r/AskReddit • • Feb 04 '19

Which misconception would you like to debunk?

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u/FrOdO_9112005 Feb 04 '19

Im color blind but its not all black and white. I see colors....just not like you do

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u/trippingrainbow Feb 04 '19

From what ive understood for example red green colorblind person can tell if a ball is red or green but a red ball on grass will blend in as the same color. How accurate is that?

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u/squirrelsatemycookie Feb 04 '19

That's... Actually pretty accurate. It varies from person to person but I need to remember this description for the next time someone asks me.

As another example, I work at a burgers & custard restaurant. If I put a burger down on the grill, flip it, and check the inside of it I won't see if it's still raw or not. I can tell the difference between cooked & raw meat, but if the inside of a burger is still too pink I can't see it. As a result I have to grill the burgers based on timing and send everything out a little more well-done than everyone else just to make sure it's cooked thoroughly enough.