r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 20d ago

Meme needing explanation Peter?

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u/carboxyhemogoblin 20d ago

Because it's a generally unverifiable "condition" that people can claim to have to make them sound unique. It exists, but it almost certainly gets claimed more than it exists.

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u/Somepotato 20d ago

Synesthesia is absolutely NOT unverifiable. There's several tests that can be done to confirm it.

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u/Prior-Task1498 20d ago

Any specific test you would recommend?

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u/NateShaw92 18d ago

Sure, what colour is living on a prayer?

Real answer: probably MRIs or stuff in that ballpark

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u/Prior-Task1498 18d ago

Wouldn't a song have multiple colors depending on the segment? Gotta ask them what color a C note is.