Quote:
Originally Posted by spreadsheet
yes - and the people selling watches seem obsessed with eight minute past ten
|
that's because marketers have it in their head that when the hands of a watch or clock show this time, it is the closest representation to a smile. apparently, this makes you feel more positive emotion when viewing the product and more inclined to relate those emotions with the item that shows the 'smile', thus you are more receptive to buying it. it also frames the logo. the older 08:20 we used to see looked too sad, so they say.