Comments on: Time stopped at 10:09 http://eirikso.com/2006/02/19/time-stopped-at-1009/ The personal web site of Eirik Solheim Wed, 16 May 2012 22:31:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: eirikso.com » Happy new year! http://eirikso.com/2006/02/19/time-stopped-at-1009/comment-page-1/#comment-6292 eirikso.com » Happy new year! Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:21:58 +0000 http://www.eirikso.com/?p=284#comment-6292 [...] Canon HF10 (3,563) 23. Recommended HTPC hardware (3,299) 24. HDR from one single image (3,275) 25. Time stopped at 10:09 [...] [...] Canon HF10 (3,563) 23. Recommended HTPC hardware (3,299) 24. HDR from one single image (3,275) 25. Time stopped at 10:09 [...]

]]> By: Max http://eirikso.com/2006/02/19/time-stopped-at-1009/comment-page-1/#comment-6083 Max Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:28:45 +0000 http://www.eirikso.com/?p=284#comment-6083 Lol. I always thought it was just because it made the watch look like it was smiling. Lol. I always thought it was just because it made the watch look like it was smiling.

]]> By: mrecint http://eirikso.com/2006/02/19/time-stopped-at-1009/comment-page-1/#comment-1529 mrecint Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:58:12 +0000 http://www.eirikso.com/?p=284#comment-1529 Ha I was watching a movie and the close up on the digital watch said 10:09 Ha I was watching a movie and the close up on the digital watch said 10:09

]]> By: eirikso http://eirikso.com/2006/02/19/time-stopped-at-1009/comment-page-1/#comment-1533 eirikso Thu, 09 Aug 2007 09:12:36 +0000 http://www.eirikso.com/?p=284#comment-1533 Yeah. Marketing. Always marketing... Yeah. Marketing. Always marketing…

]]> By: Dane http://eirikso.com/2006/02/19/time-stopped-at-1009/comment-page-1/#comment-1532 Dane Thu, 09 Aug 2007 08:02:04 +0000 http://www.eirikso.com/?p=284#comment-1532 I like the psychological answer of this blog, but here's a good final answer that may be the real reason it was started: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_are_analog_clocks_set_to_show_the_time_as_10_minutes_past_10_when_they_are_on_display_in_stores The open "arms" draws the customer's eye to the logo framed by the hands. Damn marketing ppl! :P I like the psychological answer of this blog, but here’s a good final answer that may be the real reason it was started:

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_are_analog_clocks_set_to_show_the_time_as_10_minutes_past_10_when_they_are_on_display_in_stores

The open “arms” draws the customer’s eye to the logo framed by the hands. Damn marketing ppl! :P

]]> By: eirikso http://eirikso.com/2006/02/19/time-stopped-at-1009/comment-page-1/#comment-1528 eirikso Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:44:01 +0000 http://www.eirikso.com/?p=284#comment-1528 Haven't thought of that... Hmm. 10:10 - a nice time to get out of bed and do stuff. Haven’t thought of that… Hmm. 10:10 – a nice time to get out of bed and do stuff.

]]> By: Kristi http://eirikso.com/2006/02/19/time-stopped-at-1009/comment-page-1/#comment-1531 Kristi Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:08:29 +0000 http://www.eirikso.com/?p=284#comment-1531 I've noticed that about clocks displayed in stores, as well. One of the things that makes me happy about 10:10 is that it feels so early in the day -- I see the clock and think, "lots of time to get stuff done!" Then I look at the functioning clock and see that it's 11:20 or 12:50 or 3:45, and the illusion is blown.... I’ve noticed that about clocks displayed in stores, as well. One of the things that makes me happy about 10:10 is that it feels so early in the day — I see the clock and think, “lots of time to get stuff done!” Then I look at the functioning clock and see that it’s 11:20 or 12:50 or 3:45, and the illusion is blown….

]]> By: anant http://eirikso.com/2006/02/19/time-stopped-at-1009/comment-page-1/#comment-1530 anant Mon, 21 May 2007 18:19:22 +0000 http://www.eirikso.com/?p=284#comment-1530 I have heard two different theories. One of the theories say that when Alexander died, the clocks stopped working as he had conquered the world as well as time. Of course, this is hard to believe. The other theory says that when Hiroshima was rocked with the atom bomb, clocks stopped working and the time was freezed. Again, I would believe this one only if there is some scientific explanation to it. But for now, Damanjit's explanation seems most apt. I have heard two different theories. One of the theories say that when Alexander died, the clocks stopped working as he had conquered the world as well as time. Of course, this is hard to believe.

The other theory says that when Hiroshima was rocked with the atom bomb, clocks stopped working and the time was freezed. Again, I would believe this one only if there is some scientific explanation to it. But for now, Damanjit’s explanation seems most apt.

]]> By: Eirikso http://eirikso.com/2006/02/19/time-stopped-at-1009/comment-page-1/#comment-1527 Eirikso Sat, 26 Aug 2006 21:50:35 +0000 http://www.eirikso.com/?p=284#comment-1527 The story from Mark Hancock has an interesting fact as well: <blockquote>I have seen digital alarm clocks set to show the time 10:10 p.m. – the "happy hands" time - although digital clocks don’t have hands.</blockquote> LOL The story from Mark Hancock has an interesting fact as well:

I have seen digital alarm clocks set to show the time 10:10 p.m. – the “happy hands” time – although digital clocks don’t have hands.

LOL

]]> By: Trond http://eirikso.com/2006/02/19/time-stopped-at-1009/comment-page-1/#comment-1526 Trond Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:32:39 +0000 http://www.eirikso.com/?p=284#comment-1526 hmm..I should read the whole blog before posting :) hmm..I should read the whole blog before posting :)

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