James BrownMay 24
When you see the phrase "The late 1900s", is your first thought:
around 1908
31.3%
around 1992
62.5%
don't care; like voting
6.2%
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Show threadRachel_CxY

@ancientjames I was so surprised at the results, I had to pause a few seconds to understand why anyone would answer 1908. And then I realized.

Then I tried the very same test in my head in my own language (French) and came with the opposite answer. So maybe it's because english is not my first language? In french, no one would use "end of 1900s" to say 1992, we would use "end of the 20th century". Isn't that the same for you?

May 24 at 8:34amWeb
Show threadJames BrownMay 24
@RachelC_Y I thought there would be a clearer bias to one or the other.
Show threadHollieKMay 25
@RachelC_Y @ancientjames Not in general, but we use "the late 1900s" to make people born in the 20th century feel old, and yes it works - I feel old!
Show threadDepressed Goblin Nightmare ManMay 25
@RachelC_Y @ancientjames Yes I also would rather say "end of the 20th century", English first language. Or perhaps "early '90s".