Roost Air Lounge => General Discussion => Topic started by: TheSoccerMom on May 27, 2007, 07:07:06 AM
Title: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: TheSoccerMom on May 27, 2007, 07:07:06 AM
I heard on the radio today, about a study comparing abilities in math and English, to the length of your ring finger vs. your index finger. Shorter ring fingers in children in some study somewhere, were tied to better ability in English, and longer ring fingers were tied to better performance in math areas.
So, where do you come out folks?!? This applies to adults as well, or so they state. I'm curious, because mine are backwards (Yeah, I know -- big surprise!!!).....
Is this true?!? ::thinking::
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: Baradium on May 27, 2007, 07:13:38 AM
I heard on the radio today, about a study comparing abilities in math and English, to the length of your ring finger vs. your index finger. Shorter ring fingers in children in some study somewhere, were tied to better ability in English, and longer ring fingers were tied to better performance in math areas.
So, where do you come out folks?!? This applies to adults as well, or so they state. I'm curious, because mine are backwards (Yeah, I know -- big surprise!!!).....
Is this true?!? ::thinking::
How can you be backwards in an "either or" type of situation?
IE, one is longer... it doesn't say which one has to be longer. ;)
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: TheSoccerMom on May 27, 2007, 07:21:49 AM
Naw, read the inference.... one is longer and it's the opposite of what they say.. that's why I'm curious!!!!!!!!! :-X
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: Baradium on May 27, 2007, 08:18:22 AM
But you aren't going to tell us what your's is? ;)
Longer ring finger here. I'm not an English fan and I am fairly good at math. However, I'm not exactly bad at English... at least not when I'm paying attention.
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: airtac on May 27, 2007, 09:09:30 AM
Certainly true here--shorter ring finger and I was an English major simply because it was so easy ::whistle:: -- theoretical math was beyond comprehension ::loony::
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: Fabo on May 27, 2007, 09:41:25 AM
Eh... What do I do if they are equall? ::)
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: TheSoccerMom on May 27, 2007, 07:16:37 PM
Hey, neat answers... Airtac, I didn't know you were an English major!! Awesome DUDE. (Oh wait, that's not really English, is it?) ;)
I just wondered... my fingers should be the other way 'round, I think.. English was easy but math was like breathing... I even managed to be the only kid in one math class... they had run out of curriculum, and a nice physics teacher made up a class just for me... I know, I know, it's hard to believe, when I am always counting gallons of fuel on my fingers.... DUH... ::rofl::
Oh, one article said if they were equal length, it did mean you had equal aptitude in math / English... they said the test results showed that, also. So, Fabo, you must be equally talented!!!! :D
8)
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: Fabo on May 27, 2007, 07:57:26 PM
Oh, one article said if they were equal length, it did mean you had equal aptitude in math / English... they said the test results showed that, also. So, Fabo, you must be equally talented!!!! :D
8)
That would fit I think... though I still think I am littlebit better in English than maths.
It just got into my mind... does it count for Slovak/Maths or what if I am native Slovak speaker, not English... ::)
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: TheSoccerMom on May 27, 2007, 09:39:23 PM
This just means you are even more talented -- additional languages!!! (Do you have 12 fingers, perhaps??) ::bow::
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: airtac on May 28, 2007, 01:42:12 AM
Oh, one article said if they were equal length, it did mean you had equal aptitude in math / English... they said the test results showed that, also. So, Fabo, you must be equally talented!!!! :D
8)
That would fit I think... though I still think I am littlebit better in English than maths.
It just got into my mind... does it count for Slovak/Maths or what if I am native Slovak speaker, not English... ::)
Just means language abilities versus math skills.............
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: Fabo on May 28, 2007, 04:52:16 PM
Oh, one article said if they were equal length, it did mean you had equal aptitude in math / English... they said the test results showed that, also. So, Fabo, you must be equally talented!!!! :D
8)
That would fit I think... though I still think I am littlebit better in English than maths.
It just got into my mind... does it count for Slovak/Maths or what if I am native Slovak speaker, not English... ::)
Just means language abilities versus math skills.............
Well... I like momes explanation better :)
never mind...
mom: I have 11 in fact... count with me on my hands... left one: 10-9-8-7-6 +5 on right - thats eleven! (sounds muuch better when I speak and show ;D |:)\ )
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: TheSoccerMom on May 28, 2007, 05:33:26 PM
Ha ha, that is too funny!!!! You ARE talented! ::bow::
That made me laugh.... thanks!!! ::wave::
S'Mom**
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: undatc on May 28, 2007, 05:48:52 PM
My ring finger is slightly longer. I hate math/chemistry/physics with a passion. I barely passed my calc class in college. However, I do very well in english/tech writing etc. ::thinking::
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: Fabo on May 29, 2007, 05:48:45 AM
Ha ha, that is too funny!!!! You ARE talented! ::bow::
That made me laugh.... thanks!!! ::wave::
S'Mom**
Well, it is not made by me, but anyway, I am glad you liked it ::wave::
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: gibbo_335 on May 29, 2007, 06:06:43 AM
UH OH...think I'm in trouble here.. ::drinking::...on my left hand both ring and index are they same length, and then I close my right eye, hey I can count to 5 ::drinking:: THEN on my right hand my ring finger is longer, so if I close my left eye I can spell Ornithorhynchus (that's a Platypus for you non-marsupial owners :) ) ::drinking:: but when I open both eyes and look at both hands ::drinking:: everything is a lot harder to 5pe11 and c0un71ng is r311y hard.... but if i wrap both hands around this cold bottle here.... ::complaining: OH NEVER MIND.... I think I'm just as airtac once told me......irreverent :D :D ::drinking::
::sulk:: ::sulk:: ::drinking::
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: Frank N. O. on May 29, 2007, 06:17:00 AM
As I said in the chat yesterday then I'm once again the exception that confirms the rule ;D ::wave::
Frank
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: airtac on May 29, 2007, 10:47:02 AM
UH OH...think I'm in trouble here.. ::drinking::...on my left hand both ring and index are they same length, and then I close my right eye, hey I can count to 5 ::drinking:: THEN on my right hand my ring finger is longer, so if I close my left eye I can spell Ornithorhynchus (that's a Platypus for you non-marsupial owners :) ) ::drinking:: but when I open both eyes and look at both hands ::drinking:: everything is a lot harder to 5pe11 and c0un71ng is r311y hard.... but if i wrap both hands around this cold bottle here.... ::complaining: OH NEVER MIND.... I think I'm just as airtac once told me......irreverent :D :D ::drinking::
::sulk:: ::sulk:: ::drinking::
Tell us what kind of marsupial you own and you may be today's winner in the CW wierd pet contest ::bow::
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: airtac on May 29, 2007, 05:13:28 PM
While we're talking of index fingers, I've noticed there seems to 2 main variances in flipping someone off (the bird-American style) (oh yeah babe, this is scientific alright !) ::whistle::
1. Three fingers folded against the palm and held in place by the thumb with index finger protruding full length OR 2. Three fingers bent at the second knuckle with index finger extended alone from second knuckle and thumb aligned with side of palm
International versions vary but the general meaning is one of derision and disrespect. ::rambo:: ::complaining:
How about a straw poll on versions------Oh shoot, I should have started a new thread.....................lets keep it clean OK ::type::
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: TheSoccerMom on May 29, 2007, 07:16:02 PM
Uh oh, Gibbo.... I think you have a potentially severe case of Digital Crownie-itis... Doctor, Doctor!!!!!!! ;)
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: gibbo_335 on May 29, 2007, 07:55:21 PM
Mom do you think it will be permanent? :-\ Dang i hope so ;D ;D
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: TheSoccerMom on May 29, 2007, 08:06:21 PM
Wow, for your sake, I hope it is, too!!!!!!!!!! And, hey, could you infect the rest of us??!? PLEASE!?!??!? :D
8)
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: gibbo_335 on May 29, 2007, 08:16:32 PM
::rofl:: No probs Mom....honest it doesn't hurt abit..it's kinda calming. ::drinking:: ::loony::
Airtac....here is my pet Bilby "Bluey" ;) ...our two Spaniels aren't real sure if we chose the name for our new pet wisely or infact if we chose our pet wisely ::rofl::
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: Frank N. O. on May 30, 2007, 04:44:14 AM
You can have those as a pet? It sure is cute though :)
Frank
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: FlyboyGil on May 30, 2007, 04:50:42 AM
::rofl:: No probs Mom....honest it doesn't hurt abit..it's kinda calming. ::drinking:: ::loony::
Airtac....here is my pet Bilby "Bluey" ;) ...our two Spaniels aren't real sure if we chose the name for our new pet wisely or infact if we chose our pet wisely ::rofl::
Look's like a rabbit made love to a rat! ::thinking:: ::thinking:: ::thinking::
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: gibbo_335 on May 30, 2007, 06:06:58 AM
You can have those as a pet? It sure is cute though :)
Frank
Franklin.... :P I have to 'fess up, he's not mine :( ....Don't want National Parks & Wildlife raiding my house :o ... :'( just wanted to win Airtacs CW weirdest pet prize....and No you can't actually have one as a pet (mores the pity they are too cute)...Bilby's are HIGHLY endangered and very protected lil' fellas, foxes and orther introduced preditors have nearly wiped them out, so the conservation guys are trying very very hard to breed them at zoo's and wildlife parks and the like to keep them from extinction....and they are doing a great job too!!!
And Gilly actually i think its a Rat and a Bandicoot :D
P.S. in true CW style i have accidently Hijacked Moms subject..sorry Mom
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: TheSoccerMom on May 30, 2007, 05:45:20 PM
Naw, naw!! No worries... if you look REAL closely, you can see he's got a longer ring finger than index finger.... see? The subject fts..... ::whistle::
::rofl::
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: Baradium on May 30, 2007, 08:12:12 PM
Friend of mine has a pet... sugar glider I believe it's what it's called.
It's a little nocturnal flying squirrel type thing. When it gets mad it makes this horrible shrieking sound that seems to come from the gates of hell itself.
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: gibbo_335 on May 31, 2007, 12:52:26 AM
Friend of mine has a pet... sugar glider I believe it's what it's called. It's a little nocturnal flying squirrel type thing. When it gets mad it makes this horrible shrieking sound that seems to come from the gates of hell itself.
::eek:: ::eek:: Your friend has a Sugar Glider as a PET (or is he just a regular visitor) ??!?!! SSSHHHH don't tell NP&WL they might be knockin' on the door, you're not 'sposed to have them as pets, eekkk. Where does this friend live ::thinking:: I thought they where native to is big brown upside-down land. They are a possum BTW, we don't have squirrels...i love squirrels...they're so cute!! Come to think of it so are Sugar Gliders. AAWWWW
If you want to see them in action... http://www.gould.edu.au/wildlifecams/videos.asp
Ummm Mom these guys have a longer index..uumm...finger/claw...boy o' boy they can counting like lil' deamons >:D....Just to keep in with the forum subject ;D
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: Baradium on June 01, 2007, 07:27:03 AM
He lives in TN and I'm under the impression he got it at a pet store.
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: gibbo_335 on June 02, 2007, 01:15:29 AM
Baradium ::thinking:: I had a bit of a poke 'round on the net about owning these lil' fellas. WOW :o you guys have breeder, Vets, stores that sell 'em, VERY responsible Breeders on the net who won't sell you one unless they meet you in person first!!! State by State laws on owning them.....I must say "I'm IMPRESSED".....but then on the other hand.... ::complaining: I live in their native country and I can't have one as a pet NP&WL won't let us :( ::sulk:: ::sulk:: ::sulk::....
Thanks For opening my eyes up to this ::bow::
Title: Re: Ring Finger vs. Index Finger --- Where do You Fall?
Post by: Baradium on June 03, 2007, 08:18:46 AM
Baradium ::thinking:: I had a bit of a poke 'round on the net about owning these lil' fellas. WOW :o you guys have breeder, Vets, stores that sell 'em, VERY responsible Breeders on the net who won't sell you one unless they meet you in person first!!! State by State laws on owning them.....I must say "I'm IMPRESSED".....but then on the other hand.... ::complaining: I live in their native country and I can't have one as a pet NP&WL won't let us :( ::sulk:: ::sulk:: ::sulk::....
Thanks For opening my eyes up to this ::bow::
I'd never heard of one before he got it.
So you aren't allowed to own them as pets in any way shape or form... but we can?
I think the bad part about them is since they are nocturnal, they tend to be most active when you turn your lights out to go to bed. ;)
I wonder how they'd react to Alaska when it's light most of the time for half the year? Of course, my room is dark all the time year round anyway...
