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NoSafetySmokingFirst

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For images where the text reads correctly left to right, but visual cues (like colouration, vertical proximity, or horizontal separation) lead you to try to read it top to bottom.

This is similar to, but distinct from, the more widely known “DontDeadOpenInside” format. In that case, the text reads correctly top to bottom, but visual cues (like colouration, horizontal proximity, or vertical separation) lead you to try to read it left to right.

The post that started it all:

NO | SMOKING
SAFETY | FIRST

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cross-posted from: https://sopuli.xyz/post/18530857

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[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 19 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Rarely do I see something that makes no sense in ANY direction.

[–] superkret 23 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

It's a clock that starts at 7.

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 8 points 3 weeks ago

Wow, that works!

[–] Crackhappy@lemmy.world 7 points 3 weeks ago

Oh thank God. Now it makes sense. I should have known. All my clocks start at 7.

[–] bacon_saber@fedia.io 6 points 3 weeks ago

And here I thought I figured it out going clockwise from the ponytail. lol

[–] ArtieShaw@fedia.io 3 points 3 weeks ago

holy shit - thank you!

[–] TonyTonyChopper@mander.xyz 9 points 3 weeks ago

The key to a good graphic is adding alternating colors that have nothing to do with the reading order