Seagulls avoid perching on tree branches
In our everyday lives, we often encounter the unexpected, and two such instances have recently caught the attention of an individual.
Firstly, the observation about the clocks in advertisements might seem ordinary, but it's a part of our lives that we rarely ponder upon. Advertisers often manipulate the time displayed on these clocks to create a specific aesthetic. Clocks in advertisements are often set to ten past ten, giving the appearance of a smile. This practice, though common in advertising design, is something that many might not have encountered before.
Secondly, the individual found themselves contemplating whether they had ever seen a seagull on a tree. Seagulls, it turns out, generally do not sit or perch on trees due to their foot structure. Their legs are adapted for standing and walking on flat surfaces, and their webbed feet are excellent for swimming and walking, but not suited for perching on narrow tree branches. This newfound knowledge about seagulls not being able to sit on trees can be surprising, especially when something new is encountered, even if it has been a part of our lives all along.
However, there is an exception in every port, where seagulls are seen sitting on bitts, which are small trees cut to size. These bitts, found in ports, provide a platform for seagulls to rest, making the observation about seagulls not sitting on trees less common in these areas.
Despite this discovery, the individual believed they had extensive knowledge about seagulls but discovered they were unaware of this fact. This phase, often referred to as "I've seen this before," can lead people to feel they have seen everything, having experienced a lot. However, as this case illustrates, there is always something new to learn and discover.
Interestingly, this knowledge about seagulls is not mentioned in the poem by Christian Morgenstern, where seagulls are depicted as sitting on tree branches. This fact serves as a reminder that our understanding of the world is constantly evolving, and there is always more to learn and discover.
- The individual's interior design began to incorporate elements of a 'lifestyle' that emphasized putting more time and care into creating a pleasant 'home-and-garden' space, reflecting the newly discovered intricacies of advertising design and the limitations of seagulls.
- As the individual delved deeper into the world of seabirds, they noticed an intriguing trend in home-and-garden decor - the increased presence of intricate clocks designed to resemble those in advertisements, subtly reflecting the unexpected aspect of the smile-inducing time displays.
