Today’s topic is all about spatial relationships. Since the source of the observation probably never took an ACT or similar competency assessment, I will try to generalize the key point with an image of a familiar toy everyone hopefully had as a small child. Yes, I am talking about the Shape O Toy which apparently Tupperware decided didn’t need the most gimmicky name to market – at least they didn’t use Stickie One Thingy into Another Thingy. I fired up Paint Shop Pro and created some quick images to help everyone out. Ironically, this is about spatial relationship and some of my bevels are a little off, but I was rushing it. Anyway, let’s say this is our toy:
The object of course is to get all of the shapes into the center of the toy. To do that, you locate the object, match up to an opening on the ball, align the shape to the direction of the cutout, slip it through and clap your hands while proclaiming your mastery of all things geometrical. I think you get the picture, but unfortunately, there are people out there that apparently don’t understand it. I am not sure if this is just arrogance on the part of individuals or we have a kindergarten epidemic that must be addressed immediately.
Why have I come to this conclusion, well, let me tell you about the same observation I have had over and over and over.
Life Intrigued 