Is this Joe DiMaggio?

[barrysloate]

Fascinating so far. As of 9:00 we have 7 yes, 7 no, and 5 unsure. That means with 19 people voting we have no determination whatsoever. It goes to show how difficult photo identification is; different eyes see things differently.

[Jay Wolt]

Hard to determine. There's a couple of kids that look like Dimag, from the intended one
3" away to the one leaning on the Babe

[barrysloate]

At 9:53 it's still tied at 9-9-11. I actually find that statistic more interesting than whether or not it is Joe. Half of us who had an opinion are wrong. That I know with certainty.

[Leon]

Interesting debate so far. I wasn't sure. Also, this is one of the few polls we have had that if you click on the number, in any category, you will see who responded and how they responded. It's the "public" option type of poll. I love this software......

[Robextend]

At least no one chose "I Don't Care"....yet

[Section103]

Originally Posted by Robextend

At least no one chose "I Don't Care"....yet

Duuuude. That's Babe Ruth.

[jboosted92]

Originally Posted by Robextend

At least no one chose "I Don't Care"....yet

anyone read any of Joe D.'s biograhphies? i wonder if he would have mentioned, the 1st time he met ruth...

[ChiefBenderForever]

The ear experts should be able to tell, perfect ear shot to compare. I think it might be him.

[M's_Fan]

I'm having a bit of trouble identifying which kid you think is Joe (they are all wearing a cap!). Perhaps you could circle the kid on the picture so its clear we are looking at the same kid?

[bijoem]

I voted "I don't know".....

It is either him - or someone who looks a lot like him.

[brickyardkennedy]

I think the guy with the sailor's(?) cap is Bing Crosby.

[bmarlowe1]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Fascinating so far. As of 9:00 we have 7 yes, 7 no, and 5 unsure....different eyes see things differently.

If people depend on the inherent facial recognition circuitry in the brain (a specific area known as the fusiform gyrus) - you will get just that kind of mixed poll result seen here. That speaks to the high unreliability of doing it that way.

The fusiform gyrus is quite amazing, it's like magic - it allows one to recognize faces without actually memorizing them. Try recognizing people by their ears - it can be done, but it requires a substantial mental effort and memorization. If you meet Barry, you don't have to consciously memorize his face - it's all magically automatic.

The problem is, the fusiform gyrus is easily fooled. That's why quite a number of people have made a living imitating Geo. W. Bush. So here's another poll - which of these guys is the real W? (note - this choice of subject reflects no political intent - there are just so many of these guys).

[3-2-count]

Mark,
My vote is none of em' are.

[slidekellyslide]

What? No Will Ferrell? This thread needed to end on some cowbell.

[bmarlowe1]

Here you go -

[Anthony S.]

Chili Peppers drummer on the left

edited to add: also him on the right

[slidekellyslide]

Guy on the left looks familiar...is he a golfer?

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by bmarlowe1

If people depend on the inherent facial recognition circuitry in the brain (a specific area known as the fusiform gyrus) - you will get just that kind of mixed poll result seen here. That speaks to the high unreliability of doing it that way.

The fusiform gyrus is quite amazing, it's like magic - it allows one to recognize faces without actually memorizing them. Try recognizing people by their ears - it can be done, but it requires a substantial mental effort and memorization. If you meet Barry, you don't have to consciously memorize his face - it's all magically automatic.

The problem is, the fusiform gyrus is easily fooled. That's why quite a number of people have made a living imitating Geo. W. Bush. So here's another poll - which of these guys is the real W? (note - this choice of subject reflects no political intent - there are just so many of these guys).

Allright Mark, I'll take you on your word about all of that. Wow, that is way over my head. I'm nowhere near smart enough to understand what ever it is you just said!

However, I've run the Blackjack section at Commerce Casino here in LA where we have more table games than any casino in the world, and where more than 8,000 people play in our casino everyday.

Since 1987 I've met maybe several hundred thousand people and probably know 10,000 -15,000 of them by name, and not once, have I ever recognized anyone by their ears. Just not practical in the real world.

So I guess that my "fusiform gyrus" isn't as easily fooled as the next guy. Which is very lucky for me or I wouldn't have a job...


My best regards, Jimmy

[barrysloate]

Well, somewhere in the recesses of my mind I thought I read that the photo was taken in San Francisco in 1931. I don't know where that came from, but that's what I recalled. If it is in fact New York in 1922, well.......

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Well, somewhere in the recesses of my mind I thought I read that the photo was taken in San Francisco in 1931. I don't know where that came from, but that's what I recalled. If it is in fact New York in 1922, well.......

It made for one hell of a thread! Also, it showed that at times we can successfully start threads (especially a Poll) simultaneously on both boards.

[barrysloate]

Jimmy- the most fascinating part was how split the board was. It just goes to show how difficult photo identification is, and why we should be skeptical when someone finds a 19th century cabinet of a guy with a handlebar mustache and assumes it must be Tim Keefe.

And that kid still looks like Joe D. to me, even though it is not.

[Ladder7]

"Do you think I could buy some pot from you?".. How I feel after reading Mark's post.

[bmarlowe1]

Originally Posted by thekingofclout

...So I guess that my "fusiform gyrus" isn't as easily fooled as the next guy. Which is very lucky for me or I wouldn't have a job...

But it was fooled on the photo under discussion. That's why I always push for a different approach to this.

[Anthony S.]

Didn't Fusiform Gyrus release "Bells, Boots, and Shambles?"


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYqsH...eature=related

[3and2]

Well, this was a fun thread. I enjoyed the poll and the comments throughout.

[ElCabron]

How are you guys not recognizing Josh Gibson? Gibson is right there next to Joe Jackson and Ty Cobb and right in front of Joe D.

All of them are clearly in this photo. Or none of them. Those should be the two choices for the poll.

-Ryan