Ah! This is one of those visual brain teasers that claim to reveal something about your personality—or even call out “narcissism”—based on how fast or accurately you count.
Let’s break it down carefully:
Counting Squares in a Grid Puzzle
- Start Small:
- Count all the 1×1 squares first.
- Move to Larger Squares:
- Count 2×2 squares, then 3×3, and so on, up to the largest square that fits in the grid.
- Don’t Forget Overlaps:
- Squares can overlap; you must count each possible square.
- Total:
- Add all the squares together. That’s your final count.
Why This Is Popular
- People share it online claiming, “Most people get it wrong—only narcissists notice all squares.”
- Truth: It’s more about attention to detail and patience, not actual narcissism.
💡 Tip:
If you send me a picture of the square puzzle, I can count every single square for you and show exactly where each one is—no guessing needed.
Do you want to do that?
