Kim Marie Nicols @kimmarienicols.bsky.social · 25/02/2025Do Sounds Have Shapes? The Bouba/Kiki Effect - research confirmed across many languages and cultures and ages, shows that over 90% of people label the blobby shape as Bouba and the spiky shape as Kiki. Illustration by Kim Marie Nicols (2/23/2025) 000
Kim Marie Nicols @kimmarienicols.bsky.social · 12/02/2025It may be difficult to make decisions when you can’t hear either angels or devils whispering in your ears. ClipArt by izakowski, Captioned by Kim Marie Nicols (3/23/2023) 010
Kim Marie Nicols @kimmarienicols.bsky.social · 10/02/2025Ear plugs can be effective defense when dealing with difficult people. Cartoon created by Kim Marie Nicols (12/30/2024) 000
Kim Marie Nicols @kimmarienicols.bsky.social · 21/01/2025 Mishearing a word sometimes has serious consequences, and can really upset a spouse. And when’s the last time you saw a cartoon about a minotaur? Cartoonist - Briër@thebladeandbriar (1/1/2025) thebladeandbriar.com 100
Kim Marie Nicols @kimmarienicols.bsky.social · 14/01/2025Did you know that only about 30% of English words can be lipread? Understanding is based on mostly context and conjecture. 110
Kim Marie Nicols @kimmarienicols.bsky.social · 24/12/2024May your Christmas presents bring joy to one and all. 121
Kim Marie Nicols @kimmarienicols.bsky.social · 24/12/2024May all the Christmas carolers that come to your door sing loudly and in tune. 120
Kim Marie Nicols @kimmarienicols.bsky.social · 13/12/2024Santa Claus doesn’t seem to hear what I want either… 120
