Different from traditional riddles or mathematical puzzles that make you feel like you’re back in high school taking an intelligence test, this one does not demand that you be exceptionally smart. In fact, everything hinges on your instantaneous reaction. Most individuals make up their mind within the first two seconds of seeing the illustration, and that very first reaction is what makes this activity feel incredibly personal. And of course, the next thing you want to know the moment you choose your answer is what everyone else picked, and this is exactly what starts the same discussion every single time. You will argue how obvious the correct answer is by saying, “It’s obviously number two,” while others stare at you like you have two heads and reply, “You must be nuts! It’s definitely number three.”
In the “official” viral version of the test, baby number two is the girl.
The vast majority of people automatically choose this option, and it always boils down to the idea that this baby is the only one smiling and expressing emotions. On the other hand, many people come up with an entirely different number and are quite surprised when they scroll down and see the “official” answer.
And, naturally, because this is the internet, people have already attached an entire personality analysis to whichever baby you choose. Supposedly, if you picked baby number two, it means you are a deeply emotional and intuitive person with a warm personality and a strong sense of empathy. The theory claims that instead of focusing only on logic or physical details, you are more drawn to emotions, energy, and the overall feeling of a situation.
According to the interpretation behind the trend, people who choose number two are usually approachable, communicative, open-minded, and highly instinctive. They are said to trust their gut feelings more than endless overthinking and are often very good at picking up on other people’s emotions and body language. The explanation for this is fairly simple: baby number two is smiling and appears cheerful, so the subconscious mind supposedly reacts to that positive emotional expression first before analyzing anything else.
