcissist.” That’s quite a claim! Before drawing any psychological conclusions, let’s take it for what it truly is: a fun little visual puzzle, perfect for testing our thinking skills (and for sharing freely on WhatsApp or over coffee).
So, how many holes do you actually see?
Counting the holes: harder than it looks
As is often the case with visual puzzles , everything depends on the definition of the word “hole.”
Should we only count visible tears? Or include natural openings in the garment – the collar, sleeves, hem?
If you only see the two tears, the answer seems obvious: 2 holes.
But let’s look a little closer.
A t-shirt typically includes:
- an opening for the head,
- two for the arms
- one for the lower torso.
And if we add the two tears at the front, that makes… 6 holes . That’s the answer everyone agrees on!
Those who enjoy logic puzzles consider a hole to be any opening that completely passes through the fabric, whether natural or accidental.
2, 4, 6 or 8 holes: what does your choice reveal?
Of course, this riddle has no scientific value, but it’s fun to decipher your thought process based on your answer. And that’s where the game becomes even more entertaining…
A) 2 holes — You are pragmatic and down-to-earth
You only see the obvious: the two tears. You like concrete facts and visible proof. In life, you go straight to the point, avoid unnecessary complications, and prefer clear and effective solutions